On the back of its latest deal in Latin America, Pragmatic Play has teamed up with leading cryptocurrency casino platform Stake.com for a new branded and customized live dealer studio. The agreement with the operator it lauds as “a major emerging force in the iGaming landscape,” will see a 12-table studio built by the supplier,
Month: May 2022
In the Netherlands and the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) gaming regulator has admonished the nation’s crop of licensed iGaming operators for not fully complying with its rules to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism. The watchdog used an official Monday press release to declare that the notification comes after an official investigation conducted over the
The governor for the American state of Maine has reportedly signed legislation into law that will allow the eastern jurisdiction’s four federally-recognized tribes to operate mobile-friendly online sportsbetting services. According to a Monday report from local television broadcaster WCSH-TV, the move by Governor Janet Mills (pictured) means that the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the
I’ve been a professional video poker player for 28 years and played backgammon and blackjack semi-professionally before that. Someone asked me what I’d be doing with my life if I weren’t a professional gambler? My initial answer was, “I have no idea.” I haven’t had a serious backup plan for decades. I’m confident that I
Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy BMM Testlabs announced Monday that it presented a donation to the Intertribal Education Foundation at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention on April 21. Holly Billy, Tribal Services Manager, said: “This donation was part of our Next Generation initiative, where our goal is to make a difference in tomorrow’s
Gaming and hospitality giant MGM Resorts International has shared its report for the first quarter of 2022. The business delivered consolidated net revenues of $2.9 billion, compared to $1.6 billion in the prior-year quarter, representing an increase of 73%. Casino revenue increased 29% to $1.42 billion, while rooms revenue increased by 181% to $557.1 million.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced Monday the addition of fantasy contest operator license applications to its official website. The agency may now issue two types of licenses. An operator license is needed to conduct or offer fantasy contests for play, and a management company licensee handles the day-to-day fantasy contest operations for an operator.
Minnesota lawmakers are entering into the final three weeks of session. The adjournment deadline approaches, and Gov. Tim Walz stated he won’t call legislators into a special session if negotiations last past the final day of session. Among items to be resolved before this occurs is a sports betting legalization proposal. The House and Senate
Back in March, Bulgaria-based global developer of iGaming content EGT Interactive announced it is changing its name to Amusnet Interactive, which will see the introduction of new features and functionalities, the enrichment of its portfolio with new product verticals, among other developments. In an interview provided by the company, Vesselina Andreeva, Chief Operations Officer, shares an
May 03, 2022 The Casino San Remo is the place to be between may 1 and May 10 because the Italian Poker Open (IPO) is in town and has brought with it a bustling schedule of exciting tournaments, including a €1 million guaranteed Main Event. The€550 buy-in IPO 1 Million features eight flights. Each sees
May 03, 2022 Following a successful trip to South Florida and the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown, the World Poker Tour (WPT) is returning to another one of its popular stops — Choctaw Casino Resort — next month for the third Main Tour event of 2022. The WPT Choctaw, a $3,800 buy-in no-limit hold’em tournament,
May 03, 2022 The Main Event of the GGPoker Super MILLION$ Week has reached its nine-handed final table and what a fantastic bunch of players are seated there. Some 685 players bought in across the various flights and created a $6,850,000 prize pool, which blew the $5 million guarantee out of the water. The eventual
May 03, 2022 Chris Bean After seven days of scintillating action at the beautiful Portomaso Casino, the 2022 Spring Malta Poker Festival Spring Grand Event winner has been crowned. The Dutch professional poker player and respected poker coach Daniel Lakerveld triumphed in the crown jewel of the MPF for €71,000. It took over ten hours
May 03, 2022 Brandon Bloom The 2022 PokerStars European Poker Tour presented by Monte-Carlo Casino®️ kicked off with the €1,100 France Poker Series (FPS) Main Event, and after four starting flights and three more days of play, Brazil’s Lucas Scafini claimed the trophy and €250,000 after defeating Italy’s Fabio Peluso at the end of a
The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 To make a long story short, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 was introduced after a series of legal battles between certain state authorities and Native American tribes. It introduced the legal framework under which Native American casinos and other gambling venues can operate. It cleared up
May 03, 2022 Every online poker tournament player knows that Sunday is the biggest day for them, the day that can turn a week, month, or even an entire year around. Samuel Vousden has got his grind on during many Sundays but it is unlikely that he has every enjoyed himself as much as he
Kindred Group announced Thursday it has renewed its investment in a program of Rangers Charity Foundation, backed by Rangers Football Club in Glasgow, Scotland. “Team Talk” program aims to support men’s mental wellbeing, through building resilience, improving social circles, enhancing confidence, increasing physical activity and helping adult men to feel more supported. Team Talk has already
Online betting and gaming company 888 announced Thursday a new partnership with provider of tamper-evident security solutions ECOSEC to use its biodegradable poker chip bags at all upcoming 888LIVE events, starting with 888poker LIVEBarcelona on May 12-23. 888poker will replace the essential, secure bags which were previously used with ECOSEC’s biodegradable, tamper-evident bags made from a
Grupo GI Euromex announced Monday the incorporation of Zitro’s MEGASHARE Lounge progressive system to its Mexican operations, reaching 500 cabinets deployed throughout the territory. MEGASHARE Lounge includes a range of features, among them one by which all players receive a prize whenever another player wins the MEGA jackpot. GRUPO GI EUROMEX incluye MEGASHARE Lounge y
May 02, 2022 It’s been bantered about the rumor mill for months, but now it’s official! Deadline has reported, and PokerNews has confirmed, that a biopic of the great Doyle Brunson is in development with Radar Pictures, and if poker fans have any doubts as to how great it could be, they might be comforted