The organizers of the Peru Gaming Show (PGS) said the event will celebrate its twentieth edition by bringing together more than 60 brands on June 14-15 at the Jockey Exhibition Center in Lima. “PGS 2023 has everything ready to offer one of the best shows of the year; the presence of leading brands in the
Month: May 2023
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has nominated Michelle Gillcrist as Director of the Ohio Lottery Commission. Gillcrist was named interim director in April. In a statement, Governor DeWine said: “Michelle Gillcrist has the right combination of management experience and visionary thinking to lead the Ohio Lottery Commission.” Prior to her appointment as interim director, Gillcrist served
After receiving approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board earlier this month, Marriott International has now secured approval on Thursday from the Gaming Commission to open a “pop-up” casino that will exist for only eight hours on May 23, in a tent on a street corner near the Las Vegas Convention Center, at the former site
In an effort to fulfill an election promise aimed at reducing problem gambling, Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Government is taking action to ban external signage associated with gambling from pubs and clubs across the state. While existing laws already prohibit gambling-related signage, venue operators have circumvented these restrictions by advertising what they call “VIP Lounges.”
New Jersey gambling revenue from sports betting have gone up by 43.6%. James Plousis, chairman of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, said that even though April’s casino revenue was down this year, it remains the second-strongest April in 11 years. The latest monthly revenue report from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has
Las Vegas is always changing, and coming out of the pandemic it seems no city bounced back stronger. It’s no longer just a destination to do some gambling, see a show, and grab a cheap steak dinner. It’s so much more, and you’re probably going to pay for that. Sin City is now a prime
May 19, 2023 The WPT Global Spring Festival online poker series has a little something for everyone with buy-ins ranging from just $1.10 all the way up to $2,500. Online poker players will have an opportunity to compete for a World Poker Tour Prime Online championship. WPT Global is a leading internet poker platform with
May 19, 2023 With the 2023 World Series of Poker just around the corner, PokerNews is continuing to look at past WSOP Main Event champions and what they’ve been up to since winning poker’s big one. Our last instalment of the series looked at the winners from 2012-2014, with this edition focusing on Joe McKeehen,
May 19, 2023 In the dimly lit world of high-stakes poker, where legends are born, and fortunes are made or shattered, there was a towering figure who transcended the game itself. Doyle Brunson, the man whose name became synonymous with poker greatness, passed away late on Sunday, May 14. As the news of his passing
May 19, 2023 It is not uncommon for PokerStars Spring Championship Of Online Poker (SCOOP) events to end in a deal. After all, the prize money involved, and therefore the pay jumps, in some of the high stakes tournaments are massive. However, four-way deals are a little out of the ordinary, and one such deal
May 19, 2023 Following continued allegations that Ali Imsirovic is running an online poker cheating ring, Americas Cardroom CEO Phil Nagy is offering a $100,000 bounty for proof. Last year, Imsirovic was accused by many of his peers, most notably Alex Foxen and Chance Kornuth, of using illegal real-time assistance (RTA) tools online and colluding
May 19, 2023 Doyle Brunson was more than just a poker player — he was a Las Vegas icon. As such, during the third period of the Vegas Golden Knights NHL playoff game against the Dallas Stars, the local team paid tribute to the late “Texas Dolly.” Brunson, who passed away at 89 last weekend,
May 20, 2023 With the second round of the Stanley Cup settled, the Toronto Maple Leafs—and their partner PokerStars Ontario—are due congratulations for an excellent run in the tournament. The Maple Leafs were eliminated in the round of eight by a small margin in their game with the Florida Panthers. It was an unfortunate end
May 20, 2023 Folding is a fundamental aspect of poker strategy that involves forfeiting your hand. While it may seem counterintuitive to discard your cards, making correct folds is crucial for long-term success in the game. And the folks at WPT Global have shared some tips on folding strategies. Correct folds save you from losing
Arrests were made and 49 players were fined $360 each. In April, those players had their charges dropped and fines dismissed. While most players were relieved, many are still discontent with how the entire situation was handled. Also, the fact that Tarrant County still has $205,000 in cash from the tournament in which they had
May 20, 2023 Have you heard the story about the young poker player who has won seven, yes seven, tournaments at Wynn Las Vegas since March 25? That includes four victories already in May, and while none have resulted in life-changing money, the victories have netted him over $54,000 in prize money. As if that
Betting nearly destroyed me. The industry must not be allowed to water down online gambling reform Matt Zarb-Cousin This sector makes 86% of its profits from 5% of its customers. It will not change until it is forced to Thirteen years ago, I was suicidal. I remember overwhelming feelings of guilt, and a loss of
Explainer Why is gambling reform happening and how do plans tackle addiction? White paper addresses fast pace of change since advent of smartphones with ‘affordability checks’ and industry levy Gambling addicts will die because of delay to reforms, government warned The government’s white paper outlining proposed reform of gambling regulation runs to 268 pages, addressing
Trading platforms sell the dream of making big money fast. The reality can be far more brutal Kirsty Major With wages stagnating, people are turning to complex financial products known as CFDs – risking addiction and disastrous losses Who doesn’t want some extra cash – especially when prices are soaring and inflation is eating away
Talking Horses: Racing could pay heavy price in gambling reform Affordability checks will hit revenues but there is a world of difference between online slot machines and sports betting A couple of hours after the government’s White Paper on gambling reform was finally published last week, Julie Harrington, the British Horseracing Authority’s chief executive, was