June 30, 2023 Shaun Deeb has some legit competition for 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Player of the Year, and it isn’t Daniel Negreanu or Phil Ivey. The name you need to learn, if you haven’t become familiar with him already, is Ian Matakis, who is about to take over the lead, and it
Month: June 2023
June 30, 2023 The eventual winner of the currently underway Event #67: $1,000 Ladies Event Championship at the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) will not only take home a bracelet and $192,167 but will also earn a special place in poker history. That’s because with its 1,295 entries on Day 1, the event is
MGM Resorts International has donated $25,000 to support LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship, the gaming and hospitality operator announced on Thursday. The company’s donation to the Nevada Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (GLCCNV) was presented in a special ceremony during a Pride Month event held at MGM Grand’s Level Up. Through this donation, MGM said it is
Encore Boston Harbor casino workers have reached a tentative agreement on a new union contract with employer Wynn Resorts, effectively suspending the strike deadline that was set for midnight Friday. The agreement comes after the employees, including roles such as room attendants, cocktail servers, cooks, and cleaners, expressed their concerns and demands for better pay
The CPI-FUTE, the Parliamentary Commission that investigates cases of match-fixing in sports betting, met with government officials, including José Manssur, special advisor to the Brazilian Ministry of Finance, to discuss the regulation and taxation of sports betting. In this meeting, Manssur announced that in the next few days, the Executive Branch will send a provisional
World Pool, the globally commingled horse racing pools created and powered by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), will be in operation at both the Irish and German Derbies for the first time on July 2nd. The Deutsches Derby marks the first time World Pool has operated in Germany. The launch will see what the club
According to the latest report released by the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), bettors in Arizona placed over $535 million in sports wagers in April 2023, marking a 4.5% increase compared to the same period in 2022. With this new report, the Grand Canyon State becomes one of 10 in the US to reach $10 billion
The San Manuel Entertainment Authority has appointed Kenji Hall as the new General Manager at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, California. He will be succeeding Peter Arceo, who was selected as Chief Gaming Officer for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians in May. In his new role, Hall will lead the strategic
The Philippines’ NUSTAR Resort and Casino, the popular casino situated in the Philippines province of Cebu, decided to expand its offering and launch its brand new NUSTAR Convention Center, which is planned to be the biggest center in the Visayas and Mindanao. Big space for making the staying unforgettable: The convention center will be able
June 30, 2023 The launch of Bally’s Big Bet Poker LIVE, a live-streamed show at Tropicana in Las Vegas, has already produced some loose action, big names, and is providing poker fans with another entertainment option. During Thursday’s six-hour session, the pros had a rough go of it, while one player — Santhosh Suvarna —
According to the latest press release of the Arizona Department of Gaming, the total amount of sports wagers placed across the state in April 2023 reached the level of more than $535 million. In the same report, the regulator indicated that the April 2023 figure is 4.5% higher than the sports wagering handle experienced by
June 30, 2023 The team at PokerStars Casino New Jersey has announced an overhaul of its online casino bonuses. In the process, they may well have boosted the platform to be the best casino New Jersey has to offer. Certainly, the bonus is one of the best value casino bonuses in New Jersey. The highlight
June 30, 2023 TigerGaming is seriously increasing the value it offers to its players with the creation of the $100,000 Play & Win Leaderboards. Recently, TigerGaming reduced the maximum rake taken at its cash game tables, it added a special Bad Beat Jackpot, and all-in cashout option. Now it is giving away $100,000 each month
It was recently announced that Rio Hotel & Casino would go through the complete renovation process at the end of the year. After the transition of the casino operations from Caesars to the current owner Dreamscape completes, the renovation will take place. Huge work and new shine of the property: A huge amount of work
The NFL revealed on Thursday that three more players are facing at least a season-long suspension for allegedly betting on NFL games during the 2022 season. In addition, Nicholas Petit-Frere of the Tennessee Titans received a six-game penalty for allegedly betting on non-NFL sports while at club facilities, according to the league. The Indianapolis Colts’ Isaiah
Today, June 30, the Bad Neuenahr casino, one of Germany’s leading casinos, revealed that it has officially reopened in a new location, following a two-year break imposed by the destructive floods that hit the area two years ago in July. Additionally, that flood caused great damage to the casino, destroying it beyond repair. New location:
Yesterday, June 29, Push Gaming, a B2B gaming supplier based in London, UK, signed a content distribution agreement with Estonia-based Chanz, to extend its presence in Estonia, Sweden and Denmark. The agreement includes the official integration of Push Gaming’s entire portfolio on the Chanz platform. Goals of the partnership: With this partnership, Push Gaming hopes
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has announced a series of updated penalties for wagering violations against the backdrop of sports betting controversies at various colleges and the expansion of gambling to more US jurisdictions. The new guidelines are more lenient than the previous ones and will apply to violations reported on or after May
The race for the acquisition of PointsBet’s U.S. business has officially concluded, with shareholders having voted in favor of a proposed sale to Fanatics. The vote took place at an extraordinary general meeting late Thursday, with 99.16% of voters approving the sale and 0.84% voting against it. Shareholder approval will allow the sale process to move
Digital lottery platform Lotto.com has announced its digital scratch tickets offering, a new solution aimed to transform “how traditional physical scratch tickets are played.” The company says that the “groundbreaking and first-to-market” offering marks what it calls “a significant milestone in the industry.” As per Lotto.com, scratch tickets have traditionally been a beloved part of
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