June 29, 2023 There was a time when someone once said that more rake is better, and oh, how we all laughed at the thought. A few months after that ridiculous claim, a billboard appeared near the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, the venue for the 2018 World Series of Poker, displaying those very words.
Month: June 2023
Nevada casino gaming win in May was flat against year-ago figures, in line with analysts’ forecasts – but Clark County reached the $1 billion mark again after its 11-month streak ended in April, boosted by a solid Las Vegas Strip performance. On Wednesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported overall state revenue of $1.29 billion,
New Jersey lawmakers have put forth a new proposal to extend internet gambling in the state for at least five more years. This comes after a previous measure had sought to limit the extension to just two years before being amended due to concerns raised by casinos, their political allies, and business groups in southern New
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday unanimously voted to renew the Category 3 resort casino license of Woodlands Fayette, operator of the Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin in Fayette County. In making the decision, the Board determined that Woodlands Fayette had “fulfilled the obligations under its previously approved casino operator’s license” and therefore qualified to
There are a myriad of payment methods available to consumers, with credit, debit, and pre-paid cards among the most widely used. People like having payment options and place great importance on speed, ease of use, and secure transactions. Debit cards, for instance, are a popular method of payment because charges don’t creep up the way
June 29, 2023 Steve Verrett, a well-known Wisconsin poker player and activist, passed away on June 25 at the age of 53. According to the Hendon Mob, Verrett amassed $67,554 in tournament earnings, including a career-best $21,026 for finishing 27th in the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em. He was also respected
May 29, 2023 Do you want to mix with your fellow PokerNews readers over a free-to-play poker tournament where there is $100 added to the prize pool? Of course you do! You can not only play in one $100 freeroll during June but four of them, thanks to the special relationship between PokerNews and PartyPoker.
June 29, 2023 Ten bracelet-awarding events were in play at some stage on Day 30 of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, making it one of the busiest days since the series started. As you can imagine, with so many events taking place, plenty of action unfolded,
Venetian Las Vegas has reached an agreement with several labor groups that will allow non-gaming employees at the resort to consider unionization. The Culinary Union, along with the Teamsters and Operating Engineers, announced a “card check neutrality” agreement on Tuesday, indicating that Venetian/Palazzo management will remain neutral during discussions about potential union representation. The Venetian Resort
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has announced the release of a new Greek mythology-themed slot titled Wisdom of Athena. The latest game houses “powerful features,” and requires at least eight matching symbols to be present anywhere across the 5×6 reels to award a win. “Victory awaits those who harness the power of the goddess of
International Game Technology (IGT) has reached an agreement with Dreamscape Companies to provide its award-winning IGT Advantage casino management system to Las Vegas’ Rio Hotel and Casino, starting in Q4 of this year. In addition to deploying the IGT Advantage system, Rio Hotel and Casino will leverage the company’s M5 content delivery solution to run
Online poker operator GGPoker.ca and entertainment company Live Nation Canada announced Wednesday a new partnership set to provide “unmatched experiences” for fans of poker and live music events alike. As part of this collaboration, new and existing GGPoker players can compete to win CAD 5,000 ($3,771) in Ticketmaster Gift Cards (10 x CAD500 cards) at
June 29, 2023 A hard-fought final table which lasted almost seven hours was finally put to bed by Robert Schulz, when defeated Julien Sitbon, to take down the $675,275 prize for first place in Event #59: $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout. In keeping with previous events at the 2023 World Series of Poker at the Horseshoe
June 29, 2023 Are you aware that WPT Global is the official online poker site of the World Poker Tour? Each day, WPT Global runs some fantastic tournaments that are crammed full of value, and PokerNews is adding a couple of exciting freerolls to the mix this weekend. The special relationship PokerNews and WPT Global
In the UK, lottery winners are allowed to be anonymous if they prefer. To date, six of the ten winners of the largest EuroMillions jackpots have chosen to do just that. Winners are under no pressure to go public, and contrary to popular belief, there are no extra prizes up for grabs if you publicise
June 29, 2023 Kings Resort in Rozvadoz, Czech Republic, is where you need to head this September if you are a fan of high-stakes Pot-Limit Omaha action. Kings are once again hosting The Big Wrap series, and it is bigger and better than ever before. The Big Wrap runs from September 12-18 at Europe’s largest
June 28, 2023 The second winner of a Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller Event of the 2023 World Series of Poker has been crowned at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. Out of a staggering field of 499 entries in Event #57: $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller, PLO specialist Ka Kwan Lau defeated Sergio Martinez Gonzalez
June 28, 2023 Table Of Contents The 2023 World Series of Poker at its home at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas has crowned a new champion. Moldova’s Pavel Plesuv has won his first bracelet for himself and his country after he was the last player standing in Event #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker No-Limit Hold’em. Although
June 28, 2023 The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is hosting 20 online bracelets – up from 13 last year – awarded on WSOP.com in the merged network of New Jersey and Nevada. While PokerNews is offering live updates from those tournaments, the segregated markets of Pennsylvania and Michigan are also each awarding seven
June 28, 2023 Guests: Masato Yokosawa On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen continue The Chad & Jesse Poker Show straight from the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP). They are joined by renowned Japanese vlogger Masato Yokosawa, AKA “World Wide Yokosawa.” While players in the United States might think folks
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