June 28, 2023 Eric “Barstool Nate” Nathan had quite the adventure — injury, lost ID, the whole nine yards — getting to Las Vegas for the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP). PokerNews caught up with the Barstool Sports personality to hear his story of why he’s just now arriving at the WSOP. The co-host
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Sporting codes’ gambling revenue is not sacrosanct. A business model that relies on causing harm must end Zoe Daniel The responses of vested interests to calls for a crackdown on gambling advertising are predictable – they fail to see the patience of parents and fans has run out Follow our Australia news live blog for
Several weeks ago we discussed how expensive things are getting in Sin City. However, we did not talk about Las Vegas taxi cabs or popular ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft. But now, reports are surfacing that simply getting around town is starting to cost visitors a lot more as well. First, fares for
Gila River Resorts & Casinos has launched an updated version of its long-running “You Do You” brand campaign, aiming to attract a younger demographic while maintaining its growth trajectory. In cooperation with O.H. Partners, the brand has introduced a fresh concept featuring personalized animated art and a diverse cast to connect with the new audience. The
Zitro, a supplier of gaming machines and iGaming titles, held a new edition of its Zitro Experience event weeks ago, this time aimed at celebrating its commitment to the Mexican gaming industry. “Since last year, our focus has been on creating new, high-quality products that will revolutionize the video slot and video bingo markets. Innovation
The Puerto Rico Gaming Commission announced that two new online sports betting licenses were approved. The new operations will be carried out by Casino Metro, which will operate in partnership with Caesars Entertainment, and by Stadium (Winnin), which will use IGT’s betting platform. These will join sports betting and iGaming operator BetMGM which, as reported by
MGM Resorts International has selected Mark Strawn as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for its Midwest properties, including MGM Grand Detroit (Michigan) and MGM Northfield Park in the Cleveland area (Ohio). With a background in financial planning and analysis, Strawn will oversee financial management and gaming regulation compliance in his new role. Strawn, a University
England’s Fulham Football Club has announced a new sponsorship deal with betting brand SBOTOP, set to become the team’s Front of Shirt and Principal Partner for the 2023/24 season. The brand’s logo will be featured on the Men’s First Team kit and training kit sleeve. SBOTOP, described in the club’s statement as “a leading online gaming
Pariplay®, a software development division of NeoGames, has entered a B2B partnership with the game development studio Slotmill to launch the Slotmill’s games via Pariplay’s Ignite® partner program in the UK for the first time. Growing UK Presence: Slotmill, the fast-growing Stockholm-based content supplier to the iGaming industry, officially debuted in the UK market on
The Supervisory Board of the Groupe Partouche released the report of the first half-year audited accounts. The report contained information from November 2022 to April 2023, and it was submitted by the Groupe Partouche Executive Board. Great improvements: The results were announced during the meeting held in Paris on June 27th. Overall, the results were
After lengthy negotiations, PointsBet sold its US wagering business to Fanatics for $225 million, as New York Post (NYP) reports. The sale came in the photo-finish of the bidding war between the Fanatics and DraftKings to allow the Australian company to recommend shareholders to vote in favor of the takeover on June 30, according to
I received an email from Deke Castleman with the Las Vegas Advisor asking me if I’d answer the following QOD (Question of the Day): The QoD on Station Casinos giving zero player points on some video pokermachines generated lots of strong reader comments. One opinion is thatAdvantage Players are one contributing cause for lessening, even
An Australian parliamentary committee has urged the federal government to ban advertising for online gambling during sporting events within three years, in the backdrop of what has been described as a crisis threatening the financial and mental health of Australians. The committee, chaired by Labor MP Peta Murphy, released the findings of an inquiry into
June 28, 2023 In what might be the most anticipated High Stakes Duel match of them all, Daniel Negreanu and Doug Polk will rematch on the PokerGO heads-up show starting with the $200,000 pot round in August. The official date hasn’t been determined, but it will take within weeks following the conclusion of the 2023
Jake Paul-led micro-betting sports gaming company Betr has announced a $35 million round of financing, valuing the company at $300 million pre-money. The company held a set of initial closings for its Series A2 round of financing in Q2 and is scheduled to conduct a final closing in Q3. The round is co-led by Roger
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has given its approval for the establishment of a Gambling Regulatory Authority, which will be responsible for supervising the country’s gambling industry and ensuring the proper collection of tax revenues. The proposal, previously put forth by Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his role as the Minister of Finance, Economic
The American Gaming Association (AGA) and RX opened on Tuesday registration for Global Gaming Expo 2023 (G2E), which will take place at The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas from October 9-12. “G2E serves as an annual showcase for innovation in gaming, and this year’s event promises to be especially impactful as the industry transforms at a
One of the most famous iGaming aggregators and content providers, Relax Gaming, worked hard to satisfy the wishes of its loyal customers and released the new slot game, Shark Wash, which offers a fantastic combination of exciting gameplay and bonuses that will potentially bring some amazing wins. New mechanics and great win potential: So, meet
On June 23, officials at Green Valley Ranch Resort, a premier resort and casino based in Henderson, Nevada, revealed that the casino-resort will undergo a property-wide renovation, which will include, among other things, converting the buffet to several new food and beverage options and high limit rooms upgrade. The renovation begins with the opening of
The Cabinet of Ministers of Sri Lanka officially validated a proposal to draft legislation to create the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), whose main task will be to supervise the industry and make sure that tax revenues are properly accumulated. Proposal for a draft legislation: “The Cabinet approved the proposal previously tabled by Sri Lankan President