June 28, 2023 The seventh edition of the Kings of Tallinn Summer Showdown runs at the Olympic Park Casino and the adjacent Hilton Tallinn Park from July 21-30, and we predict it is going to go down a storm. The Summer Showdown looks to build on a hugely successful 2023 Kings of Tallinn festival, which
Month: June 2023
June 28, 2023 One week does not make a career, but if there was any doubt remaining as to how strong Brian Rast’s Poker Hall of Fame candidacy was seven days ago, you may have since changed your mind. That’s not to say the other nine builders and players nominated aren’t deserving of reaching poker’s
New Jersey’s gaming industry is awaiting a decision as lawmakers contemplate whether to grant a two-year extension to the state’s profitable internet gambling market. This comes despite the industry’s request for a 10-year extension. The bill, which originally aimed to prolong online casino gambling through 2033, was amended to a two-year extension during a state
The dispute over the future of PointsBet’s U.S. operations seems to have concluded with Fanatics presenting a revised offer of $225 million, a 50% increase from their original proposal. In a statement released on Tuesday evening, the PointsBet board “unanimously recommended” accepting the cash offer. PointsBet shareholders will vote on the Fanatics offer on Friday.
June 28, 2023 The brains behind the increasingly popular Irish Poker Tour are bringing an action-packed six-day schedule to the Slovakian capital Bratislava. The 2023 Bratislava Poker Festival‘s schedule is not only crammed full of events, but those tournaments come with combined guaranteed prize pools of €1 million. The 2023 Bratislava Poker Festival takes place
iGaming software and business solutions provider Slotegrator is set to exhibit at the upcoming edition of iGB L!VE in the Netherlands. This year, the company is presenting the new AI-powered capabilities of its turnkey online casino platform, as well as its Telegram Casino solution. “Slotegrator is once again traveling to the Netherlands for iGB L!VE,
June 28, 2023 June 27 was the 29th day of the 2023 World Series of Poker at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. The day saw several events break attendance records, which seems to be a common theme this year, with a trio of players becoming WSOP bracelet winners. The first of three bracelets won
June 28, 2023 After close to 13 hours on the virtual felts on WSOP.com, “Suki_The_Sav” took down Online Event #11: $888 NL Hold’em Crazy 8’s after defeating “Jautiena” in a lengthy heads-up battle. A total of 1,050 players who rebought 629 times created a prize pool of $1,343,200, with the top 248 finding a cash.
During the 6th edition of the National Football Conference (CONAFUT), the special advisor to the Brazilian Ministry of Finance, José Manssur, stated that his country’s government is close to enacting the long-awaited regulation of sports betting. Without giving a confirmation, he insinuated that the enactment may take place before July 17, when the parliamentary recess
Olympic Entertainment Group’s (OEG) sports betting brand OlyBet announced Tuesday that it has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). OlyBet is a leading online gaming and sports betting brand in the Baltic region, and it noted in a statement that through its continued growth and expansion, it has become a “comprehensive” sport, gaming, and
Hong Kong-based Emperor Entertainment Hotel has shared its financial results for the fiscal year that concluded on March 31, 2023. The company’s net losses for the period have significantly reduced to HKD98.2 million ($12.5 million). This positive shift was attributed to the reversal of impairment losses on assets, amounting to HKD31.8 million ($4.05 million), and
Online gaming content provider CT Interactive has made an exclusive set of its games available for the customers of Betmexico, thus expanding its presence in the Latin American region. According to the supplier, Betmexico is one of the largest operators in Mexico, and is “famous for its unique approach and offerings.” Martin Ivanov, Director Of Business Development Americas
Pragmatic Play has teamed up with Salsa Technology, an iGaming solutions provider in Latin America, thereby bolstering its position in the region. The company notes that as a result of the deal, more players in LatAm will now be able to access Pragmatic Play’s extensive portfolio of games. Pragmatic Play notes that the agreement includes
June 27, 2023 The final day of Event #58: $3,000 Limit Hold’em (6-handed) has concluded at the 2023 World Series of Poker at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. Jason Daly has emerged victorious after a dominant final table performance to take home $165,250 and his first gold bracelet. The event attracted 263 total entrants, up
June 27, 2023 The 2023 World Series of Poker is rounding the corner into the month of July and Shaun Deeb has the lead in the race for his second WSOP Player of the Year honor. Deeb, who last won the award in 2018, is on pace to become the second two-time champion since Daniel
June 27, 2023 The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Event #56: $500 Salute to Warriors No-Limit Hold’em started the final day with 14 players chasing poker’s most sought-after trophy, but by day’s end, Steven Genovese stood alone atop the 4,303-entry field to take home the $217,921 first-place prize and his first WSOP gold bracelet.
June 27, 2023 The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) kicked off back on May 30, and now bracelet winners are being minted every day. The PokerNews Live Reporting Team has been busy capturing all the action in our live updates, and they’ve witnessed some hands go down that proved to be either entertaining, game-changing
Ads for online gambling should be banned in Australia within three years, inquiry recommends Plan gives broadcasters time to find alternatives while preventing ‘another generation from experiencing escalating gambling harm’, Labor MP says Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news
The Association of Permit Holders, Operators, and Suppliers of the Entertainment and Gambling Industry in Mexico (AIEJA) informed that it has requested the government to move forward in the updating of the Federal Law of Sweepstakes and Gaming, due to the presence of more than 100 companies that operate without control at a national level. The entity
Skilrock Technologies has been nominated at Malta’s Gaming Excellence Awards 2023 (MiGEA) as Best Omni Channel Provider of the Year. The company said that the nomination highlights its “exceptional achievements and innovative contributions” to the lottery and gaming industry. Malta’s Gaming Excellence Awards are held annually in Malta and bring the entire industry together to