Jon Rahm says gambling distractions happen ‘every single round’ Masters champion speaks days after fans’ ejection in Illinois Rahm says comments on gambling are extremely common Tour commissioner Monahan decries ‘unfortunate’ situation Jon Rahm believes the PGA Tour will find it “extremely difficult” to prevent fans who have gambled on golf tournaments from trying to
Month: August 2023
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Rory McIlroy warning on ‘slippery slope’ of gambling fans affecting golf events Spectators watching live ‘can really affect play’ Rise in US sports betting discussed by PGA Tour board Rory McIlroy has warned that golf has to remain vigilant to the rise in sports betting in the US. He also confirmed the issue has been
More than 100 MPs received freebies worth £180,000 this summer Exclusive: Oliver Dowden and Keir Starmer among those who enjoyed free tickets to events including the Chelsea flower show and the Derby More than 100 MPs have enjoyed free hospitality to concerts and sporting events worth more than £180,000 this summer, with tickets given away
I recently posted a few blogs concerning some fine points for the strategy of 9-5 Triple Bonus Poker Plus. They discussed somewhat complicated decisions with relatively small financial impacts. After the second blog came out, a reader posted the following: I have read posts from you before that refer to getting the best value from
[Editor’s Note: We continue to receive tributes to blackjack expert, writer extraordinaire, and friend of many Arnold Snyder, who passed away after succumbing to an infection in early June. This one is from Rick Blaine, author of our book Blackjack Blueprint.] After receiving the sad news that Arnold Snyder passed away, I’m reflecting on the
John O’Reilly, the CEO of Grosvenor Casinos owner Rank Group, reportedly said that the the post-pandemic recovery of London casino performance is falling behind the rest of the country due to the smaller presence of foreign high-rollers in London venues. The CEO also said that these players seem to prefer Paris and Milan gambling destinations
Fanatics Holdings, Inc.’s online and retail sports betting division, Fanatics Betting and Gaming partnered up with the Cleveland Guardians to open a new retail sportsbook. Huge success for the company: The sportsbook will be situated at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Ted Baugh, a Vice President of Corporate and Premium Partnerships of Cleveland Guardians, is
Long-lasting litigation over cost overruns at The Star Entertainment Group’s Queen’s Wharf, a $3.6 billion mixed-use residential and entertainment development in Brisbane, has rocketed after Multiplex, the project’s builder, submitted a lawsuit in the Supreme Court against the mentioned company and its partners. Retaliation: The Star is not sitting idly by as it has revealed
August 21, 2023 The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) is in London for the sixth leg of its 2023 season, and Ravi Sheth has got the series off to a flying start. Sheth came out on top in the £550 GUKPT Midi Main Event and padded his bankroll with the £48,550 top prize. Sheth is
Grand Island Casino Resort, a temporary casino officially operated by Elite Casino Resorts LLC, has received uncontested validation from the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission to add a craps table, five blackjack tables, one Texas hold ’em poker and one roulette table, as well as 46 extra slot machines, to the extended gaming floor which
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) and GGPoker have revealed further details for WSOP Online 2023. WSOP Online says it has become the world’s most prestigious online poker tournament series since its launch in 2020, with each new bracelet winner joining the honor roll of champions that includes the most successful and famous players ever
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is initiating legal proceedings against 33 offshore gaming license holders, including some who have left the country, for unpaid fees amounting to P2.02 billion ($35.8 million at current exchange rates). PAGCOR said in a statement that its records show that the operators, who were given licenses during the
The upcoming SBC Summit Tbilisi is set to host a comprehensive range of conference sessions. Taking place on October 23-24 at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace, the event will delve into the iGaming and sports betting opportunities in Georgia and its adjacent regions, including the Black Sea Region, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the
After several attempts to prohibit the advertising of gambling houses in the sports field, Deputy Ricardo Ayres (Republica/TO) presented in the Brazilian Congress bill 3915/2023, which seeks to prohibit celebrities and influencers from promoting gambling. According to the text presented by Ayres, “the disclosure, promotion or endorsement of gambling companies, casinos in general, gambling or
SBC Summit Tbilisi is preparing to host a series of conference sessions that will delve into the opportunities in Georgia and its neighboring regions, spanning the Black Sea Region, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Balkans. Scheduled to take place on October 23-24 at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace, the SBC Summit Tbilisi is
There are many great things about a vacation in Sin City. Gambling, food, bars, and laying beside the pool for starters. But Las Vegas concerts are an increasing draw for many people, and keeping artists in residence has become the norm for many resorts. Right now, Kelly Clarkson is wrapping up her residence at Planet
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A serious threat to the Southeast Asia gambling market is coming from the neighborhood. SentinelOne, a renowned cybersecurity company based in the U.S., reported that various malware and hacking operations conducted by hackers from China are targeting this Asian region. SentinelOne’s report: Senior threat analysts at the US-based company, Tom Hegel and Aleksandr Milenkoski, conducted
Novomatic confirmed its attendance at the upcoming edition of GAT Showcase Bogotá, set to take place at the Sheraton Bogotá Hotel, on September 8. The company will showcase its latest BLACK EDITION II cabinet series, four Linked Progressive Jackpots, and a revamped line of circular signage solutions. Manuel Del Sol, CEO of NOVOMATIC Gaming Colombia,