October 11, 2023 The Master Classics of Poker (MCOP) has been a must-play live poker event ever since it first ran in 2000. Apart from in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic saw live poker events canceled globally, the MCOP has run in Amsterdam annually, attracting players from far and wide to its fantastically run tournaments.
Month: October 2023
October 10, 2023 The spot of all the biggest jackpots in live poker — Playground Poker Club — had yet another massive bad beat jackpot hit with CAD $1,344,069 ($988,824 USD) being spread unevenly among those in the room after a straight flush cracked a weaker straight flush. Playground, one of the top poker rooms
October 10, 2023 An alleged fraudster is accused of pitting two prominent Hustler Casino Live regulars against each other to run an elaborate scam. Benjamin “Blank Check Ben” Lee and “Wes Side” Wesley Fei, both polarizing figures on the show, have an admitted tense relationship. But the poker players are putting their differences aside to
OJK, the Financial Services Authority of Indonesia, has reportedly blocked 1,700 bank accounts for their alleged involvement in online gambling activities. The authority worked with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo) to implement the rigid measure to combat online gambling cases proliferating in the country that strictly prohibits any form of gambling to
The Powerball® jackpot officially climbed to $1.73 billion and officially became the second-biggest jackpot in US history after there was no winner in the Monday’s, October 9, drawing, further continuing the losing streak. Additionally, the next drawing is scheduled for the night of October 11, and the roughly estimated worth of the jackpot is $756.6
iGaming software solutions provider Uplatform has attained a Latvian license from the country’s gambling regulator, which will pave the way for the company to offer legal online gaming services in the Baltic region. Uplatform called the reception of the permit a “pivotal milestone” that will grant it the legal authorization to offer software and services
As the 2023 Gaming in Germany Conference approaches, gaming technology and services provider BetConstruct is gearing up to showcase its offerings tailored to the German market at the meeting. Scheduled for October 16 at the Chamaeleon Theatre Berlin, the conference delves deep into Germany’s evolving online gambling landscape, making it a platform for licensed operators
Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy BMM Testlabs has announced the promotion of Julien Pottiez to the position of Vice President of Security, responsible for the Europe and South America (EURSAM) region. The executive began his career at the company in 2020 as Director of Security Service Delivery. Marzia Turrini, Executive Vice President of EURSAM,
Date Time Name Buyin Guarantee Sunday 8 Oct 2023 16:30 Maverick PLO Opening GC 800,000 Freeroll [6-Max, Turbo, Livestream] 0 800,000 Monday 9 Oct 2023 19:30 Maverick O 1-L PLO GC 2,500,000 Guaranteed [8-Max] 11,000 2,500,000 Monday 9 Oct 2023 20:30 Maverick O 1-M PLO GC 4,000,000 Guaranteed [8-Max] 22,000 4,000,000 Monday 9 Oct 2023
Brett Callow, a threat analyst from anti-malware software company Emsisoft, has asserted that the financial loss suffered by casino giant MGM Resorts International over a nine-day period in September may constitute the most expensive ransomware attack in history, surpassing the June 2022 attack on Norwegian aluminum manufacturer Norsk Hydro. Talking to the Las Vegas Review-Journal,
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek has announced that it will host an “adrenaline-pumping” charity poker tournament to benefit America’s Champions Foundation (ACF) on Veteran’s Day, November 11th, at 1:00 PM in the Coco Poker Room. The tournament is pending gaming approval, the casino noted in a press statement. “If you have ever dreamed of knocking out
Skilrock Technologies, a technology partner for the lottery and gaming industry, has announced that it is a sponsor of the upcoming webinar on “Rise of Digitisation vs. Charm of Paper Lottery” which will take place on October 26. As a sponsor, Skilrock said it aims to empower the region’s lottery operators and provide “a reliable,
October 10, 2023 The poker world received sad news over the weekend when it was revealed that famed author Anthony Holden passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 76. Holden, who resided in London, suffered a severe stroke in August 2017, one that left him confined to a wheelchair with his left
The Senate of Puerto Rico approved last week a House Bill (1593) that seeks to amend the Gaming Machine Law to guarantee a payment of at least 50% to retirees of the Puerto Rico Police. During the Ordinary Session of the High Body, House Bill 1593, which amends the Gaming Machine Law, was approved on
The latest study for the American Gaming Association (AGA) shows that the casino gaming industry annually generates almost $329 billion in economic activity to significantly contribute to the U.S. economy. According to the press release, the study conducted by Oxford economic on behalf of AGA shows that the industry supports 1.8 million jobs, provides $104
Puerto Rico got a new casino! The Fairfield by Marriott Luquillo Beach & El Tropical Casino is situated just in front of the Luquillo Beach Resort in Playa la Fortuna, and this is the first Fairfield by Marriott property in the whole of Carribean. New hotel with many opportunities: The hotel has 104 rooms, and
The renowned B2B content and aggregation platform REEVO partners with 1X2 Network, one of the leading content providers and aggregation platforms in the whole global iGaming industry. The industry giants signed a deal in order to present the impressive REEVO gaming portfolio to the 1X2 Network’s customers all around the world. Global leaders: The 1X2
M88 Mansion, Asia’s flagship online gaming entertainment platform based in Philippines, is pleased to reveal the official debut of its latest gaming venture called M88.io. M88.io platform: This state-of-the-art platform pledge to transform online wagering and the overall gaming experience by providing a comprehensive range of games, sports wagering options and thrilling promotions, while simultaneously
BMM Innovation Group (“BIG”), a technology conglomerate offering services and solutions to the global gaming industry, will highlight its key offerings at this week’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E), taking place October 9-12, at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. BIG, made up of BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber and RG24seven Virtual Training, will be present at
Thousands of Las Vegas workers plan to picket in front of MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment casinos for the first time in nearly two decades this Thursday, as their unions contemplate a possible strike. Through this move, the Culinary Workers and Bartenders Unions, representing Las Vegas hospitality workers, are stepping up their pressure to negotiate