Michigan’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) has accepted new rules proposed by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) which could limit certain types of fantasy sports games in Michigan. The latest ban covers all forms of over/under proposition wagers on individual athletes where the customer bets against the house, also known as Pick’em contests, offered
Month: October 2023
GGPoker is currently one of the biggest poker tournaments in the world and is even a Guinness World Records holder. In August 2020, GGPoker hosted a tournament that had the biggest prize pool and won in the toughest competition of all online poker tournaments in the world. Back then, the prize pool was $27,559,500. The
Bulgarian gaming provider Euro Games Technology (EGT) has announced that it will participate in the upcoming Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas with a set of new and top-performing products. EGT will be available at booths 2452 and 3352. G2E is set to take place from October 10-12 at the Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. Among the main
The state of Maine is poised to introduce highly anticipated legalized sports betting in November, as confirmed by the Maine Gambling Control Unit (MGCU). The regulatory body has indicated that the finalization of rules is underway, with an anticipated launch window spanning from November 5 to 15. The MGCU has also affirmed that the state’s
Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Kirk Hendrick has indicated that the board is unlikely to discuss the cybersecurity attacks on MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment anytime soon due to the ongoing police investigation. He emphasized that the board is currently operating as an investigative and law enforcement agency, focusing on safeguarding the gaming industry and
Global Gaming Women (GGW) announced its events line-up at G2E Las Vegas, and the launch of the 13th Annual Kick Up Your Heels premier fundraising event to support the GGW Charitable Education Fund. The event supports scholarships and other development offerings for professional women in the gaming industry and will celebrate honorees of the Patty Becker
A recent report by Rutgers University, commissioned by the state’s gambling enforcement division, has revealed a slight decline in high-risk problem gambling in New Jersey, despite the rapid growth of sports betting in the state. However, the study underscores that the prevalence of problem gambling in New Jersey still stands at three times the national
The authorities of Yogonet S.A. announced the launch of its third online media, Yogonet Brasil, which from now on will offer daily information to executives, government authorities, and businessmen interested in the development of the gaming sector in the booming Brazilian market. The new media has a team of professional journalists exclusively dedicated to the
The authorities of Yogonet Gaming News have signed a strategic partnership agreement with its peer BNLData, as a first step in its expansion in the Brazilian territory. Thus, the first news portal in Latin America joins forces with the pioneer of gaming information in Brazil, both with over 20 years of experience in the market
October 05, 2023 888poker has wasted no time in launching its latest promotion following the massively successful XL Autumn Series. The Snowmen Festival has more than $300,000 worth of prizes waiting to be won between now and December 31. Are you ready to play in the snow and give your 888poker bankroll a significant boost?
There are many events and championships worldwide, but to keep this blog post short, we will introduce only the best snooker tournaments. First, we will briefly present the snooker game and then introduce the major championships. Below you can see the main sections of the article, and we added answers to interesting questions at the
Apparat Gaming, the supplier of slot games with a German accent for online casinos, has announced that its content will reach the Spanish market for the first time following a partnership with Paf, the well-known international operator of online casinos and sportsbooks. The integration of the content supplied by Apparat into the offering of Paf
Doctors urged to ask patients about gambling in new NHS mental health guidance People should be asked about problem gambling in same way they are asked about drugs and alcohol, say draft rules People who seek help for mental health issues should be asked about problem gambling in the same way they are asked about
October 04, 2023 It seemed like no one could stop Ivan “ILS007” Stokes during the past few days of the 2023 $10,300 World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) Main Event. Every time the Brit sat down on the virtual tables on PokerStars, all of the big pots went his way. And indeed, after capturing the
Greentube has confirmed its attendance at the upcoming Global Gaming Expo (G2E), set to take place at The Venetian in Las Vegas from October 10th to 12th. Ahead of the event, Yogonet spoke with Michael Bauer, CFO/CGO at Greentube, who shared insights into the company’s expectations for the event as well as its provisions for
The inaugural edition of SBC Summit Rio is set to take place on March 5 – 7, 2024 at the 5-star Windsor Barra Hotel in Rio de Janeiro. The event is expected to present over 2,000 delegates with an in-depth, Brazilian-focused, conference agenda providing senior executives unparalleled insights into the local market. With sports betting on
The team at This Week in Gambling will be headed to the Global Gaming Expo next week, even as the threat of a Las Vegas strike hands over the city. Last month both the culinary workers union and bartenders union authorized a strike after if necessary. These unions represent well of over 50,000 Las Vegas
October 04, 2023 World Poker Tour (WPT) ambassador Phil Ivey was the first player to confirm his participation in the $1 million buy-in Big One for One Drop at the WPT World Championship, and six more players have now confirmed they will join Ivey at Wynn Las Vegas later this year for the biggest buy-in
What are the most popular games? What iGaming providers have achieved the greatest success? SOFTSWISS, an iGaming company providing a complete ecosystem of comprehensive software solutions, shares valuable insights across regional markets. The analysis presented is based on the Game Aggregator data spanning the second half of 2022 and the first half of 2023. Europe
The voters for Richmond haven’t decided yet if they want a new casino. However, the new events stole the spotlight when one of the companies included in this major project came under suspicion for financial reporting irregularities. Possible delisting from the stock market: If proven true, it can lead to a complete ban from the