October 04, 2023 Actor William Tjokro took one on the chin repeatedly during Monday night’s new High Stakes Poker episode, his first ever appearance on the iconic poker show. The newcomer ran into some horrendous luck, mostly against Andrew Robl, one of the best high-stakes cash game players in history. Those two weren’t the only
Month: October 2023
Altenar, one of the leading sports betting and iGaming software providers, has signed a partnership deal with the top tier Hungarian casino operator LVC Diamond to power up the operator’s online casino Vegas.hu. The B2C partnership will help the provider reaffirm its leading position in the European market, while the operator’s online arm will get
Malaysian Tan Kian Yi, 35, pleaded guilty for the illegal gambling activity conducted in the premises of Marina Bay Sands (MBS) casino in Singapore. Accused of four charges under the Casino Control Act, Tan reportedly belonged to the gang of two Malaysians and one Taiwanese who illegally used recording devices during card games played in
Yggdrasil has an exceptional sense of knowing what their players love the most. The company partnered with Bulletproof Games one more time to launch a new slot game, Lotus Warrior. The game leads the player to the mystical Asian culture, enriched with action and fantastic features. Three fantastic features: The slot is placed on five
Following the many shutdowns of well-known operators in India that have taken place recently, Fun88 has quickly came out as the main destination for gaming and online wagering fans in the said country. Additionally, Fun88 offers Indian customers a safe and exciting wagering experience with odds to wager on World Cup, a much-awaited event in
ESA Gaming, a flagship iGaming provider and aggregator based in Malta, is excited to reveal that it has gone live in Serbia with MaxBet, the second largest gaming and sports wagering operator in Serbia. The agreement includes the official integration of ESA’s non-traditional casino games, involving mine and crash titles, on MaxBet’s platform. Going live
Clark County commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance on Tuesday that prohibits sidewalk vendors from selling their goods within 1,500 feet of prominent Las Vegas attractions. These restricted zones include resort hotels, sports facilities with a capacity of at least 20,000 people, convention facilities operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, and highway medians
iGaming content provider Amusnet has announced its participation at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) which is set to take place from October 9-12 at the Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. At G2E, Amusnet will be showcasing its latest advancements in gaming technology, providing a glimpse into its top-performing immersive casino offerings, the company said in a
The much anticipated Global Gaming Expo (G2E) will take place at The Venetian in Las Vegas next week. RG24seven Virtual Training, part of the BMM Innovation Group (BIG), will highlight its offerings at booth #4008. Ahead of the meeting, RG24seven CEO Wendy Anderson spoke to Yogonet in an exclusive interview about the virtual training company’s
Members from over 40 countries joined European Lotteries (EL) and the World Lottery Association (WLA) in Norway for this year’s sustainability and responsible gaming seminar, which took place from September 27th to 29th in Oslo. Titled “Normalizing responsible, sustainable gaming,” EL says that the program was packed with experts on the seminar’s two key focus
Gaming and sports betting solutions provider Quixant has announced a new partnership with cash access and cashless solutions provider FABICash to deliver the FABIKiosk, defined by the companies as FABICash’s “new game-changing all-in-one ticket redemption kiosk.” The partnership is set to enable FABICash to bring a market-leading cash access and cashless solution to the industry
In a unanimous decision during a Tuesday meeting of the New York State Gaming Commission, Fanatics Sportsbook was officially granted permission to operate in the Empire State, allowing the company to take over the PointsBet-branded online sportsbook. Fanatics expressed its gratitude to the commission for the approval, although it did not specify when the PointsBet
Unions representing approximately 53,000 Las Vegas workers commenced crucial negotiation sessions with hotel and casino operators on Tuesday, following a September vote authorizing a potential city-wide strike. The culinary workers union and bartenders union represent employees across various properties in the city, including those managed by MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment, and Wynn Resorts. The negotiations aim to
Hacksaw Gaming partnered with NetBet Italy. Two renowned companies signed a content agreement that will allow the popular online casino games supplier to expand across the Italian market. Strengthening position The impressive Hacksaw Gaming portfolio will be available through the Italian operator. Among others, the offering will see some of the most popular Hacksaw’s slot
Bally’s temporary Medinah Temple gambling hall in Chicago hosted an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday morning, marking the historic opening of the city’s first and only casino. Company leaders and elected officials were present, including Mayor Brandon Johnson, who helped cut the ceremonial ribbon. “The gaming revenue taxes will support our city police and fire
October 04, 2023 In a thrilling showdown at the PartyPoker MILLIONS Festival Malta, Jacques Ammiel Blit emerged as the champion of the €1 Million Guaranteed €550 Grand Prix, securing a remarkable €145,000 in winnings and the largest slice of the €1,011,000 prize pool. Blit’s victory was a culmination of his journey, having won a PartyPoker
Nevada’s casino industry has reported its second consecutive monthly increase in gaming revenue for August, albeit a modest one. According to the Gaming Control Board, state-wide gaming revenue reached $1.209 billion in August, representing a less than 1% increase, or approximately $788,000, compared to the same period last year. The overall total was still a
US gaming executives remain upbeat about current business conditions with a neutral outlook on future conditions, according to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Gaming Industry Outlook presented in partnership with Fitch Ratings. The overwhelming majority of gaming executives surveyed view the current business situation as good (42%) or satisfactory (55%), moderating from Q1 when 62% reported good
October 04, 2023 After three thrilling days of action on the virtual felts, only one competitor remained standing in Pokerstars Event 100-H $10,300 WCOOP PLO Championship, “Imbajimbaa”. There were a total of 100 entries into the tournament, generating an even $1,000,00 prize pool. “Imbajimbaa” took home the lion’s share of that pool at $233,532. They
Digitain‘s sister company Galaxsys will showcase its latest novelties at the upcoming edition of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), to take place in Las Vegas from October 10th to 12th. A few days ahead of the event, Yogonet spoke with Gil Soffer, the SVP of Sales & Business Development at Galaxsys, who discussed the company’s expectations