Austrian gambling company Novomatic held the latest edition of its Responsible Gaming Symposium on Tuesday, at the group’s headquarters in Gumpoldskirchen, Lower Austria. Player protection and prevention were the key topics of the day, which saw the participation of top Novomatic executives and an international panel of experts. From preventative measures in the operating business
Month: November 2023
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has released a new Western-inspired online slot called The Wild Gang. Set at sundown in a Western town, the title features a 3-4-4-4-4-3 reel formation, with symbols including bottles and sheriff badges appearing on the game grid. Players must make winning combinations of at least three symbols from left to
International Game Technology (IGT) announced Wednesday that its Wheel of Fortune and Megabucks slots awarded three major jackpots in October, totaling over $14 million in prizes. Additionally, Megabucks awarded its second-largest jackpot of 2023 during the month, at a Las Vegas Strip casino. Lucky Wheel of Fortune and Megabucks slots players won the following jackpots
iGaming solutions provider Slotegrator continues to expand its partner network, having announced a new partnership with F*Bastards, a company specializing in crafting slot games inspired by well-known themes. “F*Bastards, an emerging game developer, is poised to redefine the iGaming landscape with its innovative solutions and fresh approach,” said Slotegrator of its new partner. “The company
ADMIRAL Casino in Mendrisio, Switzerland has been nominated at the World Casino Awards in the category “Europe’s Best Casino Entertainment Venue 2023” for the second consecutive year. This also marks the third nomination within a single year for the property. In December 2022, ADMIRAL Casino was nominated for the World Casino Awards; and in May 2023,
November 19, 2023 From March 31-April 6, 2024, the World Poker Tour (WPT) will take over an entire Virgin Voyages cruise ship – the 1,400-cabin Valiant Lady – for a six-day poker festival that features $1.5 million in guarantees, including a $5,000 buy-in, $1,000,000 GTD WPT Main Event. It’s called the “WPT Voyage” and it
November 19, 2023 The PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) returned to the United States for the first time in 12 years earlier this month. The festival proved to be a big hit with some well-known poker pros taking down side events — including Eli Elezra and Griffin Benger — while poker dealer and soon-to-be-father
November 19, 2023 The World Poker Tour (WPT) and Wynn Las Vegas will offer the largest guarantee in the history of poker next month when the $40,000,000 WPT World Championship kicks off on December 12. The flagship tournament is part of the WPT World Championship Series, which will run at Wynn Las Vegas from November
The popular EveryMatrix’s Armadillo Studios recently added a new slot to its impressive portfolio. The new release, Book of Armadillo, is a high-volatility title, and it is played on a 3×5 board. Fantastic features and captivating gameplay: The studio’s games from the Book of series are popular among both players and providers. This time, the
‘Harmless’ fraud soars in UK amid cost of living crisis Growing numbers are giving false information to obtain money, new study shows A growing number of people are committing fraud such as cheating on their council tax or trying to reclaim money on lost gambling bets, research has found. The cost of living crisis has
November 18, 2023 While the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix got off to a bumpy start with the first two practice races, things were fully back on track by Friday evening’s FP3 and a captivating Qualifying Race that produced several notable upsets. Up in the Red Bull VIP Hospitality suite, several members of the PokerStars
November 18, 2023 The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise is a winter series held at the Atlantis Paradise Island in The Bahamas. The series runs from December 3-14 and will feature 15 bracelet events across different variants with over $51 million in guarantees. PokerNews will be on hand to provide live coverage of the
November 18, 2023 It’s been a busy week in Las Vegas with most festivities orbiting the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. However, for some lucky qualifiers, poker pros, and F1 personalities, their journey began one state over. Earlier this week, PokerStars took on the role of Games Master on Oracle Red Bull Racing’s Grand
If employees at Las Vegas resorts were happy about getting a new contract, this should be downright thrilling for them! Caesars and the Venetian are offering several prizes that workers could win just for working during the Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend. What sorts of prizes are we talking about here? Well, the Venetian
Gaming Corps, a fast-growing provider of original video games and premium casino games based in Sweden, has officially launched Lobster Hotpot, an aquatic-themed slot that invites players to dive into a marine adventure. Thrilling visual: This exciting online slot lures players to become a part of the underwater world and see first-hand the life that
Pioneering game development company and leading provider of cutting-edge scratch game solutions NeoGames S.A. has been driven by technological developments since the 2005 launch of its operations to secure constant global expansion. The trend continues with the latest deal between its vertical Pariplay and the Hard Rock Bet platform, an online arm of Hard Rock
November 17, 2023 After an exciting week of buildup that included the unveiling of PokerStars-branded ‘Poker Chip’ wheel covers and an RB19 car hanging from the ceiling at Omnia nightclub, the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix kicked off on Thursday evening with two practices around the Las Vegas Strip. The long-anticipated Las Vegas Grand Prix
November 17, 2023 Guests: Sami Bechahed Max Neugebauer On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen come at you from Las Vegas at the start of the Formula 1 Grand Prix. PokerStars and Oracle Red Bull Racing have been hosting some cool events, though the actual racing got
November 17, 2023 The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise in the Bahamas is just a few weeks out now and online qualifiers are cropping up all over the globe. Ontario player Matthew Aquino is among those Road To Paradise winners who are eyeing up the prize pool and the hotel pool after winning a
November 17, 2023 “Wes Side” Wesley Fei posted a video on X from inside his lavish Caesars Palace villa ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which he said cost $400,000 per night. PokerNews contacted the Hustler Casino Live regular and asked him if we could do an MTV Cribs style visit, to which he