November 10, 2023 If early turnout is any indication, the $1 million guarantee will be smashed in the $5,000 buy-in World Poker Tour (WPT) bestbet Scramble in Jacksonville. The first of two Day 1 sessions kicked off around noon ET on Friday with over 50 players, a total that has significantly grown through the first
Month: November 2023
Cross-sector strategic body The Gambling Business Group (GBG) has announced that it will stage the second edition of its High Street Hub at the upcoming ICE 2024 gaming expo, which takes place February 6 – 8 at ExCeL London. The High Street Hub provides an opportunity for visitors to network with colleagues from the land-based
Live casino solutions provider CreedRoomz is taking part in the upcoming edition of the SiGMA Europe Summit, to be held on November 13 – 17 in Malta. SiGMA Europe will serve as a prime platform for CreedRoomz to highlight its expertise and establish new business cooperation in this region, says the business. Within the highly
Swedish gaming studio Play’n GO announced on Friday that it has broken its record for the number of rounds played in a single day. “Underlining the enduring strength of the company and continued growth across global regulated markets, Play’n GO recorded close to a quarter of a billion rounds on 1 November – an all-time
Sports technology giant Sportradar announced Thursday that the Maine Gambling Control United (MGCU) has granted its US betting subsidiary, Sportradar Solutions LLC, a temporary Sports Betting Supplier License. With the license granted in the Pine Tree State on November 1, Sportradar now boasts a total of 53 licenses, or equivalent, in North America across U.S. states,
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced the expansion of its sports betting presence in Puerto Rico via a multi-year IGT PlaySports technology and services agreement with Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino. Located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the casino will leverage IGT PlaySports’ technology and trading advisory services team to power Puerto Rico’s first casino brand-led retail and mobile sportsbook, PlayBets by Ponce Plaza. “IGT has been
Lawrence Ho Yau Lung, chairman and chief executive of the casino operating group Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd announces that the group’s Macau complex Studio City will be launched in the first quarter of 2024 or early in the second quarter. The launch will reportedly represent the Phase 2 of the facility re-opening following the
After Las Vegas Sands had officially paid on 27 October 2023 an overall price of $241 million to Nassau County under the 99-year lease agreement to develop a $4 billion casino complex at the Nassau Coliseum site, Supreme Court Judge Sarika Kapoor invalidated the Nassau County government’s approval of the lease agreement on 9 November
PointsBet Canada Operations 1 Inc., the popular online gaming operator registered in Canada, will have to pay a penalty of $150.000. The penalty was issued by the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) because the company didn’t comply with the required responsible gaming practices. Numerous violations: According to AGCO, the company
Charlie Baker, the former Governor of Massachusetts, became the president of the NCAA a few months ago, and it seems he’s already making some huge changes in the industry. He is worried about how the legal gambling business affects college athletes, as well as the complete integrity of amateur sports. What concerns him the most
Affinity Interactive, an omni-channel online, media casino and gaming firm based in Paradise, Nevada, is excited to reveal that its Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino, located east of the Las Vegas Strip, will go through a crucial refurbishment process and will become officially rebranded as the Continental Casino & Hotel. Elevating the hotel and casino
BF Games, a trailblazing force in the world of game development, proudly introduces the BF HUB aggregation platform. This groundbreaking initiative cements the studio’s standing as an industry leader, transcending the boundaries of traditional online gambling. More than just a platform, BF HUB is a creative nexus, poised to redefine the iGaming landscape. Nurturing New Talents BF
Soft2Bet, the powerful international supplier of platforms for online casinos and sports betting websites, has decided to detail its strategy regarding gamification features as a key component of the iGaming industry. Yoel Zuckerberg, Chief Product Officer at Soft2Bet, described gamification as “more than a “nice-to-have” item for iGaming companies, the executive explained that gamification “drives
A Thursday ruling by Supreme Court Judge Sarika Kapoor has nullified the Nassau County government’s approval of a 99-year lease agreement that would have allowed Sands to construct a $4 billion casino complex at the site of the Nassau Coliseum. Judge Kapoor’s decision was particularly significant for Hofstra University, the institution that spearheaded the legal
In a crucial turn of events, three major casino companies in Las Vegas successfully navigated labor negotiations with the Culinary Workers Union Local 226, averting the looming threat of a strike that could have impacted 5,000 workers. The involved companies—Wynn Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, and MGM Resorts International—have all reached deals, ensuring labor peace in one
Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto has fully opened its brand-new poker room with all 30 tables operating around the clock, seven days a week. It has also announced the introduction of its ‘Bad Beat’ Jackpot. Located on a private floor of the casino resort, the room caters to the vibrant poker community’s growing demand, the company said. With a range
iGaming content provider EGT Digital has confirmed its presence for the upcoming SiGMA Europe event, scheduled to take place from November 14th to 16th in Malta. EGT Digital will showcase its product portfolio stands 1105 and 1106. It will display its top-performing jackpots including Bell Link, Clover Chance, High Cash, and Single Progressive Jackpot, “which
Resorts World Las Vegas announced that its Genting Rewards Program has reached a new milestone. On November 1, Billy Chung, from El Dorado Hills, California, signed up for the resort’s loyalty program and was named the program’s one-millionth member. In celebration of the feat, Resorts World Las Vegas presented the lucky man with the Royal
November 10, 2023 The amount of resources online to help you get better at poker is vast, including the poker strategy section right here on PokerNews, but there’s still nothing quite like having a physical copy of a book in your hands and reading through first-hand strategy and tips from the pros. So, we asked
Inspired Entertainment has informed stakeholders of a delay in finalizing its financial statements for the third quarter ending September 30, 2023. This delay is attributed to the need for additional time to address certain accounting errors and to restate previously issued financial statements. During the preparation of the financial statements, Inspired, in collaboration with its