The Massachusetts Gaming Commission expressed skepticism regarding the reported frequency of underage gambling on sportsbook platforms during a meeting held on Monday. Representatives from leading sportsbook operators, including Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, Penn Sports Interactive, and WynnBet, presented their third-quarter reports to the Commission recently. During the presentation, regulators questioned the accuracy of the single-digit instances
Month: November 2023
November 28, 2023 In the ever-evolving realm of poker entertainment, a new breed of storytellers has emerged, capturing the highs, lows, and heart-stopping moments that unfold at the green-felt battlegrounds. Enter the world of poker vlogging, where the clinking of chips and the shuffling of cards provide the soundtrack to compelling narratives told by individuals
November 28, 2023 The fourth day of the $3,500 Main Event at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Seminole Hard Rock ‘n’ Roll Poker Open played down to its final six players and Istvan Briski is still on top of the chip counts. Down from a field of 1,447 entries, the final 15 players showed up
Tory MP who chided gambling regulator received £8,000 from betting industry Hospitality and payments Craig Whittaker has accepted include Madonna tickets worth £2,000 from the Betting & Gaming Council A Tory MP who accused the gambling regulator of being too “heavy handed” has received more than £8,000 in hospitality and payments from the betting industry
November 28, 2023 Poker player Jordan Saccucci is one of four individuals police in Ontario, Canada have identified as suspects in a robbery spree that included more than 30 residential properties. Saccucci, who won nearly $1 million for taking down the 2022 European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague Main Event, has not been located but a
November 28, 2023 Max Pain Monday took the week off on Hustler Casino Live, but it was truly a max pain Monday for one player who lost over $700,000 in just a few hours in what was one of the show’s most memorable live-streams ever. It may not quite rival this past summer’s $1 million
November 28, 2023 The PokerStars US Fall Fest series is now over after 11 days of competition in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. At the end of the $300 Main Event on Monday, “TakingS0uls” came out victorious in a heads-up chop deal for $36,050 on the MI/NJ shared liquidity PokerStars platform, while “CallYourMommy” conquered the
iGaming content provider ELA Games is presenting its latest online slot, Sugar Spins. Billed as the studio’s “sweetest release to date,” the game, which is also the company’s first with cascading reels, marks the 20th title that ELA Games has released. “Spin and win with ELA Games’ Sugar Spin as players join the sweetest adventure
Almost two weeks since the decree that modifies the Regulations of the Federal Law of Gaming and Sweepstakes went into effect, establishing that no new permits will be granted nor will those in force be renewed for the operation of slot machines in casinos and gaming halls, representatives of the Mexican gambling industry are preparing
Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy BMM Testlabs has today announced that it is ready to perform compliance testing and certification in the three Brazilian states that have recently regulated iGaming and sports betting — Rio de Janeiro, Paraiba, and Paraná. These three states are all in the process of granting operators’ licenses, which will allow
After more than 16 years of construction delays and financial challenges, Fontainebleau Resort Las Vegas is finally set for its grand opening in just a couple of weeks! We have an overview of this new, exciting resort and the amenities! Plus, Fontainebleau Vegas is not the only grand opening in Las Vegas for December, as
November 28, 2023 The Grand Prix Turbo Series Las Vegas Edition ‘23 on Global Poker wrapped up last week after running alongside the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix and giving poker players a chance to get in on the Foruma 1 hype. The Grand Prix Turbo Series Las Vegas Edition ‘23 ran Nov. 16-18 and
On 28 November 2023, former state Rep. Sean Eberhart is scheduled to plead to conspiracy charges at the federal courthouse in Indianapolis, as Indy Star reports. Eberhart, who was a General Assembly official from 2007 to 2022, is facing allegations on influencing the gaming bill beneficial for casino operator Spectacle Entertainment to get a $350,000 business engagement
A set of zoning changes recently released by Mayor Eric Adams’ administration would provide for casino developments in multiple areas of the New York City. As reported by Clark’s, these changes are designed to facilitate three gambling site developments in and around the five boroughs, with each of these sites set to generate $2 billion
OpenBet, one of the most famous content, platform, and service providers in the whole sports betting industry, extended a successful partnership with OPAP. Strengthening a position in a Greek market: OPAP is among the leaders in the Greek market when it comes to the betting markets and odds, providing its customers with fantastic new features
Tabcorp Holdings Ltd., a flagship Australian gambling company/provider of betting and gaming products and services based in Melbourne, has revealed that it has officially appointed Mark Howell as the firm’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Rich experience: At the moment, Howell is primarily responsible for the financial position, which means he is the General Manager Liquor
BetGames, an award-winning provider of innovative live dealer betting games, has recently launched the Skyward title to make a debut in the crash game market. Despite the tough competition, BetGames launches the Skyward crash game to announce that it will be looking up where it seems sure to belong, as far as the new market
iGaming and sports betting operator BetMGM announced Monday that a Borgata Online player in New Jersey has won $3 million on a $2 bet while playing Bison Fury, making it the largest jackpot awarded by BetMGM thus far in 2023. The New Jersey player, who chose to remain anonymous, hit the progressive jackpot in October.
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has expanded its position in Brazil through a partnership with operator Jogar.com.vc, a move also aimed at extending its reach in the wider Latin American market. This collaboration grants Brazilian players access to Pragmatic Play’s gaming offerings, including its selection of slots. The deal encompasses classics such as Gates of Olympus
Spanish gaming and leisure multinational company Cirsa announced that it registered an operating income of 493 million euros ($525.4 million) and an operating profit of 158 million euros ($166.2 million) in the third quarter of 2023, an increase of 8,6% and 7,1% over the same period last year. In a statement, Cirsa said the results