Sports & Casino: Luke Garrison Luke Garrison is a professional writer who grew up just outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He currently works at the Canadian Press and enjoys the outdoors in his free time. The NHL’s decision to suspend Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto for 41 games over’ activities related to sports wagering’ is,
Month: December 2023
December 11, 2023 On Friday, December 8, GGPoker’s hit show Poker After Dark: Game of Gold released its 12th and final episode. In the finale, the final six players participated in one last sit-n-go playing 50-minute levels with the blinds at 10,000/20,000/20,000. Seats were chosen based on chip stacks, which in turn were based on
December 11, 2023 Tamas Adamszki set a goal for himself at the start of 2023 as he prepared to transition to playing more live poker tournaments: try to replicate the success he had online over a career that spanned more than a decade to the live arena. He accomplished that in a big way today
The Christmas season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it will also the time for the Golden Gate Casino on Fremont Street to shut down for a week. The down town landmark will temporarily shut down this month for renovations before welcoming guests again just in time for the holidays. Golden
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Foxwoods Casino, and this year they are unveiling an exciting lineup that will welcome guests of all ages to experience the Wonder of It All this holiday season. The resort’s holiday season kicks off with the longstanding Foxwoods tradition, the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Taking place
Over the last few years, America has increasingly witnessed high online gaming activities; it is writing a new chapter of engaging this vibrant market. As more states in the country adopt more legislation, more states are starting to look at online sports wagering as a viable opportunity that both experts and newbies can find useful.
The casino is a great source of entertainment for many; however, during the fun, we should never forget the etiquette one should follow in a casino. We often hear casino news in which people are misbehaving with each other intentionally or unintentionally. Therefore, you must know 10 of the basic etiquette so you will not cause problems
December 11, 2023 Alexander Tkatschew has just conquered the record-breaking 4,403-player field in the €1,100 Eureka Main Event at the 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague to earn €511,710 of the €4,226,880 prize pool. Tkatschew is no stranger to victory, though, as he has just come off a first-place victory of $432,090 at EPT
December 11, 2023 The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise at the Atlantis Paradise Island in The Bahamas is comprised of 15 gold bracelet events, and PokerNews has been on-site offering live updates from the vast majority of them. During that time, our Live Reporting Team has captured some entertaining and game-changing hands, which
In response to the low use of responsible gaming tools by sports bettors, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) plans to organize a roundtable involving operators, industry experts, and other stakeholders to address the issue. The goal is to discuss strategies to make responsible gaming tools “cool” and widely used. The MGC has been collecting quarterly
PayBrokers, a payment company specializing in the betting and gaming sector, participated in the Mercosur iGaming Summit (MIS) in Porto Alegre (RS). The event was held on November 28 and brought together authorities, experts, and executives from Brazil and the region. “MIS was an exceptional event, which was attended by key companies and people in
Online sports betting and casino provider PowerPlay.com is celebrating its fifth anniversary of “delivering unparalleled gaming experiences” to the Ontario market. The company noted that “an unmissable weekend extravaganza” unfolded at PowerPlay, with registered players invited to the birthday festivities. The company was launched in 2018 and has been registered for an Ontario license since
The Virginia State Police (VSP) has announced the launch of a statewide gaming tip line and an online reporting form. These platforms aim to encourage the public to report any suspected concerns related to gaming operations across the state. Individuals seeking to report criminal violations of gaming laws are encouraged to utilize the newly established
December 11, 2023 The World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Championship, which began Dec. 7 at Wynn Las Vegas, had a lofty $5 million guaranteed prize pool, quite sizeable for just an $1,100 buy-in. But that guarantee turned out to be just a starting point. When registration closed on Sunday’s Day 1d session, the field had
According to the Australian media, PointsBet’s stakes were allegedly acquired by Ed Craven, a co-founder of Stake.com, and Bijan Tehrani, his business partner. The secret deal: The undisclosed investment was made through EasyGo Gaming, and according to the Australian Gambling Review, the amounts were about 4.2% of the company’s shareholder register. Ed Craven and Bijan
In a world where esports is becoming increasingly influential and popular, esports journalism plays a key role in providing information, analyzing events, and creating engaging stories for millions of fans around the world. This form of journalism not only covers match results but also contributes to the culture and public perception of esports. Rapid Growth
Former Macau junket boss and founder of Suncity Group Alvin Chau, in a purported open letter to President Xi Jinping, has pleaded for a reduction in his 18-year prison sentence imposed by the Court of First Instance in January this year. Chau, accused of leading a criminal syndicate, was sentenced on charges of engaging in
Sports betting and gaming group Entain announced Monday that it has supported over 200 aspiring Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth and World Champions through its partnership with charity SportsAid, and provided grants to 100 non-league football clubs through its multi-million, multi-year program Pitching In. These two milestones are featured in Entain’s latest Social Impact Report, which highlights progress
December 11, 2023 Day 2 of the 888poker KO Games Main Event—Overlay Edition begins today. The massive $200,000 guarantee still hasn’t been reached, making for a juicy overlay. The $25 buy-in event is the main event of the KO Games. This is 888poker‘s festival of knock-out tournaments. With 7,454 entrants locked in over multiple Day
Following the failure to conduct customer due diligence checks as required by the respective regulation, the gambling operator Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has been fined US$1.67 million by the Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA). US$1.67 Million Fine: As reported by IAG, the regulator imposed the fine upon completion of the customer review process requested from