Members of Unifor Local 144, representing over 750 employees of three casinos in Winnipeg, have overwhelmingly voted in favor of a strike two days before Christmas if a new work contract is not settled by the end of this month. Workers at McPhillips Station, Club Regent, and Shark Club Casinos, including dealers, cashiers, slot attendants,
Month: December 2023
iGaming content developer PopOK Gaming has received certification for 18 of its slot games in Lithuania. Additionally, the company has also been granted validation for its 4-level progressive jackpot system, now compliant with the regulations of the Lithuanian online gaming industry. “The acquisition of this certification marks a significant milestone for PopOK Gaming,” said the
December 05, 2023 Move over November Nine, this year it’s all about the December Three. The World Series of Poker (WSOP), European Poker Tour (EPT) and World Poker Tour (WPT) all host major events this month, and all will be vying for the attention — and buy-ins — of players from around the world. PokerNews
December 05, 2023 It took over 15 and a half hours of play, but Brazil’s Allan Mello won his first bracelet and $1,000,000 by taking down Event #2: $1,500 Millionaire Maker at 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise in The Bahamas. The Brazilian defeated Ukraine’s Nazar Buhaiov after a heads-up exchange that saw the
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. One important thing to note is that there is no official ‘gambling tax’ in Canada; however some winnings are taxed
December 04, 2023 Nine years ago, Paul Vas Nunes almost became the 2014 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) Grand Final champion. The Londoner navigated his way through most of the 212-strong field, and found himself heads up against a certain Charlie Carrel, who was a relative unknown quantity back then. Carrel defeated Vas Nunes heads-up
SOFTSWISS, the international supplier of software and content for online casinos and sports betting websites, has announced that the company has achieved great success at iGaming IDOL Awards 2023, an annual industry event that celebrates the best performers in the realm of online gambling. At this year’s event, SOFTSWISS was designated Brand IDOL of the
After having its vote postponed once again, the Sports Betting Bill (PL 3626/23) was included as item 1 on the Agenda of the Semi-Presidential Ordinary Deliberative Session of the Senate this Wednesday, December 6, which is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. The decision to include the issue in the agenda was made by the
December 04, 2023 Guests: Adam Pliska Lynn Gilmartin Ryan Beauregard Eliot Hudon On a special episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen talk all things World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship, a festival that is currently underway. Hear about highlights from the Premier Meet-Up Game (MUG), including appearances by Gus
December 04, 2023 On November 27, the Texas poker community lost valued member Edward Garcia, one of the primary operators at the Empire Poker Club. Born September 29, 1986, Garcia was well-known in Houston poker circles. At the end of November, the Empire Poker Club took a moment to offer a toast in remembrance. “He
December 04, 2023 The World Poker Tour (WPT) recently stopped at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Poker Open on the road to the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas later this month. The tournament drew 1,447 entries who fought for the lion’s share of the $4,630,400 prize pool, and Istvan
The Seneca Nation of Indians and New York State have mutually agreed to a short-term extension of the tribe’s current gaming compact. Governor Kathy Hochul and Seneca Nation of Indians President Rickey L. Armstrong, Sr. met in Buffalo and signed an extension of the current gaming compact, which expires December 9, 2023, according to a
The Gambling Commission has announced the launch of the Tell Us Something in Confidence service to make it easier to report criminal and suspicious activity anonymously online. The service can be used to report activities in the UK such as: match-fixing and sports betting integrity underage gambling money laundering concerns suspicious activity unlicensed gambling or
Sports data solutions provider FeedConstruct has announced a partnership with World Archery, marking the first-ever exclusive betting data and video agreement for the international federation. As a result of this deal, FeedConstruct obtains the worldwide exclusive rights to Betting Data Collection and Betting Streaming for various archery disciplines, including Target Archery and Indoor Archery. “We are
Professional sports leagues in America have teamed up for the Never Know What’s Next campaign. The National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, and the National Hockey League have announced the release of the 30-second spot which encourages responsible betting in sports. “Working with our fellow sports leagues, gaming operator partners, and responsible gaming partners gives
Most people have heard that Las Vegas is getting a baseball team. What is not so well known is how that will bring about the return of Bally’s Las Vegas. Believe it or not, the two events are connected in ways that no one could have imagined a few years ago… and yet, here we
The renowned 7777 gaming decided to go live with the leading online operator in the Romanian market, Superbet. Romanian expansion: Thanks to this partnership, the players from Romania will be able to enjoy two new games every week, as well as a fantastic marketing campaign which will provide them with a range of benefits during
Since the Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) launched its new compliance program related to displaying gaming signage at various venues, a lot changed – but there’s a lot more to be done as well. The third stage has just begun, and now there will be zero tolerance when it comes to this rule. Strict rules:
The decision of Mark Cuban to officially sell his large stake in the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson family brings his long-held idea to the fore. New proposal: According to his pitch, the proposal refers to an alliance with casino mogul Dr. Miriam Adelson and Las Vegas Sands Corp. owned by her family, to
Employees at the MGM Grand Detroit officially voted to approve the latest contract with their employer, an act that ended a strike that lasted 47 days. Approval: Employees at the mentioned casino are members of the Detroit Casino Council union, which formally represents almost 4,000 workers of the city’s 3 casinos. In addition, their December