January 23, 2024 Guests: Jason Somerville On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast sponsored by 888poker, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen break down the recently revealed Global Poker Award nominees, which included one of their very own! Who do they like to win? Who do they think got snubbed? Find out here.
Month: January 2024
January 23, 2024 The feds have put together 142,689 pages of evidence against high-stakes poker player Gal Yifrach, who was charged with running an illegal gambling operation nearly two years ago. Earlier this month, in the United States Court Eastern District of California, attorneys for both parties agreed to move the Jan. 8 status conference
With record-breaking profits rolling in, some have decided that now is the time to jack up the Las Vegas Resort Fees and parking rates A Las Vegas vacation could now cost you over $200 more at some resorts than just two weeks ago! [embedded content] Sin City is making more now than ever before, but
January 23, 2024 The PokerStars US Winter Series rolled on last week and awarded dozens of winners across Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ontario as the series gets closer to culminating with the Main Event Championships. PokerNews highlighted some early winners in the series, including Matt “5u1ly” Sullivan and Zach “KennyTheRipper” Gruneberg on PokerStars PA
Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy BMM Testlabs has received approval from the Ukrainian Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) to serve as an independent test lab for Ukraine’s emerging gaming market. With this approval, licensed and regulated gaming operators in Ukraine can accept gaming devices and equipment tested and certified by BMM
In this article, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, shares guidelines on how to start a successful online gambling company. The online casino industry has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years, presenting a lucrative opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to dive into the world of iGaming. At the forefront of it all, Fast Offshore has
The popularity of online gaming and betting in Brazil is increasing, and the country benefits from it. From the beginning of 2023 to November the players in Brazil spent about 54 billion reais (US$11.1 billion) on various online gaming and betting products. Thriving market: As the renowned Brazilian news portal Folha de S. Paulo reports,
Louisiana has recorded a consecutive third-month surge in sports bets. The state reported a record-breaking monthly handle of $377 million in December, up 5.7% from the previous month’s figure of $356.6 million and a substantial 48% increase compared to December 2022. Online wagers constituted a significant portion, amounting to $344.9 million, while an additional $32.1
International Game Technology (IGT) announced Monday that its IGT Global Solutions Corporation subsidiary has signed a three-year contract extension with the Virginia Lottery. The extension, when added to the full duration of the contract, will run through October 2033, and in addition makes available three, one-year extension options. As part of the contract extension, IGT will
Gambling company Codere seems to be closer to getting rid of the payment of more than MXN 1.2 billion ($70 million+) in taxes dating back to more than 15 years ago, which are being demanded by Mexico’s Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP). This initial victory came after the Supreme Court of Justice of
Seminole Hard Rock announced that it has promoted Keith Sheldon to President of Entertainment and Brand Management for Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International. In this new role, Sheldon will be responsible for oversight of brand management, consumer marketing, brand partnerships, and sponsorship revenue generation. He will continue to oversee all facets of entertainment including
Sports betting and media company Betr has announced new market access deals for online sportsbook and casino in Pennsylvania, and for online sportsbook in Colorado and Kentucky. The company, founded in 2022 by entrepreneur Joey Levy and influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul, has already secured market access in Indiana, has applied for a sports wagering license in Maryland,
January 23, 2024 Forget the January blues because PokerStars Casino has come roaring into 2024 with dozens of exciting new slot games. Boasting fresh releases every day, PokerStars Casino (which already has over 3,500 casino games available on its site) has released a glut of high-RTP (return-to-player) slot games to kick off the new year.
Pariplay®, the well-known division of NeoGames S.A., is excited to reveal that it has entered into an alliance with the Malta-based flagship firm, ComeOn Group. Extending global impact: With this alliance, Pariplay® hopes to extend its presence in international markets. Examples of content that will be launched and available across ComeOn Group’s array of brands,
Following news that a definitive purchase agreement will close during the first quarter of the 2024, it has now been revealed that the shareholders of Playmaker Capital Inc. have officially validated the purchase of the company by Better Collective through a plan of arrangement according to the Business Corporation Act (Ontario). The approval came during
Following the failure of the 2022 ballot in California, another sports betting initiative to legalize sports betting in the state has been recently suspended. The initiative spokesman Kasey Thompson reportedly considers the opposition from California gaming tribes the main reason for the ballot initiative not to be launched. As reported by PlayUSA, the Californian Nations
One of the leading suppliers and aggregators in the iGaming industry, Relax Gaming, upgrades its impressive Dream Drop portfolio and invites the players to join the world of Ancient Greece and find their own strength in the newest release Hercules Unleashed Dream Drop. Fantastic features and mechanics: Hercules has a new mission – but this
Kiron Interactive, a renowned Virtual Sports and numbers games provider, will use the upcoming ICE London 2024 to reveal an array of its new products. Ahead of the industry’s largest event to be held from February 6 to 8, the provider announces the premiere of its flagship GOAL Premier football game set to enhance the
Brazil has emerged as a focal point in discussions surrounding the flourishing Latin American gaming market, with recent positive legislative developments capturing global attention and fostering an optimistic outlook for the region’s gaming industry. Digital payment solutions provider OKTO is part of this transformation, committed to elevating the online payment experience for betting operators.In an interview
Nebraska has received a new proposal for a casino from KRG Investment Group, which is seeking to build a racing and gambling venue in Fremont. The property would add to the six licensed racetracks that are currently eligible to build casinos under Nebraska law, although it is unclear if regulators will greenlight the development of new