January 22, 2024 Perry Friedman, one of the most colorful characters during the “Poker Boom,” passed away Sunday night at the age of 55. Friedman was known as an aggressive jester at the table, often sporting multi-colored hairstyles, chattering nonstop, and generally being the life of the party. Born May 15, 1968, in Brooklyn, New
Month: January 2024
EveryMatrix, a leading software, solutions, content and service provider to casino, sports betting, and associated operators, has appointed Bobby Longhurst as Group Chief Commercial Officer (GCCO). The appointment comes ahead of this year’s International Casino Exhibition (ICE). Ensuring Corporate Viability: Longhurst’s appointment as the company’s GCCO follows his previous engagement with SportingTech, where he held
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) is looking forward to significant changes in the way the gaming industry is led in the Philippines. As Alejandro Tengco, a chairman and chief executive of the regulator claims, Pagcor will reduce its revenue share. The reduction of share to regulate the market: The revenue share that Pagcor
Rhode Island is scheduled to introduce online casino gaming starting March 1st, marking its entry as the seventh American state to offer this form of legalized gambling. Paul Grimaldi, spokesperson for the Rhode Island Department of Revenue (RIDOR), confirmed the planned launch date, although specifics remain murky. The Rhode Island Lottery, which is responsible for regulating
Between January and November 2023, Brazilians spent about $11.1 billion on online gambling and betting. The data comes from a report by the Folha de S. Paulo newspaper, which is running a series of special articles on gambling and has based them on Central Bank statistics on remittances sent to companies abroad. By way of
In this article, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fastt Offshore, delves into why the Isle of Man iGaming license stands out as a leader in the industry, exploring the benefits it offers operators and players alike. Among the various jurisdictions that offer iGaming licenses, the Isle of Man is often touted as a gold standard,
A scrutiny of a proposed ballot question seeking to legalize sports betting in Missouri has prompted concerns about a potential flaw in the initiative, which is backed by the state’s major league sports teams. A fiscal review conducted by Governor Mike Parson’s administration revealed that the initiative petition lacks a mechanism for state agencies to
Although the Government of Ecuador had initially included within a referendum sent to the Constitutional Court at the beginning of 2024 the proposal to resume gambling and reopen casinos, as reported by Yogonet, it seems to have finally given up on that intention. Gambling has been banned since 2011, after a popular consultation carried out
iGaming software solutions provider EveryMatrix has appointed Bobby Longhurst, former Managing Director of SportingTech, as its new Group Chief Commercial Officer (GCCO), assuming responsibility for commercial strategy including account management, sales, and marketing. The executive, assuming the role ahead of ICE London, will work closely with each business unit to enhance EveryMatrix’s global efforts. The
La Francaise des Jeux (FDJ), the operator of the French national lottery, acquired Kindred Group for about $2.67 billion. This transaction will be a huge milestone for both companies since it is a key step towards creating the biggest company in Europe when it comes to the online gambling industry. FDJ’s international expansion: The deal
Pragmatic Play, the flagship slot provider with 80+ HTML 5 titles for mobile and desktop computers, is pleased to reveal that it has entered into a partnership, aka signed a content distribution agreement, with Sky Vegas, the UK’s flagship online casino brand. The agreement includes the official integration of the provider’s Live Casino content on
Nebraska’s first entire year of casino gambling was a triumph in terms of profits collected. Income collected from Lincoln’s WarHorse Casino: When it comes to the details of the income collected, Nebraska’s 4 racetrack casinos generated almost $8.9 million in income in the last month of 2023, which is the second consecutive record monthly sum.
It seems that enough is never enough for some, and Las Vegas parking fees are a perfect example. It’s not enough that the city has had 33 consecutive months of more than a billion dollars in revenue. And it’s not enough than they just raised their Resort Fees. Now, they’re jacking up parking as well.
January 22, 2024 The battle for online poker supremacy between PokerStars and GGPoker has stepped a notch following the former’s huge Reward Program shakeup. Stars’ new loyalty system, which has been compared to the Supernova era, rolls out today and in response, GGPoker is offering its players a bumper 50% rakeback deal for 100 days.
Date Time (ET) Time (GMT) Event 28-Jan 11:05 16:05 Carnival Series 01-L $5.50 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Series Kick-Off],$40K Gtd 28-Jan 11:05 16:05 Carnival Series 01-M $55 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Series Kick-Off],$100K Gtd 28-Jan 11:05 16:05 Carnival Series 01-H $530 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Series Kick-Off],$80K Gtd 28-Jan 12:30 17:30 Carnival Series 02-L $11
January 22, 2024 After three days of play, the RunGood Poker Series $800 Main Event here at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma has come to a close after almost 11 hours of play on the final day. The total number of players from all three flights came to 558 entries, creating a
Washington, D.C.’s Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) is exploring the possibility of handing over its struggling sports gambling app, GambetDC, to a private operator with a more established platform. This decision, disclosed during a D.C. Council hearing, was unexpected for lawmakers who were discussing the app’s future as its five-year, no-bid contract with the
iGaming software solutions supplier SOFTSWISS and Next.io, an events and media company, have joined forces to launch the Next.io Crypto Series, a new podcast that aims to offer insights on the relationship between cryptocurrencies and iGaming. According to SOFTSWISS, the series seeks to answer questions such as how crypto players deal with volatility, if the implementation of
The Silverton Casino Lodge will host a two-day hiring event to recruit staff for its upcoming $10 million pool complex, The Swimmin’ Hole. Expected to debut in the early months of this year, the off-strip casino’s new site will feature poolside dining, sports, movies at the pool, cabanas, fire pits, and more. The hiring event
DraftKings at Casino Queen, located at 200 South Front St. along the Mississippi River, has announced that it will bring classic New Orleans flavors to East St. Louis with featured Mardi Gras dishes, available exclusively on Tuesday, Feb. 13. In honor of Fat Tuesday, DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook, the property’s sports betting, viewing, dining