January 04, 2024 World Poker Tour’s Season XXI wrapped up with the conclusion of the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas and Bin Weng held off the field with ease to claim WPT Player of the Year after a stellar season on the circuit. The victory was fueled by televised WPT back-to-back final tables
Month: January 2024
It seems nothing fun ever happens in Utah. There’s skiing and hiking, but not much else, so the idea of a Utah lottery almost seems like the plot for a “Footloose” sequel. But hold on a moment… there is actually a small movement to establish the lotto there… from an actual Legislator none the less!
On November 30, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania officially confirmed the decision of the lower court that found “skill games” played for cash prizes to be lawful, marking a significant victory for the operators and manufacturers of the devices that have become something usual at gas stations, bars and restaurants in Pennsylvania. Unanimous decision: The
January 04, 2024 The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) returns in 2024 with its first stop on the Destination RunGood tour in Tulsa, Oklahoma from January 16-21 at Hard Rock Casino. The series will feature all of the popular RGPS tournaments, including the $200 Ambassador Bounty on Tuesday, January 16 and a two-day $300 DeepStack with
January 04, 2024 Online poker players in North America looking for early tournament action this year are in luck as PokerStars US announced its Winter Series with $5 million in prize money in the markets of Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ontario. The PokerStars Winter Series, running Jan. 12-29 is headlined by $300 buy-in Main
Delaware Lottery, the state gambling operator, announced the launch of its online gambling operations on 4 January 2024. The operator’s partnership with the trusted online sports and gaming entertainment provider Rush Street Interactive (RSI) will see the Delaware Lottery going live with its sports book for the first time. The state operator will avail of
The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, presented before the Constitutional Court a referendum project in which he proposes, among other points, to allow again the opening and operation of casinos, betting shops, and in-person gambling halls. The proposal is part of a package of 11 questions that must be processed by the Ecuadorian Constitutional Court
January 04, 2024 The 2024 Amateur Poker Association & Tour (APAT) explodes into life over the weekend of January 12 when the APAT UK Team Championship take place at the home of British poker, Dusk Till Dawn. Although registration for the Team Event is closed, four side events and a UK Poker Championship (UKPC) satellite
Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber of Commerce has named Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel its 2023 “Large Business of the Year” as part of its annual Business & Nonprofit Partner Awards. The award “recognizes the dedication, innovation, leadership, community service, achievements, and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by businesses in our community.” Chamber member volunteers evaluated nominees
The Colorado Department of Revenue has released sports wagering figures for November 2023. For the first time in state history, Colorado’s sports betting handle surpassed the $600 million mark in November, reaching $608 million in bets. The sports betting handle total in November was 9.67% higher than the figure Colorado recorded in October 2023. November’s
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Initially entered into back in 2013, the MoU serves to solidify the collaborative efforts between the two regulators. According to a press release, this renewed MoU “further emphasizes the MGA and the AGCC’s commitment to enhancing
Caesars Entertainment has launched its horse racing account wagering app, Caesars Racebook, in Illinois. With this launch, Illinois now becomes the 21st state to feature Caesars Racebook, following successful recent rollouts in West Virginia, New York, Florida, and Ohio. As per Caesars’ social media posts, horse bettors in Illinois can download the app and receive a
Are you ready to face some Outlaws in the newest Hacksaw Gaming release 2 Wild 2 Die? They await in a heated saloon, where the only sound that can be heard are distant gunshots. Prepare the Revolver: The game is placed across 5×4 reels, and the maximum possible win is 15.000x the bet. If the
Macau junket operator and investment firm David Group announced the plans to enter a FJ$2 billion ( $895 million) casino and hotel resort development in the island country of Fiji. The company’s project head Sandeep Singh reportedly said that the project will launch in 2026 following the respective approval from competent authorities. Two-Stage Development: As
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has launched its latest slot, the gothic-themed online title Blade & Fangs, which promises players “an adventurous gaming experience.” Set in a candlelit mansion in the dead of night, players will encounter a variety of fanged beasts as they explore two sets of 5×3 reels, which can merge into one, on
January 04, 2024 The poker year has well and truly kicked off, and one of the first events of 2024 is at the Casino de Marrakech, which once again plays host to one of the first WSOP International Circuit events of the year. The festival runs from January 12-21 with 13 ring events on the
The monthly sports betting handle in Colorado keeps increasing. The results for November were released, and according to them, the handle increased for the fifth month in a row. A huge decrease: In November, in Colorado casinos, the players wagered more than $600 million, with a total handle of $608.5 million. This is good news
On Wednesday night, the Kenosha City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Menominee Tribe’s gaming authority, marking a major step forward for the establishment of a future Hard Rock Casino in the city. Alderpersons voted in favor of the project 11-6 during a session that stretched over three hours, with extensive public participation. Council
Representatives from Culinary Local 226 are engaged in ongoing negotiations with 21 hotel casinos in the Las Vegas area in pursuit of new five-year contracts encompassing over 7,000 employees. These negotiations concern hospitality workers at 21 downtown Las Vegas and independent Strip hotel-casinos, as well as two additional establishments in Northern Nevada, all of whom
MGM Resorts International has confirmed the appointment of Louie Theros as the new President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM Springfield, succeeding the departing Chris Kelley. Theros, who boasts nine years of experience within MGM Resorts, brings knowledge in legal and regulatory affairs to his new role. Steve Zanella, President of MGM Resorts Operations, expressed enthusiasm