January 25, 2024 You can have a memorable, and warm, spring break this year while playing some poker with the World Poker Tour (WPT). And even better, you can even win your way onto the WPT Voyage for what is going to be an epic vacation. How can you win a spot on the poker
Month: January 2024
There have been some positive developments, even as the Las Vegas strike date is approaching next week. About 8,000 workers in culinary and hospitality positions are threatening to strike if a new agreement is not reached, which had the potential to effect some twenty resorts during the Super Bowl. Happily, as we believed would happen,
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has unanimously voted to renew the Category 1 horse track casino license of Downs Racing, operator of Mohegan Pennsylvania in Luzerne County. The Board noted that Downs Racing had fulfilled the obligations under its previously approved casino operator’s license and therefore qualified to have its permit renewed for an additional
January 25, 2024 Ethan “Rampage” Yau turned the nuts in a $5/$10/$20 cash game at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida, but the river left him with far from the best hand. In this strategy column for PokerNews, I discuss which draws are good to bet on the flop and which ones you should use
January 25, 2024 Following a very brief tank to collect her thoughts, a poker dealer from The Lodge Card Club accepted the marriage proposal from a poker player at the Texas card room. It’s been an eventful January for the largest poker club in the Lone Star State. Not only did The Lodge give out
Sports bettors in Arizona were relieved to have the chance to legally bet online on sports during November of the previous year. In addition, their appreciation has been more pronounced over the aforementioned month compared to any other since online sports wagering started in the said state. The biggest dollar amount wagered in Arizona ever:
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a monetary penalty totaling CAD 70,000 ($51,900) to MGE Niagara Entertainment, the registered operator overseeing Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This penalty comes in response to the operator’s failure to meet established requirements aimed at minimizing the risk of unlawful activities, including potential money
Gaming technology and services provider BetConstruct is set to introduce a new investment solution called Ortak for the iGaming industry. Ortak allows casino game developers to sell shares of their games (NFT-slots) through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This approach enables any casino game to create its collection of NFT-slots, which will be made available for public
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) announced that it has been approved as an Independent Test Lab by the North Carolina State Lottery Commission. Under the approval, GLI is authorized to evaluate gaming equipment, software, and processes for compliance with state law and commission rules. The new milestone adds to GLI’s global portfolio of accreditations and jurisdictions
Gaming provider Amusnet is set to launch its first-ever slot cabinet series at ICE London 2024, taking place at ExCeL London, 6th – 8th of February. The shift, which the company expects to position it as “an all-casino solutions provider”, is accompanied by a new company slogan – We Master Gaming, which Amusnet says “amplifies the
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved fines totaling $27,500 during its latest public meeting. The Board’s Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC) presented two consent agreements, leading to fines being levied on Stakelogic, an Interactive Gaming Manufacturer license holder; and TA Operating, LLC, holder of a Video Gaming Terminal Establishment license. Stakelogic faced a fine of $22,500
iGaming content provider BGaming has announced its first artist collaboration of the year with British muralist Mr Cenz as it gears up for ICE London 2024. The veteran graffitist’s interpretations of BGaming’s top game characters including Elvis Frog, Penny Pelican, Book of Cats, and Aztec Magic, will be on display at the company’s booth as part of
Love is in the air, and Play’n GO decided to give it all to embrace the holiday spirit and enjoy the magic of Valentine’s Day. Its recent slot release, Moon Princess Power of Love, is a part of the widely popular Moon Princes series. It’s a romantic release for everyone who believes in love and
The NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, Greentube, partnered with SkillOnNet’s online casinos to launch its content in Germany and make a significant step towards global expansion. Crucial steps towards the global expansion: A range of casino brands present on the SkillOnNet platform now has a chance to try thrilling games from the impressive Greentube’s
Svenska Spel plans to officially close the Casino Cosmopol facilities in Malmö and Gothenburg. The main reason for this decision is the limited profitability of the facilities, the firm revealed on January 24. The rise of online gambling as a cause of closure: The increase in online casinos during recent years has led to a
FanDuel and Operation HOPE, a non-profit dedicated to financial literacy, have announced a partnership focused on promoting financial empowerment and offering free financial counseling to Massachusetts residents. “The partnership marks an important evolution of FanDuel’s commitment to responsible gaming practices by improving access to personal financial literacy education,” the sports betting said in a statement.
In 2023, the increased number of gamblers resulted in improved services at casinos, as revealed by a survey conducted by the Macau Gaming Research Association (MGRA) to generate the Gaming Service Index (GSI).The findings of the survey, conducted by SGS Hong Kong on behalf of MGRA, were announced during an online symposium held early this week,
Gaming market research and consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) has officially announced the nominees for the 6th Annual EKG Slot Awards. Scheduled to take place on February 29, 2024, at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, the event aims to reward innovation and quality in slot game development within the casino gaming sector. “We are
The BMM Innovation Group (BIG) is set to exhibit at ICE London, to be held February 6-8 at the ExCeL London Convention Center, in Stand No. N3-520 with its partner companies BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber, and RG24Seven Virtual Training. The group said it will bring its global expertise to the major expo, with company experts
As the date on which the 2024 edition of SAGSE Latam will be held (March 20-21) nears, the event organizers are preparing to sell the last available spaces at the Hilton Hotel & Convention Center in Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The event, now in its 32nd edition, will have more than 60% of its visitors