February 16, 2024 Guests: Jonathan Little On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast sponsored by PokerStars, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen dive into the recently announced schedule for the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP). Hear about new events — including the new PokerNews $600 DeepStack Championship — along with what’s missing.
Month: February 2024
DraftKings announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire lottery app Jackpocket for a total consideration of approximately $750 million, in a deal the US sports betting giant expects will generate up to $340 million in additional revenue annually. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Jackpocket stockholders will receive a total consideration
From February 19th to February 25th, to mark the official beginning of the Year of the Dragon, Everygame Poker is excited to reveal that it has decided to award its active slots players with 25 free wagers on the recent dragon-themed hit title The Dragon Warriors, originally developed and launched by Tangente Technology. Additionally, each
International Game Technology (IGT) has signed a licensing agreement with the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency for its patented Cash Pop draw-based game. The Maryland Lottery expects to launch Cash Pop in May 2024 with four daily drawings at multiple price points from $1 to $10. “The Maryland Lottery is always excited to launch
The Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) of Arkansas has sent cease and desist letters to two companies it believes are operating unlicensed sports betting. The companies, Underdog Sports Holding and SidePrize LLC dba PrizePicks, were operating as daily fantasy sports organizations. The DFA said the two companies operate a type of fantasy football where consumers create a team
Erin Frostad, Team Member Communications & Involvement Manager for the Mohegan Sun resort, was named by Ragan as part of their Top Women in Communications Awards, Class of 2024. Frostad’s recognition for this awards program is alongside other honorees within the Dynamic Doers category. This specific category recognizes women known for their hands-on approach to accomplishing tasks,
The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) will be holding its 27th annual Western Indian Gaming Conference (WIGC) and trade show from February 20 through 22 at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. The Western Indian Gaming Conference and trade show has proven to be “one of the most informative conferences in Indian Country,” CNIGA
The Coalition for Fantasy Sports, a group representing the interest of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operators, has announced its support for Illinois House Bill 5648, the Fantasy Sports Consumer Protection Act, aimed at providing a regulatory framework for DFS within the state. While Illinois legalized sports betting in 2019, the state did not pass a
February 16, 2024 One of the most exciting days of the year for poker players is upon us as the World Series of Poker (WSOP) released the schedule for the summer festival. The 2024 WSOP schedule reveals a handful of new events that are sure to get players even more excited. From a Bomb Pot
February 16, 2024 It seems like a lifetime ago that we watched Daniel Weinman defeat Steven Jones heads-up in the record-breaking 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event and become poker’s world champion. In reality, a little over 200 days have passed since that iconic moment, but 200 days is plenty long enough to
Start Date Time (PST) Event # Tournament Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Noon 1 $5,000 Champions Reunion No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout (8-Handed) Tuesday, May 28, 2024 2 p.m. 2 $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold’em Wednesday, May 29, 2024 10 a.m. 3 $500 WSOP Kickoff No-Limit Hold’em Freezeou Wednesday, May 29, 2024 2 p.m. 4 $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo
Leaders of the Congress, including Dina Titus (D-NV) who have been requesting from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to increase the tax reporting limit on jackpots from slot machines for almost a decade, have got some gladly received support from an uncommon source, which is the agency’s Advisory Council. Rising the threshold: In a ruling
The Malta Gaming Authority announced on Thursday it has decided to cancel the authorization awarded to E.G.G. Limited, bearing reference number MGA/B2C/744/2019, effective as of November 20, 2023. The cancellation of E.G.G. Limited’s authorization was decided in terms of regulations 10 (1) (c) and 10 (1) (a) of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations. The MGA’s statement detailing
Macau has reported a record influx of tourists during the Lunar New Year holiday, particularly fueled by a surge in travel demand from mainland China, indicating a potentially lucrative month for casinos in the world’s largest gambling hub. The city documented approximately 1.08 million visitor arrivals in the first six days of the week-long holiday
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has launched its newest adventure slot Pompeii Megareels Megaways. Set against the backdrop of Mount Vesuvius, the game boasts six ever-changing reels, offering 117,649 ways to win. Drawing inspiration from ancient Rome, the game features emperor figures, armored warriors, chariots and other iconic symbols. Triggering winning combinations sets off the tumble
February 16, 2024 Paris is the City of Light, and today at the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Paris €10,200 Mystery Bounty, the light shined brightest on Duco ten Haven. The Dutch pro, who considers Paris a second home, is usually an online crusher but captured his first EPT title today at Le Palais des
February 16, 2024 The 2024 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) is in full swing, with two of 12 planned stops already in the history books. Luke Porter emerged victoriously from the London Main Event in January, and Vincent Meli triumphed in Manchester on February 11. A short turnaround means the third leg of the 2024
Bacta’s National Council has agreed to the promotion of Robert Gibb to the role of Executive Director – Commercial, in another move as part of the UK association’s reorganisation process. This new role includes Gibb’s previous responsibilities. He has been Bacta’s Head of Finance and Operations for the past eight years and he will now
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that its Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks slots awarded were four million-dollar-plus jackpots in January. Lucky slots players won the following million-dollar-plus jackpots last month: On January 5, a Wheel of Fortune slots player won $1,149,236 playing Wheel of Fortune Diamond Spins Triple Double Stars at the new Fontainebleau
iGaming software and business solutions provider Slotegrator has partnered with Malta-based game studio Spinza. All of the studio’s titles are now available for integration via Slotegrator’s APIgrator solution. The company describes Spinza as not just a game development studio but “a progressive force of entertainment” that blends tradition with innovation, promising players a top-tier, immersive slot