March 14, 2024 Get ready for the 2024 Australian Poker Open! It’s right around the corner, taking place from March 26 until April 7 at Doltone House in Sydney, Australia with A$2 million in guarantees by far one of the biggest series in recent Australian poker history. PokerNews is set to cover three incredible events:
Month: March 2024
Nicolas Campano, Soft2Bet’s Sales Director for LATAM, recently attended the EGR Power LATAM and SBC Summit where he discussed the key themes and trends around online gambling in Latin America. “Latin America has been a highly active region for online gambling for many years, and with many of its major markets now regulated or about
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) hosted its first Sports Betting Integrity Conference, opening an avenue for open dialogue and knowledge-sharing about this issue. MGA said the event showcases the Authority’s dedication to maintaining a gaming landscape that is free from corruption and any form of unethical practices. The event convened high-profile stakeholders integral to the
The Georgia House of Representatives hosted on Tuesday, March 12th, its inaugural hearing on SB386, a statewide mobile sports betting bill. This session comes over five weeks since the bill’s passage in the Senate, setting the stage for a debate on the future of gambling regulation in the state with just over two weeks remaining
Arizona’s sports betting market continues its upward trajectory, with operators reporting a record-breaking revenue of $70.9 million in January, marking the second consecutive month of historic highs. The Arizona Department of Gaming revealed that gross sports betting revenue soared by 4.8% from December’s record of $67.7 million, and surged by an impressive 49.4% compared to
North Carolina’s foray into online sports betting has kicked off with significant activity, as indicated by data from GeoComply, a geolocation compliance company. Within the first 48 hours of the state’s launch on Monday, March 11, more than 5.36 million geolocation checks were recorded. Comparatively, neighboring Virginia, which has had online sports betting since January
The renowned US-based iGaming brand Supremeland Gaming, Inc. got the interim Supplier License in West Virginia. This is the third license the company obtained in this rapidly growing market, following the previous acquisitions of licenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Conquering the US market: The new license further strengthens the position of Supremeland Gaming in
Adam Rytenskild, chief executive of TABCORP, has resigned from the firm, following the initiation of an inquiry by the board into whether he utilized offensive and inappropriate language in the workplace, according to the Australian Financial Review. Allegations as reason for resignation: Rytenskild’s sudden resignation from the firm reportedly took place after he found out
A set of guidelines recently issued by the Curaçao’s Gaming Control Board requires applicants for gaming licenses to register by 31 March 2024 to align with both the current and the incoming legislation. After the given deadline, the license applications under the current NOOGH gaming law will no longer be available, while the current passage
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and preparations are in full swing! In that sense, Play’n GO has decided to join the preparations in its own way, highlighting its popular Irish leprechaun-themed titles, that players may play to really get into the holiday spirit. The reason why leprechaun-themed slots are so loved among
Atlantic County and the nonprofit Liberty and Prosperity will attend the state appellate court on March 20 in Trenton to argue that Superior Court judges were right when they decided that 2021 changes in casino PILOT (payment-in-lieu-of-taxes) rules violated county agreements and the New Jersey Constitution. The 10-year PILOT bill, formally known as the Casino Property
Indiana’s sports betting market saw a robust performance in February, with the total wagering handle surpassing $400 million, a dip from the previous month’s record-breaking figures. According to official data, the total handle for February stood at $408.7 million, marking a 14.7% increase compared to the same period last year. However, it represented a 14.9%
The National Prosecutor’s Office of the Public Ministry of Chile made a statement on the current situation of online gambling platforms in the country and affirmed that “illegality is not synonymous with crime,” in allusion to the ruling of the Supreme Court that had declared illegal more than 20 iGaming operators. The prosecutor’s position was
March 14, 2024 The next leg of the 2024 Amateur Poker Association & Tour (APAT) is almost upon us, with the long-running recreational player-focused tour heading to Manchester235 over the weekend of March 22-24 for the Open Championship. The APAT Manchester Open Championship is a £120 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament open to APAT members and
March 14, 2024 There’s plenty to look forward to across the calendar year when it comes to 888poker. Not only has a full season of 888poker LIVE events already scheduled, but the brand also launched a UK Poker League, which has been a success so far. And with the countdown underway for their festival in
March 14, 2024 Seventeen months after authorities raided the Watauga Social Lounge Poker Club during a $100,000 guaranteed tournament, the card room’s owner, Joe Vongkaysone, has reached a plea deal and will avoid jail time. But he’s out a significant amount of money from the legal fight. Vongkaysone, who issued a statement to PokerNews following
After the plan of the Nagasaki Prefecture to launch an integrated resort development project was rejected by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in December 2023, the Nagasaki Prefecture officials are reportedly concerned that any repetitions of the application process would face significant difficulties to get the Nagasaki IR project going forward.
One of the leading software providers and sportsbooks in the iGaming market, Altenar, joined forces with Optimove to enhance the players’ experience and secure a smooth and seamless operating process. Positioning in the global market: Optimove is a renowned CRM marketing platform that provides a range of companies with advanced tools and software that help
Australian wagering company Tabcorp Holdings has announced the resignation of its CEO, Adam Rytenskild, following allegations of “inappropriate” and “offensive” language in the workplace. The company disclosed on Thursday that its board had become aware of the CEO’s use of language deemed inconsistent with leadership standards, prompting discussions that led to Rytenskild’s immediate resignation. While
International Game Technology (IGT) has marginally improved its revenue to $4.31 billion for the twelve-month period ending on December 31, 2023, up 2% from the previous year’s figure of $4.22 billion. The net profit for the year stood at $156 million, reflecting a decrease of 43.3% from $275 million in 2022, while total adjusted EBITDA