iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has introduced Blackjack X, a new Live Casino variant of Blackjack played without a physical table or live dealer. Presenting the same look and feel as Pragmatic Play’s live tables, with multiple camera views available, Blackjack X offers a seamless transition from the live environment and provides a range of customization
Month: March 2024
The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) held its latest free monthly webinar, focusing on the theme “Balkan Gaming Landscape: a Maze or Amaze? Deep dive into the markets”. Experts and professionals from the gaming sector convened to explore the latest trends, developments, and challenges encountered in the Balkan markets. Moderating the webinar was Rossi McKee,
Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim and New York hedge fund Standard General are making a strategic move to acquire the casino company. Standard General, the major shareholder with a 23% stake in Bally’s, has proposed an offer to take over the remaining shares at $15 each, putting the company’s valuation at approximately $648 million. While this
March 11, 2024 We’d already picked out Pulsz Social Casino as one of our favorite new sweepstakes casinos here at PokerNews, and that was before we found out about their St Patrick Day ‘Luck of the Irish Draw! This St Patrick’s Day, you could be in with a shot at a share of 2 MILLION
March 12, 2024 Happy memories came flooding back for Nick “eastyyy22” Eastwood when he saw 888poker had launched its Stream On contest, with the online poker giant searching for a new member of the 888poker Stream Team. Eastwood joined the 888poker Stream Team in July 2021, and he cannot wait to be one of the
DraftKings commenced retail wagering operations adjacent to the historic Wrigley Field ballpark, in Chicago on Friday morning. The announcement, made via DraftKings’ Wrigley Field-specific Instagram account, marked the initiation of retail betting services at DraftKings’ 22,000-square-foot venue on Addison Street and Sheffield Avenue. The launch, however, came at a considerable cost, with DraftKings paying the
Casino gaming solutions provider Zitro is gearing up for its presence at the 25th edition of the GAT Expo, scheduled for April 9 to 11 in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. The company is set to unveil its Mega Lounge, alongside new game titles for the GLARE cabinet line, at the meeting. Visitors to booth A21 will be
In a notable development for Washington D.C.’s sports betting market, the D.C. Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) has announced that FanDuel will replace GambetDC as the city’s sole sports betting provider. The transition is expected to occur later this spring, although specific details regarding the timing and the fate of existing GambetDC accounts are
ESPN BET launched Monday in North Carolina, coinciding with the state’s legal sports betting market opening. To celebrate, ESPN BET is hosting a launch party for bettors 21+ at Rally in Charlotte on Friday, March 15, featuring ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will include complimentary refreshments, music, activities, prizes,
VBET, an international gaming company under the SoftConstruct family, has announced a collaboration with the Ukrainian Sport Poker Federation for the VBET Ukrainian Sports Poker Championship. Running from March 4 to March 21, 2024, the Spring Pick Series promises “a thrilling poker experience,” allowing participants to claim cash prizes and coveted tickets to the Ukrainian
March 12, 2024 The 18th anniversary edition of the PokerStars Sunday Million is only weeks away, and PokerStars is getting into the party mood with its Sunday Million Season. The first three episodes took place over the weekend, including a $1 million guaranteed progressive knockout. The $109 Sunday Million PKO attracted 10,793 entrants, resulting in
Digital payment solution provider OKTO partners with Eventogioco, a rapidly growing operator in the Italian iGaming industry. Under the deal, OKTO will provide the iGaming operator with an innovative cash-to-digital payment solution, OKTO PVR, designed to ensure seamless digital transactions and the continued adherence to regulatory standards. The partnership also represents a significant milestone in provider’s
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March 11, 2024 It’s good to be Andrew Robl, a statement proven true again on Monday’s High Stakes Poker episode, the fourth of Season 12, which aired on PokerGO. The high roller who is one of the most skilled cash game players in history did what he so often does on televised poker shows —
FanDuel, a leading online gambling firm based in New York, is taking over the D.C.’s troubled sports wagering application called GambetDC app. Washington’s main online sports wagering platform: The D.C.’s Office of Lottery and Gaming revealed on March 9 that mobile wagering app of FanDuel will become the main online sports wagering platform in the
Caesars Sportsbook is now accepting mobile sports wagers across North Carolina. The company was among the eight sportsbooks that secured licenses from state regulators ahead of the online betting market launch on Monday. Sports bettors 21 and older across the state can now place bets with the Caesars Sportsbook app on mobile or via desktop.
Inspired Entertainment has announced the launch of its newest virtual sports soccer products V-Play Torneo (also known as V-Play Knockout Cup), V-Play City Park Dog; and V-Play Football Ultra 2 on Planetwin365‘s online platform and retail network in Italy. Planetwin365 is the flagship brand of Italian multichannel sportsbook operator SKS365. It becomes one of the
Casino gaming provider Zitro will exhibit new releases for its GLARE cabinet line at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (IGA) 2024, held at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, from April 8 to 11. Located at booth 1454, the showcase will highlight the company’s pledge for innovation and excellence in gaming, as well as its commitment
March 11, 2024 Triton Poker continued to captivate poker fans over the weekend as its 2024 Jeju Super High Roller Series in South Korea crowned four more champions. Lithuania’s Paulius Vaitiekunas bagged his maiden Triton title and biggest live score while Adrian Mateos‘ legacy as one of the all-time greats became even more entrenched. Former
The highly anticipated Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, scheduled for November 21-23, 2024, has unveiled details regarding ticket options and on-sale timelines. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Monday, March 25 at 10 a.m. PST. American Express, the official payments partner of F1 in the Americas, will offer its Card Members early access to