March 06, 2024 Are you struggling to turn a decent profit at the poker tables on a consistent basis? Are your results best described as “somewhere around break-even“? First off, don’t worry because you are not alone. This describes the results of the majority of poker players. Often, however, it is just a few small
Month: March 2024
March 06, 2024 PartyPoker could soon be under new ownership if rumors circulating are true. Several sources have contacted gambling newsletter Earnings+More claiming the former number one online poker site is deemed surplus to requirements by parent company Entain. It is not all sunshine and rainbows at Entain right now, with the gambling giant on
March 06, 2024 The five-star, all-inclusive Merit Crystal Cove Hotel & Casino in Kyrenia, Cyprus, is gearing up to host another action-packed poker festival, the Merit Poker Carmen Series. Running from March 18-31, the Merit Poker Carmen Series schedule features over 60 tournaments and satellites, with each boasting a guarantee. PokerNews‘ live reporting team is
Aristocrat Gaming has been awarded “Best Overall Supplier of Slot Content” for the sixth consecutive year at the annual EKG Slot Awards. The company also earned multiple other distinctions, including Top Performing NEW Core Video for Coin Trio Fortune Trails; Top Performing Game- EMEA for Mo’Mummy Valley of The Riches; and Most Innovative Land-Based Game
Platform provider Uplatform has announced a strategic partnership with iGamint content supplier Pragmatic Play. Under this partnership, Uplatform will integrate the provider’s slots portfolio. Highlighting Pragmatic Play’s achievements, Uplatform stated: “Established in 2015, Pragmatic Play has earned industry recognition, including the prestigious MiGEA award for ‘Best Gaming Company’, showcasing its commitment to excellence.” The company specializes in
Churchill Downs Incorporated announced that Exacta has completed the installation of 175 terminals at The Brook in Seabrook New Hampshire, New Hampshire. Exacta, acquired by CDI in August 2023, is a provider of central system technology for historical racing machines (HRMs). The Brook is a casino entertainment venue located in the easternmost part of the
888 Holdings, owner of betting giant William Hill, has announced the launch of a strategic review for its US B2C operations, noting it could consider selling part or all of the business. As per the announcement, the strategic review launches on March 6, with 888 to consider “potential alternatives” to deliver value for the group.
March 05, 2024 There’s plenty of buzz around Willy Wonka™ at the moment, with the 2023 release of the backstory-based movie with Timothee Chalamet (although less said about the recent ill-fated Willy Wonka™ Experience in the UK…) so we were super excited to see that FanDuel Casino has gained exclusive rights to Willy Wonka™ slots!
An Alabama Senate committee has given the nod to a scaled-back version of gambling legislation, with approval granted on Tuesday. The bills under consideration seek to authorize a state lottery but exclude provisions for sports betting or full-scale casino games. This represents a significant departure from the initial legislation approved by the Alabama House on
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has released revenue figures for January. The state’s casinos and racinos generated $176.1 million in gambling revenue for the first month of the year, which marks a decrease of 10.5 percent year-on-year compared to the $196.8 million reported in January 2023. The four casinos in Ohio, including Hollywood Columbus,
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has lauded the European Parliament’s endorsement of a standardized electronic identification system known as the European Digital Identity (e-ID). The move seeks to foster a safer and more inclusive online environment for EU citizens. The regulation mandates EU member states to issue e-IDs to their citizens, providing them
iGaming software and business solutions provider Slotegrator has signed a new partnership with game developer Popiplay. This deal facilitates the integration of all games from the Scandinavian company through Slotegrator’s game integration tool APIgrator. Popiplay has over 30 games that feature a combination of fine graphics, top-notch animation, and effective sound effects besides offering unique bonuses, notes Slotegrator
Zitro‘s Epic Kingdom has clinched the EKG Top Performing Game – LATAM award, an accolade the business says “reaffirms Zitro’s position as a key player in the Latin American gaming scene.” The recognition is further corroborated by the LatAm Game Performance Report 2024 by Eilers & Krejcik – Fantini, which positioned ‘Epic Kingdom’ as the
Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance has released its tax report for February, revealing a notable surge in contributions from the gambling sector. During the month, Ukraine saw a total contribution of UAH 184.8 billion ($4.85 billion) in taxes and fees from all businesses and sectors, marking a 65% increase compared to January. Payments to the State Tax
The Windsor Convention & Expo Center in Rio de Janeiro will host the inaugural edition of SBC Summit Rio from March 5-7, bringing together more than 3,000 industry professionals. It will be the first event of the sector to be held in Brazil since online gaming regulation was approved in December 2023. After the approval
March 06, 2024 It took only two hours on Day 3 of Event #39: $215 Mystery Bounty Main Event at the 2024 PokerNews Online Championship hosted by 888poker for Romania’s Razvan “RazvyB” Belea to top the eight-handed final table and claim the title of champion. He beat out a field of 1,627 runners to scoop
March 04, 2024 The poker room at Resorts World Las Vegas once again transformed into a mixed game oasis this past week as Cardplayer Lifestyle hosted its seventh Mixed Game Festival from Feb. 25-29. The Mixed Game Festival VII featured everything from a pizza party and trivia challenge to a Women’s Wednesday and a $300
March 05, 2024 In the No. 818 episode of the PokerNews Podcast sponsored by Global Poker, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen dive into the latest news, gossip, and results from the poker industry. That includes talking about the earlier leader in the cross-book bet between Landon Tice & Jeremy Becker, Mori Eskandani and
For a very long time, executives of the Wynn Las Vegas believed that Fontainebleau was actively trying to copy the unique experience that Wynn provides to its guests. It went so far that Fontainebleau began poaching some of their best workers. These actions led Wynn to submit a legal action in an attempt to put
Sportsbook and iGaming operator Rivalry has announced that Brazil Country Manager Luis Gonçalves will be a featured speaker at the SBC Summit Rio conference on Wednesday, March 6. Gonçalves will participate in a panel discussion titled “Influencers: The Next Frontier of Social Media Marketing” alongside other executives from Brazil’s gaming sector. The panel will explore the role