April 24, 2024 Dustin Melanson has won Event #8: $1,700 No Limit Holdem Main Event at the World Series of Poker Circuit Playground. He defeated a field of 1,660 players, taking home $339,770 after a heads-up deal with Sergei Gurin. With this win, he more than doubles his career live earnings and can now add
Month: April 2024
April 24, 2024 A total of 49 players returned for Day 2 of Event #12: $600 No Limit Holdem Closer at theWorld Series of Poker Circuit Playground. The play was fast and loud with a fairly fast structure and a group of players that came to battle. When the final chip fell, it was Christopher
Understanding the Roulette Wheel Before we have a look at the maths behind roulette, we’ll give you a summary of the roulette wheel. This is important because the wheel can vary; it can also affect your odds of winning. There are two main versions of the roulette wheel: European and American. Both of them have
La Francaise des Jeux (FDJ), the well-known French sports betting, lottery and iGaming operator, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2024 and the numbers show a significant increase in revenue. The company’s revenue in the first quarter amounted to 710 million euros, representing an increase of 7.2 percent compared to the
April 23, 2024 Several young and prominent poker players headlined the final 16 at the end of Day 3 of the World Poker Tour (WPT) Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship, and those same young stars are still alive after Day 4. They will take a month off before playing at the televised final table
April 23, 2024 Table games are a staple in casinos around the world, offering players an exciting and interactive way to gamble. Unlike slot machines, which are purely based on luck, table games involve elements of strategy and skill, making them popular among both seasoned gamblers and newcomers alike. From classics like Blackjack and Roulette
In this new analysis, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, shares a guide on how to launch an online casino and where to start in the iGaming world. Launching an online casino or iGaming site is an exciting time, but navigating through the intricate process requires meticulous planning and adherence to regulatory protocols. It
Rockford, Illinois is on the brink of welcoming a new entertainment hub as the Hard Rock Casino gears up for its anticipated grand opening in August, and with just months to go, the casino begins to fill its 180,000-square-foot facility with a fresh wave of employees. Leading the charge in this pre-launch phase is Aleksandra Micevic,
A representative from the Gibraltar Gambling Division specializing in sports integrity matters recently participated in a workshop jointly organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and UEFA at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland. With the upcoming Olympics and UEFA European Championship being held later this year, the workshop served as a platform for stakeholders, including gambling
French betting and gambling operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has clocked a 7.2% year-on-year increase in revenue for the first quarter, reaching €710 million (approximately $760 million). During Q1, FDJ reported gaming revenue of €645 million ($690 million), marking a 3.1% rise compared to the same period last year. The company attributed this growth to strong momentum
According to the official report (pdf) released by the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s gambling and sports wagering regulator, gaming and sports wagering operators experienced an increase in their gross gaming income on an annual basis by 3.5% to €13.4bn during the last year. In addition, each market vertical noted “recorded GGR growth after
A leading poker and gaming marketing agency, Above the Felt, partnered with the landmark Potawatomi Casino Hotel for the grand opening of the Milwaukee-based casino’s state-of-the-art poker room scheduled for May 2024. The partnership, bringing the flagship poker event to Wisconsin, represents a significant milestone in Above the Felt’s expansion in the Mid-West United States.
After three years of intensive remediation efforts, the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has granted Crown Resorts permission to retain its casino license for its Sydney property. The decision, announced on April 23, marks the conclusion of a period of uncertainty for Crown in NSW. In February 2021, Crown was deemed “unsuitable” to
Pennsylvania’s online casino market has experienced a surge in participation, with resident adults showing increased engagement in online gambling activities, according to a recent study funded by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The “Pennsylvania Interactive Gaming Assessment: Online Gambling Report 2023,” conducted by Penn State University in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol
Ontario law enforcement and gaming regulatory agencies have issued a joint warning urging the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent online casino schemes falsely linking themselves to Casino Rama. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued the advisory after receiving reports of scams exploiting the reputation of
Steve Weitman, the President of Wynn Las Vegas and Encore since January 2023 and an executive for the Las Vegas company since May 2004, is leaving the company. Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings confirmed Weitman’s departure noting that his last day with the company would be June 10th. Las Vegas Review-Journal retrieved the note Weitman
The iconic gambling hub of Atlantic City finds itself under siege as the specter of new competition looms large from both within and beyond state lines. Amidst a backdrop of post-pandemic economic strain, the city’s gaming industry faces a formidable challenge posed by prospective casinos in New York and the Meadowlands. At the East Coast
PENN Entertainment, North America’s leading entertainment, gaming, and sports betting provider, has announced the appointment of Aaron LaBerge as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). According to the press release, LaBerge will officially step into the executive position on July 1, 2024, to report directly to PENN CEO & President Jay Snowden. The Matter of Honor
Crown Sydney has proven itself suitable for holding the license after three years of hard work. The authorities declared its business changed, and the company gained the license for its casino once again. Steps to regain the license: In 2021, the NSW Independent Casino Commission decided that Crown Sydney wasn’t suitable to hold its license
Macau’s Financial Services Bureau released the results for the first quarter of 2024 on Monday, April 22, 2024, and the city earned 116.8% more on taxes than in the same period last year. Increased revenue: The city earned around MOP21,92 billion, or US$2,74 billion in fiscal revenues from taxes imposed on gaming operations during the