North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has urged the General Assembly to tackle a tax issue that could potentially burden sports bettors with taxes even if they end up losing money. The call to action comes after an article penned by Nathan Goldman, a CPA and accounting professor at North Carolina State University, and Christina Lewellen,
Month: April 2024
April 29, 2024 In a monumental milestone for online gaming, the FanDuel Casino Reward Machine has surpassed the $1,000,000 mark in giveaways, cementing its status as a trailblazer in the realm of online casinos. This remarkable achievement underscores FanDuel’s commitment to providing players with unrivalled rewards and experiences, setting a new standard for excellence in
April 30, 2024 Keep May 5 through May 26 free in your calendars because those are the dates the WPT Global Spring Festival runs. Twenty-two days of non-stop poker action, more than $7 million in combined guarantees, and 100% rakeback on all festival events are just some of the things to look forward during WPT
iGaming software solutions provider SOFTSWISS has announced “a surprise for its clients with special gifts as a sign of appreciation” on the occasion of its 15th anniversary. During the year, the company is set to roll out a wide range of gifts, bonuses, discounts, and special offers for its new and existing clients, “providing a
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator PrizePicks has announced the hiring of Renee White as its Chief People Officer (CPO), reporting to Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Adam Wexler. The company also announced the appointment of Phil Sherwood as Senior Director of Responsible Gaming. The company says that Renee White “will build upon PrizePicks’ incredible people
B2B gaming content and solutions provider Inspired Entertainment has announced the launch of its new game Catch of the Day Respin ‘Em In into the B3/LBO market. The new fishing-themed game serves as the sequel to the Cat C game Catch of the Day. The game builds upon its predecessor’s success, offering an enhanced gameplay experience with its
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has unveiled its latest online slot game, The Sword and the Grail Excalibur. The title is inspired by the Arthurian Legend. The slot invites players to join the Round Table to begin their “legendary quest,” said Play’n GO of the game’s backstory. The 5×3 online slot showcases King Arthur’s blade
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has expanded its slots portfolio with the launch of sweets-themed sequel Candy Blitz Bombs. Building on the original Candy Blitz game, the new 6×5 slot can award wins and set off tumbles when eight or more matching sweet symbols land anywhere on the reels in the same spin. Next to the
Las Vegas-based real estate development company LVXP is planning to build a multibillion-dollar 2,500-room ultraluxury resort on the 27-acre site that formerly held the Wet ‘n Wild waterpark. The waterpark site was for years targeted for Jackie Robinson’s All Net Arena project. The newly proposed project, anchored by a state-of-the-art NBA-ready arena, could become the
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement resulting in a fine of $10,000 to Washington Trotting Association, LLC, operator of Hollywood Casino at The Meadows in Washington County. The agreement was presented by the Board’s Office of Enforcement Counsel during the Board’s public meeting last week. The fine was the result of an incident
April 30, 2024 The 2024 PokerStars Spring Championship Of Online Poker (SCOOP) is only days away, and players from far and wide are hitting the online poker tables with renewed vigor, hoping to hit form in time for the $75 million guaranteed series. Thomas “WushuTM” Muehloecker has done precisely that, taking down the $5,200 Titans
April 30, 2024 Most online poker players have a tournament that they love playing. They ensure it is part of their daily or weekly schedule and do everything in their power to take it down. High buy-in mystery bounty tournaments at 888poker fit this bill for New Zealand’s “Flopzilla_XD,” who can seemingly do nothing wrong
Understanding the Different Types of Horse Racing Canadians who don’t watch a lot of horse racing might not realize that there are different types of horse races. Some include jumps, some include carts, and the length of races/type of surface varies as well. Let’s take a look at the three most popular forms of horse
April 29, 2024 High Stakes Poker Season 12, which airs on PokerGO, is becoming legendary after yet another wild session — the 10th episode — which saw Santhosh Suvarna scoop another monster pot against a familiar foe. Last week, Suvarna hit runner-runner to suck out against Andrew Robl in a $992,000 pot, the largest in
Following the recent military gambling ban imposed on Ukrainian soldiers over cyber security concerns, the Prosecutor General’ Office reportedly reveals that the Ukrainian lawmakers continue to address the adverse impacts of gambling in the country. As the Kyiev Independent reports, the latest measure to block unlicensed online gambling platforms has reportedly resulted in more than
North Star Entertainment recently revealed its strategy and intentions for the €250m Project VORIA which involves the move of the Regency Casino Mont Parnes to a new hospitality and entertainment complex in Marousi. New details regarding Project Voria: Project VORIA will involve 836 underground parking spaces, a variety of dining and entertainment options and a
Online casino 888.com has decided to pull its advertisements from various locations across London, including the capital’s transport network, following a wave of criticism over their tone. The move comes amidst a contentious mayoral race where incumbent Sadiq Khan faces scrutiny for allowing these ads to run in the first place. The decision to withdraw
April 29, 2024 Finnish superstar Patrik Antonius has been crowned the €100,000 Super High Roller champion here at the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Monte Carlo, taking home €1,967,440 and the prestigious title after defeating Christoph Vogelsang heads up. Antonius’ victory adds to his already stellar poker resume, and cements his status as one of
Popular online casino operator 888.com reportedly decides to withdraw adverts from London’s transport network following the gambling harm claims and the criticism of the UK capital’s mayor Sadiq Khan raised for allowing gambling adverts, referred to as aggressive, on the London’s Tube, buses and cabs. ‘Baffling’ Adverts in Transport for London: According to The Guardian,
Ukraine’s prosecutor general’s office, in tandem with law enforcement, has intensified its crackdown efforts against illegal gambling, announcing the blocking of 2,500 websites hosting unlicensed gambling content. According to a report by the prosecutor general’s office, the major crackdown is underway, with over 450 suspected illegal gambling offenses under investigation as of April 2024. Indictments have