April 17, 2024 The seventh of eight events on the 2024 PokerGO U.S. Poker Open schedule was a $15,100 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em affair that saw 64 entrants create a $960,000 prize pool. Eric Afriat was the last man standing and the recipient of $288,000, the sixth-largest score of the Canadian businessman’s live poker career. Afriat
Month: April 2024
Spillemyndigheden, the regulator of the gambling market in Denmark, has announced that in the month of February 2024 the industry recorded an 18.3 percent increase in gambling spend compared to the same month last year. Moreover, all sectors of the industry registered such increases: sports betting, online casinos, gaming machines and land-based casinos. The total
Italy changes the gambling law when it comes to licenses. Since the Reorganization of Gambling legislation was published, the operators weren’t satisfied, so a new framework came as an amendment to the ongoing regulations. Resolve the operations issues The main mission of this framework is to resolve legal disputes between the ADM (Italy’s Customs and
April 17, 2024 The 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Monte Carlo is fast approaching, kicking off on April 24. The EPT has been visiting Monte Carlo for years, and this year’s edition has the potential to be the most memorable yet, with a large number of participants expected. The exclusive principality on the Mediterranean Sea
April 17, 2024 Short deck fans — we have a date for your diary! The three-day Jin Bei Cup festival takes place from May 7-9 at the Jin Bei Palace Hotel in Cambodia, and features a mix of No-Limit Hold’em and short deck across its three-event schedule. It’s sure to attract some of the best
Nevada is projected to pay some of the highest hotel compensation and hotel-generated tax revenue in 2024, according to a new industry report. Hotels in the state are expected to generate about $8.1 billion in taxes – or $3.7 billion in federal taxes and $4.4 billion in state and local taxes, according to the American
IGT and Acres have reached an agreement to resolve all legal disputes between the two companies, the gaming technology suppliers confirmed on Tuesday. Terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, although representatives for both firms have expressed satisfaction surrounding the outcome of the case. The resolution was reached in the United States District
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas has unveiled plans to construct a brand-new casino resort on its tribal lands in Polk County, a move expected to drive the tribe’s economy and boost tourism. Announced on Monday, the plans for the new casino resort were met with enthusiasm from Tribal Council chairman, Ricky Sylestine, who expressed excitement
In a statewide display of dissent, convenience stores across Virginia ceased selling Virginia Lottery tickets on Monday in protest against proposed regulations targeting skill games. Organizers estimated that hundreds of stores participated in the one-day shutdown, aiming to highlight the potential repercussions of Governor Glenn Youngkin’s amendments to a pending bill seeking to legalize, tax,
April 16, 2024 This summer’s World Series of Poker (WSOP) action will include over 300 hours of livestreaming coverage on PokerGO, according to a press release. The 2024 WSOP schedule features 99 live bracelet events from May 28 to July 17, with the Main Event running July 3 until the final day of the series.
April 16, 2024 The RunGood Poker Series is running hard this month. The RGPS Reno and the RGPS Council Bluffs finish on April 28. But before they even round off their action, another RunGood series kicks off in St. Louis, Missouri. The RGPS St. Louis runs from April 26 to May 5, 2024. The series
The popular NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, Greentube, strengthens its position in North America through a deal with industry giant Caesars Digital. Two companies joined forces to offer the players from New Jersey and Michigan brand-new online casino gaming content. North American expansion: After the initial launch in these two markets, the deal will
Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment Inc, the Okada Manila casino resort operator, reportedly revealed the resort’s financial result for the first quarter of 2024. According to the operator’s filings made on 15 April, the landmark property in the Philippine capital experienced around 24 percent decline in gross gaming revenue generated in the quarter ending 31
Sports betting activity in Kansas soared in March with players wagering a total of $252.9 million on various sporting events, falling just short of breaking the Sunflower State’s current monthly record. Handle shot up 28.4% compared to March last year and 24.6% from February this year. Moreover, it came within striking distance of the state’s
It finally happened. As the Tropicana closes in Las Vegas and plans are made for an implosion of the resort, we have information on how to grab a piece of history, cash in those chips and vouchers, and when the building will be coming down! Even though the Tropicana is gone, that doesn’t mean it
HIPTHER Agency announced that the European Gaming Congress (EGC) is gearing up for an “extraordinary” 2024 edition, which it says is “poised to redefine industry standards and foster unprecedented growth in the iGaming sector.” “Set against the backdrop of groundbreaking technological integration and extensive regulatory updates, this event is a must-attend for anyone involved in
Washington DC’s Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) is seeking a two-year extension for its current deal with lottery and sports betting operator Intralot, as revealed during a budget meeting on 10 April. FanDuel was recently approved by the OLG as a subcontractor of Intralot, the Greek gaming solutions supplier that previously powered GambetDC, enabling
Sports betting technology specialist Checkd Dev, part of Checkd Group, has enhanced its long-term partnership with Flutter Entertainment brand Paddy Power by launching the betting solution Mix ‘N Match. Created as the supplier’s first bespoke product for Paddy Power in the UK, Mix ‘N Match enables users to build combination bets quickly by offering pre-configured wagering opportunities. These can be
After the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and its Chairwoman Lina M. Khan filed a request for a civil investigation of the recent cyberattack experienced by MGM Resorts International, the Las Vegas-based corporation has reportedly responded with a lawsuit against the commission and its top executive. As reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, MGM claims that
Latin American online casino and sports betting operator DoradoBet announced that the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) has authorized it to operate online casino games for the next six years in the regulated market of Peru. The company pointed out that “this achievement represents a significant milestone in DoradoBet’s path in the country,