April 09, 2024 Tom Dwan has been added to the stacked $1 million buy-in Hustler Casino Live games lineup next month, and according to the show’s co-owner Ryan Feldman, the online poker legend intends to play three days. Last May, the popular poker show hosted the first ever $1 million minimum buy-in livestreamed cash game
Month: April 2024
Following the application of two gambling companies, the Latvian Constitutional Court ruled on April 4 that the restriction of gambling activities imposed by the Riga municipality across the territory of the administrative area is deemed unconstitutional. The Court’s decision is reportedly based on the failure of Riga officials to justify the reasons for the gambling
The recent NCAA women’s basketball championship game between Iowa and South Carolina attracted unprecedented viewership and cultural relevance, leading to record-breaking betting activity across major sportsbooks such as ESPN BET, Caesars, BetMGM, DraftKings, and FanDuel. The championship game surpassed all previous records, becoming the most-bet women’s college basketball game in history, ESPN reported. It even
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has completed the sale of 49% of United Tote Company to a subsidiary of the New York Racing Association (NYRA). United Tote, a major provider of pari-mutuel wagering services in the US, was previously a wholly-owned CDI subsidiary. With this transaction, CDI still retains a majority stake in United Tote. The
A staggering $19.64 billion was wagered by online sports bettors in New York during the 2023 financial year. This marks a substantial 19.8% increase from 2022, reinforcing the Empire State’s status as the top regulated state for mobile wagering in the US. Consequently, revenue soared to $1.76 billion, which marks a 20.6% year-on-year increase. Notably,
The Gambling Commission has unveiled its revised three-year corporate strategy, outlining key areas of focus for regulatory work from 2024 to 2027. Titled Gambling Regulation in a Digital Age, the strategy reflects the Commission’s dedication to implementing decisions outlined in the government’s White Paper “High Stakes – Gambling Reform for the Digital Age”. Key priorities include leveraging
April 09, 2024 Guests: Princess Love Life Outside Poker w/ Connor Richards is a new podcast for PokerNews that focuses on poker players with successful careers and lives outside of poker. For the second episode, Connor Richards spoke with reality TV actress Princess Love, who opened up for the first time about her high-profile divorce
April 09, 2024 Princess Love may be going through a divorce with R&B star Ray J, but the reality TV actress turned poker player says the celebrity couple are still “best friends,” despite tabloid rumors. Love, who filed for divorce from Ray J in February after eight years of marriage, spoke about the divorce filing,
GGPoker, a globally popular online poker operator, has announced its online tournament series GGPoker World Festival to be held from 5 May to 11 June, 2024. The return of the player-favorite series of events will take place in the operator’s virtual Poker Room, but the record-breaking prize pool is likely to turn the virtual game
The United Auto Workers (UAW), which represents workers at the Bally’s, Caesars, and Tropicana casinos, and a group of casino workers opposed to smoking in Atlantic City gambling halls, filed on Friday a lawsuit in state Superior Court to overturn a law that leaves casino employees as the only ones not covered by the protections
Fanatics Betting and Gaming launched the Fanatics Sportsbook in Illinois on Friday. Bettors living in and visiting Illinois are now able to download the app on iOS and Android. Illinois marks the 19th state for the product. On April 3, the company completed its acquisition of the U.S. businesses of PointsBet and transferred the remaining entities to Fanatics. This
The Agencia Tributaria (AEAT), Spain’s Tax Agency, under the leadership of Director General Soledad Fernández, is ramping up its oversight of profits from various sources, including online gambling. According to a new directive from the agency, Spanish consumers are mandated to declare profits from online gambling winnings in their 2023 self-assessment income tax returns, as per
SoftConstruct’s Fastex, a Web3-driven ecosystem, has unveiled expansion and community development initiatives in Armenia through a strategic collaboration with Yerevan State University. The partnership aims to bolster blockchain education and foster community growth within Armenia’s burgeoning Web3 sector. Solidifying their commitment, the two entities have formalized their collaboration with a memorandum of cooperation, marking a significant
The long-expected Choctaw Nation’s resort and casino, Choctaw Landing, has finally opened and started accepting bookings. This luxurious property located in Hochatown, Oklahoma, opened its doors for visitors on April 3, 2024. However, the official grand opening is scheduled for May 23, 2024. A lot to offer: The visitors will be able to enjoy a
Slingshot Studios, an exclusive studio owned by Games Global, has globally released the second sequel of its award-winning Links of Ra series, titled Links of Ra II, where players have the opportunity to embark on an adventure in Ancient Egypt, and which includes the ULTRA Link&Win feature. Action-packed visual: This action-packed, Ancient Egypt-themed slot provides
The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) convened its Annual Board of Directors Meeting at the Anaheim Hilton on Sunday, focusing on pivotal tribal matters affecting Indian gaming and tribal issues nationwide. Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr. greeted the board and made the opening remarks. Stevens stated: “Once again, we bring tribal leadership and our Indian gaming industry experts
Atlantic City’s casinos faced a decline in profitability in 2023 compared to the previous year despite New Jersey’s thriving online gambling market, according to data released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement on Monday. The nine AC casinos collectively reported a gross operating profit of $744.7 million in 2023, marking a 1.6% decrease
Fastex, SoftConstruct’s Web3-driven ecosystem, has announced a memorandum of cooperation with the Olympionic Sports Charity Foundation. Supported by the RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports with a commitment to provide technical, advisory, and media assistance, this partnership aims to foster sports development and improve living conditions for athletes in the Republic of Armenia.
The 25th edition of the Gaming and Technology (GAT) Expo in Cartagena kicked off on Tuesday at 9:00 AM at the Las Americas Convention Center. The event saw the presence of dignitaries including the president of Coljuegos, Colombia’s gaming regulator; the associations Asojuegos, Cornazar, Fecoljuegos, and Fedelco; and an inaugural speech from José Aníbal Aguirre,
Believe it or not, the amazing run for Nevada revenue continued in February, with gaming generating over $1.3 billion for the state. That’s a jump of nearly 9% from the same time last year, and has some people wondering how long this can continue. In February of 2023, revenue reached a notable $1.24 billion, marking