Golden Nugget Online Gaming is now live with EveryMatrix casino content in the states of Michigan and New Jersey. The iGaming software and solutions supplier will provide the gaming brand with content from its in-house game development studio Armadillo Studios, via direct integration with its SlotMatrix iGaming aggregation solution. EveryMatrix has licenses in six North American states and
Month: May 2024
iGaming software and business solutions provider Slotegrator announced the expansion of its partner network through a strategic partnership with PoggiPlay, a casino games provider. The studio caters to a diverse global audience by supporting multiple languages and offering both traditional and cryptocurrency options. “PoggiPlay sets itself apart by focusing on the development of casino slot games that
May 23, 2024 It has been quite the 12 months for David Dongwoo Ko. The British Columbia native became a World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit ring winner in July 2023 before adding a second piece of WSOPC hardware in Calgary in January 2024. And now, he’s bagged another accolade, taking down the WPT Montreal
In an effort to demonstrate its dedication to maintaining betting integrity, Novibet has officially become a member of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). Novibet holds operating licenses in several countries, including Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Ireland, and Italy, and has expressed interest in obtaining a license in Brazil. This membership marks Novibet’s inclusion among over
The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) has formally endorsed FI2024/00442, a government measure that seeks to prohibit the use of credit cards for gambling. This proposed ban has been under discussion for several months and has now garnered the regulator’s official support. Camilla Rosenberg, director general of Spelinspektionen, stated that the authority believes the ban on
A new long-term partnership has been established between Light & Wonder and B2B supplier Jelly Entertainment, focusing on the distribution of a variety of slot games via L&W platforms. This collaboration is poised to enhance Jelly’s brand recognition and broaden its customer base by distributing popular slot titles such as Elixir of Wealth, Muertos Fortune,
Leading gaming technology group NOVOMATIC made a significant impact at the international trade fair FIJMA, held from May 7-9, 2024. The event took place at the IFEMA exhibition center in Madrid, where NOVOMATIC Spain introduced the highly anticipated XTENSION LINK™ Volume 2, the centerpiece of their impressive display. Major Innovations Unveiled for the Spanish Market
May 23, 2024 2022 World Series of Poker Main Event champion Espen Jorstad has made the headlines once again, with his latest marquee moment taking place in the 2024 PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker. Jorstad was one of 21 players who conquered their respective fields on the virtual felt, finding form ahead of the
May 23, 2024 The first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet event of the summer kicked off today at Commerce Casino in Los Angeles with the Tournament of Champions, a freeroll event that saw hundreds of Circuit ring and bracelet winners from around the country battling for a piece of the $1 million prize pool.
May 23, 2024 The folks at PokerStars are gearing up for one of their busiest Sundays of the year as the Main Events for the 2024 Spring Championship of Online Poker kick off on May 26. Earlier in the month, PokerNews shared the SCOOP bundles up for grabs in the latest offering from Power Path,
May 22, 2024 The Free Poker Network (FPN) is coming to Las Vegas next week for some exciting events for bar poker league players at Golden Nugget. PokerNews will be on-site live reporting two tournaments, starting with the $2,500 guaranteed Tag Team. Entry costs $250 per team into the tournament. On May 31, we’ll be
May 22, 2024 “He called a raise with queen-ten, honey!” You may remember Phil Hellmuth’s epic rant during the 2008 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event after losing a big pot to Adam Levy, which saw Levy’s queen-ten making a straight against Hellmuth’s set of eights. More than 15 years later and Hellmuth’s opponents
May 22, 2024 World champs Phil Hellmuth and Jamie Gold took on a table full of Commerce Casino pros who qualified to compete in a “Beat the Legends” livestreamed sit n’ go that aired Tuesday on YouTube. The winner, JT Nunez, received $12,000 for beating out seven others, while Vincent Dong took home $5,000 for
May 22, 2024 The Triton Poker Montenegro $125K Main Event may not have the highest buy-in of the Super High Roller Series, but it undeniably carries a unique prestige, and the latest edition of this pinnacle poker tournament has reached a thrilling conclusion at the Maestral Resort & Casino. After three days of intense competition,
May 22, 2024 The World Poker Tour (WPT) Montreal Championship final table gets underway today at with six players remaining. Dongwoo Ko leads the way ahead of Tommy Nguyen, Rayan Chamas, Charles Kassin, Tamer Alkamli and Dan Stavila, who yesterday finished fourth in the WPT Prime Montreal event for $48,277. Poker fans around the world
The 73rd Ordinary Assembly of the Board of Legal Representatives of the Association of State Lotteries of Argentina (ALEA) concluded on May 15 in Salta with a landmark decision that saw Dr. Ida López elected as the Association’s first female President. Dr. López’s appointment is historic as she becomes the first woman to lead the
The Venetian Las Vegas celebrated its 25 anniversary a few weeks ago on May 3rd. Now the resort has plans to invest $1.5 billion into renovation work in honor of the occasion. Work will begin to update all 4,000 of their suites in the Venetian towers, and they should be ready to welcome Sin City
Macau’s Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng said that the gambling sector accounted for less than 40 percent of the city’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023, signaling a shift towards a more diversified economy. “According to official figures to be announced soon, the gaming industry only accounts for about 36 percent of GDP in 2023,
Genting Group Chairman Lim Kok Thay admitted the conglomerate’s openness to developing an integrated casino resort (IR) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which is currently exploring the legalization of gambling. Speaking at a Genting Singapore annual meeting on April 18, Lim told shareholders that an international tender for a casino-only development in the Middle
May 22, 2024 Rutger Hennen‘s life took a dramatic turn earlier this month. The Dutchman was recently ranked 30th in Quote magazine’s Top 100 Young Self-Made Millionaires and had become a World Poker Tour champion after taking down the WPT Prime Amsterdam Main Event for €209,775, and had started traveling far and wide playing poker.