May 22, 2024 The WPT Prime tour returns to Sanremo, Italy, following a hugely successful debut in 2023, and everything points to the 2024 edition being even bigger. The 2024 WPT Prime Sanremo festival runs from May 31 through June 10 at the Casino Sanremo. As always, you can win your way into the €1,100
Month: May 2024
May 21, 2024 Daniel Negreanu is coming in hot to the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP), which kicks off May 28, one day after the annual $25k Fantasy Draft. Speaking of that draft, there will be numerous interesting storylines to follow on May 27, one of which involves the GGPoker ambassador. More specifically, the
May 21, 2024 Just six players remain in the World Poker Tour (WPT) Montreal Championship in Canada, an event that drew 882 entrants for a prize pool of $2,071,642. The WPT Montreal festival, running May 9-22, also includes WPT Prime Montreal, which is down to a final table headlined by WPT ambassador and poker vlogger
When is the Mirage Las Vegas closing date? When will the Hard Rock Open? And what will happen to the Mirage Volcano? We have that information and more! Plus, many states are pushing back against Dave & Busters plans to allow gambling in their restaurants! [embedded content] Hello friends, Mirage Las Vegas has made it
May 21, 2024 Life Outside Poker is a new podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level. For the fifth episode, Connor spoke with South Florida crusher Raminder Singh about his nearly
May 21, 2024 The World Series of Poker Circuit is currently playing out at the Commerce Casino, the soon-to-be host of the 2024 WSOP Tournament of Champions. The festival includes 16 ring events, 13 of which have crowned their victors. And last night, Jessica Vierling was the latest player to taste triumph in Los Angeles.
May 21, 2024 Cash games returned to the Poker At The Lodge on Saturday after taking a week off for tournament streams. The Lodge Championship Series Main Event ran its course last week, with five days of the tournament’s feature table action streamed the journey to a $417,000 overlay for the tournament and a $428,000
May 20, 2024 From rabbit’s feet to lucky socks, players around the world swear by their chosen talismans, believing they hold the key to unlocking fortunes. But what role do these lucky charms truly play in the unpredictable world of gambling? While skeptics may dismiss them as mere trinkets, the emotional reassurance provided by lucky
Entain said on Tuesday that it is considering the sale of its Georgia-facing brand Crystalbet after a strategic review determined the operation is “non-core” to the group. Several parties have already expressed interest. The review, initiated in January by Entain’s Capital Allocation Committee, aimed to maximize shareholder value by assessing the company’s portfolio. In March,
New Jersey’s casinos, horse tracks, and their online partners earned over $511 million from gamblers in April, a 10.4% increase from the previous year, according to state gambling regulators. This rise was largely driven by the state’s second-best month for internet gambling, which has helped the state offset the decline in the land-based market.Total revenue
The Cordish Companies have announced the appointment of gaming industry veteran John J. Chaszar as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the new Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, a $270+ million “world-class” gaming, dining, hotel, And entertainment destination set to open in Bossier City in the first quarter of 2025. In his new role,
iGaming solutions provider BetConstruct has partnered with investment solution Ortak for the upcoming B.F.T.H. Arena Awards’24. The event, set to take place on July 1-4 in Yerevan, Armenia, will showcase innovative gaming solutions and welcome leading names in the industry, including Platin Gaming, Evoplay, and Espresso Gaming. The event also marks the approach of the submission
May 21, 2024 The 2024 edition of the Grosvenor Poker Goliath is only weeks away with the first of eighth flights scheduled to shuffle up and deal on July 27. The Goliath has gone from strength to strength since its launch in 2011, and everything points to the 2024 Goliath being the biggest ever. Grosvenor
In what has been dubbed the largest illegal lottery operation ever uncovered in New Zealand, a Christchurch man and his company find themselves at the center of a significant legal battle. The charges they face are grave, reflecting the magnitude of their alleged activities. Uncovering the operation: The saga began when the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)
The mayor of Quezon City, Josefina Belmonte, has declared that all city government officials and employees are strictly forbidden from entering the forthcoming Solaire Resort North casino. This establishment is being developed by Bloomberry Resorts Corp., a company listed in the Philippines within the jurisdiction of Quezon City. The Manila Standard reported that Mayor Belmonte
Nolimit City’s latest creation, Loner, may not boast a bustling social circle, but it certainly makes up for it with an array of exciting features. Prepare to delve into a world where every spin holds the promise of thrilling surprises and big wins. Dive into the world of 90s infomercials and discover the excitement that awaits
With the endorsement of Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, a rapidly advancing bill proposes to double the gambling credit limit at Rhode Island’s two state-run casinos, operated by Bally’s, to $100,000. This move has raised several questions among stakeholders. Key issues include the rationale behind this proposal, Bally’s ability to monitor the gambling habits of online
BetMGM, a premier player in the world of sports betting and iGaming, is making waves with two groundbreaking announcements. In collaboration with PlayAGS, Inc., BetMGM unveils the highly anticipated Rakin’ Bacon Odyssey to the eager gaming community of Michigan. Exclusively available on BetMGM’s online platform and at MGM Grand Detroit, Rakin’ Bacon Odyssey promises an
The Dutch Online Gambling Association (NOGA) has expressed “great concern” about a proposed increase in the gambling tax from 30.5% to 37.8%. The association’s remarks follow reports that a tax hike is planned by a potential new coalition government. In a press release, Director Peter-Paul de Goeij stated that the proposed increase in the tax
The Casino Windsor marks its 30th anniversary this year, having first opened its doors to the public on May 17, 1994. Initially housed in the renovated Art Gallery of Windsor, it was the first casino in Ontario and the first in Canada operated through a public-private partnership. The opening day saw long lines of eager