May 15, 2024 The second event of Triton Poker’s Super High Roller Series in Montenegro saw a new name get their breakout moment on the iconic black and gold tables, as Andy Ni reigned supreme over a field of poker’s bright talents in Event #2: $25K NLH 8-Handed. Ni, a self-confessed recreational player, sealed the
Month: May 2024
May 15, 2024 Canadian Matthew “Stumpfed” Stumpf bagged two Spring Championship Of Online Poker (SCOOP) titles on May 13, and looked set to secured a stunning hat trick a day later until another poker star halted him in his tracks. Andras “probirs” Nemeth is no stranger to podium finished in high-stakes tournaments at PokerStars, and
In April, the New York State Gaming Commission revealed a robust sports betting handle of nearly $1.97 billion, narrowly missing the $2 billion mark, marking the fourth time in history it came close to this milestone. The impressive figures were partly fueled by revenue collected in the final week of March, which was absorbed into
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has rendered its judgment on the contentious issue of online gaming regulations in the province. The court dismissed an application by the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) challenging the Ontario government’s decision to permit online gaming within its borders. This ruling solidifies the legitimacy of Ontario’s iGaming Ontario (iGO) framework,
May 14, 2024 The Borgata Spring Poker Open (BSPO) in Atlantic City wrapped up this week after two weeks of tournament poker action that featured nearly two dozen events and more than $4 million in guaranteed prizes. The BSPO series culminated with a $2,700 buy-in Championship event that saw Florida’s Joel Deutsch topping the 706-player
May 14, 2024 Two six-figure tournament overlays over the weekend saw poker players getting hundreds of thousands of dollars in value at The Lodge in Austin, Texas and Borgata in Atlantic City. The $3,000 buy-in Lodge Championship Series Main Event offered a $2 million guarantee but came up short for an overlay of $417,000. Meanwhile,
May 14, 2024 On May 14, 2023, poker legend Doyle Brunson passed away at the age of 89. His loss was immeasurable and was the biggest poker story of the year. While the community mourned the loss of the 10-time bracelet winner just weeks before the start of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP),
Are there really plans for betting on arcade games at Dave & Buster’s? Believe it or not, the restaurant chain is really going to allow guests to gamble on a variety of games for real money! However, not everyone is happy about this, and a showdown may be brewing! [embedded content] Dave & Busters has
On May 10, Pay4Fun celebrated six years of operation in the online betting payments market in Brazil. The company notes that it currently operates with “the world’s leading bookmakers,” boasting over 500 integrations. In addition to consolidating its position as the leader in its segment of the Brazilian market, the company became the first payment
The Thai government is exploring the possibility of restricting gambling areas within entertainment complexes to no more than 5 percent of the total project space. According to Bangkok Post, this proposal was revealed by Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat, who also chairs the House committee responsible for evaluating the potential establishment of casino resorts in
SJM Holdings has reported a more than 27 times surge in adjusted EBITDA to HKD864 million ($111 million) for the first quarter of 2024 from HKD31 million in the same period last year. The gaming operator also saw a 74.5% increase in net gaming revenue, reaching HKD6.46 billion ($830 million). The adjusted EBITDA margin for
The South Point hotel-casino in Las Vegas announced that renovations worth $6 million have been completed. The resort, which is located 6.5 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip, has finished an upgrade of 84 suites on the 25th floor. The renovations included upgrading the flooring, furnishings, and overall accommodations. Guests can now stay in the
May 14, 2024 When Day 7 of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event began, I found myself sitting with a commanding 21,000,000 in chips with just 49 players left. The blinds kicked off at 125,000/250,000 with a 250,000 big blind ante, giving me nearly 100 big blinds and a top five stack.
Chinese and Philippine law enforcement departments have joined forces to repatriate over 160 Chinese nationals involved in offshore gambling in the Philippines. The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines stated that the move showcases the commitment of both countries to combat crime, including fraud and kidnapping, prevalent within the offshore gambling industry. Highlighting China’s stringent stance
On Monday, a group of Atlantic City casino workers asked Superior Court Judge Patrick Bartels to ban smoking in gambling halls, citing the toxic effects of working in a “poisonous” atmosphere. At the same time, the state said ending smoking could jeopardize a half-billion-dollar pot of money for senior citizens and the disabled. Bartels did
The Rio Hotel and Casino Las Vegas has announced the appointment of Patrick Miller as its new President and CEO. The development comes after the off-strip property said in April that its previous President was stepping down owing to health concerns. Miller’s career spans around 28 years in the gaming and hospitality industry. In a press
888 Holdings has announced that it will shut down its 888poker online platform in New Jersey on June 3, 2024, as part of a broader strategic realignment of its business. The closure will also extend to the 888casino NJ app, marking the latest exit from the Garden State’s online gambling market. Despite this exit, the
In addition to the four companies already operating in this jurisdiction, another 13 bookmakers have been accredited by the Rio de Janeiro Lottery (Loterj), with an open call until May 14 to provide their services in the state. In addition, there is one company waiting to pay its license fee, eight others are in the
HIPTHER Agency announced an extended two-day agenda and a new location for the European Gaming Congress 2024, at Polonia Palace Hotel in Central Warsaw. The event will take place on October 15-16, 2024. Early Bird tickets are available until July 10. The European Gaming Congress will host C-level executives, compliance experts, government officials, and professionals from the iGaming,
The fervor surrounding Caitlin Clark during March Madness has reverberated across the United States, with Optimove providing statistical evidence of the phenomenon. According to analysis conducted by Optimove Insights, betting activity surged by an astounding 540% on average during games featuring the standout player from the Iowa Hawkeyes. Clark made headlines during March Madness by