May 14, 2024 As the curtains drew at the 2024 Mediterranean Poker Party at the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel in Northern Cyprus, all eyes were on the final table of the $1,100 Eurasian Poker Tour Cyprus. The last tournament running in the room saw action surpass 4 a.m. local time, where three players were still
Month: May 2024
May 13, 2024 A three-way tie second-place tie on the all-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) is no more as Maurice Hawkins picked up his 16th Circuit ring, putting himself firmly in second place below Ari Engel and pushing 15-time ring winners Josh Reichard and Daniel Lowery down the list. Hawkins earned the 16th ring
May 13, 2024 PokerGO’s High Stakes Poker Season 12 wrapped up on Monday night, putting a cherry on top of one of the show’s best seasons, one that saw a $992,000 pot, the largest in HSP history. However, the Season 12 finale showed a hand that had a chance to beat it (more on that
Betway operator Super Group revealed its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, announcing its highest-ever Q1 revenue of €379.3 million ($407.6 million) and a significant step towards fully acquiring its sportsbook technology platform. The Q1 revenue marked a 5.4% increase from the previous quarter’s €359.9 million and a 12.1% rise from €338.5 million
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and its members bet365, Betway and FanDuel have teamed up with the Professional Footballers’ Association Canada (PFA Canada) to introduce a bespoke two-year sports integrity education program for players and staff within the Canadian Premier League (CPL). In 2024, the program, which will start in May, will educate around
Canice Nwachukwu, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs in Nigeria, stated that the Committee is not going to call for the shutting down of sports betting but that it will ensure laid down rules are followed so that the activity “does not become harmful to society.” During a public hearing
May 13, 2024 The RunGood Poker Series $800 Main Event at Graton Casino and Resort in Rohnert Park, California has come to its end. 773 entrants made sure that prize pool guarantee was passed, as a total of $541,100 was collected to be awarded to the final 97 players. As the dust settled, it was
May 13, 2024 Lex Veldhuis is continuing his Spring Championship Of Online Poker (SCOOP) dominance and picked up another title as he took down a SCOOP 41-H: $5,200 NLHE Titans for $140,279. One of the tougher events on the SCOOP schedule, the Titans Event drew 128 runners and ended up with a final table full
Clark County District Judge Mark Denton has denied Wynn Las Vegas’ request for a temporary injunction against Strip rival Fontainebleau over allegations of poaching under-contract executive employees. The denial came during a Thursday morning hearing, with Denton deeming the request overly broad and inappropriate for an injunction, Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. Wynn had alleged that
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has signed into law legislation that bans dog racing in the state. The move repeals laws and regulations that made it legal for dog racetracks to operate in Connecticut while also enacting a new provision that prohibits the sport. While there are no currently active dog racetracks in Connecticut, lawmakers said
HIPTHER Agency has announced a series of Wellness Networking Sessions for the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit. Scheduled for June 4 – 5 at the Hilton Tallinn Park, Estonia, the event is hosted yearly in a Baltic capital and gathers professionals from the iGaming, blockchain, fintech, and artificial intelligence communities. “With 125 participants joining us
A number of markets are coming to the forefront of the iGaming world at the same time — including India and several African markets. What prospects await investors in these markets? Slotegrator and its partners share some significant insights. According to Statista, India has a rapidly expanding gaming market that has grown to $3.1 billion.
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority reported its highest quarterly net revenue in history at $461.7 million for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024. This figure marked a 13.8% growth year-over-year. The growth was partly attributed to the newly opened Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon, South Korea, featuring a foreigner-only casino complex. “Net revenues of $461.7
Comedian Mike Epps just wrapped up his shows at the Venetian Las Vegas on May 4th. However, the crowds loved his stand-up so much that additional shows have been scheduled. Those performances will take place this September on Friday 20th and Saturday the 21st. Tickets for those shows will start at just $49 and went
May 13, 2024 The first episode of the PokerStars Big Game in over a decade aired last weekend, with the reboot featuring a lineup that includes Phil Hellmuth, Jennifer Tilly, Alan Keating and two loose cannons. The first episode delivered on the hype, with highlights including Tilly getting active and Lex Velduis crushing the table
New York state registered a close to $1.97 billion handle in sports betting in April, as reported by the New York State Gaming Commission on Friday. This showcased a 6.2% increase from March, an unusual rise in the industry. The sports betting revenue rose 20.6% to $184 million in April. The boost was attributed to
The European Casino Association (ECA) is preparing for what it anticipates will be a record attendance of casino industry professionals when ICE 2025 launches in Barcelona (20th – 22nd January). ECA Secretary General Hermann Pamminger, who has worked in the industry since joining Casinos Austria International in 1991, said there is “a growing sense of anticipation”
Super Group, the parent company of gaming brands Betway and Spin, has entered into an agreement to assume full control of its sportsbook software technology. The agreement entails Super Group acquiring the sportsbook tech from its current partner, Apricot, in a transaction valued at €140 million ($175 million), plus additional amounts payable if certain earn-out
FanDuel TV, the cable television network of US sports betting giant FanDuel, has announced the launch of FanDuel TV Extra, a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel. “FanDuel TV Extra airs more live sports than any other FAST channel currently available,” according to a press release. Viewers and bettors will have access to live horse racing coverage, as
The Alabama Legislature’s efforts to pass heavily debated gaming bills faltered on Thursday, the session’s closing day. Despite the Alabama House voting in favor of the proposals on April 30, with House Bill 151 (HB 151) passing by a vote of 72 to 29 and House Bill 152 (HB 152) by a vote of 70 to 29,