May 12, 2024 It was a big weekend for 17-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth, who traveled from his home in California to Las Vegas for both a high-stakes poker cash game and a celebrity-filled 60th birthday bash, though he doesn’t actually turn the big 6-0 until July 16. Hellmuth
Month: May 2024
May 12, 2024 The inaugural SCOOP League is one week down, and there are some familiar faces at the top of the leaderboard. After over 80 winners have been crowned, no drafted player has won an event, but there have been some close calls, and the overall lead changes daily. Overall SCOOP League Standings However,
May 12, 2024 One week ago, Jovan Kenjic shined under the spotlights of EPT Monte-Carlo, finishing in fourth place of the €5,300 Main Event for €340,500. After this final table, he flew to the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel in Northern Cyprus, hoping for more deepruns. But more than another deeprun, he became the new champion
May 12, 2024 After a rest day on Friday, the PokerStars Spring Championship Of Online Poker (SCOOP) was back in full swing on Saturday night, with 21 new champions crowned. PokerNews is here and ready to give you The Inside SCOOP on SCOOP matters all this month, so keep reading to find out who emerged
Chip, the beloved sloth, returns for another thrilling escapade in Epic Dreams, the latest collaboration between Relax Gaming and CasinoDaddy. Building on the success of their previous venture, Sloth Tumble, this new release promises elevated features and an immersive gaming experience. An elevated adventure: In Epic Dreams, players embark on a woodland adventure alongside Chip,
Traditionally, slot machines only took coins. But in these modern times, finding coin slots in Las Vegas is becoming more difficult. Casinos have mostly switched over to the ticket voucher systems, even though more and more properties are changing the rules on slot ticket redemption. But even as Sin City rushes into the 21st Century
May 11, 2024 Kyle Anderson Hey, everyone. I’m Kyle Anderson, PokerNews ambassador and Ontario resident. Here is an update on everything that’s happened in the poker world in Ontario in the last month and going into May. Kyle Anderson Remember, ON players can legally play real money poker in Ontario, so PokerNews has come up
Mohegan, the US-based gaming operator that has recently launched its Incheon Mohegan INSPIRE integrated resort in South Korea, has announced a historic milestone with its highest quarterly net revenue to date, totaling $461.73 million, marking a significant increase of 13.8 percent compared to the previous year. The company’s success can be attributed in part to
NetEnt, the experienced supplier of games for online casinos, has further expanded its portfolio with the launch of Jungle Spirit Megaways™, a captivating slot game that brings the majestic beauty of the jungle to life. In this six-reel extravaganza powered by the innovative Megaways™ mechanic from Big Time Gaming, players are transported to a world
May 10, 2024 It’s been 12 years, but the PokerStars Big Game on Tour is back, with the first episode of one of the most popular poker TV shows airing on Fox Sports 1. It’s been a long time coming, since the show was shot during the NAPT festival in Las Vegas in November 2023,
The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) is reportedly on the verge of finalizing a new league sponsorship agreement with bookmaker William Hill. As per media reports, the betting company, a previous sponsor of the Scottish Cup, is poised to commit to a deal spanning up to five years. This development comes after the league found
Allwyn, the operator of the UK National Lottery, has expanded its board with the appointment of Adrian Joseph as a new non-executive director. Joseph, who currently holds a similar position at Direct Line Group, brings experience in data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to his new role. Previously serving as the chief data and AI
DraftKings has finalized a deal to acquire odds maker and player prop provider Sports IQ Analytics. The business leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning in developing its software solutions for the online sports betting market. The acquisition has been confirmed by Sports IQ CEO Omer Dor through a LinkedIn post although some details, including financial terms,
Gaming and hospitality company Golden Entertainment has reported a first-quarter net profit of $42 million, more than three times the $11.6 million posted in the year-ago quarter. This is despite a sharp decline in revenue at $174 million as against the $278.1 million posted in Q1 last year following a series of asset sales.
Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville, California, has announced the launch of 24/7 table game operations, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of its new location. The expansion means guests can now play table games such as Blackjack, Spanish 21, Free Bet Blackjack, Tri-Lux Blackjack, 3-card poker, 4-card poker, and Ultimate Texas Hold’em at any time of the
Many Las Vegas casinos are changing the rules for slot ticket redemption in a way that could hurt you if you’re not careful. And while not much feels better than winning on a slot machine after a long session, nothing would feel worse than finding out that ticket expired. Yes, expired… and with it your
May 10, 2024 One lucky Virginian has struck it rich at MGM National Harbor, walking away with a staggering $1.259 million progressive jackpot while playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em. The seven-figure win, which occurred on Sunday, May 5th, is thought to be one of the largest payouts ever recorded in the United States. The player, whose
June 18, 2023 When it comes to strategy tips for the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), you really want to be hearing from the absolute best in the business. So how does getting to hear from ten-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil Ivey sound? Ivey’s cashed for over $9.2 million at the WSOP alone, and
In a new installment of their analysis on the current political situation of the gambling sector in Mexico, attorneys Alfredo Lazcano and Andrea Avedillo, of the law firm Lazcano Sámano S.C., focus on the actions of the Secretariat of the Interior (SEGOB) regarding the problem of gambling. Part 3: Awaiting a new law Let us
Gaming events organizer Gaming & Technology Expo (GAT Events) highlighted the success of the GAT Expo Cartagena event, held from April 9 to 11, and announced that the next stop of its events schedule for the Latin American gaming sector will be GAT Showcase Bogotá, set to take place on September 6 in the Colombian capital. Regarding