Farmers Branch City Council delivered a blow to the aspirations of poker luminary Doug Polk and the gaming community by rejecting an ordinance aimed at legalizing card rooms within the city limits. With a decisive 4-1 vote against the proposal, hopes for Texas’ largest card room, envisioned by Polk, were dashed on Tuesday evening. Disappointment
Month: May 2024
Casino and sportsbook platform provider Soft2Bet announced that its Denmark and Sweden gaming brand Betinia has been shortlisted in five EGR Marketing and Innovation Awards categories. The awards are set to take place at The Roundhouse in London on June 13th. The company says that the nominations are “a recognition of the incredible work that has
The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA) is partnering with the American Gaming Association (AGA)’s Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly public service campaign to promote responsible sports wagering. Announced ahead of the 2024 PGA Championship —May 16th-19th at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky— the partnership will feature co-branded responsible gaming content, educational materials, and
IGT Global Solutions Corporation, a subsidiary of International Game Technology (IGT), has signed a five-year contract with the Atlantic Lottery Corporation to implement high-performing features and new games for players in Atlantic Canada. As part of the agreement, IGT will deploy its advanced cloud-based remote game server (RGS) and at least 16 digital instant games each year. The
May 10, 2024 It’s been a busy year for additions to the roster of PokerStars Ambassadors. In February, former EPT Barcelona Main Event champion Simon Wiciak was unveiled with Barny Boatman joining him the following month hot on the heels of his EPT Paris Main Event victory. And now, a third European is joining the
May 10, 2024 The PokerStars Spring Championship Of Online Poker (SCOOP) was full of action yesterday before the tournament takes a break for Friday. In total, 24 champions were crowned, and there were a number of close calls for PokerStars Ambassadors, and some equally big Day 2s to look forward to when SCOOP resumes on
Fanatics Betting and Gaming has officially completed its acquisition of PointsBet’s US operations, marking a significant expansion in New Jersey where it has now gone live. This latest development brings Fanatics’ sportsbook services to all 20 states where PointsBet was previously active, covering approximately 95% of the US online betting market. The acquisition, valued at
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has introduced its latest multi-level progressive (MLP) game, Diamond Mania, into Spain’s Amusement with Prize (AWP) salones sector. This release follows the notable success of IGT’s Magic Fortune Link AWP game, which recently achieved a significant milestone with over 1000 units deployed across Spain. IGT continues its strategic expansion in
Colombian gaming regulator Coljuegos announced that it has destroyed a total of 1,491 illegal gambling devices seized since 2021, with a value estimated at close to $200 million. The destruction, part of Coljuegos’ ongoing efforts to combat illegal gambling, took place in Yumbo, Valle del Cauca. According to Coljuegos President Marco Emilio Hincapié, the destroyed items
Full House Resorts saw its revenue grow 39.6% to $69.9 million in the first quarter of the year, an increase of $19.8 million from the $50.1 million reported during the same period last year. According to the company, these results reflect the continued ramp-up of operations at Waukegan’s American Place (Illinois), which opened in February
May 09, 2024 The wait is over. Several months after the successful return of the North American Poker Tour (NAPT) in Las Vegas, PokerStars announced that the NAPT will be back at Resorts World Las Vegas this year for ten days of tournament poker action. The 2024 NAPT Las Vegas festival will take place Nov.
The Wyoming Legislature has responded to the rapid expansion of the state’s gambling industry by initiating a comprehensive review of the gaming landscape. The Wyoming Gaming Commission (WGC) will undertake a statewide gaming study over the coming months, in collaboration with the Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee. This initiative, outlined in a footnote in the 2024
Affiliate marketing company SiGMA is set to host an exclusive retreat for top affiliates with Asian traffic in the Philippine island of El Nido from June 6 to 8. The retreat, hosted by five operators and a games provider, promises a luxurious two-night stay in a resort in El Nido. Known for its stunning coral reefs,
Following the withdrawal of the Mohegan Tribe as casino operator, the head of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas sees an opportunity to revitalize the struggling property and streamline its operations. Cliff Atkinson, president of the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, views the split with Mohegan Gaming, announced jointly on Tuesday, as a chance to integrate resort operations
Online payment solutions company Pay4Fun has shared ‘Raio X’ (X-Ray), a document exploring payment ordinance n°615/2024, published by Brazil’s Ministry of Finance’s Prizes and Betting Secretariat. The ordinance features descriptions of the payment flow, the management of bettors’ resources, and the operational processes for the financial security of Brazil’s betting market. This ordinance aims at combating
Brazilian media giant Globo is reportedly discussing a partnership with BetMGM (the sports betting and iGaming joint venture between US casino giant MGM Resorts and global bookmaker Entain) for the operation of sports betting in Brazil. According to information obtained by the website Sports MKT, negotiations are advanced. The Globo television station features in the list
May 09, 2024 Daniel Negreanu is known to be a master in the live poker arena and he perfectly read the situation to lay a trap on the river before attempting to get extra value on the way to winning the 2022 Super High Roller Bowl for $3.3 million. Can world-class poker professional Nick Petrangelo
Bally’s Chicago experienced a 7% decline in adjusted gross receipts to approximately $10.4 million in April, marking the first month-over-month revenue decrease since the temporary casino’s opening at Medinah Temple in September. According to data released by the Illinois Gaming Board, admissions also decreased by over 4%, totaling 112,751 visitors for the month, the Chicago
Next time you’re in Las Vegas wander to the south end of the Strip to the Pinball Hall of Fame! This is a hands-on museum near Mandalay Bay is the most fun you can have playing a game in Sin City where you CAN NOT win a jackpot! This huge collection of playable pinball machines
View image in fullscreen Revealed: how ‘fun’ social media accounts direct fans to betting giant ‘Boring Milner’ and ‘Andy Robson’ accounts work with Fanwave Digital, a firm paid by Paddy Power Betfair to post betting tips Popular social media accounts, including betting “tipsters” and a cult parody of the footballer James Milner, have been working