The Casino at the Hipódromo de Palermo in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in collaboration with Ainsworth Game Technology, has announced the launch of A-Zone, a casino room entirely dedicated to Ainsworth products. The area is located in the basement of the New Grandstand in front of the new VIP room and includes the Mustang Jackpots progressive
Month: May 2024
Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Marchessault kicked off the 55th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) by delivering the ceremonial “Shuffle Up and Deal.” This year’s WSOP, held at Paris Las Vegas and Horseshoe Las Vegas, follows a record-breaking 2023 summer series that attracted 214,641 entrants from over 114 countries. Marchessault, a 2023
Residents of Dudley, a town in the West Midlands region of England, are celebrating the grand opening of the new Shaftesbury Casino, marking a significant enhancement to the town’s entertainment offerings. Situated on Castle Hill, directly across from Dudley Zoo and Castle, the freshly renovated venue welcomed the public with a night of excitement featuring
Shares of major sports betting companies, including DraftKings and Flutter, experienced significant declines following the approval of a substantial tax increase on sports bets in Illinois. The state’s fiscal 2025 budget, set to begin on July 1, introduces a new graduated tax structure that will nearly triple the tax on certain sports bets, causing DraftKings’
May 29, 2024 After a slow start to Day 3 of Event #41: $888 Mystery Bounty Main Event at the 888poker 2024 XL Spring Series, Ukraine’s “R2Rka” ultimately came out on top of the eight-handed final table to claim the tournament victory. For their win, they received a total of $96,884, including $13,478 in bounties.
May 29, 2024 Ever wanted to enjoy your favorite casino games in VR? Well, now you can with Vegas Infinite releasing on mobile in a first for the free-to-play social casino video game. Previously known as PokerStars VR, Vegas Infinite was first launched in 2018 as a groundbreaking virtual reality experience, and last year added
May 29, 2024 The long wait is over; the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) has officially begun, and the first day’s play is done and dusted. Two events shuffled up and dealt on Day 1 of the 2024 WSOP, the $5,000 Champions Reunion and the $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold’em. Here’s what went down
Endorphina has announced a new and exciting partnership with StarVegas, a well-established online casino platform known for its commitment to providing exceptional gaming experiences. This collaboration aligns perfectly with Endorphina’s innovative approach to game development and is poised to make a significant impact in the industry. “Working closely with each operator is important for our
The Government of Madrid has announced a significant reduction in the number of land-based betting shops within the Spanish autonomous community, with a reported 60% decrease since 2019. The number of betting shops has dropped from 160 in that year to just 64 currently. Additionally, gambling saloons have seen a decreasing trend of 8%. During
An Overview of Roulette Roulette is a great casino game to play because it’s quick, easy to understand and can have decent payouts. It uses a wheel that has numbered pockets. The dealer spins this wheel and drops a ball onto it. When playing roulette, you’re betting on which of the numbered pockets the ball
May 29, 2024 The penultimate night of the 2024 Spring Championship of Online Poker did not disappoint, with all three Main Events reaching their final table on PokerStars. There was also the final tables of the PLO Main Events, as well as the $25,000 Super High Roller — keep reading to find out who added
In a decision that echoes through the Australian business landscape, Crown Resorts has finally secured approval to operate its Sydney casino. This long-awaited green light, granted on April 23rd, 2024, by the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC), signifies a turning point for the company. However, the path to this point has been controversial,
May 28, 2024 More than 27,000 people were tuned in Tuesday night to watch Tom Dwan run into a seven-figure bad beat during the first night of the Hustler Casino Live Million Dollar Game. Seven players showed up at Hustler Casino in Los Angeles with $1 million in cash to play some no-limit Texas hold’em
May 28, 2024 Several poker legends and friends gathered at South Point on Sunday for the premiere of Matusow, a documentary exploring the highs and lows of one of the most polarizing figures in the game, Mike Matusow. Award-winning filmmaker Frank Zarrillo began following the four-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner around since
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has informed its Approved Audit Service Providers and current and prospective licensees about updates made to the Audits section on the Authority’s portal, and the related Audit/Review process. The following information outlines the considerations to be made for the auditing process, and the submission of reports for any of the System
The Government of the City of Buenos Aires informed that the Head of Government, Jorge Macri, has met with specialists in problem gambling and techno-addiction to analyze the impact of online gambling and betting, especially in teenagers, as well as the different measures that are being promoted to face this problem. Furthermore, officials highlighted “the
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has introduced a complete ban on gambling games and bookmakers’ advertising. The measure will be valid until the adoption of a new law combatting gambling addiction, which is currently being considered by the Ukrainian parliament. According to the announcement, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted amendments to the “Some issues
May 28, 2024 The poker world is mourning the loss of Global Poker Awards winner Casey Kastle who passed away on Monday. Kastle played poker for decades, appearing in major tournaments such as the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and Aussie Millions. The Slovenian poker pro, born in 1960, left a lasting impression on the
Delaware’s sports betting market would transform under a new bill filed by State Representative Frank Cooke (D-New Castle), which seeks to allow multiple vendors to operate within the state. The proposal challenges the current exclusive contract with the BetRivers app. The contract with BetRivers, made by the Delaware Lottery Office in August 2023, was signed before
The World Poker Tour (WPT) Macau debut event has been canceled. The company did not provide any reason for the cancellation of the poker event, which was originally set for June 18th – 24th. WPT’s Macau edition was going to feature a HK$40,000 ($5,120) buy-in Championship event, with a special WPT High Roller event with