Jun 17, 2024 Daniel Hachem is a few players away from winning a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet. That last name should sound familiar, and yes, he is the son of 2005 Main Event champion Joe Hachem. The younger Hachem was, at the time of publishing, among the final four players in the new
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Jun 17, 2024 Keith Becker Hi! I’m Keith Becker, PokerNews Ambassador and Pennsylvania native, here with a PA poker update for May 2024. It’s an exciting time in America for the game we all know and love, and I’m excited to be bringing you state highlights every month. What are the big issues and stories
Jun 17, 2024 Move over Shaun Deeb, Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu, and anyone else chasing the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Player of the Year award. There’s now a clear-cut frontrunner in the race almost midway through the series, and his name is Scott Seiver. The newly minted six-time bracelet winner took down Event
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Informatics has shared positive results from its crackdown on online gambling. The measures implemented between July 2023 and June 2024 aimed to limit the dissemination of harmful content and illicit financial transactions linked to gambling. Minister of Communication and Informatics Budi Arie Setiadi highlighted the ministry’s achievements in blocking approximately
Patrick Dumont, the new Dallas Mavericks governor tied to the families with casino interests that acquired the team last year, indicated uncertainty over the timing of legalized gambling in Texas but emphasized a long-term commitment to the community and plans for a new arena. “We’re patient,” Dumont remarked during his first meeting with reporters on
In a story that could be filled with puns, the Vegas Loop Tunnels have finally reached the Virgin. And as loaded as those words are (or perhaps its just our immaturity) we will not pounce on the Virgin headlines. Elon Musk’s Boring Company recently made the announcement, and added that this new extension is part
Stake, a prominent online crypto casino and sportsbook, has forged a strategic partnership with BetBlocker, a respected non-profit organization specializing in providing free software to manage and control gambling behaviors anonymously. Championing responsible gambling: In a significant move towards cultivating a safer gambling environment, Stake has integrated BetBlocker’s advanced blocking software into its platform. This initiative underscores
Bragg Gaming Group has officially launched its comprehensive turnkey solution in collaboration with Kings Entertainment A.S., a prominent Czech land-based casino operator. This partnership marks a significant milestone as Kings Entertainment ventures into online gambling under the brand Kingsbet in the Czech Republic. Comprehensive solution offered by Bragg: Under the terms of their agreement, Bragg will provide Kingsbet with
Last week, the 21st edition of the Peru Gaming Show (PGS) was held at the Jockey Exhibition Center in Lima, with two successful days of conferences focused on online regulation. The event gathered over 8,000 visitors and 80 leading brands of the region. Among them was BMM Testlabs, the gaming testing laboratory and product certification
Gaming technology provider Win Systems conducted a blood donation campaign in collaboration with Banco de Sangre de Cataluña. The charitable initiative aimed to promote blood donation and raise awareness about how this act saves lives. The campaign took place on Monday, June 3rd. A mobile unit from Banco de Sangre approached the Win Systems Barcelona
Daniel Maor emerged as the winner of the BetMGM Poker Championship at Las Vegas ARIA Resort & Casino on Tuesday, June 11. Maor outlasted a field of 1,141 entrants who played down to seven players for the live-streamed final table from the PokerGo Studio at ARIA, BetMGM said. Maor knocked out four of the final
MGM China is exploring investment opportunities in Thailand’s proposed entertainment complex, a move that aligns with Macau’s gaming operators’ strategy to enter the growing Thai tourism market. The development was disclosed by Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), following a meeting with Pansy Ho, chairperson and executive director of MGM China
Jun 17, 2024 McLuck.com Social Casino is one the biggest and best new sweepstakes casinos on the market, and we’re huge fans here at PokerNews. So we were more than a bit excited to see they now have their first Sweepstakes Coins (SC) Millionaire, with one lucky player recently netting a huge jackpot of 1,010,500
Swintt, the renowned software provider known for its engaging slot games and unique bonus features, has recently unveiled a new partnership with Superbet, a leading online sports betting and casino brand. This strategic agreement will enable Superbet’s global player base to access Swintt’s extensive portfolio of games, including the latest offerings from Elysium Studios, a
MGM China, a subsidiary of MGM Resorts International, has shown a keen interest in potential investment opportunities within Thailand’s emerging casino development sector, according to recent reports. Macau China Holdings, the Macau-based division of MGM Resorts, is considering its options for expanding into Thailand, a market that has attracted considerable attention from various international gaming
In a significant turn of events, Arizona has outpaced Nevada in sports betting handle for the first time since legalization. The Arizona Department of Gaming’s recent report for April revealed a staggering $656.3 million in total handle, surpassing Nevada by $87.2 million. Growth and momentum in Arizona: Arizona’s sports betting industry has shown remarkable growth, marking
Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar has taken legal action against digital media company BIGPLAY following his dismissal as a pregame radio host due to a betting incident, post-Ohio’s legalization of gambling. Allegations and legal claims: Court documents reveal that Kosar, a beloved figure in Cleveland, is seeking $850,000 in damages from BIGPLAY and its CEO Kendall Myles for breach
A recent market report by Betsson, in collaboration with GambleID and Sports Handle, has unveiled intriguing insights into US sports betting habits. Released on June 12, the report found that 59% of bettors place daily bets, with 33% betting weekly. The study, which surveyed operators and known sports bettors, showed that the majority of participants
Casino gaming provider Euro Games Technology (EGT) has announced the first installation of the Bell Link 2 multigame, the newest addition to the Bell Link Jackpot, in the Merit Royal Casino in Northern Cyprus. Currently, 34 slot cabinets of the G 32-32 VIP and G 50 -50 C VIP models offer the mix. It will
A cocktail server at Wynn Las Vegas has filed a lawsuit against the casino claiming she was discriminated against based on disability. In a lawsuit filed in December in the US District Court of Nevada, Jennifer Bandiero alleges that Wynn violated Title I and V of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Nevada law