The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has announced a title sponsorship deal with William Hill, one of the UK’s leading betting companies. Financial terms of the agreement haven’t been announced, but the league calls it a “record-breaking” deal. Under the five-year deal, which begins at the start of season 2024/25, William Hill will become the title
Month: June 2024
On March 12 and 13, a new edition of the Peru Gaming Show (PGS) will be held. The chosen venue will be the Centro de Exposiciones Jockey de Lima. Among the great protagonists of the Latin American gaming industry is Pragmatic Play, which will arrive with its latest novelties and is also one of the main
Former Inspired Entertainment COO Steve Rogers has unveiled plans to launch Playbook Fusion, a groundbreaking venture set to redefine the landscape of sports gaming. With over two decades of experience in the gambling industry, Rogers aims to introduce “never-before-seen” sports gaming content that merges the thrill of sports betting with immersive video gaming experiences. Pioneering
Yggdrasil, a leading iGaming publisher, has announced the latest addition to its YGG Masters program: the innovative game studio Hungrybear. This partnership is set to enhance Yggdrasil’s portfolio by bringing Hungrybear’s creative capabilities into the fold, particularly with the development of a new real-money version of the popular multiplayer slot game, Slot Masters. Hungrybear, based
June 11, 2024 The Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas were awash with poker’s elite players on Day 14 of the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP). It was bound to be the case with events such as the $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em and the $10,000 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw taking place. As you
Major League Baseball (MLB) players are increasingly fearful for their safety due to rising harassment and death threats from disgruntled gamblers. As MLB’s relationship with gambling companies deepens, the consequences are becoming more severe for the players involved. Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald shared his experiences with USA TODAY, revealing the intensity of the threats
June 10, 2024 The final day of Event #25: $3,000 Limit Hold’em (6-Handed) has concluded at the 2024 World Series of Poker at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. After the dust has settled, Las Vegas local Daniel Vampan has emerged victorious after a dominant final table performance to take home $148,635 and his first gold
June 10, 2024 Priamo Carta of Italy is the newest member of the WPT champion’s club, after he emerged victorious here at the WPT Prime Sanremo Championship Event at Casino Sanremo, after around eight hours of play on the final day. Carta triumphed on home soil after overcoming Romanian Traian Stanciu in a back and
June 10, 2024 On Monday, Roland Israelashvili almost ended one of poker’s longest streaks. The longtime WSOP stalwart started Day 3 of Event #25: $3,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em fifth in chips with just nine opponents between him and his first bracelet. 2024 World Series of Poker Hub Bookmark this page! All you need to know
June 10, 2024 The Global Poker x PokerNews Cup is gearing up for the second time and will offer plenty of tournaments where players can win exciting prizes. Running June 17 to July 7, the Global Poker x PokerNews Cup will feature a variety of events, including Mystery Bounty, Progressive Bounty, Turbo and Super Deep
As Europeans voted in the EU parliamentary elections last week (June 6 to 9), the European Lotteries (EL) released a manifesto outlining eight key focus points, urging the incoming European Parliament to support these objectives. EL emphasizes that lotteries are not merely games of chance but are integral to the social fabric of Europe, contributing €22
June 10, 2024 It’s no secret that women only represent a small fraction of the field in most open World Series of Poker (WSOP) events, and an even smaller percentage of entries in high roller events. But on Day 1 Sunday in Event #26: $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em (8-Handed), the turnout was higher than
Since December, when Arnac-Pompadour in France was selected as the site for a forthcoming casino, the town has been bustling with preparations to welcome this exciting addition to its landscape. Set to be situated in the former Maison de la Santé de la Corrèze, the project has spurred eager anticipation among residents and visitors alike.
At the recent G2E Asia conference, industry stalwarts from Light & Wonder and Aristocrat examined a transformative trajectory for themed gaming zones across Asia’s burgeoning casino landscape. Ken Jolly, Vice President and Managing Director, Asia at Light & Wonder, discussed the issue of diversifying the customer base, underscoring the pivotal role of immersive experiences in
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) recently convened a panel discussion focused on college sports betting rules, regulations and compliance measures. The June 3 informative session offered insights into the intricacies of governing college sports betting, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity within the industry. “The Michigan Gaming Control Board is dedicated to fostering a
New York’s mobile sports betting market saw gross gaming revenue (GGR) exceed $200 million for the first time in over a year in May. According to the New York State Gaming Commission, the total GGR for May reached $203.3 million, marking the second instance of GGR surpassing $200 million since January 2024, which had a
The Wilton Rancheria tribe and gaming partner Boyd Gaming Corporation have formally announced and outlined expansion plans for California’s Sky River Casino, which first opened on August 15, 2022. Located off Highway 99 in Elk Grove, future expansion plans for Sky River Casino include an expanded gaming floor, an additional high-limit room, a 300-room hotel, a luxurious
GambleAware has urged for the implementation of smoking-style health warnings in advertisements for bookmakers and online casinos. The UK gambling charity’s call comes in light of concerns that an increase in betting ads during the upcoming Euro 2024 football tournament could hinder efforts by individuals attempting to reduce or quit gambling. The charity criticized the
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) is targeting the launch of its own casino brand, casinofilipino.com, by the end of this year, according to Alejandro Tengco, chairman and chief executive of Pagcor. “We are already talking to our possible joint venture partner. In my mind, out of three companies that we’ve talked to, I
Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) embarks on a transformative journey with GP Gaming, forging a strategic alliance to redefine the contours of sports betting across Europe. This groundbreaking partnership underscores GiG’s commitment to innovation, leveraging its cutting-edge technology and industry expertise to propel GP Gaming to the forefront of the competitive online sports betting arena.