June 06, 2024 Poker legend Erik Seidel had a brutal exit from his latest 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) event, losing to a one-outer on the river deep in the tournament. The hand, which should qualify as the WSOP Hand of the Day, took place on Thursday in Event #16: $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em
Month: June 2024
View image in fullscreen Explainer Onboard gambling: what law applies in a cruise ship casino miles out to sea? Cruise lines boast ‘responsible gaming conduct’ policies but in international waters, away from the laws of the land, some say it’s a case of ‘anything goes’ Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or
June 06, 2024 It took an extra day, but Robert Mizrachi is now a five-time WSOP bracelet winner. The final three in Event #13: $10,000 Dealer’s Choice Championship returned for Day 4, with Ryutaro Suzuki and Michael Martinelli falling just short as Mizrachi picked up $333,045 after topping a field of 141 players. The result
As the Euro 2024 football tournament approaches, France’s National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has initiated a new prevention campaign, designed by Rosbeef! agency, to address the risks of addiction associated with sports betting in France. In its 2024-2026 strategic plan, the ANJ has focused on a drastic reduction in the share of excessive gamblers within three
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol has announced a delay in the grand opening of its permanent casino and resort space, originally scheduled for July. The property’s debut is now slated for later this year. “Instead of opening the permanent casino in stages beginning in July, the partnership team prefers to have a grand
The NBA’s deputy commissioner and chief operating officer, Mark Tatum, has called for a strong federal regulatory framework for legalized gambling in the United States. This comes a day after a New York man was charged in a sports betting scandal that led to the lifetime ban of former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter. Tatum
Cordish Gaming Group, the gaming division of The Cordish Companies, has appointed Jamie Williams as Director of Sales for its upcoming $270+ million Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana. The property is set to open in early 2025. Williams will be responsible for planning and managing the overall strategic sales and marketing initiatives for the 550-room
Control F5, a company that provides integrated services for the online gaming and betting sector, announced that it will attend G&M Peru 2024, an event that expects to gather more than 150 representatives of land-based and online gaming operators in Lima on June 10. In an official statement, Control F5 said it is “excited about
Lottery sales in China experienced growth in April, reaching 55.457 billion yuan ($7.65 billion), a 10.2% increase compared to the same month last year. Welfare lottery sales surged to 18.763 billion yuan ($2.59 billion), up by 20.3% year-on-year, while sports lottery sales amounted to 36.694 billion yuan ($5 billion), showing a 5.7% increase. From January
Online casino resource Casino Guru has announced the commencement of the third stage of the Self-exclusion Standards project. The project aims to enhance player protection by establishing best practices for online gambling self-exclusion and, following extensive research and collaboration with international stakeholders, Casino Guru is now seeking broader industry input to refine their draft recommendations.
New figures show a significant increase in the use of safer gambling tools during Safer Gambling Week. Analysis of last year’s campaign revealed the number of deposit limits set during SG Week increased by 18% compared to the same month in 2022. Meanwhile, 54% of players setting deposit limits did so for the first time. Furthermore,
Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, Louisiana celebrated three decades of operations with its team members, tribal citizens, and casino visitors during a commemoration weekend. The celebrations culminated in a 30th Anniversary Ceremony on Monday, in which tribal leadership welcomed visitors, tribal citizens and local and state officials. Attendees heard from Paragon General Manager and Tunica-Biloxi
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed the $53.1 billion budget package for Fiscal Year 2025 into law, introducing a significant change to sports betting tax rates in the state, effective July 1. Under the plan, operators with the highest adjusted gross revenue will face a 40% tax. The legislation, HB 4951, passed during a marathon legislative
Gaming technology and services provider BetConstruct has been named Digital Sports Betting Supplier of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2024, a recognition the company says underscores its “commitment to innovation and excellence in the sports betting market.” BetConstruct noted that its sportsbook solution empowers operators with the freedom and flexibility necessary to
The new Treasure Chest Casino on Williams Boulevard in Kenner, Louisiana, opens to the public today, Thursday, June 6th. For the first time, the casino will operate from a land-based facility, after nearly three decades in the riverboat on Lake Pontchartrain. Kenner Mayor Michael Glaser placed the first bet for $100 at a blackjack table
June 06, 2024 The Hustler Casino Live Million Dollar game livestream is still making waves a week after the four days of live-streamed insanity ended. The game saw players like Tom Dwan, Doug Polk, and Alan Keating compete in a $500/$1,000 no limit hold’em game with a minimum buy-in of $1,000,000. Keating joined the HCL
Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Cursed Crypt, an intricately designed slot game crafted by Hacksaw Gaming. Within the depths of this ancient Pyramid lies the restless spirit of Tutankhamun, casting a shadow of mystery and intrigue over all who dare to enter. Discovering the unique features of the Crypt:
Sportsbook and iGaming solutions provider Digitain has announced a new addition to its sales executive team with the appointment of Alonso Jibaja as LatAm Regional Sales Director. The strategic move is expected to further strengthen Digitain’s position in the Latin American market. Jibaja has over ten years of experience and a track record in sales
Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE) has officially joined the race for the Pope County casino gaming license, submitting an application to the Arkansas Racing Commission on Wednesday. Alongside the application, CNE unveiled its project for the region – Legends Resort & Casino Arkansas. The proposed development entails an investment exceeding $300 million in Pope County. This
June 06, 2024 Often in the shadow of its Nevada big brother, Reno doesn’t always get the spotlight when it comes to casino gaming. But that might be about to change, with the news of a recent big win on the slots for one lucky player, scooping a huge $1.2m win from a $25 bet!