Online gaming content provider CT Interactive has appointed Monika Zlateva as Chief Commercial Officer. Equipped with a background in business development and strategic marketing, the company noted that Zlateva brings a proven track record of driving growth and managing business communications across various regions, including EMEA and Greece. Throughout her career, she has showcased leadership by
Month: June 2024
The American Gaming Association (AGA) and RX have opened registration for the Global Gaming Expo 2024. This year’s edition of G2E returns to Las Vegas from October 7 to 10, at The Venetian Expo. Media registration is available here, and attendees can register through this link. “This year’s expo will feature the latest advancements in
Jun 27, 2024 The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) packed out the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas on Day 30 of the series. Ten events were in play at one stage, including one that awarded its bracelet. That bracelet is now on the wrist of Italian superstar Dario Sammartino, who won Event #61: $2,500
Jun 27, 2024 Kyle Anderson Hey, everyone. I’m Kyle Anderson, PokerNews ambassador and Ontario resident. Here is an update on everything that’s happened in the poker world in Ontario in the last month. Kyle Anderson coming to you from the 2024 WSOP! Remember, ON players can legally play real money poker in Ontario, so PokerNews
Jun 27, 2024 One of the most popular split pot game tournaments of the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas saw a total of 507 players come out to play. Event #61: $2,500 Stud/Omaha Eight or Better saw a bigger field than last year’s turnout of 460, and
View image in fullscreen Tory business minister bet on Conservatives winning election Kevin Hollinrake says he placed bet some months ago and some ‘may think that’s foolhardy’ but it’s ‘nobody’s business’ UK election live – latest updates A minister has said he bet on the Conservatives winning the election, but said gambling on the result
Jun 26, 2024 Justin “BoostedJ” Smith was a young hotshot in the poker world back in the late 2000s, both online and live. At age 21, he was an up-and-coming star in the game with a bright future in poker. Smith’s stay among the game’s elite was short-lived, and he’d been gone from the World
View image in fullscreen UK public support ban on gambling ads at sports events, says charity GambleAware says government has ‘overlooked’ the problem and calls for pre-watershed advertising ban The UK’s leading gambling charity has called on the next government to ban betting advertising at sports events and on pre-watershed television, citing research that indicates
Even though the casino shut its doors in early April, the Tropicana gaming license is still valid. And in a move that may not seem to make sense on its surface, the owners of the property have asked for that license to be extended, even without a casino. Now, Clark County Commissioners have unanimously agreed
At the start of the election, the Tories said Rishi Sunak wanted to debate Keir Starmer every week for all six weeks. It was a daft proposal that was never going to be accepted, and at time it felt like a clumsy ploy to make Starmer looked scared when he said no. After tonight, you
Jun 26, 2024 In 2003, the game of poker changed forever after Chris Moneymaker topped a field of 839 players to win the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event for $2.5 million. By doing so, the Moneymaker effect ignited the “Poker Boom,” which saw the tournament field triple the following year. The 2004 Main
Jun 26, 2024 Phil Ivey is widely considered the greatest poker player of all-time, and he’s closing in on the biggest win of his career. The 11-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner is among the big stacks in Event #58: $50,000 Poker Players Championship, the tournament some mixed game high rollers consider to
View image in fullscreen Met police to take bigger role in investigating election betting scandal A number of political figures have been accused of placing suspicious bets in the lead-up to the election The Metropolitan police are to take an expanded role in investigating the criminal allegations triggered by the Westminster betting scandal, which is
Prime Casino, an online casino operating since 2005, has announced a rebrand. The rebrand features a fresh, sleek design that seeks to enhance the user experience, “reflecting Prime Casino’s commitment to staying ahead of industry trends.” The intuitive and user-friendly navigation makes accessing a wide variety of features seamless, “ensuring players can easily find their
State gaming officials in Massachusetts are evaluating new ways to address the impacts of advertising, particularly in the booming sports betting industry, in order to reduce potential risks for younger and problem gamblers. Current state regulations on gaming advertising, specifically targeting sports betting, limit false or misleading advertising, control the intensity and frequency of ads, and
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill creating a public-records exemption for personal information about members of the Florida Gaming Control Commission, a move aimed at protecting commissioners from potential harm. The bill (SB 692), which passed unanimously through the Legislature this year with little public attention, will shield the home addresses, telephone numbers,
Red Bull GmbH is contemplating a move into the world of NBA basketball by potentially bidding for a new team, Bloomberg reported. This prospective venture, currently centered on a potential franchise in Las Vegas, marks an early-stage internal deliberation for the energy drink giant, known for its growing investments in sports franchises and athletes. The discussions
The recent Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) ”Balkan Gaming Landscape – a Maze or Amaze? Deep Dive in the Markets (Pt. 2),” held on June 19, took a close look into the Balkan gaming market, the changes it is undergoing and the new regulations. The session featured industry experts including Angel Iribozov, Vasko Ilijevski, Dan Iliovici,
International Game Technology (IGT) announced Tuesday that it has won a competitive bidding process to provide the Ohio Lottery Commission’s video lottery terminal (VLT) central monitoring system. The contract is effective from May 31, 2024, through June 30, 2033. The agreement includes an option for Ohio to renew the contract for up to two additional one-year terms.
Jun 26, 2024 PokerStars’ popular streamer and all round good guy Lex “L. Veldhuis” Veldhuis is getting ready to be the centre of attention between July 9-15 when the latest edition of Lex Live takes place in sunny Barcelona. Lex Live Barcelona runs from July 9-15 at the Casino Barcelona, the same venue that hosts