Las Vegas guests are still saying goodbye, but Hard Rock says the Mirage demolition will begin before the last tear drops fall. A farewell ceremony was held on Wednesday morning, and many resorts up and down the Strip said goodbye to the Mirage on their marquees. Surrounded by fences, the property is now gearing up
Month: July 2024
Jul 20, 2024 3 min read The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) not only concluded its series in Las Vegas this week, the segregated market of Pennsylvania also wrapped its seven-event bracelet schedule that had run from June 2-July 14. Pennsylvania’s Zach “CaptainLevi” Gruneberg, the reigning WSOP PA Online Player of the Year, captured
View image in fullscreen A £53m gamble: billionaire’s firm claims it was tricked into buying UK online betting firm that was worth ‘nil’ Internet betting tycoon Teddy Sagi’s multimillion-pound acquisition of a gaming firm now allegedly worth nothing is the subject of a court case involving heavily contested claims of fraud and physical threat Ensconced
Play’n GO, a leader in casino game development, has introduced its newest slot game, King’s Mask Eclipse of Gods, released on July 18, 2024. This high-volatility, 5-reel, 3-row video slot offers players a thrilling adventure in ancient Egypt, with the potential to win up to 20,000 times their stake. The game boasts an RTP range
DraftKings has announced a significant new partnership with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), becoming an official sports betting and daily fantasy partner. This collaboration, unveiled during the WNBA All-Star Game weekend, marks a pivotal moment in sports betting, particularly in women’s sports, reflecting increased interest and engagement in the sector. This partnership allows DraftKings
Jul 19, 2024 3 min read Legendary UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer has taken the internet by storm this week, sharing an incredible multi-handed blackjack win on his social media channels. Known as the “Veteran Voice of the Octagon,” Buffer posted a video of his four-handed blackjack triumph to millions of followers on X and
Online gambling giant Betsson reported a 14.8% increase in second-quarter revenue to €271.8 million ($295.9 million), a new quarterly record for the Swedish firm. The surge was driven by a 25.4% rise in active players, reaching 1,404,147, and a 15% increase in total customer deposits to €1.43 billion. Casino operations remained Betsson’s primary revenue source,
SiGMA East Europe’s third gaming event for the Balkan-Slavic markets in Hungary will be running back-to-back with Affiliate World. Powered by Soft2Bet, the SiGMA event will be held at the Hungaro Expo in Budapest from September 2nd to 6th, while Affiliate World is scheduled for September 5th and 6th. The partnership will offer a networking environment
Pay4Fun, a payments company operating within the online betting and gaming sector and authorized by the Central Bank of Brazil, announced that it will integrate W1 Casino as a new partner. According to a company statement, the operator W1 Casino “offers a wide range of sports, including soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, e-Sports, baseball, ice hockey
On Thursday, the Nassau County Planning Commission signed off on a 42-year lease agreement with Las Vegas Sands for the operation of the Coliseum, marking a major step in Sands’ plans to open a casino in the area. Sands is going through the approval process of its agreements with the county again after a state Supreme
We’re checking out the Badlands online slot, a medium volatility game with 6 reels and 40 lines from our friends at Revolver Gaming. One unique aspect of this slot is the Wild Side feature, where the Buffalo Wild symbols expand sideways across the reels. Even better, there are 8 levels of Free Spins where the
Jul 19, 2024 4 min read There is no rule against a player’s rail watching the livestream or reviewing solvers during the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table. But Alan Keating is not a fan, and he isn’t the only one. Jonathan Tamayo won the 2024 WSOP Main Event for $10 million
Gaming provider CT Gaming announced that it has introduced a separate module dedicated to tournaments in its casino management system. “The new feature represents a significant advancement in our system’s capabilities and offers a range of benefits for both operators and players,” the provider said. The tournament module enables a variety of competitive formats, allowing for dynamic
After the success of the Copa America and the European Championship for the sports betting industry, 1win Partners, the affiliate program of the bookmaker 1win, shares a new analysis with two other sporting events that are shaping up to be another great opportunity for event marketing: the CONCACAF Champions Cup and League Cup. First of
Jul 19, 2024 2 min read The popular WPT Prime, like almost every other live poker tour, went on a brief hiatus during the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP), but it is returning with a bang from August 6 when it heads to the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City for WPT Prime Taiwan.
Jul 19, 2024 5 min read Throughout the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP), PokerNews kept a close eye on Daniel Negreanu’s $25K Fantasy League, which had 19 teams compete for a share of a $475,000 prize pool. Only the top four teams made the money, and it proved a record year as Team The
In the bustling region of Clark, a new development is on the horizon as Belle Corporation has officially expressed its intent to construct a casino, marking a potential expansion in their gaming portfolio. While interest from various parties has been confirmed, the final approval from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is still pending,
A widespread IT outage affected online betting platforms and broadcasting services on Friday with Ladbrokes and Coral, both operating under parent company Entain, reporting disruptions due to the issue. Customers trying to access the Ladbrokes and Coral websites were met with a notice indicating a “temporary service disruption” and were advised to check back later. Additionally,
Slot machines and casino games manufacturer Ainsworth Game Technology announced Friday that a lucky player has hit the Big Six Jackpot at Hollywood Entertainment Casino in Mexico, winning a major prize of $1,112,792.10 MXN ($62,194). The event took place at approximately 5 PM on Thursday. “The Big Six Jackpot, renowned for its significant rewards and
Jul 19, 2024 4 min read The PokerStars UK & Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) will visit the Hippodrome Casino in the heart of the British capital from August 2 to 11 for the 2024 UKIPT London festival. Anyone heading to PokerStars at the Hippodrome is in for a treat because the bustling schedule has something