Jul 12, 2024 4 min read Well-known the world over for their online poker platform and casino games, PokerStars also have a great reputation for some of the best casino promotions. That’s one reputation not likely to be disappearing anywhere soon, with the launch of their Daily Casino Bonus promotion, offering US players the chance
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Jul 12, 2024 Guests: Keith Becker In the 846th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Kyna England are joined at Level 9 Studio by PokerNews Pennsylvania Ambassador Keith Becker, who served as special co-host to talk about the latest happenings at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP). That included a controversial hand
Jul 12, 2024 2 min read The WPT Global Preheat Festival has 203 events with buy-ins of $5.50 to $2,100 running between July 12-21. We know you’re gearing up to play dozens of those events because they all have a ton of value in them, but a PokerNews-exclusive promotion throughout the Preheat Festival and the
Illinois casinos recorded a drop in gaming revenue of 3.9% month-on-month in June, according to the latest report from the Illinois Gaming Board. The state’s 15 casinos generated $138.3 million in revenue, down from $143.8 million in the previous month. However, Illinois saw an increase in revenue by nearly 13% year-on-year. Illinois casinos could not
Maryland’s six casinos reported a total gaming revenue of $162.9 million for June 2024, reflecting a slight decrease of $802,798 (-0.5%) compared to June 2023, according to figures released by Maryland Lottery and Gaming. Despite the overall revenue decline, the casinos contributed $69.8 million to the state, marking a $412,462 (0.6%) increase from the previous
iGaming technology company SOFTSWISS announced that the Anti-Fraud team within its Managed Services helped clients secure around 6 million euros ($6.5 million) in H1 2024. This result highlights a one-third reduction in the amount at risk compared to last year’s figures. By using advanced tools and methodologies to effectively mitigate fraud attempts, including bypassing restrictions
Cirsa Group, a multinational company in the gaming and leisure sector based in Spain and owned by Blackstone, announced the acquisition of a stake in Apuesta Total, a Peruvian operator with more than 500 gambling establishments in that country. As confirmed by the firm to Yogonet, Cirsa bought 70% of this company. However, the price of
Bally’s Corporation has secured $940 million in financing from Pennsylvania-based real estate investment trust Gaming & Leisure Properties to develop Bally’s Chicago, a $1.7 billion casino complex on the 30-acre Freedom Center printing plant site in River West, Chicago. Alongside the financing, Bally’s has unveiled a redesigned site plan, shifting the planned 500-room hotel tower
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Gaming Corps is thrilled to announce a significant content partnership with Kaizen Gaming, marking their debut in the Eastern European market. This collaboration will introduce the company’s comprehensive suite of games, including the popular Smash4Cash series, to the lobbies of Betano and Stoiximan brands. Expanding global reach: This strategic partnership will see Gaming Corps’ games
An independent inquiry with “wide-ranging powers” is set to investigate the New South Wales greyhound racing industry following recent concerns about animal welfare within the sector. The inquiry will be led by the Greyhound Welfare Integrity Commission (GWIC) and headed by acting commissioner Lea Drake. A comprehensive investigation into complaints: Gaming and Racing Minister David Harris announced that the
The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured a freeze order from the Court of Appeals (CA) on the assets of suspended Mayor Alice Guo and other individuals allegedly linked to the illegal activities of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). According to the Anti-Money Laundering Council official statement (pdf), Mayor Alice Guo, along with Zhiyang
Ask almost anyone who gambles at online casinos what their favorite games to play are and they will likely say slots. If you’re like me, you look for online slots with bonus rounds, innovative game mechanics, and high RTPs (return to player). The higher the playback percentage, the better your chances of winning, i.e., you’ll
Singapore is set to implement significant changes to its casino regulations aimed at strengthening anti-money laundering (AML) and combatting the financing of terrorism (CFT) measures. The updates include lowering the threshold for customer due diligence checks and introducing new scrutiny for weapons finance. These measures will ensure that Singapore’s casino sector aligns with international standards
Online poker platform Stretch Network has announced its leaderboard promotion for cash tables, the Summer Cash Fest, designed exclusively for Global Network with the aim to enhance player engagement and drive increased revenue. Starting on July 8, 2024, this new promotion offers a monthly prize pool of €40,000 ($43,529). The Summer Cash Fest will feature
Global sports betting and gaming group Entain reported a 98% increase in the usage of its Advanced Responsibility and Care (ARC) player protection tool in 2023, according to its latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. The ARC tool, designed to promote safer gambling, was rolled out across 27 online jurisdictions and in retail shops
In this exclusive video interview with Yogonet, Tiffany Sadler, Marketing Director at SUZOHAPP, shares insights on how the company innovates in the gaming space and the keys to effectively communicating its products to the manufacturer’s growing network of clients. Moreover, Sadler delves into the opportunities offered by retail sports betting and discusses how the vertical has
Efforts to legalize sports betting in Oklahoma have stalled once again amid ongoing disagreements between Governor Kevin Stitt and the state’s tribes, according to a top gaming official. Matthew Morgan, chairman of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association, noted that despite Gov. Stitt’s public advocacy for sports betting during the last legislative session, there was a
The demolition of Las Vegas’ Tropicana hotel-casino is progressing, as property operators submitted Thursday a commercial implosion permit application to Clark County officials. The permit shows Bally’s Corp., which operates the Tropicana, is planning to implode both a 22-story concrete tower and a 22-story steel tower in a “single explosive event.” A spokesperson for Bally’s indicated
Jul 12, 2024 3 min read After two days of play, David Coleman is this year’s third and final WPT Alpha8 Trifecta champion. Coleman earned $730,300 for his win, representing his biggest live cash to date and his second big cash in a WPT Alpha8 Trifecta event after coming sixth in WPT Alpha8 Trifecta #1.