A contract dispute between the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and FanDuel has resulted in races from the Belmont at Aqueduct meet being blacked out on FanDuelTV and its online horse racing betting platform TVG. The blackout commenced Thursday following the expiration of their previous contract on Monday last week, despite negotiations continuing through Wednesday.
Month: July 2024
Online gambling giant Betsson has been named the official betting partner for the ATP tournament Nordea Open, set to take place from July 15-21 in Båstad, Sweden. The classic clay tournament, formerly known as the Swedish Open, will feature top players including world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal. The Swedish Open,
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has imposed a $100,000 fine on DraftKings for submitting inaccurate sports betting data to the state over several months. This rebuke, described by acting director Mary Jo Flaherty as “unacceptable conduct.”. The errors primarily involved overstating the amount of money wagered on multi-tiered bets, known as parlays,
New York has become the first state to see its sportsbooks exceed $4 billion in revenue post-PASPA, the New York State Gaming Commission reported on Monday. Operator winnings for June reached $134.2 million, with the state collecting $68.3 million in taxes from a 9.1% hold. Despite trailing New Jersey by $4.84 billion in handle, New
Jul 09, 2024 6 min read Until late registration closed on Day 2 of Event #81: $10,000 WSOP Main Event World Championship, everyone in the poker community was calling the tournament the second-largest WSOP Main Event in history. However, after all the entry slips were counted, and thanks to 562 players deciding to buy into
Nolimit City is making a rebellious return to the Punk scene with the launch of Punk Rocker 2, four years after the debut of the original Punk Rocker. Get ready to swap the grimy bathrooms of Punk Toilet for the vibrant chaos of New York City’s streets—this time, the rebellion is storming the Big Apple! Dive into
In a strongly worded reprimand, New Jersey’s gambling regulators have fined DraftKings $100,000 for providing incorrect sports betting data to the state. This was deemed “unacceptable conduct, ” highlighting significant flaws in the company’s operational abilities. These mistakes forced the regulators to revise and reissue financial data over several months, an event not seen in
AC Milan has signed a regional partnership deal with Boomerang, which will see the company become the Official Regional Betting Partner of the Rossoneri in Europe. Boomerang, founded in 2021, offers a diverse range of sports betting products, including the flagship brand Boomerang Sportsbook. The company has earned several industry awards for its focus on innovation
Provisional data from the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) indicates that the gambling city received 1.1 million international visitors in the first half of the year. Talking to public broadcasting services TDM’s Ou Mun Tin Toi, MGTO Deputy Director Ricky Hoi said Macau is on track to surpass 2 million foreign visitors in 2024. The
B2B gaming content and solutions provider Inspired Entertainment has announced the launch of its latest online and mobile slot games: Centurion Big Money and Demon’s Gold. Inspired’s popular Centurion game has been reimagined with new features, offering players “a nostalgic and action-packed slots adventure.” Centurion Big Money features a 5×3 reel configuration and 10 win-lines, with
The 13 Hotel, an ultra-luxury establishment in Macau, has reopened its doors after years of dormancy and financial struggles. Despite its parent company being declared bankrupt and a failed auction attempt earlier this year, the hotel is now operating on a limited basis. According to TDM Radio Macau, the hotel still holds a valid operating
EveryMatrix has taken a major strategic step by acquiring FSB Technology, a prominent global turnkey and specialist sportsbook technology provider, in an all-cash transaction. This acquisition is poised to significantly enhance EveryMatrix’s sportsbook platform, OddsMatrix, by bringing immediate revenue increases, cross-company synergies, and a solidified presence in key markets such as the UK, Ireland, and
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has imposed a significant fine on a Philadelphia casino for accepting sportsbook wagers from a patron who was not physically present at the property. Stadium Casino RE, LLC, the operator of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia received a $100,000 fine for facilitating over $287,000 worth of sports wagers via telephone
Yet another milestone has been achieved in the world of poker, as the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event surpasses last year’s historic attendance figures. Registration remains open as of Monday afternoon, Day 2 of the tournament. While the official final count is still pending, it has been confirmed that the record has
Jul 09, 2024 2 min read Amir Kokhestani of Ukraine secured a well-deserved victory at the PokerStars Eureka Hamburg €1,100 Main Event. He took home the trophy from Casino Schenefeld and a sum of €110,070 after defeating Nicklas Delhi in a brief heads-up showdown. Delhi was consoled with a prize of €68,750 for his deep
It has been a hugely exciting few years in slot development, with studios in a battle to innovate and come up with new mechanics. Big Time Gaming’s Megaways engine sparked this trend, and it has led to countless inventions that have helped push the evolution of slots forward. NetEnt has always been a pioneer in
Jul 08, 2024 3 min read With a record-breaking turnout, the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event has solidified its place in history as the poker tournament with the largest prize pool ever. After the final tally of entries was confirmed at 10,112 players, besting last year’s record of 10,043, the prize pool
Jul 08, 2024 3 min read Yet another record has been set in poker’s biggest annual event, with attendance for the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event cracking last year’s historic numbers. Registration is yet to close on Monday afternoon, Day 2, and the official figure has yet to be announced. But the
Jul 08, 2024 4 min read The Global Poker x PokerNews Cup festival has come to a close with not one but two Freeroll Finales awarding Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins to a select few players. It brings to a close a 20-day festival combining two massive poker organizations to create stories and crown champions
Philippine hotel operator Waterfront Philippines Inc. announced it expects to complete the reconstruction of the Waterfront Manila Hotel and Casino late next year. Ahead of the property’s full opening in 2025, the company intends to launch phase one of the project by the fourth quarter of the current year. The reconstruction of the venue comes