Jul 04, 2024 5 min read Last updated Jul 04, 2024 The 2024 World Series of Poker attracts some of the best players in the world throughout the seven-week festival, but the WSOP Main Event is an altogether different prospect. It attracts thousands of recreational players, professional crushers, celebrities, and more every year. It has
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Jul 04, 2024 3 min read Last updated Jul 04, 2024 You’d have thought after yesterday’s excitement around the start of the 2024 WSOP Main Event, and the ensuing discussion about not one but TWO first-hand exits, that players would have exercised more caution on Day 1b. But after Jack Effel welcomed players and Greg
It was back in May of last year that we featured the Lexi Las Vegas in an article on this site. We were excited to report on a new, cannabis friendly hotel in Las Vegas, even if there was no gambling taking place there. It had the potential to offer something new to the city,
Jul 04, 2024 3 min read Last updated Jul 04, 2024 All the super pros at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) on Wednesday were dominated by a group of players from Hustler Casino Live. Four players who often compete on the popular livestreamed poker show from Hustler Casino in Los Angeles had deep
A guest at Mohegan Pennsylvania casino has won a significant jackpot worth $642,000 over the weekend. According to casino officials, the lucky winner, a man from Plains Township, hit the massive jackpot playing the Blazing 7’s Blackjack progressive table game. The win required a side bet along with the main wager, which positioned him for
Singapore is set to implement stricter regulations governing cash deposits at its casinos, a move aimed at combating terrorism financing and enhancing financial transparency. Effective this year, casino operators will be required to conduct due diligence checks on cash deposits of S$4,000 ($2,950) or more, a reduction from the previous threshold of S$5,000. The new
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has rescheduled for July 31 a canceled hearing to take public comment on renewing the Category 2 Slot Machine Operator License for the Wind Creek Bethlehem casino. The hearing begins at 10:30 AM and will be held at the Bethlehem City Hall at the Town Hall Rotunda Building located at 10
Online gaming company Rush Street Interactive (RSI), operator of the BetRivers brand, has been named Customer Services Operator of the Year at the EGR North America Awards 2024. The EGR Awards recognizes top operators for their outstanding performance in the past year. Since the inception of the customer services category, RSI has secured the top spot every
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has revealed the 10 finalists for the 2024 Poker Hall of Fame induction. One of these poker legends will be honored later this month. The nominees, selected following a nomination period, are Patrik Antonius, Josh Arieh, Barny Boatman, “Miami” John Cernuto, Ted Forrest, Kathy Liebert, Mike Matusow, Matt Savage,
International Game Technology (IGT) and Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) have expanded their Historical Horse Racing (HHR) technology footprints to Malta via an agreement with National Lottery, a subsidiary of IZI Group. As per the agreement, IGT’s product will initially represent a 100% HHR floor share at National Lottery’s first HHR venue, IZIBINGO, situated in St. Paul’s Bay, while
Jul 04, 2024 7 min read Last updated Jul 04, 2024 Gambling in a casino can be a rewarding experience, but it’s essential to understand the concept of the ‘house edge’ to make informed decisions. In this article, we’ll break down what the house edge is, how it’s calculated, and why it matters to both
Jul 04, 2024 3 min read Last updated Jul 04, 2024 You should seriously consider switching your online poker play to Paddy Power Poker if you love receiving rakeback and freeroll tickets as a reward for your custom. All Paddy Power Poker players have the chance to earn up to 25% rakeback, with no limits
Rivers Casino Portsmouth has been hit with substantial fines following a series of regulatory violations identified by the Virginia Lottery over the past year. The casino has agreed to pay a total of $545,000 in two separate settlements related to these breaches. Details of the fines and settlements: The first settlement, reached in September, resulted
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play is expanding its Live Casino offering with Mega Sic Bac, a new four-dice game featuring unique side bets and random boosted payouts of up to 5,000x. Four regular dice, two each for the Player and Banker, are rolled in individual shakers. The aim of the game is to predict which, if either, will
At the 10th edition of the EL Industry Days event, which took place from June 17 to 19 in Salzburg, European Lotteries (EL) presented and discussed the initial results of various studies and projects. The impact of the members of the EL on society is likely to be even more positive than one would expect,
B2B online casino solutions provider Evolution has gone live with its online live casino offering in Delaware’s regulated gaming market, in partnership with Rush Street Interactive (RSI), operator of the BetRivers brand. As with its online slots, Evolution’s live games will feature in Delaware Lottery’s three online casinos — Delaware Park Casino, Bally’s Dover Casino Resort, and
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has announced the latest results for its Index, encompassing the month of June, which show an increase of 94.57 points to 1,130.19 points, or by 7.7%, as compared to the prior month. Compared to one year ago, the index was up 279.43 points, or 26.6%. The AGEM Index
In his latest analysis, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, explores the features and advantages of three of the most popular online gaming licenses. If you’re venturing into the world of online gaming, you’re probably aware that getting a gaming license is a crucial step. But with various jurisdictions offering different licenses, how do
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River is making significant progress in its ambitious $275 million expansion project. Last week, the company celebrated a major milestone with a Topping Out Ceremony for its new 12-story hotel tower. This event was attended by key figures from Harrah’s Cherokee leadership, dignitaries from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and representatives
Former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter is set to plead guilty to federal charges related to a sports betting scandal that resulted in his lifetime ban from the NBA. This development revealed through court filings, marks a significant turn in the high-profile case involving the 24-year-old athlete. Porter appeared on the docket of a Brooklyn