Belgium’s gambling market has shown remarkable resilience, with the Commission des Jeux de Hasard (CJH), the country’s gambling regulator, reporting a 16.7% increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for 2023. The total GGR for the year reached €1.7bn (£1.5bn/$1.9bn), a significant rise from €1.5bn in 2022, despite the Belgian government imposing tougher restrictions on the
Month: August 2024
Aug 13, 2024 2 min read Ben Gazzola emerged victorious in the $2,200 Main Event at the Maryland State Poker Championship, taking home a first-place prize of $110,578. From Hagerstown, MD, Gazzola outlasted PokerStars Ambassador Parker Talbot in heads-up. Talbot, known in the poker world as “tonkaaaa,” secured a runner-up prize of $73,719. Gazzola’s victory
Aug 13, 2024 3 min read It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 15 years since the World Poker Tour first visited Cyprus, but the WPT returns later this month to the Mediterranean island for a $1,000,000 GTD WPT Prime event as part of its Season XXII schedule. This brand-new festival will run from Aug.
Aug 13, 2024 4 min read Hustler Casino Live co-owner Nick Vertucci, during Monday’s livestream, said NBA star Jimmy Butler is “not welcome back” on his poker cash game show due to “rude” behavior the last and only time he appeared. “Jimmy Buckets,” a 14-year NBA veteran and future Hall of Famer, competed on Hustler
Aug 12, 2024 3 min read The 20-event World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stop at Harrah’s Cherokee in North Carolina has reached its conclusion. Donovan Dean, for the second time since 2022, wrapped the series by taking down the $1,700 buy-in Main Event, a $1.5 million guaranteed tournament, for $326,206 and a shiny gold
New York’s mobile sports betting market saw a rise in revenue for July 2024, even as the total betting handle fell to its lowest level for the current fiscal year. According to figures released by the New York State Gaming Commission, the total sports betting spend for July was $1.26 billion, marking a decrease of 14.3%
Aug 12, 2024 4 min read Season 13 of High Stakes Poker continued Monday night on PokerGO with Episode 3, which featured some new faces to the lineup including businessman Brandon Steven and 38-year-old Andrew Pacheco out of Chicago. They were joined by High Stakes Poker regulars like Andrew Robl and Jennifer Tilly, as well
The government services minister, Bill Shorten, will today announce a new federal ID system to be launched by the end of the year with “consent, choice and trust” at its heart. In a speech to be delivered at the National Press Club on Tuesday, Shorten will unveil the proof of concept designed to give Australians
We know a Tropicana implosion is coming. We even know that it will take place in October. But beyond that is anyone’s guess… no matter how good that guess is. You see, until we get official word from Bally Corp about a specific date and time, that’s really all it is. A guess. However, late
It’s already August and summer is winding down. But our friends at Plaza Las Vegas are doing their best to ease the pain, with offers of two popular room packages for an end of summer getaway. The popular downtown property has extended its all-inclusive hotel room package – the only one in Las Vegas –
The Arkansas Supreme Court has decided to accelerate its review of a ballot initiative aimed at removing Pope County as a location eligible for a casino. On Friday afternoon, the court agreed to consider a petition filed on July 31 by the Arkansas Canvassing Compliance Committee (ACCC). The petition alleges that Local Voters in Charge, the
B2B gaming content and technology provider Inspired Entertainment has announced a new strategic partnership with UK bingo operator Mecca Bingo. As part of the agreement, Inspired will supply an additional 170 gaming machines to Mecca Bingo’s estate, complementing those already in operation. The comprehensive five-year agreement is worth approximately $12.7 million and includes not only the
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, trading as Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, announced record-breaking net revenues of nearly $504.2 million for the quarter ending June 30, marking a 21.4% increase year-on-year. The surge was largely driven by the successful launch of the Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon, South Korea, alongside continued growth in Mohegan Digital. The
The “ambassador” of country music is headed to Sin City! This February you can catch Blake Shelton at Caesars Palace, as he is slated for six performances between the 5th and 15th next year. Tickets will go on sale for the public on the August 16th, but fans might be able to take advantage of
The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOP-C) is gearing up to deliver an electrifying series of poker tournaments in Rosario, Argentina, showcasing the City Centre Casino as the venue from October 17 to 25, 2024. This series marks a significant expansion of WSOP’s prestigious events, with a lineup that includes 12 WSOP Gold Ring tournaments
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb is intensifying scrutiny on Intralot, the Greek company behind Washington, D.C.’s sports betting operations, by demanding key documents as part of a broader investigation into the management of the city’s sports betting contract. This inquiry emerges as the contract approaches its expiration, amidst allegations that the company has not fulfilled
Oregon’s Three Rivers Casino Resort is commemorating its 20th anniversary. As part of the milestone, team members gathered for a roaring 20s celebration. The casino is an entertainment destination established and operated by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. As one of the largest employers in the region, the property provides
The G2E Asia gaming trade show and conference will return to Macau earlier than usual in 2025, with organizer Reed Exhibitions (RX) announcing that the event will be held from May 7 to 9 at The Venetian Macao. The Macau event, branded G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo 2025, “aims to offer a full-scale experience with
Golden Island Hospitality Private Limited has partnered with the prestigious Majestic Group Hotels & Casinos to launch the Majestic Pride Casino in Sri Lanka’s iconic Lotus Tower. Situated in the bustling area of Colombo 10, the new establishment aims to provide a premium gaming experience, setting a new benchmark for luxury and entertainment in the region. Licensing and investment propel
The eagerly anticipated Caesars Virginia casino remains on course for its grand opening in the fourth quarter of this year, a timeline confirmed by Ray Dunkle, the Virginia Lottery’s director of gaming operations. During a recent Virginia Lottery Board meeting in Richmond, Dunkle expressed enthusiasm about the pace of construction. “The permanent casino, the construction there is moving great,” he