Aug 30, 2024 6 min read Dipping your toes into online poker’s waters can be a daunting experience, especially if you don’t have much experience of playing this crazy game. Thankfully, the PokerNews strategy pages are awash with easy-to-digest articles for beginners. One such article is the one you are reading now from our good
Month: August 2024
Aug 30, 2024 4 min read The 2024 Amateur Poker Association & Tour (APAT) World Championship Of Amateur Poker (WCOAP) wrapped up at Dusk Till Dawn over the weekend, and what an incredible festival it was. Twenty-two events crowned their worthy champions, each now claiming to be the best amateur player in that format. The
Aug 29, 2024 2 min read An eighth circuit ring winner was crowned at the 2024 World Series of Poker Circuit Playground. After eight intense hours of play, Event #8: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em concluded with Gaetano Di Maria emerging as the last player standing from the 40 who began Day 2. Di Maria claimed the
Aug 30, 2024 4 min read The first €25,000 No-Limit Hold’em tournament of the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona drew many high-roller poker stars to Casino Barcelona. After the last card was dealt and the final chip exchanged, Byron Kaverman emerged victorious, claiming the trophy and a €381,060 prize for his efforts. Just
Slot machines are one of the most popular types of casino games. The love for this game spreads all the way around the world, with players enjoying the thrill at all corners of the earth. This article is going to take a look at the popularity of slot machines and where in the world they
Aug 29, 2024 3 min read Wynn Las Vegas is widely considered one of the best and most luxurious properties in Sin City, and the same can be said of its poker room. When asked their favorite place to play poker in Las Vegas, many players will answer the Wynn, and that’s due to several
Pay4Fun, a payments company operating in the online betting and gaming market, announced that it is competing in three categories of the CGS Awards. The awards are part of the CGS Recife program and the winners will be announced at a ceremony on Friday, August 30. The categories in which Pay4Fun is competing are Executive
Las Vegas is gearing up for an influx of tourists over the three-day Labor Day weekend that begins Friday, with city officials anticipating greater visitation numbers and spending than in 2023. According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), an estimated 331,000 people will be visiting Southern Nevada to bid farewell to summer
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has announced a series of changes in its structure and operations, including the designation of a President & Chief Executive Officer and an elected Board of Directors. “This more traditional structure will better serve the interests of AGEM and its members within the global gaming supplier sector and
Ecuador has registered 65 sports betting companies in the first half of 2024 under its new tax regime, which came into effect on July 1, the country’s Internal Revenue Service (SRI) announced this week. The new framework, established by Executive Decree No 313 and published on June 28, imposes a 15% gross revenue tax on
Since its launch in August 2023, more than 28,000 Australians have registered to self-exclude from all licensed online and phone wagering services through BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register. The initiative, introduced by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), aims to help individuals manage their gambling habits and reduce the associated harms. The BetStop register
The organizers of the Peru Gaming Show (PGS) announced that the next edition of the event will be held on June 18 and 19, 2025. They emphasized that the 22nd edition of the fair “will far exceed the results of the previous one, despite having a very high ceiling.” In a press release, the organizers
Aug 29, 2024 4 min read With stunning architecture, rich cultural history and millions of annual visitors, it’s no surprise that Barcelona is one of the top tourist attractions in the world. It’s also no surprise that the European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona festival is the biggest EPT stop of them all, drawing thousands of
Global betting company 1xBet has been nominated in the Best Sports Bookmaker category of the CGS Awards 2024. The award recipient will be chosen by a jury of industry experts and the results of online voting. The winner will be announced on August 30, during a special ceremony at the Recife Expo Center, in Brazil. “We are
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has unveiled plans for a multimillion-dollar expansion project of the Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The project will increase the current gaming floor square footage and make major changes to the interior and exterior of the casino, according to a press release. Construction for the expansion will begin
Aug 29, 2024 3 min read Event #6: $800 Mystery Bounty has wrapped up at the World Series of Poker Circuit Playground. In the end Bharat Shetty was the final player remaining, last defeating David Burnard in heads-up to take home his first WSOPC ring and the top prize of $20,000. Shetty also claimed twelve
Play’n GO is set to captivate fans once again with the release of Gemix 100, a continuation of its beloved gem-themed slot series. Scheduled to launch on August 29, 2024, this latest installment invites players back to a fantastical kingdom rich in sparkling gemstones and adventurous gameplay. A new quest in a familiar realm: In Gemix 100,
In a strategic move to enhance its betting offerings, DraftKings Inc. has announced a significant agreement to acquire Simplebet Inc., recognized for its advanced in-play betting technology and dynamic micro-market solutions. The deal, revealed on August 28, 2024, is pending customary regulatory approvals and represents a major upgrade to DraftKings’ digital sports entertainment and gaming
Today marks the grand opening of Brisbane’s $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf precinct, a project steeped in anticipation and controversy. The focus is not just on the sprawling new facilities but also on the chief partner, Star Entertainment Group, whose suitability as a casino licensee remains under intense scrutiny. Queensland Premier Steven Miles has hailed the
Sports betting giant DraftKings has agreed to acquire Simplebet, a sports betting technology provider focused on in-play micromarket content and pricing, as part of its push to enhance its live betting offerings. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition is subject to gaming regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, DraftKings said