Aug 11, 2024 5 min read PokerStars recently announced the return of The Big Game on Tour for another season, with new episodes set to be filmed during the NAPT Las Vegas festival. As the show prepares to wrap up its first season, one player remains in the spotlight: Lily Newhouse, the latest Loose Cannon
Month: August 2024
The MLB’s Oakland Athletics are supposed to be moving into a brand new Las Vegas baseball stadium in 2028. And while delays are not uncommon when it comes to construction on this scale, financial delays can lead to the complete failure of a project. And while there’s still a long way to go before that
Here’s you’re look at the Lock and Pop online slot, a 5 reel game with 20 paylines from from NetEnt. This is a low-to-medium volatility slot that features wild symbols and scatters, along with 10 unique features. There are even Prize Symbols that range from half a credit up to 1,000 credits, and 6 or
Endeavor is positioning itself for a significant transformation through the divestiture of its sports betting units, OpenBet and IMG Arena, as it progresses towards finalizing its privatization deal with Silver Lake. This move marks a pivotal shift in strategy for the entertainment giant, aligning its operational focus ahead of the deal’s closure expected in early
Bragg Gaming Group Inc. has announced an impressive record revenue of EUR 24.9 million for the second quarter of 2024, underscoring its robust performance across multiple iGaming markets and product verticals. This milestone represents a marginal increase from the previous year, indicative of the company’s sustained growth and strategic expansions. The quarter saw Bragg not
Aug 10, 2024 2 min read WPT Global has just unveiled two game-changing promotions that are set to transform your poker experience: the Table Starter Boost and the Global Spins Jackpots. Whether you’re a table starter looking to rake in rewards or a spin player dreaming of life-changing jackpots, the site has something for everyone
Aug 10, 2024 6 min read After years of hearing my poker friends rave about it, I finally attended the Grosvenor Goliath in Coventry, UK, last week. I’m excited to share my first-hand experience with you! What is the Grosvenor Goliath Poker Tournament? The Grosvenor Goliath first launched in the UK in 2011 with the
Aug 09, 2024 4 min read Tiffany Wong was mostly just a recreational poker player with a passion for the game a few months back. Now she’s one of the hottest mid-stakes tournament players in the US, and has quite a story to tell. The New Yorker who lives in Manhattan spoke with PokerNews to
The official application for a state license to build and operate a casino in Cedar Rapids was filed with the Iowa Racing and Gaming Association by the project developers and state officials. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E), owned by Churchill Downs, is the developer behind the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
As in the previous analysis regarding the opportunity generated by events such as the CONCACAF Champions Cup and the Leagues Cup, 1win Partners, the affiliate program of bookmaker 1win, analyzes how the Olympic Games can help monetize affiliate traffic. In its report, 1win Partners points out that the three most searched disciplines of the Olympic Games
Entain executives highlighted Brazil as a key driver of its “transformational” year in conversation with analysts on Thursday. The company has reported notable growth in the South American country, with its net gaming revenue (NGR) accelerating by 48% year-on-year in Q2 2024, marking the region as its fastest-growing market. The company’s success in Brazil was
Brazilian lawmakers have pushed back a vote on the bill to legalize casinos, bingo, jogo de bicho and betting on horseracing. While a debate was called for Thursday, and senators did debate issues such as money laundering, addiction and the economic benefits of legalization, no vote was taken on the proposal. This move seemingly postpones
PENN Entertainment posted revenues of $1.66 billion for the second quarter of 2024, slightly down from $1.67 billion in the same period last year. Net income dropped to a loss of $27.1 million, compared to a profit of $78.1 million in Q2 2023. Adjusted EBITDAR declined to $367 million, marking a 23 percent decrease. Despite
Gaming provider Zitro has installed its Fu Frog game at Bingo Madrid. “This popular venue, located at Avenida de Portugal 131, is thrilled to have the country’s favorite frogs hopping onto their gaming floor,” the company said in a statement. Bingo Madrid has expanded its offerings by adding Zitro’s latest release, Fu Frog. The game
BetMGM has become the first iGaming operator to bring the DRAGON TRAIN – Chi Lin Wins online slot to North America, the company said Thursday. The title is exclusively available at BetMGM Casino in New Jersey, Michigan and West Virginia, with an omnichannel launch through Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. DRAGON TRAIN is
Graton Resort and Casino in California will unveil its new five-story parking structure on Tuesday, August 12th. The garage adds 1,600 spots and 32 EV charging stations to the resort. Using next-generation wayfinding, the garage’s new digital signage system displays real-time parking space availability on every level, according to an announcement. The new construction features
Gaming provider CT Gaming announced its participation in the upcoming EAExpo in Romania, where the company will showcase “its most innovative and best-selling products” at stand 301. This year’s exhibition will be headlined by the NEXT 27 slot cabinet and the Diamond King series. According to the company, since its introduction in Romania, the NEXT 27 slot
Aug 09, 2024 3 min read The poker world received sad news on Friday morning as news surfaced that poker player Mark Dickstein, a noted mixed game enthusiast, had passed away. The news was shared by Ari Engel on social media: “Sad news to report: my friend Mark B. Dickstein has passed away. Many of
Aug 09, 2024 2 min read Is the next great poker movie weeks away from being released? That’s hard to say, but the trailer is out for Dead Money, a poker related crime thriller starring Emile Hirsch. Movie review sites claim the film will be heading straight to Video on Demand (VOD) on September 13,
Aug 09, 2024 Guests: Lily Newhouse In the 851st episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by PokerStars, Chad Holloway and Kyna England are joined by “Loose Cannon” Lily Newhouse at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about GGPoker purchasing the World Series of Poker (WSOP) brand for $500 million. What will