Hospitality workers’ union UNITE HERE has publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. The endorsement includes a commitment by the union to have its members knock on more than 3.3 million doors for Harris in swing states that include Pennsylvania, Michigan, Nevada, Arizona, and North Carolina. The union counts around 100,000 casino workers among
Month: August 2024
Aug 06, 2024 3 min read Via a six-way chop, Karl Creazzo took down the first event of the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open — $400 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold’em for $146,829 — and he isn’t even old enough to play in most US card rooms. The 19-year-old primarily cash game player not only won
Aug 06, 2024 Life Outside Poker is a new podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level. In the 14th episode, Connor speaks with Brazilian poker vlogger and WPT Global ambassador Romulo
Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (RSI), a prominent player in the online betting and casino industry in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, continues to stand firm in its decision not to implement a customer surcharge. This move solidifies RSI’s dedication to providing exceptional value, ensuring that its customer-first approach remains uncompromised in a landscape where competitors
Behind the spinning reels of slot games lies a complex mathematical framework that ensures fair play and dictates the outcomes of each game. This blog post will dive into the mathematical concepts that underpin slots, focusing on random number generators (RNG) and payout percentages. For those looking to explore various slot games, clashofslots.com provides reviews
A group of lawmakers led by Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon has called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to ban gambling on U.S. elections. This appeal comes as part of an effort to protect the integrity of the democratic process and prevent potential influence by financial interests. The letter, signed by Senators Richard
The Nassau County Legislature voted Monday to lease the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum property to casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corp. The vote passed by an overwhelming 18-1 margin, following endorsements from the county’s Planning Commission and the Legislature’s Rules Committee on July 18 and July 22. Additionally, a vote for a state environmental review
Rush Street Interactive (RSI), the parent company of BetRivers, announced on Monday it will not impose a customer surcharge on winning bets, a decision that contrasts sharply with DraftKings’ recent move to implement such fees in high-tax states. “As we put our customers first, it was an easy decision for us,” RSI CEO Richard Schwartz
Aug 06, 2024 4 min read The Destination RunGood Season Finale began with an over-the-top kickoff of its third-annual $1,000,000 guaranteed RGPS Main Event, a $2,500 buy-in tournament that attracted 455 entrants and offered up a $1,015,105. It concluded with another celebration atmosphere as Terrance Reid stood atop the heap after a three-way ICM chop,
Aug 06, 2024 6 min read It’s official. After its return in 2023 following a 12-year hiatus, PokerStars has confirmed that The Big Game on Tour is back again this year, with more episodes to be filmed at the NAPT Las Vegas festival. Ten episodes of the show were filmed last year, with the likes
The gaming industry faced a challenging Monday as its stocks took a hit during the broader stock market downturn. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by more than 1,000 points, marking its worst performance since 2022. This decline saw the Dow falling 2.6 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite experienced an even steeper decline of 3.4
A Southern California bookmaker, Mathew Bowyer, has agreed to plead guilty to charges related to operating an illegal gambling business that included clients such as Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. This plea is a significant development in a series of betting scandals shaking the sports world. The U.S. Attorney’s office in Los Angeles announced
Nolimit City has recently pulled back the curtain to reveal the making of some of your favorite items, from shoes to toys, through their latest slot game, Outsourced. The game highlights the hidden costs and production processes that often go unnoticed by consumers. Known for its critical take on modern themes through engaging slot games like Nine To
This August, the online poker landscape is set to sizzle as GGPoker, the new custodian of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) brand, unveils the latest iteration of the WSOP Online series. Scheduled to run from August 18 through September 30, 2024, this festival marks the fourth consecutive year GGPoker has hosted the international component of the WSOP Online.
Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), a prominent player in the foreigner-only casino market in South Korea, has encountered an unexpected sharp decline in its casino revenues, with a 48.1% decrease compared to the previous year, totaling KRW19.22 billion ($14.07 million) in July 2024. This significant downturn is indicative of broader challenges facing the gaming industry in the whole Southeastern Asia
Amusnet Spain is thrilled to announce a significant collaboration with Casino Gran Vía, marking a pivotal expansion in the Spanish market. Effective from June 2024, this partnership is set to enhance the gaming experiences of players across Spain and potentially beyond. Strategic Collaboration for Market Expansion Edwin Cruz, the Managing Director of Amusnet Spain, expressed
iGaming turnkey solutions provider Soft2Bet will celebrate its 8th anniversary on September 3-4 by hosting two partner events: a Royal Gala Dinner, which will be followed by a Royal Garden Day; and powering the SiGMA East Europe 2024 expo as headline partner. Soft2Bet stated that it is “delighted” to be the main partner for this event
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has announced its first foray into the South African market following the agreement of a new operator partnership with Betway. “Betway is synonymous with betting in the region,” Play’n GO. Thanks to the partnership, the brand’s customers in South Africa can now enjoy classic Play’n GO titles such as Book of
iGaming and sports betting operator BetMGM and B2B gaming content and solutions provider Inspired Entertainment have joined hands to launch the Hybrid Dealer game MGM Bonus City in Michigan. The game debuted in October 2023 in New Jersey and is available exclusively at BetMGM Casino. “MGM Bonus City is an immersive experience for players and Inspired did a
DuelNow, a decentralized sports betting marketplace, has secured an $11 million investment, with $10 million from GEM Digital Limited and an additional $1 million from industry angel investors. The group of angel investors includes figures such as Charlie Lee, the creator of Litecoin; Richard Ma, the founder & CEO of Quantstamp; Billy Markus, the creator of Dogecoin;