Aug 05, 2024 3 min read Out of the 215 entrants recorded in the 2024 Marrakech Poker Open Main Event, nine players returned on Day 3 to compete at the final table. Four of the finalists were Spanish, dominating the top positions. Orey Canarinho emerged victorious, defeating his friend Aitor Cruz to claim the first-place
Month: August 2024
Aug 05, 2024 4 min read Action has concluded in the $600 Kickoff Event here at the Maryland State Poker Championship hosted by Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland and sponsored by PokerStars. Nick Kocman has emerged victorious, earning his biggest score to date with a massive payout of $77,869. The six Day 1 starting flights
Nolimit City, the Evolution-owned developer of games for online casinos, has officially entered the Croatian market through a strategic partnership with SuperSport, one of Croatia’s leading online gaming platforms. This collaboration marks a significant step in Nolimit City’s ongoing expansion across European markets, introducing its innovative slot games to a new audience. SuperSport has built
MGM China is gearing up for its first significant poker tournament series, the 2024 MGM Poker Tournament Series, slated to take place from September 3 to 15 at the prestigious MGM Cotai in Macau. This eagerly anticipated event marks a pivotal moment in Macau’s poker scene, offering players and enthusiasts a chance to participate in a high-stakes competition
A new chapter in urban recreation is unfolding in Las Piñas City, as Philippine tycoon Manuel Villar Jr. embarks on an ambitious project to transform this locality into a premier destination for leisure and entertainment. This initiative, spearheaded by Vertex Entertainment and Resorts Corp., a subsidiary of the Villar Group’s Prime Asset Ventures, Inc. (PAVI), promises a unique
The Venetian hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip has made waves with the opening of its brand-new, expansive poker room, aptly named The Poker Room. Unveiled on Thursday, this state-of-the-art facility spans an impressive 14,000 square feet, making it the largest poker room on the Strip. It promises to be a game-changer for poker enthusiasts, offering
Play’n GO, a renowned leader in casino entertainment, has officially entered the South African market through a strategic partnership with Betway, one of the region’s top betting brands. This new collaboration allows Betway South Africa to exclusively host a selection of Play’n GO’s most iconic games, such as Book of Dead, Reactoonz, and Rise of Olympus, bringing a fresh wave of
iGaming turnkey solutions provider Soft2Bet recently participated in the Canadian Gaming Summit, an event that drew over 3,000 industry professionals from the gambling sector and provided a valuable platform for exploring the evolving landscape of the Canadian sector. Yogonet spoke with Martin Collins, Chief Business Development Officer at Soft2Bet, to delve into the key takeaways
The Venetian Resort has opened the largest poker room on the Las Vegas Strip, a 14,000-square-foot facility named The Poker Room. The venue features 50 live dealer tables, each equipped with USB and USB-C charging ports. Additional amenities include a self-service beverage station, dedicated restrooms, and kiosks for the casino’s loyalty card program and sports
The Prize and Betting Secretariat of the Brazilian Ministry of Finance has published two new ordinances for the regulation of the Brazilian betting market. The first of these, published on July 31, is number 1,212, establishing the guidelines for transferring fixed odds lottery proceeds. The following day, the agency published ordinance 1,231, which deals with responsible
The Arizona Department of Gaming has granted event wagering operator licenses to Sporttrade and Plannatech, expanding the state’s sports betting market. The licenses will enable both companies to partner with local tribes for sports betting operations. Sporttrade will collaborate with the Quechan Indian Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation, while Plannatech will team up
Novomatic has recently held its annual NOVO Company Day, an event promoting health, nutrition, sports, exercise, and workplace safety. The event highlighted the company’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe work environment for its employees. In a speech, the Novomatic Executive Board highlighted the crucial role of employee well-being in achieving business success. They
iGaming software solutions provider SOFTSWISS has reported high performance of its Jackpot Aggregator in the second quarter of 2024, with the total Bet Sum more than doubling compared to the same period last year. This growth is attributed to the active development of the Prime Network Jackpot and the increasing adoption of the Jackpot Aggregator
Gaming supplier Zitro has announced the first installation of its Mega Lounge in Paraguay, in partnership with Hotel Casino Acaray in Ciudad del Este. The Mega Lounge, occupying an exclusive area of the casino, features a variety of Zitro games and cabinets connected to a progressive jackpot, known as the MEGA jackpot. This jackpot win
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has unveiled a new mobster-themed slot game titled Mafia Gold. The 5×4 crime caper lays out a gritty narrative where rival gangs vie for control of the city’s wealth and power, the company said of its backstory. In the game, players must outsmart and outgun their enemies to claim “the ultimate prize.” As
Gaming provider CT Gaming has announced the debut of its newest slot cabinet, the Next Premium – 32”, at the Nile City Casino in Egypt, noting that the latest installation represents “a significant milestone” for the company. Three units of the slot have been installed at the casino, which is centrally located in Cairo. “Combined
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced some updates to the Change in Personal Details application to further streamline the application process. The changes relate to the addition of a new section requesting applicants to specify any direct or indirect involvement with a sports club, its members, or the sports sector at large. Applicants must also
Caesars Entertainment has announced a $3.1 million donation to “dozens of national and local non-profit organizations” through the company’s charity platform, the Caesars Foundation. Caesars said this year’s grant includes continued support for organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and a new partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation “that aligns closely with
Aug 05, 2024 3 min read While the buy-in for the Grosvenor Poker Goliath may be a humble £200, it’s arguably the centrepiece of the United Kingdom’s poker scene. Each year, players from all over the UK and the world travel to Coventry, England, for one of the best-value tournaments around. Despite a £50 increase
Aug 05, 2024 4 min read Federico Fellini’s classic 1960 film La Dolce Vita is a commentary on the “good life” of Italian cafe society and the flamboyant excess of Italy’s postwar elite. Today at the final table of the Merit Poker Dolce Vita Series $2,200 La Notte Degli Assi Main Event, it seemed like