The United Arab Emirates (UAE) stands on the brink of becoming a powerhouse in the global casino industry, with projections indicating potential annual gross gaming revenues (GGR) of US$3 billion to US$5 billion. According to multinational investment bank and financial services company Morgan Stanley, the UAE’s unique positioning, with its array of ultra-luxurious hotels and bustling international
Month: September 2024
Global gaming brand FBM is all set to showcase its latest innovations at this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, set to be held October 8-10 at The Venetian Expo. At booth 2848 the company will reveal its newest slots and video bingo products, with the Xing Fú Fortune Money Trees slot and the Flash Link
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston has asked the Arkansas Supreme Court not to count votes on the Amendment 2 ballot initiative that could kill a casino project in Pope County. That ballot measure would, in part, determine if Pope County should have its casino license revoked. The brief argues that the procedures for signature gathering
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Hard Rock International is kicking off its 25th annual PINKTOBER campaign to fundraise through activations at properties around the world and online. Since its inception, Hard Rock has raised over $12 million for breast cancer research, including $1.3 million raised in 2023. Through its Hard Rock Heals Foundation,
Kansas’ gaming tax revenue may face a significant hit if Missouri voters approve a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize sports betting, Kansas Budget Director Adam Proffitt warned on Thursday. The move could reduce cross-border betting by Missouri residents, who currently wager in Kansas due to its earlier legalization of sports gambling. “I would be naive
iGaming and sports betting operator BetMGM is returning to sponsor another week of Wheel of Fortune, bringing back its progressive jackpot and the Free Spin token for the BetMGM Big Winners Tournament, airing from September 30 to October 4. Following its successful Big Money Week sponsorship in May, BetMGM will continue its partnership with the
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) announced Thursday that Compliance Officer Jo’Elle Thompson has been named to the Emerging Leaders of Gaming (ELG) “40 Under 40” Class of 2025, recognizing her contributions to the casino gaming industry. The ELG “40 Under 40,” an initiative by The Innovation Group (TIG) in partnership with Global Gaming Business
Sep 28, 2024 4 min read Austin’s metro area has a booming live poker industry and, no disrespect to any other card rooms in the city, it’s dominated by two clubs that are trying relentlessly to one-up each other. Texas Card House Social (TCH) and The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock (Austin area), two
Sep 29, 2024 5 min read King’s Resort in Rozvadov, once just a place where Christopher Campisano shuffled cards and dealt hands as an unassuming dealer, has transformed into the battleground where he etched his name into history. What was once his workplace has become an arena where he was crowned a world champion, a
Sep 29, 2024 5 min read Players enjoyed a welcomed day from the 2024 PokerStars World Championship Of Online Poker (WCOOP) grind on September 27 but returned to the virtual felt the following day full of renewed vigor. The biggest event needing wrapping up was Day 2 of the $10,300 NLHE NLHE PKO Thursday Thrill
Kyle Anderson Sep 29, 2024 3 min read Hey, everyone. I’m Kyle Anderson, PokerNews ambassador and Ontario resident. Here is an update on everything that’s happened in the poker world in Ontario in the last month. Remember, ON players can legally play real money poker in Ontario, so PokerNews has come up with a list
Sep 29, 2024 4 min read PokerNews has learned that famed gambler and avid poker player Archie Karas has passed away at age 73. Anargyros Karabourniotis, his birth name, famously went on a heater simply referred to as “The Run” in December 1992 when he drove to Las Vegas with just $50 in his pocket
Several of the biggest Las Vegas residencies are set to come to an end in January, February, and March of next year. The performers in question are some of the biggest names in rock & roll and country music. So who are these huge music artists saying good bye to Sin City? We’re glad you
Nevada’s gaming industry experienced a second consecutive month of revenue decline in August, with analysts attributing the dip to bad timing and a run of luck favoring the players. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the state’s total gaming win for August reached $1.16 billion, marking a 3.8% decrease compared to the same period
Yggdrasil has expanded its presence in the Spanish iGaming market through a strategic partnership with Paf Group to support the launch of SpeedyBet in Spain. This collaboration brings Yggdrasil’s renowned slot portfolio, including fan-favorites like Valley of the Gods 2, to SpeedyBet’s Spanish customer base, enhancing the operator’s casino offerings. The partnership between Yggdrasil and
Sep 28, 2024 7 min read Those who have been following PokerNews‘ World Championship Of Online Poker (WCOOP) round-ups may have seen Danish player “AresVaettur” in the table of results. The Dane took down WCOOP 63-M: $530 NLHE 6-Max Turbo for $36,161, an impressive prize but one that many likely scanned past. However, there is
Sep 27, 2024 3 min read Paul Bilzerian, convicted felon and father of controversial poker player Dan Bilzerian, used his son’s cannabis business to hide money he’s owed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for decades, federal investigators allege. The elder Bilzerian and Ignite, the aforementioned cannabis business, along with Bilzerian’s long-time accountant, Scott
Sep 27, 2024 3 min read The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) is returning to Atlantis Casino in Reno for RGPS Reno, a series that will take place Oct. 8-13. The series will culminate with a $600 buy-in Main Event with a $150,000 guarantee attached and will also feature a handful of side events with RGPS
Brazil’s Finance Ministry is positioned to potentially generate up to R$3.4 billion (approximately US$ 620 million) this year through the regulation of online gambling. This revenue projection hinges on the approval of the authorization requests received during the initial licensing phase, as indicated by the Ministry of Finance. Regis Dudena, the head of the Secretary of Prizes and
Robert Alexander, a former high-stakes gambler and the founder of the online gaming company Kizzang is scheduled to be sentenced on January 14, 2024, after pleading guilty to multiple fraud charges more than four years ago. Alexander, who once lived the life of a Las Vegas casino high roller, admitted to defrauding investors out of