The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has banned 38 players and five club officials for life following a two-year probe into match-fixing and gambling, marking the latest effort by authorities to crackdown on corruption in the country’s soccer scene. The probe, which uncovered the manipulation of 120 matches involving 41 football clubs, has resulted in criminal
Month: September 2024
SBC Summit, set to take place on September 24 – 26 at Feira Internacional de Lisboa, will take a global approach, offering comprehensive insights into the regulatory challenges, market opportunities, and emerging gaming industry trends. A highlight of the summit is the Global Markets Lounge, featuring a series of brief, expert-led sessions on the latest developments
Voters in Missouri will decide on the legalization of sports betting this November after a state judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the ballot process. Amendment 2, which would allow casinos and sports venues to operate in-person and online sportsbooks, is set for a public vote on November 5. The measure, if passed, would permit two
Philippines-based casino operator Bloomberry Resorts Corp, who operates the Solaire-branded casino resorts, confirmed it is in the final stages of acquiring land for a new casino project in Paniman, Ternate, Cavite, about 66 kilometers southwest of Metro Manila. The development marks the company’s third Solaire property and is expected to open within the next five
Casinò di Campione has announced a new partnership with Sisal S.p.A. and PokerStars to launch a dedicated poker room and host live poker events at its venue in Como, Italy. The agreement, finalized on September 10, 2024, is a four-year deal with the option for a three-year extension. Under the terms of the partnership, PokerStars
Sep 13, 2024 4 min read Thursday was a monumental day for Team tonkaaaa in the 2024 PokerStars WCOOP League, with team captain Parker Talbot leading by example. The Canadian, whose roster is stacked with Swedish talent, played a pivotal role in propelling his team into third place. Talbot’s heroics came during the WCOOP $1,050
The planned privatization of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) casinos under the Casino Filipino brand has been delayed until 2026. According to Pagcor chairman Alejandro Tengco, the delay is largely due to necessary amendments to the agency’s charter. Initially scheduled for mid-2025, the privatization will now be postponed by at least a year,
Sep 13, 2024 4 min read It seems only two minutes ago since PokerNews announced 888poker LIVE was launching the UK Poker League (UKPL), yet here we are writing about the fledgling tour’s penultimate stop of 2024. Reading, the British town that gave the world authors like Jane Austen and Michael Bond, and comedian Ricky
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has given its approval for Sega Sammy Creation, a Japanese subsidiary of Sega Holdings Inc., to acquire GAN, a prominent North American B2B iGaming provider and global B2C operator in online sports betting. This acquisition marks a significant step forward for Sega Sammy as it looks to expand its gaming
The sports betting industry in the US has seen varied performances across different states as the market matures. This round-up gives a closer insight into the ongoing trends in Kentucky, Maryland, and Maine, which all reported different results over the last few months. With Kentucky preparing for its first full NFL season, Maryland continuing to
What Are Low Stakes Casino Destinations? First up, it makes sense to explain exactly what is meant by low stakes casino destinations. These are casinos where it is possible to play with a small amount of money, rather than ones where the minimum bet is set at a level where players need to be high
Play’n GO’s footprint in the US has been steadily expanding, with the company experiencing strong growth and game success in key markets. From exclusive partnerships to the release of engaging new online slot titles, Play’n GO is making waves across the country’s iGaming landscape. George Olekszy, Head of Game Retention at Play’n GO, recently shared
Sep 12, 2024 2 min read A Texas man was charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing a player accused of cheating a poker game on Sept. 8, according to Austin’s ABC affiliate (KVUE). The Austin Police Department (APD) say Martin Tovar, 26, shot and killed 25-year-old Steve Gonzalez, the player accused of cheating, following
Sep 12, 2024 2 min read The WSOP $25,000 Heads-Up Championship attracts a field of superstars, some of whom have played and specialized in the format for years. The tournament can throw up interesting spots, regardless of how deep in the tournament you go, and in the latest GTO Wizard Hand Analysis we take a
Gaming supplier Zitro has announced the first installation of its Mega Lounge at Dreams Plaza in Mendoza through a new partnership agreement with casino operator Grupo Dreams. In a dedicated area within the casino, the Mega Lounge features a diverse selection of Zitro games and cabinets interconnected to a shared progressive jackpot – the MEGA
When launching an iGaming project, every operator faces a dilemma of how to organize its customer support services effectively. Should it be managed in-house or outsourced? SOFTSWISS, an international tech provider with over 15 years of iGaming experience, offers a cost comparison to help resolve the issue. Through years of delivering high-quality customer support to
Inspired Entertainment, a B2B provider of gaming content, systems, and solutions, has announced its latest launch line-up of mobile and online slots: Jin Tu across the US and Ontario, Cops ‘n’ Robbers Bigger Big Money, and Cherry Power Boost, across multiple global jurisdictions. The Asian-themed Jin Tu has been introduced in the North American market,
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has launched Big Bass Vegas Double Down Deluxe, where the iconic fisherman tackles the entertainment capital of the world. Set against the neon-lit backdrop of Vegas, the 5×3 slot introduces a new bonus game feature to the popular Big Bass series. Landing two scatters in the base game gives a
DATA.BET, an esports betting solution provider, has invited attendees of the upcoming SBC Summit to the DATA.BEAT tournament, at stand D160. The event will occur at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa, Portugal from September 24 to 26. The provider informs that visitors will have the opportunity to participate in a live CS2 competition featuring Christopher ‘GeT_RiGhT’
Sep 12, 2024 2 min read The 2024 Poker Masters Presented by PokerStars NAPT is underway at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, and the first event — $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em — came down to a pair of satellite entries on Wednesday. Spencer Champlin and Jessica Vierling battled it out for the title, and the