Norfolk’s long-awaited casino project has moved forward, with plans for a temporary casino by November 2025 and a permanent resort by 2027. The project, a partnership between the Pamunkey Indian Tribe and Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming, received crucial support from the Norfolk City Council, which voted 7-1 to approve the development agreement on Tuesday. This
Month: September 2024
Sep 11, 2024 4 min read Hear me now. Big up yourself Lex Veldhuis, big respek to you and your crew In the weeks leading up to year’s World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP), Lex Veldhuis told PokerNews two things. The first, was that he was “extremely confident” heading into this year’s festival. The second,
Sep 11, 2024 3 min read WPT Prime was at the Grand Casino Liechtenstein last weekend and saw 1,411 entries processed, including one from Switzerland’s Marc Sen. Sen may not be a name you are familiar with, but he pulled off a remarkable achievement. Sen finished as runner-up to David Kozma in the 2023 edition
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has issued life bans to 43 individuals involved in a widespread match-fixing and corruption scandal, in one of the country’s most significant football investigations to date. The banned individuals include former Chinese internationals Jin Jingdao, Guo Tianyu, Gu Chao, and South Korean player Son Jun-ho, marking a turning point in
Brazil’s government is ramping up efforts to tackle illegal betting operations, focusing on preventing unlicensed operators from processing payments. These actions are being implemented in anticipation of the country’s legal betting market launch on January 1, 2025. According to Ari Celia, director of Pay4Fun, a licensed payment provider authorized by the Central Bank of Brazil,
GAMOMAT, a leading independent software developer specializing in online slot games, has officially entered the U.S. market through a strategic partnership with Bragg Gaming Group. This move marks a significant milestone in GAMOMAT’s global expansion strategy, further solidifying its presence in the regulated online gaming space. This U.S. launch follows the successful collaboration between GAMOMAT
Sep 11, 2024 5 min read Summer is drawing to a close in many parts of the world, leaving people yearning for some fun in the sun. Poker tournament grinders can combine the beautiful Mediterranean weather with hot poker action at the 2024 Autumn Malta Poker Festival. The inaugural Malta Poker Festival took place in
Sep 11, 2024 10 min read The Asian Poker Tour (APT) events have become must-play festivals not only for poker players from Asian countries and those surrounding them but also for poker tournament grinders the world over. Each stop has a bustling schedule of events across several disciplines and buy-in levels designed to put players
View image in fullscreen Labour urged to impose stricter controls on gambling ads Campaigners say MPs should overturn previous government’s decision not to strengthen restrictions Labour ministers are under pressure to overturn the previous government’s “bizarre” decision not to impose stricter regulation on gambling advertising, particularly around sport, from politicians, campaigners and figures from the
Sep 10, 2024 4 min read Donald Trump (R) is a near heavy favorite to defeat Kamala Harris (D) in the November US presidential election, according to avid poker enthusiast and political polling guru Nate Silver. Silver, who recently appeared on the PokerNews Life Outside Poker podcast and talked about the presidential election and political
Sep 10, 2024 2 min read Russell Westbrook, one of the top scoring guards in NBA history, is taking his talents to Las Vegas for an evening of poker, and more importantly to raise money for a good cause. The World Poker Tour (WPT) Foundation and Westbrook’s Why Not? Foundation are partnering on a poker
Date Day Start Time Event Date Start Time Event Prize Guaranteed 13/09/2024 19:00 COOP 01: $100 NLHE [Turbo Warm Up] $ 40,000 13/09/2024 19:30 COOP 02: $20 NLHE [Turbo, Mini Warm Up] $ 15,000 13/09/2024 21:00 COOP 03: $50 8-Game [Mixed Game Warm Up] $ 8,500 13/09/2024 21:30 COOP 04: $30 NLHE [6-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Hyper Warm
Date Day Start Time Event Date Start Time Event Prize Guaranteed 13/09/2024 19:00 COOP 01: $100 NLHE [Turbo Warm Up] $ 12,000 13/09/2024 19:30 COOP 02: $20 NLHE [Turbo, Mini Warm Up] $ 5,000 13/09/2024 21:00 COOP 03: $50 8-Game [Mixed Game Warm Up] $ 5,000 13/09/2024 21:30 COOP 04: $30 NLHE [6-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Hyper Warm
The Regulating the Game conference announced the first two confirmed speakers for its 2025 Masterclass Series in Sydney, including Jay Robinson, Chief Stakeholder Relations Officer at Focal Research Consultants, and Ian Hughes, CCO at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) and CEO of GLI Australia Now in its fifth year, the conference will take place from March 10
The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is set to host an exclusive free online masterclass, “Level Up Your Brand: Innovative Content Strategies from Blogs to Podcasts for Ultimate SEO Success in the Gaming Industry,” led by seasoned professional Eugene Ravdin. The event, set to take place on September 19 at 3 PM CEST, will delve into strategies to boost brand
RG24seven Virtual Training, a BMM Innovation Group company, announced two educational webinars on Monday to highlight Responsible Gaming training and other services in support of Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM). Wendy Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of RG24seven, said: “We are proud to support Responsible Gaming Education Month because education and employee training are the cornerstone of
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play announced that it has further cemented its status in Ontario following the launch of its slots portfolio with Caesars Digital. The agreement has seen Pragmatic Play’s premium range of Slots integrated into Caesars Palace Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in Ontario, with the supplier’s Live Casino product suite soon
F1 Las Vegas is just two months away, so if you want to go make plans now! We’ve got information on the types of tickets available, the entertainment for the Vegas Grand Prix weekend, and the special F1 Experiences you will want to be a part of at this year’s race! [embedded content] The Las
FanDuel Casino, announced that it has officially made one lucky player a millionaire through FanDuel Casino‘s $1M Jackpot Summer Sweepstakes. Agostino Limongelli, 62 years old, is officially a millionaire, after winning FanDuel Casino‘s $1M Jackpot Summer Sweepstakes. Agostino will be awarded the $1,000,000 grand prize from FanDuel Casino. “With over 100,000 customers in the running for the grand prize, we are so excited to finally share
Costa Rica has become one of the most attractive destinations for gaming companies looking to establish their operations. Known for its business-friendly environment, stable political climate, and growing technology sector, Costa Rica offers a host of benefits for gaming operators. From a favorable tax regime to a thriving talent pool, in Costa Rica, this article