Nevada’s gaming revenue saw a 3.8% year-over-year decline in August, dropping to $1.16 billion, according to data released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board on Thursday. The state’s gaming industry faced its second consecutive month of declining win, largely impacted by unfavorable timing of slot collections and lower-than-expected holds on table games. Clark County, home
Month: September 2024
New research from the American Gaming Association (AGA), reveals a significant increase in responsible gaming (RG) investments from gaming industry companies, with total spending reaching $471.8 million annually—up from approximately $275 million (+72%) in 2017. Conducted by a major international accounting firm, the research demonstrates a surge in industry-wide RG spending that has grown at
The UK’s Gambling Commission has initiated legal proceedings against Sorare, a digital fantasy sports platform, accusing the company of providing unlicensed gambling services. The case, which could have far-reaching consequences for the future of fantasy sports and NFT-based platforms, is set to be heard in Birmingham magistrates court on October 4. Sorare, which is valued
It’s been a remarkable success, but Adele’s Las Vegas residency is coming to an end sooner than most people would like. The iconic singer is set to conclude her Las Vegas residency with a series of shows in November. Following that, she plans to take an extended break not just from her Vegas performances but
The countdown to the Tropicana implosion is officially underway, and we have less than two weeks before the walls come tumbling down! And you can prepare for an unforgettable evening at Mandalay Bay and bid a grand farewell to the legendary resort from the Foundation Room! On October 8th, join us for others at Mandalay
Sep 25, 2024 2 min read Poker fans don’t have to wait much longer for the second installment of the Triton Poker Cash Game Invitational. The five-day high-stakes affair begins Oct. 1 at the Jeju Shinwa World Resort in South Korea, and concludes Oct. 5. Triton will livestream each session starting at noon PT. Triton
Sep 26, 2024 5 min read After nearly seventeen hours of play today, Event #4: €2,000 Pot Limit Omaha finally came to its conclusion at the 2024 World Series of Poker Europe. Brazil’s Vivian Saliba emerged victorious outlasting a field of 229 entrants to capture her first WSOP bracelet here at the King’s Resort in
Sep 26, 2024 3 min read This week, Grosvenor Poker Pro Katie Swift came within touching distance of history. She narrowly missed out on becoming the first female winner of a Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) title when she finished second in the GUKPT Luton Main Event. Now reflecting on her deep run, Swift said
Sep 26, 2024 4 min read After Lex “L. Veldhuis” Veldhuis captured his first World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) title earlier in the series, and Parker “tonkaaaa” Talbot added another four to his tally, Sebastian “peace&loove” Huber is the latest Team PokerStars member to become a 2024 WCOOP champion. Huber has racked up over
Date Time Buy-in Event Wed, Oct 09, 2024 12:00 $1,100 Eureka Main Event Day 1A – Single Re-Entry Wed, Oct 09, 2024 12:00 $250 Qualifier to $1,100 – ‘Win Your Seat @ 50,000 Chips’ – Single Re-Entry Wed, Oct 09, 2024 14:00 $1,100 NL Hold’em Day 1 – Freezeout Wed, Oct 09, 2024 16:00 $250
Sep 26, 2024 7 min read The month of September is recognized as “Suicide Prevention Month” – a time to place the spotlight on the multiple resources available to those who may need crisis support or want to help someone they know. Given the poker community has recently lost several players who died by suicide,
Sep 27, 2024 6 min read The World Poker Tour (WPT) heads to Montreal this October, with WPT Playground running from October 14-31. Every tournament carries a guarantee on its prize pool, including the WPT Main Event that will award $1,500,000 to those lucky and skilful enough to navigate their way into the money places.
Sep 27, 2024 3 min read Unlucky for some, but for 13 players who were crowned champions last night, it was a very special night of World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) action on PokerStars! The festival takes its final rest day today, with action resuming on Saturday where all eyes will be on Parker
Sep 27, 2024 Guests: Adam Pliska In the 858th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by WPT Global, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by World Poker Tour (WPT) President Adam Pliska at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about the WPT World Championship, which isn’t featuring a guarantee this
Sep 27, 2024 2 min read Want to have some fun with the hosts of the PokerNews Podcast and Life Outside Poker? Well, now is your chance. A PokerNews meet-up game will take place on Saturday, October 12 at Resorts World Las Vegas in anticipation of its hosting of next month’s North American Poker Tour
View image in fullscreen Half of Premier League clubs breaking code on gambling ads for children Review of gambling regulation finds clubs advertising gambling on pages aimed at, or featuring, minors Half of Premier League football clubs have advertised gambling on webpages aimed at, or featuring, under-18s, prompting concern about a voluntary code of conduct
View image in fullscreen British gambling regulator prosecutes Sorare football game Gambling Commission accuses $4.3bn business promoted by Premier League of providing unlicensed gambling Britain’s Gambling Commission is to prosecute Sorare, a multibillion-pound company that makes a fantasy football game promoted by the Premier League, for providing unlicensed gambling. Sorare, which is valued at $4.3bn
View image in fullscreen Calls for regulation of gambling ads in football as number of promotions soars Premier League fans exposed to almost 30,000 messages in one weekend despite restrictions, research finds Ministers have been urged to intervene to stop football clubs from setting their own rules on curbing gambling advertising, after research showed Premier
Brazilian conglomerate Grupo Silvio Santos (GSS) has announced a partnership with OpenBet to launch a new sports betting platform, Todos Querem Jogar (TQJ), as part of its entry into Brazil’s regulated betting market. GSS, which owns SBT, one of Brazil’s largest television networks, will leverage OpenBet’s technology to offer a comprehensive betting experience. The platform
Tropicana Las Vegas has officially received a permit to implode its two hotel towers, clearing the way for a new baseball stadium to host the Oakland Athletics. The Clark County Building Department issued the demolition permit on September 23, allowing Controlled Demolition Inc. to oversee the implosion of the two 22-story towers. The project, valued