Sep 07, 2024 4 min read The plan at the start of Day 6 of the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona Main Event was to play down to the final six players, and for a while it looked like that might not happen until a flurry of dramatic eliminations in the final level
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Sep 08, 2024 4 min read The captains are ready and the teams are set, and both Lex Veldhuis and Benjamin Spragg are ready to battle once again as the PokerStars WCOOP League takes centre stage this month. And the pair have both selected strong teams, with Veldhuis selecting Denis “aDrENalin710” Strebkov as his first
Sep 08, 2024 3 min read The WSOP Circuit Playground festival has come to a close, crowning 15 new WSOP Circuit champions and awarding almost $5 million in prize money. The Main Event was won by James Pillon, taking home C$333,240 but there were a whole host of other winners at the festival, including Progressive
Sep 08, 2024 5 min read Twenty years ago, Alexander Stevic etched his name in poker history by winning the inaugural European Poker Tour (EPT) Main Event. The 2004 series featured just five events, a humble beginning compared to today’s expansive, star-studded EPT circuit. That modest start became a springboard for aspiring poker players, transforming
Twenty years ago, Alexander Stevic etched his name in poker history by winning the inaugural European Poker Tour (EPT) Main Event. The 2004 series featured just five events, a humble beginning compared to today’s expansive, star-studded EPT circuit. That modest start became a springboard for aspiring poker players, transforming young upstarts into legends of the
View image in fullscreen US gambling sector’s ‘relentless’ social media posts breached own rules, study claims Exclusive: University of Bristol academics say gambling industry code ‘not being followed’ after analysis of social media posts by leading firms As gambling companies target social media users, the four leading online brands appear to be routinely breaching the
View image in fullscreen Gambling’s glitter is blinding US policymakers to its social costs Felicia Grondin As gambling revenue has increased in recent years, so has the need for gambling prevention and treatment – but the industry has largely avoided this issue The gambling industry contributes billions to the US economy, provides jobs and has
View image in fullscreen How Australians became the world’s biggest gamblers The prevalence of slot machines – known as pokies – in pubs and clubs across the country and betting on sport has created a culture of wagering It is a quiet night in Fairfield, in Sydney’s western suburbs. Inside a small brick building, a
View image in fullscreen Online gambling industry has negative impact on UK economy, says thinktank Campaign for Fairer Gambling report claims betting ‘had the effect of reducing economic activity by £1.3bn per year’ Ministers face calls to impose higher taxes on the multibillion-pound online gambling industry as a report claims it has had a “negative
Sep 02, 2024 4 min read Times are a-changing, and as the leaves start to turn, and we get ready for the new football season, so does the Welcome Offer from FanDuel Casino! The previous FanDuel new player offer, providing up to $1,000 back on any losses, proved to be popular, and this new deposit
UK-based game studio Blueprint Gaming has announced the launch of its new slot, Majestic Fury Megaways, taking players on a journey into the wilderness, with a new network jackpot system and cash-out feature. Set sky high during a blazing sunset, the six-reel grid is occupied with lion-themed wild and cash-collect symbols alongside the Majestic Fury Bonus icons. All
Poker has evolved from a mere game to a cultural icon in Latin America, especially Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. It is a game loved by many because of its strategic depth and the fact that it requires a special skill for play, rather than just luck. The role of poker in Latin America is evident
Denmark’s gambling industry experienced a slight growth in July, with gross gaming revenue rising by 2.6% year-on-year, reaching DKK554 million ($82.6 million). This increase spanned across all gambling verticals, including both online and land-based sectors, according to data released by Denmark’s gaming regulator, Spillmyndigheden. The online casino segment emerged as the key driver of this
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has unveiled its latest online slot, Mustang Gold Megaways. The game features a 6×7 reel layout with 117,649 ways to win. In Mustang Gold Megaways, money symbols can hit with random values of up to 15x the stake. Four fixed jackpot tiers – Mini, Minor, Major, and Grand – can also be won,
Play’n GO Music, the music division of iGaming content provider Play’n GO, has announced a collaboration with EDM artist Humansion to release an exclusive single, Quantum Rush, another feature of its partnership with MoneyGram Haas F1 Team. “Quantum Rush is a unique project in the world of motor-racing and is the first collaboration of its
Online gaming and sports betting platform Betmotion announced that it has initiated its application for a federal license to operate in the regulated Brazilian market, which the company describes as a significant milestone in the brand’s 16-year history. The move, Betmotion says, “reinforces the brand’s commitment to complying with local laws that provide a safe
The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) adds four industry veterans to its Advisory Board. The event will be held on November 27 – 28th at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia, Bulgaria. “Their proficiency will be instrumental in curating a conference that not only addresses current industry challenges but also anticipates future trends. With their guidance, we are confident that this year’s edition of the conference will set
The Regulating the Game conference has announced that Dr. Bo Bernhard, Vice President of Economic Development at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, will headline its 2025 edition in Sydney. Now in its fifth year, the conference is set to take place on March 10 – 13. Dr. Bernhard is a fifth-generation Nevadan whose global work has taken him
Star Entertainment has been declared unsuitable to regain control of its Sydney casino license after a second damning inquiry exposed significant compliance failures and governance issues. The New South Wales (NSW) Independent Casino Commission is now considering the future of Star’s casino license, which remains suspended. A regulator-appointed manager continues to oversee operations at the
Fontainebleau has expanded its gaming area for pool-goers and visitors at the resort’s pool. The Las Vegas casino’s 2,300-square-foot poolside gaming area now includes a craps table, on top of the existing four blackjack tables. While the resort’s Oasis Pool Deck is open to hotel guests only, poolside gaming is open to the public Friday through