Oct 30, 2024 4 min read The CAD $3,500 buy-in, CAD $1.5 million GTD World Poker Tour (WPT) Playground Championship attracted 840 runners, but it was nearly 839 as Michael Wang almost didn’t make the trip. He’d been traveling Europe and was anxious to get back home to Las Vegas, but he decided a pitstop
Month: October 2024
Oct 30, 2024 2 min read In addition to the CAD $1,100 Prime Championship and CAD $3,500 Championship Event, the World Poker Tour (WPT) Playground also hosted a CAD $10,500 High Roller, a tournament that attracted 31 entries and awarded a CAD $640,000 prize pool, more than triple the CAD $200K guarantee. The final table
Oct 30, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents If you’re in town for the PokerStars NAPT Las Vegas and are in a generous mood, you might want to be aware of a pair of upcoming Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) events. The first charity event will take place this Saturday and involves a Super
The Brazilian Ministry of Finance signed agreements with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and Sportradar to strengthen sports betting integrity throughout the country. The agreements were formalized through the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting, and come as Brazil aims to strengthen its integrity efforts ahead of its regulated market launch, slated for January 2024. Most recently, the
Lottery and gaming industry solutions provider Skilrock Technologies successfully showcased its innovations at the World Lottery Summit (WLS) 2024 in Paris. The event, held from October 21 to 24, served as a global platform for discussing the future of the lottery and gaming sectors. The company’s exhibit at the show attracted widespread attention from industry
Negotiations have begun over Pennsylvania online poker shared liquidity. And if you don’t know exactly what that is and why you should be excited, allow us a moment to explain. You see, poker is a game where you need lots of players. But regulated online poker is usually restricted to state boundaries, which limits the
The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) imposed $50,000 in fines on Bovada.lv, an unlicensed sportsbook operating in Tennessee, after investigators confirmed the site continued accepting wagers despite multiple cease-and-desist orders. The SWC, which is responsible for regulating legal online sports betting in the state, levied the fines last week following repeated infractions by Bovada. Bovada
The Bellagio proposed expansion project was pulled from a community land use board meeting agenda Tuesday night, local media reports. The Paradise Town Advisory Board (TAB) was scheduled to consider a project design and a sign modification review for Bellagio’s planned Project Mojave, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Project Mojave is estimated to add nearly
The St. Louis City Democratic Central Committee announced Tuesday its support for all city and statewide ballot questions facing Missouri voters this November, with one exception: Amendment 2, which would legalize sports betting in the state. Committee Chair Sean Fauss cited concerns over projected tax revenue, explaining that the amendment’s language allows operators to deduct
Caesars Entertainment reported mixed third-quarter financial results, highlighting continued growth in its digital operations and a steady performance in adjusted EBITDA, but also a net revenue dip due to competitive pressures and new construction. The company also disclosed strategic asset sales and refinancing steps to bolster its 2025 outlook. For the third quarter ending September 30,
Gaming provider Zitro announced that its Fu Frog game has arrived at the Papiro gaming hall in Villaverde del Río, Sevilla, amid the product’s ongoing expansion in Spain. According to Zitro, with its innovative gameplay, Fu Frog “sets a new entertainment standard” in Spanish gaming halls. The game introduces three features: one that multiplies the
Oct 30, 2024 2 min read Danielle “dmoongirl” Andersen, a longtime high-stakes poker pro, hit a hand at Aria in Las Vegas that would make any poker player envious. She tweeted out a photo and brief video of a hand that involved two straight flushes coolering multiple players in a double board pot-limit Omaha bomb
BGaming has officially launched its first celebrity-themed slot game, Snoop Dogg Dollars, in collaboration with the iconic rapper Snoop Dogg. This game, which introduces unique gameplay mechanics and an engaging soundtrack, was initially released exclusively on Roobet on September 25 and will be available across all platforms from October 30. Game mechanics and features: This new slot includes original
HIPTHER Agency announced that voting is now open to select the Top 50 Speakers of 2024. The voting will select the most impactful thought leaders from the European Gaming Congress, Prague Gaming & TECH Summit, and MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit in Tallinn, Estonia. “These summits gathered the brightest minds from the iGaming, technology, and digital
Oct 30, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents The CAD $3,500 buy-in, CAD $1.5 million GTD World Poker Tour (WPT) Playground Championship attracted 840 entries. It awarded a CAD $412,300 (US $296,779) top prize, a seat in the WPT World Championship, and the winner’s name etched upon Mike Sexton’s Champions Cup. The tournament was
In response to a recent United Nations report, Mark Rutherford, acting chief officer of the Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC), addressed claims that the island’s regulatory approach is too lenient, potentially enabling international crime syndicates to exploit the jurisdiction for cyber-fraud. Rutherford expressed disappointment over the criticism, emphasizing that the GSC adheres to
Australian casino operator Star Entertainment has reported a sharp decline in first-quarter revenue, revealing losses influenced by tightened regulatory requirements and shifts in consumer behavior. The company, which oversees several casinos, cited challenging market conditions and mandatory gaming restrictions as major contributors to its revenue decrease, causing further uncertainty about its financial future. The quarterly
In a significant move within the iGaming industry, Glitnor Group has executed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire OneCasino, a distinguished iGaming operator renowned for its robust market position in various regulated European regions such as the Netherlands, Spain, Denmark, and soon, Germany, pending final license approval. Strategic implications of the acquisition: The integration of OneCasino into
In a thrilling update for fantasy sports enthusiasts, PrizePicks, North America’s leading daily fantasy sports operator, has announced its second annual PrizePicks World Championship. The event promises an electrifying lineup of stars, including ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, alongside celebrity competitors like Druski, Sean O’Malley, and the defending champion, Kyle Forgeard. The showdown is set to take place
Despite experiencing its third consecutive month of revenue decline on the Las Vegas Strip, Nevada’s overall gaming revenue saw a slight increase in September. According to data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, statewide casino earnings reached $1.31 billion, up from $1.27 billion in the same month last year. This increment comes amidst a 1.8% drop on the