Oct 27, 2024 8 min read Table Of Contents 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse,
Month: October 2024
In Rockford, Illinois, a significant push by a coalition of labor unions at Hard Rock Casino Rockford has called for the management to acknowledge and negotiate with unionized employees rather than spend resources on anti-union activities. This demand was voiced during a rally dubbed “Rally for Respect” held outside the casino’s premises. Labor unions advocate for recognition: Sara Dorner, the
Oct 26, 2024 2 min read Just after midnight as the clock ticked over into Saturday, the Bad Beat Jackpot was triggered at Playground located just outside Montreal, Canada. The CAD $964,471 jackpot – which came three weeks after the property’s CAD $2.2 million jackpot (the second-largest in history) – hit when Aymen Rhammaz won
Oct 26, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents The second-ever PokerGo Tour (PGT) Super High Roller Bowl: $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha wrapped up on Saturday with Seth Davies winning $1.5 million and his second SHRB title in two months. The high-stakes PLO event drew 42 players for a prize pool of $4.2 million, an increase
Kyle Anderson Oct 26, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents Hey, everyone. I’m Kyle Anderson, PokerNews ambassador and Ontario resident. Here is an update on everything that’s happened in the poker world in Ontario in the last month. Remember, ON players can legally play real money poker in Ontario, so PokerNews has come up
Oct 26, 2024 2 min read Just five players remain in the PokerGo Tour (PGT) Super High Roller Bowl: $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha, and leading the way is defending champion Jared Bleznick. Bleznick, who won last year’s inaugural event for $1.3 million, will enter the third and final day of play with a dominant chip lead
Oct 26, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents On Friday night, the CAD $1,100 World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Playground Championship, which had attracted 1,587 runners over four starting flights, crowned a winner in Yunkyu Song, who won a CAD $241,620 first-place prize plus a seat into December’s WPT World Championship at Wynn Las
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) have taken their long-standing collaboration to the next level by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing their joint efforts to regulate the global gaming industry. This agreement marks an important milestone in how both regulatory bodies aim to enhance consumer protection, prevent criminal
Hacksaw Gaming has once again tapped into the world of mythology with the release of Rise of Ymir, a new online slot that immerses players in the rich lore of Norse gods and giants. Set against the backdrop of a fierce and frozen battlefield, Rise of Ymir transports players to an ancient era where powerful
Oct 26, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents Whether running a six-figure bluff on the Hustler Casino Live stream or stacking off on the Big Game felt, Alan Keating is consistently one of the most entertaining poker players to watch. The high-stakes cash game specialist confirmed for Season 2 of PokerStars The Big Game
Oct 25, 2024 2 min read On Friday, Day 1b of the CAD $3,500 buy-in, CAD $1.5 million GTD World Poker Tour (WPT) Playground Championship attracted 229 runners, which along with Day 1a’s 143 brought the total field up to 372 entries with Day 1c still to go. After 10 levels of play, 74 players
Oct 25, 2024 3 min read WSOP Online issued a statement about game integrity in the wake of real-time assistance (RTA) allegations against the reigning WSOP.com Michigan Player of the Year while also asking that “players not rush to judgment without complete information to which they may not have access.” The statement comes after recent
Oct 25, 2024 2 min read The World Poker Tour (WPT) crowned a new Prime champion on Friday night in Montreal! The CAD $1,100 WPT Prime Playground Championship attracted 1,587 runners over four starting flights, with just 16 players returning for the third and final day of action. After approximately 10 hours of play, Yunkyu
Oct 25, 2024 3 min read Live reporting a poker tournament is often a thankless job comprised of long hours. Like the players, reporters are subject to the tournament clock, albeit with fewer breaks, arriving earlier and leaving later than everyone else. Many do it because their passion for the game is so strong. Sure,
Oct 25, 2024 1 min read The Sahara Poker Room is closing next month to make way for slot machines in the latest hit to live poker in Las Vegas post-pandemic. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Thursday on the upcoming closure, which is slated for Nov. 16. In a statement, Sahara General Manager Paul Hobson
The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) informed that, to date, a total of 67 brands have received authorization to exploit online games and sports betting in a regulated manner in such country. According to the updated report of Authorization Holders, reviewed by Yogonet, the 67 authorized brands correspond to 64 companies. The
Betting and gaming solutions provider Control F5 announced that it will participate in SBC Summit Latin America 2024, to be held October 29-31 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Miami, United States. According to the company, participation in this event is part of its broader strategy to strengthen its presence in Latin America,
The BEGE 2024 Start-Up Challenge application deadline is fast approaching, as the last day to submit entries is on October 31. Start-ups ready to showcase their innovation in front of industry leaders are invited to submit their entries by then. All finalists will receive recognition and media coverage, showcasing their efforts and innovations. The winning startup will gain:
It’s always bigger and better in Sin City, right? Now, the new adults only golf attraction (mini-golf, actually) is set to open on the south side of town, as Swingers Las Vegas will welcome guests for the first time on Friday, November 8th, at Mandalay Bay. So what makes this place so special? Swingers aims
Oct 25, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents The biggest-ever Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournament is back with the PokerGo Tour (PGT) Super High Roller Bowl: $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha, a six-figure, four-card event that debuted last year and saw Jared Bleznick winning the historic event for $1.3 million. One year later, the sports cards enthusiast