Nov 18, 2024 2 min read The Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT) has held several influencer, YouTuber and athlete-filled events inside PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas this year, and the biggest event of them all will happen this week. The 2024 CPT Championship, which has a $100,000 prize pool, will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 20
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Nov 18, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents There are just six players remaining out of 361 in the $5,000 buy-in World Poker Tour (WPT) bestbet Scramble Championship. One of them will take home $347,850 on Tuesday. The tournament reached the money during Sunday’s Day 2 session, and 18 made it through the day.
Nov 18, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents 1 Million Gold Coins, 30,000 Free Spins, 1,000 Guaranteed Winners – Is Pulsz’s Spin City Promo Worth Your Time? Let’s Break It Down. Pulsz, one of America’s top social casinos, is making waves again with Spin City —a free coins and spins extravaganza running until November
Pennsylvania is set to become the sixth state to join the multi-state poker agreement, a regional compact that facilitates online poker across multiple states.The compact was originally between New Jersey, Nevada, and Delaware, but has since grown to include West Virginia and Michigan as well. The official name for this pact is the Multi-State Internet
We really thought they would work it out… but no. Another Las Vegas strike is happening – this time at Virgin – right before the big F1 race, and the timing is surely not a coincidence. Don’t misunderstand, we truly appreciate the workers position. And we want everyone who works for a living to make
Nov 18, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents Brad Owen, a WPT Global ambassador, entered the $5,000 buy-in World Poker Tour bestbet Scramble Championship with something more important than poker on his mind. The poker vlogger went through a terrifying situation recently when his eight-month-old son suffered what was initially considered potentially a “life-threatening”
Billionaire Tilman Fertitta has significantly increased his stake in Wynn Resorts, now owning 9.9% of the casino operator, according to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This move makes Fertitta, CEO of Landry’s and owner of the Golden Nugget casinos, the largest individual shareholder in the $10 billion company, surpassing Wynn
Nov 18, 2024 2 min read If there was ever any doubt that the Asian Poker Tour (APT) is the premier live poker tour in Asia, you only have to look at the numbers from the recent APT Phu Quoc 2024 festival in Vietnam. Each APT stop seems to smash records, and Phu Quoc continued
DigiPlus Interactive Corp., a prominent name in the Philippines’ gaming and leisure industry, has officially refuted recent reports suggesting it is on the brink of acquiring CasinoPlus. In a statement submitted to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Monday, the company clarified that while acquisitions align with its long-term strategic growth, “there are no definitive plans at this time” to pursue
Award-winning slots developer AvatarUX has taken its innovation a step further with the launch of its new gaming vertical, Instaplay. The debut title, Majestic Meow, offers a fast-paced, dice-rolling game designed to captivate players seeking quick yet engaging gameplay experiences. This marks a significant expansion for AvatarUX, known for its creative slot products, as it ventures into new
Greentube, the digital gaming and entertainment division of NOVOMATIC, continues to strengthen its footprint in North America with its recent launch in Connecticut. Following its licensing approval in February 2023, Greentube has made its games available to players in the state. The expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to solidify its presence in regulated
The Thai government is pushing forward with plans to legalize casinos through an entertainment complex bill, with officials optimistic about its approval by mid-2025. Secretary-General Prommin Lertsuridej, cited by Inside Asian Gaming, revealed that the legislation is expected to pass through both chambers of parliament next year. “The law should be passed in six months
Wildz has announced its highly anticipated entry into the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports scene with the inaugural Wildz Invitational tournament set for December 2024. In collaboration with Alliance and Challengermode, this event promises an exciting competition for European teams and boasts an impressive prize pool of €25,000. Wildz debuts Counter-Strike 2 Invitational tournament: According to European Gaming, Nathan Bonello, Esports Specialist
Lottery and gaming solutions provider Skilrock Technologies has announced its sponsorship of the upcoming Evolve, Unify, Thrive: LatAm Gaming Evolution webinar, scheduled for December 3, 2024. The event will delve into the latest trends, opportunities, and advancements in the Latin American gaming industry, offering insights for stakeholders and enthusiasts alike. Far from being Skilrock’s first
Sports betting and iGaming operator BetMGM has announced an extension of its partnership with the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights through the 2026-27 season. As part of the agreement, BetMGM will continue as an official betting partner of the Vegas Golden Knights with prominent signage on the Knight Tron and throughout T-Mobile Arena as well as
Better Collective, the Danish sports media and betting company, has announced restructuring efforts following a mixed financial performance in the third quarter of 2024. While the company reported growth in revenue and earnings, it faces mounting challenges in key markets such as the United States and Brazil, prompting strategic cost-cutting measures. One of the most
Union workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas picketed for a third day on Sunday as the standoff between management and laborers seeking higher pay and benefits showed no signs of resolution. With no new talks scheduled, the open-ended strike—Nevada’s first of its kind since 2002—continues to disrupt operations just a week before the high-profile Las
The Lithuanian parliament has approved new restrictions on gambling advertising, introducing sweeping changes to the country’s gaming landscape. Starting July 2025, gambling operators will no longer be able to advertise their services, with limited exceptions for sports sponsorships, broadcasts, and events. This decision follows strong public support for stricter gambling regulations, as highlighted by a
On November 13, Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF), led by Justice Luiz Fux, issued a provisional ruling to ban the use of social welfare funds for fixed-odds betting and enforce stricter rules on betting advertisements targeting minors. The decision accelerates regulations that were initially set to take effect on January 1, 2025, under Brazil’s Betting Act.
VBET was awarded the title of Best Online Casino Operator 2024 at the SiGMA Europe event, held last week at the GMs Suite, Hilton in Valletta (Malta). The award recognizes VBET’s commitment to delivering an exceptional user experience through innovative technology, several gaming options, and a secure platform, the company said in a statement. VBET’s focus