Nov 27, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents The World Poker Tour (WPT) is back at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida for the 2024 WPT Seminole Rock ‘n’ Roll Open festival that got underway on Nov. 20 and runs through Dec. 4. The festival includes a $3,500 buy-in Championship
Month: November 2024
New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill aiming to address unclaimed funds in inactive online gambling accounts. The proposed legislation seeks to transfer unused account balances to the state’s unclaimed property program after three years of inactivity, ensuring rightful owners can reclaim their funds through a transparent process. Sponsored by Assemblymen Robert Auth (R-Bergen,
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has rejected a proposed bill that aimed to expedite the licensing process for three new downstate casinos. The legislation, sponsored by State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. and Assembly Member Gary Pretlow, sought to establish an earlier deadline for casino bid submissions, but Hochul deemed the proposal as unfairly altering rules
The UK government has announced comprehensive measures to address gambling-related harm, introducing a statutory levy on gambling operators and online slot stake limits. These initiatives aim to bolster protections for vulnerable individuals while funding essential research, prevention, and treatment programs. Mandatory Levy to Raise £100 Million A new mandatory levy will require licensed gambling operators
The SPiCE International 2024 conference will open its doors this Thursday, November 28, at the Hilton Taipei Sinban in Taiwan. The two-day event promises to bring together leading figures in the iGaming and eSports industries, including innovators, decision-makers, and industry pioneers from East Asia and beyond. As East Asia emerges as a global hotspot
Bulgarian gaming solutions provider Euro Games Technology (EGT) has been shortlisted in 6 categories of the BEGE Awards 2024. The competition, held annually as part of the BEGE Expo, will give prizes to individuals and companies for their contributions and achievements in the gaming industry for the 15th consecutive year. After winning the accolade in last year’s edition
The UK Government’s newly announced reforms on gambling, including a mandatory levy and stake limits on online slot games, have sparked a mixed response from the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). While the industry body reaffirmed its commitment to supporting regulatory changes outlined in the 2023 White Paper, it criticized the tone of the latest measures,
Casinos and bookmakers in Great Britain will be required to contribute £100 million ($125.6 million) annually to fund research, education, and treatment for gambling-related harms under a new statutory levy set to take effect in April. The levy, part of government plans announced by Gambling Minister Baroness Twycross, replaces the current voluntary donation system, ensuring mandatory
iGaming solutions provider EGT Digital is participating in the BEGE Expo 2024, taking place on November 27 – 28, at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia, Bulgaria. In booth 4.0, the company will highlight its portfolio of top-performing products, as well as its latest innovations. The company’s gaming solutions include instant games and its bestsellers Bell Link,
With year two of the Las Vegas Grand Prix complete, officials are looking to the future of the mega event being held annually in Southern Nevada. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and Formula One parent company Liberty Media entered into an initial three-year contract for the race from 2023-2025. The two sides
Work is underway to restore Atlantic City’s eroded beaches, with local casinos hailing the long-awaited project as essential for reviving tourism after two seasons of sand-starved summers. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is leading the $38.2 million effort to widen beaches by placing 1.2 million cubic yards of sand — enough to fill
iGaming and sports betting operator BetMGM has announced a major enhancement to its customer experience by consolidating BetMGM Reward Points (BRPs) into a single account. In addition to users’ cash balance, this feature enables BetMGM Rewards Points to travel with them across jurisdictions. Streamlining BetMGM Rewards Points into a single account is the next phase
1xBet announced that it is participating in the GAT Caribe Cancún event, which runs until November 27, where the global betting company occupies stand A9 at the Cancun International Center. In a statement, the company said that its top executives, present at the event, “will share new business ideas, discuss trends, and highlight the advantages
Pragmatic Play has launched its Virtual Sports portfolio with Chapinbet, expanding the existing partnership between the Latin American operator and the iGaming content provider. The Virtual Sports vertical, initially part of a comprehensive partnership deal signed between the two parties, is now live on Chapinbet’s site, giving its customers full access to Pragmatic Play’s range of
Nov 27, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents The British Government has announced plans to cap online slots spins at £5 per spin, addressing growing concerns about gambling addiction in the UK. The move, announced on Wednesday, will implement differentiated spin limits based on age: £5 per spin for adults aged 25 and over,
Nov 27, 2024 4 min read A winner has been crowned during the 2024 The Hendon Mob Championship Cape Town Million at the GrandWest Casino by Sun International. With a price tag of ZAR 8,000 ($440), one of the key events on the schedule of the final SunBet Poker Tour stop in 2024 doubled it’s
Nov 27, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents The PokerNews Online Championship came to a thrilling conclusion at 888poker on November 27 with the crowning of the $300,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty Main Event champion. Only eight of the 1,410 starters returned for the final day’s play, and 888poker Twitch viewers were treated to an
Nov 27, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents Yucel “Mad Turk” Eminoglu got the 2024 GUKPT Grand Final off to the best of starts by winning the £560 Midi Main event for £26,330. The poker veteran, who qualifies for Super Seniors events, showed the young guns of Luton how to get the job done.
Nov 27, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents The 2024 edition of the long-running Master Classics of Poker (MCOP) in Amsterdam concluded over the weekend, and one of the final champions of the series had a familiar face. The €345 No-Limit Hold’em Single Re-Entry event drew in 235 entries; PokerNews‘ Senior Content Manager Yori
Nov 26, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents It’s over. Three matches, three defeats, and a $350,000 overall loss on High Stakes Duel 5 is enough for Patrik Antonius. The Poker Hall of Famer dropped Tuesday’s Round 3 contest, a $400,000 pot, to sports cards hobbyist Jared Bleznick in a battle of attrition, and