View image in fullscreen Government confirms online slots cap and betting levy to fund NHS services Gambling minister says measures will be ‘instrumental’ in helping those most at risk of addiction Bookmakers and casinos will be forced to fund NHS services that tackle problem gambling, after Labour rubber-stamped the previous government’s plans, which also include
Month: November 2024
Nov 26, 2024 2 min read Table Of Contents The first-ever PokerGO Tour (PGT) PLO Roundup at Champions Club Texas in Houston wrapped up with Lawrence Chang taking down the $3,300 buy-in Main Event for a career-best $300,000. The pot-limit Omaha series in Texas was a success with big prize pools and plenty of entries,
Nov 26, 2024 2 min read There is plenty of value up for grabs at the WPT World Championship this December with the ClubWPT Gold $5 Million Invitational Freeroll, and now there’s even more value to be had with a WPT Prime Last Longer Freeroll being offered by StakeKings. The last longer freeroll is for
Just in time for your Thanksgiving slot fix, we have a look at the Gobblers Gone Wylde online slot from the creative minds at High 5 Games! This game is a ton of fun, with cartoon style graphics and humor, along with some extraordinary turkeys! This 5 Reel, 3 row game features Scatter Symbols and
The Victorian government has introduced an overhaul of gambling regulations, aiming to reduce harm and curb money laundering through poker machines. The reforms, part of the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Precommitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024, were introduced in parliament on Tuesday, seeking to set new standards for how poker machines operate in the state.
In his latest analysis, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, shares the main reasons that make Curacao a jurisdiction worth operators’ consideration when getting a gaming license. The global online gaming industry is thriving, with millions of players and businesses engaging in iGaming and the sector going from strength to strength. For operators, securing a
In its series of articles on the Brazilian gaming sector, iGaming solutions provider Control F5 has published a new guide on the need for continuous training of employees within the industry. Brazil is the trending market of the moment, with significant growth expected in the coming years. With regulations constantly evolving, “it is essential that
Dr. Lui Che Woo, the founder and chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), will be laid to rest on December 5, following his passing earlier this month at the age of 95. A vigil is scheduled for Dec. 4 at the Hong Kong Funeral Home, with a public memorial service and funeral ceremony the next
The Balkan Entertainment and Gaming Exhibition (BEGE) and the Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) announced a strategic collaboration with SBC to advance initiatives focused on safer gambling at this year’s 15th edition of BEGE. The joint initiatives will serve as a platform for engaging discussions, educational opportunities, and the promotion of tools and strategies aimed at minimizing
iGaming content aggregator and solutions provider Slotegrator has announced a new partnership with Formula Spin, a provider of lightweight casino games. Formula Spin’s gaming portfolio seeks to balance immersive player experiences with technical efficiency. Each game in their catalog is only 5 MB, prioritizing quick downloads in regions where internet speed may be limited, such
Two Dutch gambling trade bodies have unveiled a new reporting system aimed at combatting illegal online gambling, as concerns mount over player safety and the effectiveness of current regulations. The platform, Meld Vals Spel, launched on November 25, allows stakeholders to flag illegal gambling practices and is accessible to members of the Netherlands Online
New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that would have fast-tracked the timeline for casino proposals in the New York City area, a move she said would compromise fairness in the competitive bidding process. “Changing the timeline … would likely have the impact of helping certain bidders and hurting others,” Hochul said in
Nov 26, 2024 Life Outside Poker is a new podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level. In the 21st episode, Connor speaks with Survivor legend Boston Rob, aka Rob Mariano, about
Wind Creek Hospitality has initiated a pioneering partnership with Kambi Group to launch an on-site sportsbook at its new Chicago Southland resort in Illinois. This collaboration marks a significant step for both entities, combining Wind Creek’s tribal gaming insights with Kambi’s advanced sports betting technology. A new gaming destination opens: Wind Creek’s latest venture, the Wind Creek Chicago Southland,
All five Queens community boards tasked with reviewing the proposed Metropolitan Park development, an $8 billion project led by New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, have approved the plan, signaling broad community support for transforming 50 acres of Citi Field’s parking lot into a casino, hotel, and entertainment complex with ample green space. Cohen,
Gaming content provider SYNOT has been granted a 10-year license for production, distribution, and technical support within the Bulgarian market. The step is part of the company’s further expansion plans in the Balkan region, where the company seeks to make its products available to new customers. Amid this new milestone, for the first time ever,
EGT’s Bell Link 2 linked-progressive multigame has made its German debut in all four sites of the Casino SH Group. The Bulgarian gaming provider announced that the latest addition to the bestseller Bell Link series went live on October 1 as a special wide-area linked-progressive edition, called the ‘Schleswig-Holstein Jackpot’. A total of 16 premium G
Growing regional fragmentation, the emergence of new legal frameworks, and the rising importance of sustainability and social responsibility are reshaping the regulatory landscape in the iGaming industry for 2025. Recognizing the critical role regulation plays in the sector’s future, SOFTSWISS, a global tech expert with over 15 years of experience, has highlighted these trends in
The debut of GAT Caribe Cancún will take place today from 9 a.m. at the Cancun Exhibition Center, where its organizers expect a large attendance and at its full-day academic agenda. For GAT, Cancun is “a strategic scenario” to analyze the future of the Mexican and Latin American industry, and “a great opportunity” to know in
Nov 26, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents Imagine sitting down to play in a student poker society, only to be up against one of the world’s greatest players—Steve O’Dwyer . That’s precisely what happened when O’Dwyer, along with PokerStars Ambassador Fintan Hand,Dara O’Kearney and Thomas Murphy, joined the Dublin City University (DCU) Poker