Merkur has announced a series of leadership changes, as part of a generational reshuffle at the top of the group. Three key appointments to the company’s Management Board come as long-serving members transition to new roles or retire from the group. Dominik Raasch, Head of Sales and Management Spokesman, adp Merkur; Meik Sellenriek, Chief Financial
Month: December 2024
Star Entertainment is facing financial and operational challenges, as daily gambling revenue at its Sydney casino plummeted by 15.5% in the wake of cash gambling restrictions. The decline in revenue follows the introduction of carded play requirements and AUD5,000 ($325,600) cash limits in select areas in August, which expanded to the entire gaming floor in
Dec 02, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents In October, a one-outer from Vitalijs Polukejevs dashed Niall Campbell‘s hopes of victory in the 2024 IPO Main Event. Despite the heartbreak, Campbell didn’t dwell on the loss for long. Just weeks later, he reinvested a small portion of his €28,900 winnings to journey from Ireland
Stakelogic, a prominent provider of casino and live gaming content, has entered into a pivotal partnership with Italian operator Netwin, marking another milestone in its expansion across the Italian market. The agreement will bring Stakelogic’s award-winning slot games and live casino experiences directly to Netwin’s platform, enhancing the range of offerings for players throughout Italy.
Dec 02, 2024 5 min read Table Of Contents After previously walking away from the 2024 Merit Poker Western Series $3,300 Main Event title on his own terms earlier this year, Nichan Khorchidian has now claimed victory at the 2024 Merit Poker Gatsby Gala Series Main Event. Battling through a competitive 614-entry field inside the
Dec 02, 2024 6 min read The biggest live poker event of the year in South Africa and in the history of the SunBet Poker Tour (SPT) has come to an end. Mauritius based Saurabh Gulati has taken down the 504-entry strong 2024 SPT GrandWest Main Event after a three-way deal. He took home the
The LCB Awards 2024 are officially live, marking the third consecutive year of honoring the best the online gambling world has to offer. Hosted by lcb.org, this year’s awards spotlight eight key categories that recognize the most deserving online casinos, game providers, and player favorite online slots. The awards celebrate a wide range of excellence,
Dec 01, 2024 3 min read Popular poker vlogger Brad Owen busted the 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) Seminole Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open Championship at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood in sickening fashion as he ran pockets kings into aces. The “brutal cooler,” documented in the WPT live updates, took place on Day 2 inside
The LCB Awards are back for the third consecutive year, ready to shine a spotlight on the top performers in the online gambling world. Presented by lcb.org, the LCB Awards 2024 honor the best online casinos, software providers, and games that have shaped the industry in the past year. From new aspiring brands and top-notch support
Dec 01, 2024 3 min read The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise series is just days away, and poker players attending need to be made aware of a rule change that will impact the use of electronic devices at the table. Play begins in the Bahamas Dec. 6, and the series features 13 live
Dec 01, 2024 3 min read The $1,100 buy-in, $5,000,000 GTD WPT Prime Championship will take place from Dec. 8-14 at the Wynn Las Vegas as a part of the WPT World Championship Festival (Dec. 3-23). Last year, Calvin Anderson topped a field of 10,512 entrants – nearly double that of 2022 – to win
Dec 01, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents Last December, Dan Sepiol won $5.2 million in the $10,400 buy-in WPT World Championship, one of the biggest tournaments in poker history. Now, 11 months later, he secured another seven-figure score, but not one that will make it onto Hendon Mob. On Thanksgiving Day, Sepiol won
Dec 01, 2024 3 min read In November, the new poker documentary The Ultimate Stack was released for free on YouTube (check out our review of the film here). Leading up to it, the PokerNews Podcast helped promote the documentary by giving away a coveted seat into the $5,000,000 ClupWPT Gold Invitational Freeroll. To enter,
Kyle Anderson Dec 01, 2024 3 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
Keith Becker Dec 01, 2024 4 min read Hi! I’m Keith Becker, PokerNews Ambassador and Pennsylvania native, here with a PA poker update for October 2024. It’s an exciting time in America for the game we all know and love, and I’m excited to be bringing you state highlights every month. What are the big
The LeoVegas Group, a prominent player in the European igaming industry, has strategically broadened its product offerings by launching a new sportsbook alongside its existing online casino services in Germany. This expansion capitalizes on the growing demand within one of Europe’s largest igaming markets and aligns with the company’s vision to diversify and enhance user engagement across its platform.
Dec 01, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents A New Year is right around the corner and 888poker has wasted no time in releasing the details for its 2025 888poker LIVE and UK Poker League (UKPL) festivals. 888poker LIVE features five stops in 2025, with the UKPL’s second season six destination, including some new
Dec 01, 2024 5 min read Table Of Contents The holiday season – cozy mugs of hot cocoa, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, snow-dusted streets… and, of course, free online poker! At least that’s how it goes in my house. With the winter chill setting in, a few days off work, and plenty of
Dec 01, 2024 10 min read Table Of Contents As 2024 winds down, the season of giving is just getting started—especially at online casinos! This December, the gifts aren’t just under the Christmas tree; they’re scattered across top online casinos, waiting to be unwrapped. Our dedicated casino elves have been hard at work, bringing you
Nov 30, 2024 3 min read The second and final starting flight of the 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) Seminole Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open Championship at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood wrapped up on Saturday night with 247 players remaining and Spain’s Javier Zarco bagging the chip leader over big stacks Francis Anderson, Jessica Dawley