As the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise wraps up ahead of the holidays, WSOP organizers have released the official ‘save the date’ for next year’s series in Las Vegas. The 2025 WSOP is set to run from May 27 through July 16, with the main event slate for July 2-16. For the fourth consecutive
Month: December 2024
Gaming supplier Zitro announced Thursday that its India Technology Campus in Bangalore has achieved the ISO 9001:2015 certification, a globally recognized Quality Management Systems (QMS) standard. “This milestone comes less than a year after the campus opened, underscoring Zitro’s commitment to quality management, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth,” says Zitro. The certification process involved a
iGaming content provider PopOK Gaming has announced the launch of Papai Noel da Fortuna, its latest holiday-themed slot game. Arriving in time for the festive season, the new title seeks to “capture the magic of Christmas and New Year with festive fun, dazzling rewards, and immersive gameplay.” The game invites players to step into a
Dec 20, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents The Irish Poker Tour kicks off 2025 with a bang with the Galway Poker Festival running at the Galmont Hotel in Galway from January 1-6. However, before that festival, which comes with a €300,000 guaranteed Main Event, the Irish Poker Tour Final takes place at The
Dec 20, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents Ace-five suited (A5s) has emerged as one of the most versatile and strategically potent starting hands in modern poker strategy. Dubbed the “solver hand” due to its prevalence in optimal strategies dictated by advanced poker solvers, A5s is much more than just a ‘raggy-ace’. Its combination
Dec 20, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents Online and live poker crusher Chris Moorman is in a good position to reach the World Poker Tour World Championship (WPTWC) final table for the second straight year. The $10,400 buy-in tournament, which started with 2,392 entries, played down to the Sweet 16 on Thursday night
View image in fullscreen Richard Desmond set for court clash with regulator over National Lottery bid Exclusive: Tycoon rejects settlement offer from Gambling Commission linked to failed bid to run UK lottery The media tycoon Richard Desmond is set for a courtroom showdown with the Gambling Commission that could cost good causes tens of millions
Curaçao has passed the long-awaited National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK), marking a transformative shift in the island’s online gambling regulations. Approved by 13 votes to 6, the bill is expected to overhaul the jurisdiction’s gaming sector, enhancing oversight and boosting its global reputation. A New Era for Curaçao’s Online Gambling Industry The passage
Dec 19, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents Today, 24-year-old Yinan Zhou bluffed one of poker’s toughest opponents, busted his poker idol and became the first-ever World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise Super Main Event as he won the $25,000 buy-in event in the Bahamas for $6,000,000 and his first bracelet. The first-ever Super
Dec 19, 2024 5 min read Table Of Contents While Day 4 of the World Poker Tour World Championship captured most of the attention, a quieter but equally intense showdown unfolded at Wynn Las Vegas. The $25,800 WPT Alpha 8, the highest buy-in event of the WPT World Championships, played out without live streams or
Dec 19, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents On Thursday, Day 2 of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise Event #14: Super Saver $1,000,000 Invitational played out. The freezeout tournament – which invited either bracelet holders who participated in the Super Main Event, $100K Package Early Bird purchasers, or GGPoker Package winners to
Dec 19, 2024 2 min read Table Of Contents Phil Hellmuth has reached a final table at WSOP Paradise as the all-time bracelet leader looks to extend his lead with an 18th bracelet. Hellmuth is one of nine players remaining in Event #12: $10,000 GGMillion$ NLH Championship, an event being live reported by PokerNews. Hellmuth
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has taken enforcement action against FBC B.V., the operator of Freebitco.in, for offering unlicensed games of chance in the Netherlands, imposing a penalty of up to €840,000 ($871,364). The penalty payment order, announced on Nov. 15, followed KSA’s findings that Dutch players could access the site, create accounts, deposit
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Hyatt Hotels Corp. and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas have announced a long-term licensing agreement, making the iconic Las Vegas Strip property bookable through Hyatt channels, including Hyatt.com and the World of Hyatt mobile app. Set to launch “soon”, the partnership will allow members of Hyatt’s loyalty program, World of Hyatt, and eligible meeting and
Google has updated its policy for sports betting and online gaming advertisements in Brazil, prohibiting operators without a license issued by the country’s government from advertising on its platform. Announced on Tuesday, the tech giant’s new policy determines that only licensed entities can advertise on its platform, seeking to ensure that only those operators that
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has released Jolly Roger Wild Kraken, its latest slot. “This high-seas pirate expedition takes players deep into the Kraken’s lair, where treasures await those brave enough to face the fury of the legendary Wild Kraken,” the company describes the game. Play’n GO’s latest release brings back Captain Red Roger in
Dec 19, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents The first-ever World Series of Poker Paradise Super Main Event has been an event to remember with one of the most entertaining high-stakes players enjoying a dominant chip lead, an accomplished science communicator making a rare return to cards, and the man who ignited the Poker
Dec 19, 2024 2 min read Table Of Contents PokerStars ambassador Jason Koon has a price on his head in a new promotion from PokerStars North America. In a pair of special “Chasin’ Jason” freeroll tournaments that are scheduled for just before Christmas, PokerStars has put a massive bounty on Koon’s head. The prize for
Dec 19, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents There’s a brand-new poker series coming to Europe in 2025 and it’s going to be massive: The PokerStars Open. The series comprises six standalone stops plus two Open Main Events at European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona and EPT Monte Carlo, with each featuring a €1/£1 million