Jan 21, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents Poker has always had its fair share of colorful and sometimes questionable characters. When big money is on the table, it’s no surprise that a few shady figures might pull up a chair. Just look at the recent headlines: Lenard “Lucky” Adams facing allegations of scamming
Month: January 2025
Jan 21, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents PartyPoker last ran a live event in November 2023 when The Irish Poker Festival MILLIONS took place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dublin. PokerNews is delighted to report that the popular online poker room is starting a new live tour, The PartyPoker Tour, with the first
Jan 21, 2025 2 min read The Michigan poker community received sad news over the weekend that Kevin Oswald passed away on January 18 at the age of 51. His cause of death is unknown at this time. Oswald only had one cash listed on his profile on The Hendon Mob, but it was a
The integrity of college basketball betting is under scrutiny as several men’s basketball games involving Eastern Michigan have been flagged for suspicious wagering activity. Most notably, a recent game between Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan on January 16 has caught the attention of betting integrity firms after unusual gambling patterns were identified. Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360), a leading sports betting monitor, issued an alert
China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) has reinforced its commitment to combating cross-border gambling, urging stricter penalties for those involved in organizing illicit gambling activities abroad. The court’s latest directive highlights a growing concern over the increasing prominence of overseas casinos targeting Chinese citizens. With technological advancements and the growth of the internet, these foreign gambling operations have become more enticing,
In 2024, Virginia’s three casinos posted impressive gains, with a total of nearly $732 million in adjusted gaming revenues (AGR), marking an almost 32% increase from the previous year. The state’s gambling sector, consisting of Rivers Casino Portsmouth, Caesars Virginia in Danville, and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, has shown strong growth. Rivers Casino Portsmouth led the charge, surpassing its competitors in
The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched an investigation into the auditing practices of KPMG, the Big Four accounting firm, with regard to its audit of Entain plc’s financial statements for the year ending December 2022. The investigation, which was confirmed in a statement released on January 20, 2025, focuses specifically on KPMG’s role in examining the gambling giant’s
The Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) has updated its certification program for betting and online casino in response to the introduction of supplier licenses starting from January 1, 2025. The new regulations, which took effect on January 1, 2025, will become mandatory by July 1, 2025, providing a six-month transition period during which both the old
Jan 21, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The Hendon Mob Championship (THMC) is set to launch its 2025 poker season with the return to Grand Casino Liechtenstein for the second Annual THM Winter Championship. Running from February 5-9, this festival hosts five trophy events, an estimated CHF150,000 in prize pools (approx. $164,645), and
Jan 21, 2025 5 min read Table Of Contents The XL Winter Series exploded into action at 888poker over the weekend and one of 888poker’s ambassadors almost came away with a victory on the opening night. Aaron “abarone86” Barone was one of 39 entries in the $1,050 Super High Roller Special. When the dust settled,
This week slot developer, Nolimit City, have trailed a sequel to their hit wild west game, Tombstone RIP. The grisly new slot, titled Tombstone Slaughter: El Gordo’s Revenge, is due for release on 28th January 2025 and smashes its predecessor’s max win to establish a new record of 500,000x. That means players will be able
Jan 21, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The $5,200 Titans Event at PokerStars is one of the toughest online poker tournaments. The high buy-in attracts elite-level grinders from far and wide, so coming out on top comes with a substantial top prize and plenty of kudos from the champion’s peers. The latest Titans
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a further reduction in Electronic Games (E-Games) fee rates, bringing them down from 35% to 30% effective January 1, 2025. This decision is part of PAGCOR’s broader initiative to curb illegal gambling and stimulate growth in the regulated sector. According to PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro
SJM Resorts, S.A. has announced an upcoming salary increase for its employees, set to take effect on April 1, 2025. The pay raise will apply to nearly 99 percent of the company’s workforce, according to a company statement cited by Macau Business. Under the new structure, employees with a monthly salary of MOP16,000 (approximately US$1,993)
Jan 20, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents Justin Gavri had a night to forget on the second High Stakes Poker episode of Season 14, a show that was released on PokerGO Monday night. The recreational high roller who ran into a number of brutal situations during Season 13 fell victim to multiple six-figure
B2B gaming content and solutions provider Inspired has announced the rollout of its online and mobile slot games catalog in Brazil throughout January. The move follows the launch of Brazil’s regulated gaming market at the turn of the year. Players in the region will soon earn access to Inspired’s online titles, including hits such as
Digitain has announced that football legends Luis Figo, Iker Casillas, Michael Owen, and Michel Salgado will be making an appearance at ICE 2025. The event is set to take place at the Digitain stand (5J30) on January 21 at 3:30 PM, offering attendees the opportunity to meet the former Galácticos stars in person. According
Gaming technology solutions provider Win Systems announced the 15th anniversary celebration of its casino management system, WIGOS at ICE Totally Gaming 2025, which is currently underway at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona and will go until 22nd January. Attendees can visit stand 3H24, where the company is showcasing its latest innovations. For over a decade
MGM China is expected to report solid financial results for Q4 2024, with Adjusted EBITDA projected to reach HK$2 billion ($250 million), marking a 5% increase from the previous quarter. This growth reflects continued momentum as the company capitalizes on its post-COVID recovery. According to investment bank Jefferies, Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) for the quarter
The Muscogee Creek Nation of Oklahoma has escalated its legal efforts to reclaim Hickory Ground, a sacred site in Alabama that the tribe says has been desecrated by the construction of a casino operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. In a motion filed Wednesday, the Muscogee Creek Nation is seeking to amend its