Jan 07, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents The latest 888poker $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event has crowned its champion but it is not the winner who has hit the headlines. Uzbekistan’s “PokerKron” won the event for the second time in their career, which should be headline-worthy. However, “mr.salgado,” the tournament’s runner-up, banked one
Month: January 2025
Jan 06, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents Today is the first day of the first World Series of Poker Circuit festival of 2025. The Choctaw Durant kicked off the year in style with Day 1A of WSOPC Event #1: $250 Seniors Event at 11 a.m. today. There will be a second Day 1
Jan 06, 2025 2 min read Three masked men are on the loose after allegedly robbing a Northern Texas poker room on Christmas Eve. The dangerous incident at Johnny’s Social Card Club in Wichita Falls, according to police, took place at 3:45 a.m. All suspects, none of whom have been identified by name, were masked
Jan 06, 2025 2 min read Table Of Contents The Commerce Casino in California is hosting will host more than a month of tournament action with the 2025 LA Poker Classic running Jan. 10-March 2. The series will culminate with the $10,000 buy-in LAPC Main Event beginning Feb. 22, which PokerNews will be on-site to
Jan 06, 2025 2 min read Table Of Contents Cherish Andrews and David Coleman dominated the tournament poker world last year. As such, they’ll receive two of the most prestigious awards at the Global Poker Awards ceremony in Las Vegas. Andrews, for the second time in three years, won the GPI Female Player of the
A former Pennsylvania State Police corporal who worked as national compliance director for Georgia-based skill games manufacturer Pace-O-Matic is facing racketeering charges. Rick Goodling, who headed the gambling unit for 15 years, is accused by Pennsylvania prosecutors of using his position to aid the proliferation of these controversial video gambling devices across the commonwealth. The
The Philippines is intensifying efforts to deport over 11,000 foreign nationals linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) activities following the government’s ban on the industry. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has declared these individuals as illegal aliens and is conducting a nationwide manhunt to locate them. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado revealed that
Asia Gaming Brief, the organizer of the ASEAN Gaming Summit, has announced the upcoming edition of its international gaming conference on 17-19 March 2025 at the Shangri-La the Fort in Manila, Philippines. The three-day industry gathering follows last year’s highly attended edition, which attracted nearly 1,600 participants from across Asia and beyond including the Philippines, Armenia,
View image in fullscreen Billionaire Bet365 boss takes a 45% pay cut despite soaring profits Denise Coates paid herself £150m in salary and dividends last year – far below the £466m she collected in 2020 Britain’s highest-paid woman, the Bet365 billionaire Denise Coates, has given herself a 45% pay cut, receiving £150m in salary and
The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) has dealt a blow to the Rio de Janeiro State Lottery (Loterj) by ordering its licensed operators to cease accepting bets outside the state. This decision, issued on January 2 by STF Minister André Mendonça, comes amidst an ongoing legal battle over regulatory authority between Loterj and the federal
Online gaming operatorCodere Online is grappling with multiple challenges, including a recent change in auditor, allegations of securities fraud, and a looming Nasdaq delisting threat. The company has initiated efforts to regain compliance, appointing a new auditor and preparing for an appeal hearing later this month. Marcum LLP, Codere Online’s auditor, resigned on December
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed into law a sweeping overhaul of the country’s gambling regulations, which includes the dissolution of the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) by April 1, 2025. The newly enacted legislation, Law No. 9256-d, aims to tighten oversight of the gambling industry through the establishment of a
DraftKings has introduced a new subscription-based service, DraftKings Sportsbook+, in New York, offering bettors enhanced odds on parlay bets. Priced at $20 per month, the service targets select eligible customers and aims to enhance the betting experience while driving higher-margin wagers for the company. Subscribers to Sportsbook+ gain access to “stepped-up” odds boosts on parlays
Deutsche Bank has upgraded its outlook for Wynn Resorts, raising the company’s price target to $118, a significant increase from its current trading range of $88–$90. The bullish stance reflects confidence in Wynn’s geographic expansion opportunities, operational strategies, and anticipated capital returns in 2025. Analyst Carlo Santarelli emphasized Wynn Resorts’ potential to expand its
Opponents of indoor smoking at Atlantic City casinos are renewing their push in the new year. Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights (ANR) and Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) have submitted public comments requiring smoke-free policies as part of the licensing process for all casino properties in New Jersey. The petition comes in response to proposed
Gaming supplier Euro Games Technology (EGT) has revealed that its office in Argentina has a new director: Christian Graffigna, who took the position in December. Graffigna graduated from the UADE (Argentine University of Enterprise) and studied a PAD at the management school of the University of Piura in Peru and at the IESE Business School.
The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise has announced the 13th-anniversary celebration of its third Navajo casino, Northern Edge Navajo Casino in the Upper Fruitland Chapter, near Farmington, New Mexico. Northern Edge Navajo Casino is celebrating throughout the month with cash and prize giveaways for guests and community members. In addition, on January 16 from noon until
In this article, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, seeks to debunk the top myths surrounding Costa Rican licenses, shedding light on the reality of operating a gaming license from the island. Costa Rica has long been a prime destination for businesses in various sectors, including iGaming and fintech. Its reputation as a business-friendly
The World Series of Poker and Caesars Entertainment have released the 2025 WSOP dates, and just like the past three years it will take place at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas , located on the iconic Las Vegas Strip. The series will run from May 27 to July 16, with the prestigious “Main
Several Dutch professional football clubs could face a significant financial hit in 2025 due to a ban on gambling commercials and sponsorships that will come into effect from July 1st. According to the AD, 33 out of the 34 professional clubs in the country used gambling sponsorships in the last four years. Bas Raemakers of