Jan 27, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents Tom Vogelsang has been a force to be reckoned with in high-stakes No-Limit Hold’em tournaments for the past few years, traveling the European circuit to play five- and six-figure buy-ins. However, Vogelsang also knows his way around four cards, most notably winning a $25,000 buy-in Pot-Limit
Month: January 2025
Unity by Hard Rock, the Hard Rock brand’s loyalty program, is now fully integrated with the company’s online casino and sportsbook products. Through the new integration, online players will automatically be enrolled in both Unity and the existing Hard Rock Bet Loyalty Rewards programs after registration. Participants can now accumulate tier credits cumulatively through both programs. Additionally, reward
Thailand’s Council of State has been given a 50-day deadline to review the country’s entertainment complex bill, paving the way for potential casino legalization as part of a broader tourism strategy. The bill will move to the House of Representatives for debate following the review, as per The Bangkok Post. Pakorn Nilprapunt, Secretary-General of the
A Sea Bright, New Jersey player recently turned a $1.50 spin into a $518,438.93 jackpot playing International Game Technology (IGT)’s MegaJackpots Elephant King on Hard Rock Bet’s online casino. It’s the biggest Hard Rock online casino jackpot awarded since April 2023, when David from New Jersey won $524,455.55 off a $1 spin playing MegaJackpots Cleopatra,
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Duranbah Limited N.V., the operator of MyBookie.ag, based in Curaçao. The site offers a variety of casino-style games, such as slots, poker, and live-dealer games like blackjack, roulette, and craps. It also allows users to place bets on sporting events and horse races. Henry
A new risk report commissioned by GambleAware and conducted by Bournemouth University claims that the proposed measures in the UK government’s gambling white paper do not go far enough to protect players from harm when participating in high-risk gambling. Published in April 2023, the white paper featured a range of proposed measures, some of which have already
In a concerted effort to curb illegal online gambling activities, the Cyber Crime Police Station in Ribandar, Goa, has blocked 61 gambling websites as part of an extensive crackdown. This action aligns with ongoing measures to tackle fraudulent online operations and protect individuals from financial exploitation. According to Cyber Crime SP Rahul Gupta, the crackdown
A recent survey conducted by Thailand’s National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) has revealed that a significant majority of Thai citizens are against the government’s plans to introduce casino entertainment complexes and legalize online gambling. The survey, which was conducted through telephone interviews with 1,310 individuals aged 18 and above, found that public sentiment largely
Macau’s gaming industry is expected to continue its recovery in 2025, with analysts forecasting steady growth, though at a more moderate pace compared to the previous year. According to a recent report by CreditSights, a division of Fitch Group, Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) is predicted to increase by 8% in 2025, reaching approximately MOP$245 billion (US$30.5 billion). This growth, while slightly more
Ontario’s online gambling market recorded a historic high in Q3 of the 2024-25 fiscal year, with total spending reaching CA$22.7 billion. This marks a 32% increase compared to the same period last year and a 22% rise from the previous quarter. iGaming Ontario, responsible for regulating the province’s online gaming sector, has also transitioned from
Jan 27, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents After an enthralling day of action in the $3,300 Main Event at the 2025 Merit Poker Western Series, Umberto Ruggeri has been crowned the champion after overcoming a record-breaking field of 791 inside the stunning Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino. The Italian player battled through countless
Jan 27, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The Grosvenor Portsmouth Gunwharf was the venue for the first 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL) stop of 2025, and it did not disappoint. The £560 buy-in UKPL Portsmouth Main Event drew in 273 entrants, and Jordan Daniels emerged victoriously after being part of a four-way deal
Jan 27, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents The massive $1 million guaranteed XL Winter Series Mystery Bounty Main Event has an $888 buy-in, but if you are able to log into your 888poker account this morning, you have a chance of playing in this tournament for free. The Mystery Bounty Main Event needs
Jan 26, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT), which kicked off Season 16 in the New Year, wrapped up its stop at Bally’s Black Hawk Casino on Sunday night. The $1,110 buy-in Main Event attracted 636 entries over a trio of starting flights and awarded a $615,420 prize pool.
Jan 26, 2025 6 min read Table Of Contents Nick Schulman’s recent win in a PokerGO Tour (PGT) high roller brought out the calls for 2025 Poker Hall of Fame induction (as if he hadn’t already done enough). No doubt the now six-time PGT and World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner is HOF worthy.
The path to completing the American Place Resort and Casino in Waukegan, Illinois, has been cleared following a major legal victory for Full House Resorts. The Illinois Supreme Court recently put an end to a prolonged lawsuit that had put the project on hold since 2023. The litigation, which was filed by the Forest County Potawatomi tribe, had delayed construction plans for
The National Football League (NFL) has announced a partnership with the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) to launch a responsible gambling education program aimed at university and college student-athletes across Canada. This initiative seeks to provide student-athletes with the tools and knowledge required to make informed gambling decisions and minimize potential risks associated with sports betting.
AvatarUX has unveiled its newest addition to the Hold & Win series with the launch of Pixel Paws, an online slot game that combines a nostalgic nod to 90s digital pets with innovative mechanics and engaging features. Pixel Paws draws inspiration from the popular digital pets of the late 90s, offering players a trip down
View image in fullscreen MPs in new freebie row after accepting darts hospitality from betting firm Labour’s James Frith and Conservative Caroline Nokes gifted tickets by Paddy Power worth up to £1,000 each Two MPs received VIP tickets for the sold-out World Darts Championships courtesy of a betting company – weeks after a national outcry
Jan 25, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents Kristen Foxen won the $10,100 PokerGO Tour (PGT) Kickoff Series finale for the second consecutive year on Saturday, and it paid $197,625. The almost certain future Poker Hall of Famer dominated a final table that included Jeremy Ausmus, Andrew Moreno, and four other high-stakes crushers. Intense