Feb 18, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The World Poker Tour (WPT) and artist Daniel Arsham have collaborated on an exclusive, limited-edition poker set, with only 100 pieces available worldwide. The two have previously collaborated in 2023, with all WPT Season XXI winner’s trophies designed by Arsham. With only a few poker sets
Month: February 2025
The New Jersey Legislature is reviewing a bill that would expand betting opportunities in competitive video gaming, allowing players to wager on themselves or their teams while creating additional betting outlets, or “skins,” dedicated to esports. A key provision of the bill would allow competitors to place bets on their own performance or that of their team,
Churchill Downs, the iconic Louisville racetrack known for the Kentucky Derby, has announced the closure of its in-person sportsbook operations, pivoting away from retail betting in the face of overwhelming mobile wagering trends. Darren Rogers, spokesperson for Churchill Downs, stated that the decision was driven by the negligible share of in-person betting in overall sports wagering volumes. “With
Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments (APSI), a Catalist-listed company, has entered into two significant agreements with the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste government to kickstart substantial economic ventures in the region. On February 8, 2025, the firm signed cooperation agreements with the vice prime minister, coordinating minister for economic affairs and minister of tourism and environment of the
With the latest edition of Regulating the Game fast approaching, to take place from March 10 to 13 at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour in Sydney (Australia), Yogonet caught up with Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch, to learn more about this year’s conference highlights and why RtG is “THE event for anyone serious about
Robinhood is pushing for regulatory clarity on event contracts, including those tied to sports, after suspending its Super Bowl-related betting product earlier this month at the request of U.S. regulators, CEO Vlad Tenev said on Wednesday. The Menlo Park-based trading platform, known for its role in democratizing stock trading, had briefly offered sports event
Feb 18, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The PokerStars Bounty Builder Series wrapped up on February 17 with the crowning of the festival’s Main Event champions. In a stroke of coincidence, players hailing from Argentina triumphed in both the $109 and $1,050 buy-in Main Events. Between them, “Sucess005” and “EVOllOVE” took home $226,894.
Feb 18, 2025 2 min read Table Of Contents Strap yourself in and get ready to send your bankroll into orbit with the Galaxy of Aces promotion exclusive to 888poker players. Galaxy of Aces runs from February 18 through to May 17 and sees players play their way into $500, $3,000, and $25,000 freeroll tournaments.
In an ambitious move to carve out a significant niche in the global gaming market, Thailand has introduced stringent entry criteria for local residents wishing to access its upcoming casinos. Under new draft regulations released by the Office of the Council of State, Thai nationals are required to hold at least 50 million baht ($1.5 million) in fixed deposits for a minimum
The Dutch government is preparing to introduce significant reforms to its gambling laws, with new regulations expected to take effect by the end of 2025. Led by State Secretary for Legal Protection Teun Struycken, the proposed changes aim to strengthen player protections, particularly for younger and more vulnerable individuals. One of the most notable updates
In its latest article, PIN-UP Partners shared an analysis of Ecuador’s market, including basic country details, gambling and betting in the country, and the best-converting traffic sources. Low competition. Cheap traffic. Huge interest in gambling and betting. Sounds like an affiliate’s dream, right? Well, it’s real, and we’re talking about Ecuador. And it just so
In the fast-paced iGaming industry, online casino operators need to manage a business, maintain compliance, and provide their players with fresh gaming content — all at the same time. But how can they keep so many balls in the air and stay ahead of the competition? This is where iGaming aggregators step in. The B2B
iGaming software solutions provider SOFTSWISS is rolling out an upgrade to its content management system (CMS) for the SOFTWSISS Sportsbook. This update enhances sportsbook content management, offering operators greater control, streamlined workflows, and an improved user experience. The new CMS introduces advanced customization capabilities, optimized locale management, and an upgraded interface, allowing operators to manage their
Lottery and gaming solutions provider Skilrock has announced the last call for registration for the ‘Preparing for Digital Boom: Future of iLottery Marketing’ webinar. The event will delve into the latest trends, opportunities, and advancements within the iLottery Marketing sector, providing insights for industry stakeholders and enthusiasts. The webinar comes as the global iLottery industry
SBC Summit Rio will return next week for its second edition, now hosted at Riocentro, the largest exhibition space in Latin America. With 15,000 attendees expected — a 275% increase from the 2024 edition — the summit will be the first in-person event following the launch of Brazil’s newly regulated market on January 1. Taking place on
Feb 18, 2025 3 min read Nevada’s legendary Megabucks™ Jackpot has been reset after one lucky player hit a staggering $12,371,365.15 at Virgin River Casino & Lodge on Sunday. The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, turned a $5 bet into a life-changing sum while playing the Megabucks™ Triple Red Hot 7s Spitfire Multipliers™
State Secretary for Legal Protection, Teun Struycken, has outlined a major overhaul of Dutch gambling regulations, emphasizing the protection of young adults and minors. The proposed changes, expected to be formalized by the end of 2025, include raising the minimum age for certain high-risk gambling activities to 21, tightening deposit limits, and increasing enforcement against
The Norwegian Lotteries and Gaming Authority (Lotteritilsynet) has announced a potential fine of NOK 36 million (€3.1 million) against Norsk Tipping due to a critical flaw in its iOS gaming app. The error, which surfaced after a January 2024 iOS update, prevented players from using self-exclusion and time-out tools within the mobile application. As a
The poker landscape shifted dramatically at the $1,500 Champions Club Winter Poker Open Main Event in Houston, Texas. Former poker luminary Ali Imsirovic, known for his high-stakes prowess, was ousted and barred from the event by tournament officials, following multiple allegations of cheating that have marred his once-stellar reputation. Fall from grace: Just three years prior, Imsirovic was
Three Vermont lawmakers have introduced a bill to repeal the state’s recently legalized online sports betting market. On February 4, Representatives Thomas Stevens (D), Troy Headrick (I), and Michael Mrowicki (D) filed Bill H.133, which seeks to reverse the statutes authorizing the state lottery and online sports betting. The bill is now under review by