Feb 17, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents The 2025 edition of the PokerNews Online Championship (PNOC) exploded into action at 888poker on February 16, with the first five events of a bustling 43-event schedule taking place. Four of those events crowned their champions, with Brazil’s “WHATaDREAM” getting off to a perfect start, taking
Month: February 2025
Feb 17, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The PokerStars Sunday Million is one of online poker’s iconic weekly tournaments. It is the Sunday major that every poker player dreams of winning, not only because of the huge top prize but also because of the kudos that come with taking down the industry’s most
Feb 16, 2025 2 min read The poker world received sad news over the weekend when it was announced that actor Kevyn Major Howard (January 27, 1956 – February 14, 2025) passed away on February 14. Howard died in Las Vegas after being hospitalized for several weeks with a respiratory illness. “It is with a
The Oasis Poo at Fontainebleau Las Vegas is set to kickoff pool season on March 7th. The reopening of the resort’s six-acre recreation area features six distinct pool experiences, four bars, a poolside restaurant, and more than 2,000 square-feet gaming area. The opening of pool season also means the return of the LIV Beach and
Guests will soon have more reasons to love the MGM Grand. The famous property at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip has been in the middle of a $300 million renovation project to its main tower, and the first upgraded rooms are open to the public. The project will eventually redo more than
Feb 16, 2025 2 min read A hand on the stone-bubble of the PHP 150,000 (USD $2,600) High Roller at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Manila Classic took quite the dramatic turn after the flop. The single-day no-limit hold’em side event on Feb. 13, which attracted 85 players, had a PHP 11 million prize pool
Play’n GO has launched Crystal Hall, its latest slot game, transporting players into a realm filled with gleaming gems and otherworldly symbols set in a magnificent hall. This addition to their portfolio merges the nostalgic feel of traditional slots like Big Win 777 with contemporary gaming mechanics, promising a richly rewarding and immersive experience. Immersive visuals and engaging gameplay: The design
View image in fullscreen Betting giants spared regulatory action after secret deals with watchdog Controversial ‘special measures’ regime under fire after failures were not made public Betting firms have been reaching secret deals with Britain’s gambling watchdog, including surrendering revenues for failings that are kept out of the public domain, the Observer can reveal. The
Feb 15, 2025 2 min read Ali Imsirovic, the high-stakes crusher who admitted to some cheating allegations against him, entered Saturday’s Day 1 flight in the $1,500 Champions Club Winter Poker Open Main Event. But he was quickly tossed from the event by the tournament director and banned from the Texas poker club. The Bosnian
Feb 15, 2025 2 min read While negative headlines often dominate the poker news cycle – such as Charlie Carrel calling out a scammer and SCOTUS lawyer Tom Goldstein getting in trouble for failing to pay poker taxes – it is important to remember that the game can be used for good. Perhaps the greatest
Feb 15, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents A new era for the World Series of Poker (WSOP) begins in May, and everyone can start planning a trip to Las Vegas on Monday when the 2025 WSOP schedule is released. In anticipation for one of the most exciting days on the poker calendar, we
The State Lottery of Rio de Janeiro (Loterj) has issued an ordinance suspending all betting operations beyond the state’s borders. This decision follows a ruling by Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça, who ordered the agency to comply with federal regulations limiting its jurisdiction. The new directive, published in the State Official Gazette on February 13,
DraftKings has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, showcasing significant revenue growth alongside increased operating losses. The company reported a total annual revenue of $4.8 billion, reflecting a 30.1% year-over-year increase. However, its net loss for the fourth quarter surged by over 200%, influenced by rising expenses and customer-friendly
Feb 14, 2025 2 min read Poker players in several US states and Ontario can look forward to the upcoming Red Spade Sunday on PokerStars North America, featuring three tournaments of various buy-in levels and $325,000 in guaranteed prize money. Red Spade Sunday will kick off with a $100 buy-in Red Spade Special event with
Feb 14, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents Former Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Player of the Year Kyna England is two steps closer to joining the MSPT Hall of Fame after back-to-back deep runs in MSPT Main Events in Milwaukee and Las Vegas. England finished 16th in the MSPT 100 Grand Stack Festival $1,110
As a global name in gaming solutions, SYNOT Group continues to expand its footprint in the industry, offering cutting-edge products and technology across multiple markets. At ICE Barcelona, the company showcased its latest gaming machines, online content, and system solutions, reaffirming its commitment to high-quality gaming. In this exclusive interview with Yogonet, Miroslav Valenta, Sales
With SBC Summit Rio 2025 on the horizon, we caught up with Nelli Melik, CSO at Atlaslive, to talk about the company’s journey and what’s coming next. Over the past year, Atlaslive has secured key certifications in Brazil, rolled out new features, and earned industry recognition. In this exclusive chat, Nelli shares how the company
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has officially opened Owensboro Racing & Gaming, a $100 million entertainment venue in Owensboro, Kentucky, marking the company’s latest expansion in the state’s gaming industry. The venue, which features 600 historical racing machines (HRMs), a retail sportsbook, simulcast wagering, and multiple dining options, is expected to boost economic activity and
The Hawaii State Legislature has indefinitely deferred a bill that would have legalized casino gambling in the state, effectively shutting down the proposal. Lawmakers shut down Senate Bill 893 on Thursday, which aimed to establish a Hawaii Gaming Control Commission to oversee casinos within the planned Aloha Stadium Entertainment District, KITV reported. The bill also included
iGaming solutions provider Control F5 has announced that it will attend the upcoming SBC Summit Rio 2025, to be held in Rio de Janeiro from February 25 – 27. The company’s participation in the event will follow its presence at ICE Barcelona last month. In Spain, Control F5 presented its range of services to the international