A majority of Rhode Island voters support a smoking ban at the state’s two casinos, according to a new poll released by the Rhode Island AFL-CIO, adding momentum to an ongoing legislative push despite resistance from casino operators. The survey, conducted by Fleming and Associates, polled 400 registered voters between Feb. 1 and Feb.
Month: February 2025
Sen. Billy Hickman has introduced Senate Bill 208 to expand the Georgia Lottery’s authority and allow it to oversee sports betting. The bill accompanies Senate Resolution 131, which seeks a constitutional amendment to legalize sports wagering. Efforts to legalize sports betting in Georgia have previously stalled due to disagreements on the approach. A constitutional amendment
Governor Phil Murphy’s proposal to increase taxes on online gambling and sports betting is facing mounting opposition from casino operators, online betting companies, and lawmakers from both parties. The proposal, part of the governor’s budget plan, seeks to raise the tax rates on both forms of gambling to 25%, up from the current 13% on
Josh Noy Global Live Events Assistant Manager Feb 27, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The LA Poker Classic has a long and storied history in the poker world, and few players would know that history better than Michael Nia. The Southern California native has been playing this event for more than 15 years,
PointsBet has received two competing takeover offers, with its board unanimously backing an AU$353 million all-cash bid from Japanese digital entertainment company Mixi. Meanwhile, Australian-based bookmaker BlueBet has proposed an alternative deal, valued between AU$340 million and AU$360 million, that includes both cash and a scrip component. The Mixi offer, presented through its Australian subsidiary,
The Italian Senate is set to review the 2018 Dignity Decree, which has banned gambling sponsorships in sports since 2019. This proposed revision could mark a major shift for Italian football, particularly Serie A, Serie B, and Serie C clubs, by reintroducing betting partnerships that were once a major source of revenue. Senate Review and
The Philippines has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list” after addressing deficiencies in anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), and counter-proliferation financing (CPF). The global AML watchdog announced the decision following a plenary meeting in Paris on Friday, stating that the Philippines had successfully completed its action plan within agreed timeframes.
The Financial Administration of the Czech Republic (Finanční Správa) has uncovered CZK 540 million ($22.71 million) in tax evasion by gambling-related businesses, following a tax audit of Czech gambling licenses for the period 2021–2022. The investigation, which leveraged new gaming data analysis, identified suspicious financial flows and irregular player behavior in casinos, resulting in
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) has voiced strong opposition to Governor Phil Murphy’s proposal to raise the state’s tax rate on online gaming, warning that the measure could have serious consequences for Atlantic City’s casino industry, workforce, and tourism sector. Under the governor’s fiscal year 2026 budget plan, the tax rate on
iGaming content and solutions provider Inspired has announced the launch of Big Big Horsey Fortune, an equine-themed slot game, for players online and in retail settings ahead of the horse-racing season. The latest release is an evolution of Big Horsey Fortune and joins Inspired’s growing omnichannel portfolio, “blending the excitement of Inspired’s much-loved Big Big
iGaming content provider Galaxsys has entered a strategic partnership with Ukrainian operator Casino UA. According to the company, this collaboration marks “a significant milestone” in expanding Galaxsys’ presence in the European market. Through this partnership, Galaxsys will bring its portfolio of games to Casino UA’s platform, “offering players an even richer and more immersive gaming
Feb 27, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents As the cherry blossoms bloom and the ocean breeze sweeps across Jeju Island, poker players from around the world are getting ready for one of Asia’s most exciting poker festivals—the 2025 Korea Poker Cup (KPC). From April 7-13, the Jeju Landing Casino will become the ultimate
Skip straight to the Summary Exploring the Game’s Unique Features Nitropolis TV stands out with its array of dynamic features designed to captivate and entertain. At the heart of the game are the Nitro Reels, a hallmark of Elk Studios’ inventive approach. These reels multiply potential outcomes by adding more symbols, thereby increasing the chances
Feb 27, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The Amateur Poker Association & Tour (APAT) has delighted recreational poker players everywhere by announcing the dates of the 2025 World Championship Of Amateur Poker (WCOAP). Known in the APAT community as “the worlds,” the WCOAP is a week-long festival featuring bankroll-friendly tournaments across various formats
Feb 27, 2025 6 min read Table Of Contents Nobody has managed to win the Kings of Tallinn Main Event twice in the popular event’s ten-year history. That fact could be set to change after Karl Karlsson and Priit Parmasto, Kings of Tallinn champions in 2020 and 2023, respectively, progressed to Day 2 of the
Feb 26, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) festival at Harrah’s Cherokee made headlines, though not for the usual reasons. On Day 2 of the event, a man entered the tournament area during a break and started flipping tables, damaging property and scattering chips. The man turned
Feb 26, 2025 5 min read Table Of Contents Ted Forrest is an annual Poker Hall of Fame (PHOF) candidate, and one poker legend is making a surprising push to get the six-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner off the sidelines and into the exclusive club. John Hennigan, inducted into the PHOF along
The El Cortez Hotel & Casino just rolled out their finished renovation project on February 20th, including three new food and beverage outlets. Even the mayor showed up, as the property is the longest continuously open hotel and casino in the city. The expansion was completed in partnership with McCarthy Building Companies. El Cortez owner
Feb 26, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is returning to Toronto under the new leadership of GGPoker for a Circuit stop running April 10-22 with 11 Circuit ring events. WSOP and GGPoker announced the WSOPC Circuit Toronto stop today, which will take place at Great Canadian
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a formal warning to Network 10 after an investigation found the broadcaster violated gambling advertising regulations during a live sports event. The breach occurred when Network 10 aired four gambling advertisements during the first practice session of a Formula One Grand Prix, during a time period