August 10, 2023 Following an incident that involved one player threatening violence against an opponent and his mother during Wednesday’s live-stream, Big Bet Poker LIVE has issued an apologetic statement to PokerNews and said they do not condone such behavior. Austin Yoo, a Los Angeles cash game player, and Jason Liu, a Stanford University graduate
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iGaming and sports betting operator BetMGM announced Thursday a new partnership with casino games developer NetGaming. Under the terms of the deal, NetGaming’s portfolio is exclusively available on BetMGM Casino in Michigan, with additional slot titles planned to roll out in all states in which BetMGM’s iGaming offering is live. BetMGM Casino in Michigan is the
Light & Wonder has acquired the remaining approximately 17% equity interest in digital gaming business SciPlay Corporation that it did not previously hold. This all-cash transaction, valued at $22.95 per share, secures Light & Wonder’s position as the sole owner of the slot developer. The anticipated completion of the deal is expected to occur during the
It was recently reported that Entain, a flagship sports wagering, interactive entertainment and gaming firm, has secured a “£585 million provision in respect of its ongoing deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) negotiations with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).” DPA negotiations: The firm formerly reported an investigation by His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HRMC) into its now-former
Macau casinos have seen an estimated MOP3.2 billion ($400 million) in gross gaming revenue (GGR) during the first 6 days of August, an average daily run rate of MOP533 million ($66.2 million), suggesting a flattish momentum compared to last month, as per investment bank JP Morgan. According to analysts DS Kim and Mufan Shi, the
Online gaming and betting solutions provider BetConstruct has announced the nominations for the inaugural B.F.T.H. Arena Best FTN Game Awards. The categories include best online casino games, best Bahamut games, best DECA games, and best game design. The company describes the awards as designed to honor and recognize innovation and excellence within the game development industry. Apart
Hard Rock International held the grand opening of its new property in the historic city of Deadwood, South Dakota on Tuesday. The Rocksino by Hard Rock Deadwood is the first “boutique” style property in Hard Rock’s portfolio, operating on a smaller scale than the company’s other venues. The casino’s opening ceremony included a proclamation from South
We’re getting up close and personal with the Busters Bones online slot, a 6 row, 6 cascading reel game from Net Entertainment with a mischievous lil’ pup named Buster! This medium to high volatility game is set in the Wild West, and features Wild Symbols, Bonus Spins, Scatter, and the Cluster Pays game mechanic. [embedded
August 09, 2023 It’s easy to get in trouble chasing a gutshot straight. These hands require particular care because you are drawing to a strong (and often well-disguised hand) in the form of a straight. However, the potential strength of a flopped gutshot straight draw is only realized a small amount of the time —
In an era that is afraid of global warming and climate change, it is good to get back in time and experience how it was once upon a time when everything was icy and cold. 4ThePlayer decided to reminisce about these times in its newest release, 10 000 BC Double Max. Modern mechanics in Ice
Galaxy Entertainment, the parent company of Galaxy Casino S.A., has revealed that it will officially open its newest hotel, Andaz Macau, on September 15 of this year. In addition, the said hotel, which is a Hyatt brand, is part of the new Galaxy International Convention Center located in Galaxy Macau and is the latest addition
The unique Rocksino by Hard Rock Deadwood celebrated its grand opening on August 8. In the heart of the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota, this first-of-its-kind facility in the Hard Rock International portfolio hosted South Dakota officials and local Native American tribe members, as well as several thousand other visitors. The ceremony reportedly
SlamBall, a sport blending basketball, football, hockey, and acrobatics, has announced Las Vegas-based sports betting operator Circa Sports as a founding partner of the SlamBall League. Joining Old Trapper as SlamBall’s first two Founding Partners, Circa Sports will provide legal gambling lines for all remaining sessions as the playoffs continue on August 15 and 17.
In a significant upswing, the initial half of 2023 has experienced an impressive 83.6% surge in crypto bets, as revealed by iGaming software solutions provider SOFTSWISS in its latest report on crypto gaming trends. These conclusions were drawn from data gathered across five hundred brands that are powered by SOFTSWISS. The analysis considers in-game currency conversion
The European Cricket Network has announced that it will continue having online crypto sports betting and casino platform Stake.com as one of the official partners of the upcoming European Cricket Championship (ECC) 2023. The championship is set to take place from September 25th to October 20th in Malaga. It features 31 national teams from across
August 10, 2023 One of the industry’s innovators and Women in Poker Hall of Famer Kathy Raymond has reached out to the community to raise funds in support of her daughter, Rita, who has been diagnosed with Stage IV stomach cancer. Funds raised via her Go Fund Me page will go to support Rita’s cross-country
Wynn Resorts has announced its financial performance for the second quarter of 2023, with operating revenues of $1.6 billion, up $687 million from the same period last year. The casino operator saw an accelerated recovery in visitors to Macau in the quarter ended June 30, while a post-pandemic revenue surge in Las Vegas continued. Craig
iGaming platform provider Uplatform has confirmed its participation in the upcoming Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE), slated for August 15-17 at ICC Sydney. The company is set to showcase its array of solutions at Stand 964, providing attendees with a comprehensive overview of its offerings. Uplatform said AGE is recognized for its display of new products and
Sports technology provider Sportradar Group AG has showcased a 22% surge in revenue in the second quarter of 2023, totaling $238.5 million (€216.4 million). The company has now reaffirmed its annual outlook, with projected growth of 24% to 26% for revenue and a 25% to 33% for Adjusted EBITDA for the entire year. Carsten Koerl, Chief Executive
EveryMatrix’s B2B sportsbook division OddsMatrix has launched ‘Fast Markets,’ a solution that enables operators to offer real-time, instant betting options tied to specific moments within games, ahead of the 2023-24 football season. Fast Markets is set to provide sportsbooks with an array of in-game, time-driven betting choices, thereby offering brands an additional avenue for generating