June 29, 2023 After four-day of play in Event #60: $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Single Draw at the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), a returning Jason Mercier beat Mike Watson in heads-up play to capture his sixth gold bracelet and the $151,276 first-place prize. It was a repeat showdown of the 2016 WSOP $10,000 No-Limit
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A Travelodge hotel and linked Grosvenor casino in the center of Leicester City, England, have been sold for £8.75 million ($11 million). As per Savills estate agents, the hotel in Highcross Street was sold to a mystery buyer, described as a “UK family office.” The site became available last year when it had an asking price
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has imposed $48,000 in fines on a casino and a fantasy sports contest licensee. The regulator has also placed seven individuals on its exclusion list due to incidents where children were left unattended at casinos. The Board approved the two consent agreements presented by the Board’s Office of Enforcement
June 29, 2023 The schedule for the 2023-2024 World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC), which begins July 19, has been released, and it includes 25 stops over a 10-month period. Circuit ring action kicks off in Durant, Oklahoma at the popular Choctaw Casino and Resort, one of the top poker rooms in the central United
International Game Technology (IGT) announced Thursday that its IGT Global Services subsidiary has signed a cross-licensing agreement with FDJ Gaming Solutions France (FGS), a subsidiary of FDJ Group that delivers B2B betting services, distribution services, and interactive services for the gaming industry. This cross-licensing agreement grants both companies access to each other’s full suite of
Merkur Gaming has issued a statement highlighting the “overwhelming” positive response from visitors and exhibitors to the 2023 edition of the Peru Gaming Show, which also responded favorably to the company’s showcase at the event. According to the company, the event was hailed as “a truly exceptional gathering,” potentially ranking as the best in the
The Peruvian Government decided to enact Law 31.806, which modifies certain aspects of the law that regulates online gambling and sports betting, placing the same level of taxation on all betting operators, whether foreign or Peruvian, and thus ensuring a greater tax collection. The law, published in the Official Gazette with the signature of President
iGaming solutions provider BetConstruct announced Tuesday that it is heading to iGB Live Amsterdam with a set of new updates and offers to present at the expo. Taking place from July 11-14, iGB Live Amsterdam is expected to gather industry heavyweights, operators and affiliates in one place and catch them up with the latest market achievements.
June 29, 2023 Doyle Brunson’s last cash at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) came in 2018, and it was one of the most memorable moments in poker history. Today is the perfect day to look back on that incredible event, the $10,000 buy-in No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship, because it just happens to be
If you’re a recreational player, you probably don’t care too much about the changes that Las Vegas roulette games have undergone recently. That’s fair. You visit Sin City for the fun and the distractions… not to be worrying about the odds of winning money. However, some folks on a budget may want to reconsider that
After the move to drastically cut online casino gambling in the state, New Jersey legislators has recently proposed that internet gambling take place for at least five more years. As Associated Press reports, the original bill to re-authorize internet wagering for another 10 years was cut down to only two years in the latest session
On June 29, Pragmatic Play, a flagship slot provider with 80+ HTML 5 titles for mobile and desktop computers based in Silema, Malta, released Spellbinding Mystery™, a magical-themed slot featuring an old, experienced wizard. In addition, the provider’s previous similar hits include: Wisdom of Athena™, Heist for the Golden Nuggets and Big Bass Amazon Xtreme™.
June 29, 2023 The iconic Silverstone Circuit hosts the 2023 Formula One British Grand Prix on July 9, and you could be heading their and immersing yourself in the thick of the action thanks to PartyPoker and McLaren Racing. PartyPoker and McLaren Racing entered a multi-year partnership in 2021, and the two teams’ special relationship
Coroner criticises Betfair for failing to act before man’s suicide Gambling disorder cited as a contributory cause in the death of Luke Ashton, who was not identified as a high-risk customer A coroner has criticised a betting operator for failing to intervene over a high volume of bets made by a problem gambler before he
A campaign group is urging the UK government to intervene following recent announcements of new shirt sponsorship agreements between three Premier League clubs and betting companies. In the last week, Burnley and Fulham have secured one-year deals with W88 and SBOTOP respectively, while Aston Villa has entered into a three-year agreement with BK8. These agreements
FinteqHub, a PCI DSS-certified payment gateway solution provider for online businesses, is gearing up for the highly anticipated iGB L!ve 2023. As one of the premier gatherings for iGaming professionals, the event, scheduled to take place from July 11th to 14th at RAI Amsterdam, promises what the company calls “an ideal setting to showcase the
As Review Journal (RJ) reports, the gross generated revenue of the Nevada casino industry reached the level of $1.29 billion in May 2023, according to the data of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Although Clark County reportedly benefited from the strong Strip performance to contribute $1.1 billion to the state industry performance, the total casino
The NFL keeps fighting against the violations of the gambling law, and penalties and gaming suspensions are issued pretty often. Another wave of suspensions occurred recently, and they will last for the whole season, as Adam Schefter from ESPN reported. Suspensions because of the law violations: Sports betting has strict rules, and some of the
It’s Macau Snooker Masters time! The famous casino operator Wynn Macau Ltd announced that its huge event, Macau Snooker Masters, will be held in December this year. The event will be headlined by Ronnie O’Sullivan, the seven-time winner of the World Snooker Championship. The best players in the world: The event, which will be held
In pursuit of its goal of expanding and making sure poker stays available to all, involving female players, UK-licensed PokerStars, Ireland’s largest poker site, has unveiled the official return of the PokerStars x PokerPower Women’s Bootcamp. Description of the mentioned tournament: PokerStars has once again partnered with Chicago-based PokerPower to host this aforementioned tournament, which