New York Sen. Jessica Ramos, who represents the communities around the Mets’ Citi Field in Willets Point, has temporarily blocked the MLB team’s owner Steve Cohen from pursuing a plan to build a casino and entertainment complex in the lots next to the ballpark. Cohen needs legislation approved by the state Legislature in Albany in
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Land Vegas, an entertainment and gambling platform in the metaverse currently in development, has added two members to its leadership team: Rodrigo González and Pablo González. The project describes them as “prominent figures in the metaverse and virtual reality field,” and they will join Land Vegas as Co-Founders, bringing their experience to the roles of
Casino gaming provider Euro Games Technology‘s subsidiary EGT Digital will participate in this year’s edition of Belgrade Future Gaming, which will be held on May 30-31 in Serbia’s capital. On stand E1, the company will showcase its innovative and latest products. Along with the instant games and the jackpot solutions Bell Link, High Cash, Clover Chance, and the
May 22, 2023 PokerStars ambassadors Lex Veldhuis and Benjamin Spragg are coming towards the end of their 2023 Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) grind, with the series concluding in just over a weeks time. And as SCOOP inches closer to the start of its Main Events, Veldhuis and Spragg put in the reps over
Online gambling has witnessed remarkable growth over the past decade, transforming the global gaming industry. In Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, a significant shift is underway as the government has launched its own regulated online gambling market. In this article, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson explores the future of online gambling in Ontario and the
A proposed casino in Concord, New Hampshire, is seeing pushback from the city’s Planning Board after the applicant and his consultants failed to produce an adequate emergency services assessment per the request of the board. As a result, the application will be further delayed. Andy Sanborn, former state senator and owner of Draft Sports Bar
iGaming products and services provider Amusnet on Friday announced that it will be sponsoring and exhibiting at the 2023 edition of Belgrade Future Gaming, set to take place on May 30th and 31st in Serbia’s capital. Amusnet noted that the event is one of “the most valuable gaming expos in Southeast Europe” and, as an official
Date Start Time (BST) Event 22-May 17:30 SCOOP 79 L: $55 NLHE, $250K Gtd 22-May 17:30 SCOOP 79 M: $530 NLHE, $350K Gtd 22-May 17:30 SCOOP 79 H: $5,200 NLHE [High Roller], $400K Gtd 22-May 19:15 SCOOP 80 L: $11 Stud, $10K Gtd 22-May 19:15 SCOOP 80 M: $109 Stud, $20K Gtd 22-May 19:15 SCOOP
Malta’s Parliament has introduced a bill that would allow the EU member nation’s courts to ignore enforcement of any foreign judgment. Such a far-reaching measure, seen by many as illegal in the European Union, includes decisions by courts outside of Malta concerning gaming law. In fact, the proposed change in Maltese law is included in
May 22, 2023 The $2 million guaranteed XL Spring Series kicked off at 888poker on May 21 with the festival’s trio of opening events. Those tournaments came with buy-ins of $55, $109, and $530, with guarantees tipping the scales at $35,000, $120,000, and $40,000, respectively. The $120,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty Opening event attracted 1,061 entrants,
May 22, 2023 The first of two starting flights in the World Poker Tour (WPT) $5,250 buy-in Gardens Poker Championship in southern California wrapped up on Sunday evening after ten levels of play with just 54 players remaining. Leading the star-studded field that includes multiple WPT champions is Los Angeles native Girish Reknar with a
May 21, 2023 With a legendary career that spanned more than five decades, Doyle Brunson picked up plenty of wisdom and life experience that he often shared with his nearly 400,000 followers on Twitter. Brunson, who passed away this past Sunday at age 89, also had razor-sharp wit and a keen sense of humor that
May 21, 2023 In March 2019, retired real estate developer Frank Stepuchin etched his name in World Poker Tour history when he took down the $10,000 WPT Gardens Poker Championship for $548,825 after battling through a powerhouse final table that included four-time WPT final tablists Shannon Shorr and Steve Sung and WPT champion Ray Qartomy.
May 21, 2023 The trophies awarded to World Poker Tour (WPT) champions this year will be unique. That’s because they are designed by American artist Daniel Arsham in a creative effort to make WPT Season XXI a special one. “In the history of WPT, this may well be the most creative partnership we have ever
Shine bright like a… The newest game in Pragmatic Play’s impressive portfolio. In Jewel Rush, precious gems are everywhere, and players have to collect as many of them as possible in order to unlock some valuable prizes. Gems, multipliers, and fantastic prizes: Inside the gems, secret multipliers are hidden. Symbols are shaped into various kinds
Ladbrokes owner funded ‘dishonest’ lobbying against gambling reforms Campaign funded by Entain urging people to write to MP was shameful, says chair of parliamentary group The owner of Ladbrokes, Entain, has been accused of “dishonest” lobbying after it funded an operation mobilising people to complain to their MP about proposals to reform gambling laws. The
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There is a Bellagio redesign underway for their luxurious Spa Tower and Suites. The $110 million transformation of the rooms are designed to bring contemporary accommodations, inspired by the beauty and tranquility of Italy’s Lake Como. The Spa Tower work, which encompasses over 800 guest rooms and 100 suites, is slated for completion in October,
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