Feb 24, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents The wait is nearly over. PokerStars is about to usher in a brand new era of live poker with the launch of the PokerStars Open, and it all kicks off in the stunning setting of Campione, Italy, from March 10-16, 2025. With an action-packed schedule, a
Feb 23, 2025 2 min read The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Main Event at Harrah’s Cherokee erupted into chaos on Sunday as a man flipped over three poker tables in an apparent fit of rage. The incident took place on Day 2 of the $1,700 buy-in Main Event with 65 players left. A
Feb 23, 2025 2 min read The GGPoker online poker site experienced major technical issues causing a crash on Sunday during one of its biggest winter events. Kevin Martin, a GGPoker ambassador, shared with his X followers some information he was provided by the site’s web developers. The former reality TV star had been competing
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially announced the removal of the Philippines from its ‘grey list’—a roster of countries under increased scrutiny due to deficiencies in their financial systems. This decision, made at a recent FATF plenary session in Paris, marks a crucial turning point for the Philippines, reflecting the successful overhaul of its anti-money laundering and
Feb 22, 2025 2 min read Jean-Robert Bellande headlined the first high-stakes Venetian Poker Live stream Friday night, and he played, and won, the show’s first six-figure pot. The no-limit hold’em cash game, played at $100/$200 stakes, aired on PokerGO. Bellande, who has been a regular in various poker shows and streams for the past
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Feb 22, 2025 2 min read Ebony Kenney is the second ACR Poker pro in the past few weeks facing criticism for having an exposed real-time assistance (RTA) chart visible while playing on the controversial unregulated online poker site. Instagram user Eric James (@nemoplayspoker) clipped a screenshot from a January 2024 IG story that clearly
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Indian online gaming operator Head Digital Works (HDW) has announced its acquisition of Deltatech Gaming Ltd (DGL), the parent company of Adda52, in a deal worth ₹491 crore. The transaction will unfold in two phases, beginning with HDW acquiring a 51% stake in Deltatech Gaming, followed by the merger of Deltatech Gaming into HDW’s operations.
View image in fullscreen US gambling giants face scrutiny over VIP programs: ‘Profits take priority over people’ Sports betting firms claim their programs are ‘not designed’ to enable problem bettors – but advocates are skeptical Firms at the heart of the US’s sports betting boom have been accused of encouraging gamblers to chase losses by
It’s been a rumor for a long time, but the Friends Experience Las Vegas is a real thing. I mean, we know that it’s real because it toured the country. But now there are plans to make the attraction a permanent part of Las Vegas… or as permanent as anything can be in Sin City.
Uplatform is set to attend SiGMA Eurasia 2025, to take place in Dubai, UAE, from February 23 to 25. Bringing together over 18,000 delegates, 500+ speakers, and high-level government representatives, the event offers a prime platform for networking, business growth, and industry innovation. Representing Uplatform at the event will be Maria, Senior Sales Manager. With
China has called on the Philippines to address longstanding issues within its offshore gambling industry after authorities in Manila raided an operator and arrested over 450 people, including 137 Chinese citizens. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to cracking down on gambling-related crimes and reiterated that Chinese citizens abroad must adhere to
Feb 21, 2025 3 min read Back in 2008, a poker book was published with little to no fanfare. Confessions of a Crossroad Gambler was written by “Gentleman” Jack Newton, a high-stakes gambler from the post-depression era through the birth of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in the 1970s. The book was filled with
A bill to legalize sports betting in Hawaii advanced last week, while a separate proposal to allow casinos in Honolulu was rejected by state lawmakers. The Hawaii sports betting bill (HB 1308) cleared the House Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee with a 6-4 vote, following unanimous approval from the Economic Development and Technology Committee last
Macau’s Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai warned on Wednesday that the city faces mounting economic challenges, including growing regional competition in the gaming sector, an overreliance on mainland Chinese visitors, and slow progress in economic diversification. Speaking at a government-led Economic Development Council meeting, Sam acknowledged these risks but did not propose specific solutions.
Entain, one of Australia’s largest gambling operators, is experiencing a wave of executive departures as it faces legal proceedings brought by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) over alleged breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws. Lachlan Fitt, who has served as Entain Australia’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI) reported a total revenue of $389.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, marking a 5.6% increase from the same period in 2023. The real estate investment trust (REIT), which specializes in gaming-related properties, also saw net income rise to $223.6 million, up from $217.3 million in the previous year. Peter Carlino,
Feb 21, 2025 6 min read Texas Hold’em is the most popular poker variant in the world, with the game dominating online poker rooms and live card rooms worldwide. However, if Philadelphia native Scott Hill has his way, there will soon be a new challenger to Texas Hold’em’s crown: Tennessee Hold’em. Tennessee Hold’em is the
JCM Global (JCM) has been granted a gaming license in Nebraska after successfully passing a regulatory review by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. The milestone marks the company’s reception of yet another license in the US market, while bringing the total number of active gaming licenses JCM holds to 178. “The license enables JCM