Feb 19, 2025 2 min read Finding a $100 bill you’d forgotten about in your jeans pocket feels like winning the lottery. Kevin Martin, a reality TV star and poker player, came across a “sock drawer” full of Benjamins. The GGPoker ambassador informed his X followers on Tuesday that he’d logged into StakeKings for the
Feb 19, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents Online poker’s most famous tournament, the PokerStars Sunday Million, will soon celebrate its 19th anniversary. PokerStars is placing a $6 million guarantee in its prize pool, but before we get to that, we have a six-week Sunday Million season to get out of the way. The
Feb 19, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents Long before Phil Ivey was regarded as one of the greatest poker players of all time, his mom knew he was gifted. Pamela Ivey realized this 25 years ago when her son won a $500 buy-in event at the First Annual Jack Binion World Poker Open
The Sri Lankan government has introduced a series of fiscal measures in its 2025 budget, including higher levies on casinos. The move comes as the country seeks to boost revenue and stabilize its economy following years of financial difficulties, including an international debt default in 2022. One of the key changes announced is an
Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands (MBS) has secured a S$12 billion ($9 billion) multi-tranche loan, the largest syndicated loan in Singapore’s history, to refinance existing debt and fund an expansion of its casino resort, reports Bloomberg. The loan, coordinated by DBS Group Holdings, Malayan Banking (Maybank), Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), and United Overseas Bank (UOB), saw participation
The Welsh government has announced plans to ban greyhound racing “as soon as practically possible,” making Wales the first UK nation to prohibit the sport. Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies confirmed the decision on Tuesday, citing concerns over animal welfare. While no official timeline has been set, he suggested that the ban could be implemented
The UK Gambling Commission has raised concerns over inadequate anti-money laundering (AML) practices in the betting sector, warning that operators are failing to properly scrutinize customer data and financial transactions. John Pierce, the Commission’s enforcement director, outlined these risks at the Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group Training Day on Feb. 12, highlighting ineffective customer monitoring
Feb 19, 2025 In the 879th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz preview this weekend’s 6th Annual Global Poker Awards, which will take place at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. All three will attend as this very show has been nominated for Podcast of the Year. The trio offer
The Colombian government has implemented Decree No. 175, a tax measure that removes the VAT exemption for online gambling, subjecting deposits to a 19% value-added tax (VAT). The regulation, which takes effect on February 21, 2025, applies to all player deposits, regardless of payment method, including cash, bank transfers, and cryptocurrency. VAT Implementation and Industry
South Australia has launched a new advertising campaign aimed at helping people recognize and address gambling harm early. The ‘Spot the Harm. Stop the Harm.’ campaign uses TV, radio, and online ads to highlight the impacts of problem gambling, featuring personal stories from problem gamblers and those affected by their behavior. The campaign highlights some of
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has expanded its footprint in the Latin American market after signing a new partnership with Casinuu. The deal will see Pragmatic Play integrate its portfolio of Slots, Live Casino, and Virtual Sports offerings onto Casinuu’s platform. Casinuu’s customers will now gain access to some of Pragmatic Play’s most popular titles, including
Oregon sports bettors set a new record during this year’s Super Bowl, wagering a total of $8.26 million through the Oregon Lottery’s DraftKings Sportsbook. More than 456,000 bets were placed, with the average wager at $18.11. “This Super Bowl generated more than $2.8 million in revenue for Oregon, the most for a single sports event since
Washington’s Lottery has achieved the highest level of responsible gambling certification in the U.S., becoming one of only a few states to achieve this milestone. The “Responsible Gambling Verification Best Practices at the Sustaining Level” certification was awarded in December 2024 by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the North American Association of
Feb 19, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents Alexander Puchalski may currently be almost 13,000 kilometers from his Ontario home, but the Canadian isn’t lonely because he has plenty of Benjamins to keep him company. Why? Because Puchalski won the WPT Prime Cambodia Main Event for a career-best score worth $233,680. Puchalski’s six-figure prize
In a surprising turn of events that has rippled through the poker community, Phil Hellmuth, a venerable figure in the world of poker, has declared his intention to skip the upcoming 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. This decision was announced shortly after the WSOP unveiled its eagerly awaited schedule for the year. Hellmuth, known
PlayStar, a prominent player in New Jersey’s online casino market, has taken a significant step to cement its position and foster expansion by establishing a new Advisory Board. This strategic move is designed to leverage the extensive experience of industry veterans to guide the company’s growth, particularly as it eyes opportunities beyond the Garden State. Strategic expansion
iGaming solutions provider EGT Digital will showcase its products at the upcoming SiGMA Eurasia, set to take place in Dubai next week, February 24 – 25. “SIGMA Eurasia 2025 is the next highly anticipated event where EGT Digital will showcase its innovative products,” the company announced. For the second consecutive year, the Bulgarian provider will
A bipartisan effort to repeal the 0.25% federal excise tax on legal sports betting, commonly known as the “handle tax,” has been reintroduced in Congress. Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), co-chairs of the Congressional Gaming Caucus, unveiled the Discriminatory Gaming Tax Repeal Act of 2025 on Tuesday, marking their fourth attempt to
Gaming technology company Light & Wonder has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the charitable gaming assets of Grover Gaming for up to $1.05 billion, expanding its presence into the fast-growing charitable gaming market. The all-cash deal includes an $850 million upfront payment and a potential $200 million earn-out over four years. The transaction,
New South Wales (NSW) liquor and gaming regulators are seeking public feedback on proposed measures to curb gambling harm, including the introduction of facial recognition technology and a third-party exclusion scheme at gambling venues. The proposals, which will be open for consultation from February 17 to March 14, aim to help identify and exclude problematic