December 06, 2023 After a brief final table of eight that lasted just over an hour, Denmark’s “thechronic99” was the last player standing in Event #19: $162 Mystery Bounty at the 888poker KO Games Overlay Edition, defeating “ingeruRO14” in heads-up play to secure the victory and a total payday of $20,091. Coming into the third
December 05, 2023 Reigning world champion Daniel Weinman nearly won a World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring playing in his first tournament since the WSOP Main Event. The current Circuit series at Harrah’s Cherokee in North Carolina began on Nov. 23 and wrapped Dec. 4 with some big winners, including 2022 World Poker Tour
ELK Studios, a specialist developer of real money casino games based in Stockholm, Sweden, has officially released Dam Beavers, a beaver-themed slot featuring dancing beavers as the main protagonists of this remarkable game. Disco surprise: This exquisite slot entices players to dive into the forest realm and meet beavers who love to dance and host
December 05, 2023 The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise is a winter series held at the Atlantis Paradise Island in The Bahamas. The series is underway and runs from December 3-14. It will feature 15 bracelet events across different variants with over $51 million in guarantees. PokerNews is on hand to provide live coverage
Gaming technology provider Win Systems has announced the opening of two new offices in the United States and Argentina, a strategic move aimed to enhance its presence in these key markets. The company said, in a statement, that the new office in the US comes as Win Systems witnesses significant growth in the country, with its participation
The Virginia Lottery has released sports betting figures for October 2023, indicating a record $64 million in gross operator revenue. This is the first time that gross revenue surpasses $60 million in Virginia, with the state beating its own record set last November when it generated revenue of $57.5 million. The state has recorded $453.6
International Game Technology announced Monday that it has been recognized as a Top Employer in the U.S. and Canada by the Top Employers Institute, a global authority in recognizing excellence in people practices. This announcement follows the news that IGT Italy earned the Top Employer distinction earlier this year as well. The Top Employers Institute also
A brand new Bally’s Las Vegas is in our future. But that means the Tropicana is on borrowed time. Plans are to tear down the 66-year-old resort within the next two years, which will lead to a new Bally’s Las Vegas. How are these events tied together? And what does it all have to do
December 05, 2023 One day after being accused of cheating a California home game out of millions, Tony Mars issued a statement to PokerNews denying the allegations. Wesley Fei and Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot, both Hustler Casino Live regulars, claim that Mars, who also plays on HCL, brought a special UV-marked deck that allowed him
Sports betting technology provider Kambi Group has initiated a share repurchase programme. The Board of the company has decided to exercise the buyback mandate which was received at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 19 June 2023, with the programme set to run until 21 May 2024, up to a total of €2.8 million ($3 million). Kambi
Macau’s gaming stocks have hit their lowest points since the region reopened earlier this year. Despite a rebound in revenues and profits towards pre-COVID levels since Macau’s borders reopened on January 8, the stock prices of almost all gaming stocks have taken a downturn in December. In an unexpected turn for Macau’s recovery narrative, the stock
In a bid to address the issue of problem gambling in the country, the Danish Gambling Authority has unveiled a new website, StyrPåSpillet.dk, aiming to centralize information on gambling and compulsive gaming. Designed as an informational hub, the platform collates resources on gambling and its compulsive aspects. With a primary focus on parents and professionals
Leading Danish online casino and betting service provider association, Spillebranchen, has announced the inclusion of renowned game suppliers Playtech and Evolution Gaming in the group’s membership. According to the association, the addition of the leading suppliers to the iGaming industry is a testimony about the Spillebranchen’s commitment to cover a wider array of the gambling
The global online casino and sports book operator 888 Holdings has reportedly rejected the acquisition bid from the Playtech PLC, the software development company delivering solutions to the iGaming industry. As reported, Playtech submitted a £700 million (around $883 million) bid to take over the operations of 888 Holdings in the summer of 2023 but
The renowned provider 1×2 Network partnered with Livespins to deliver its unique content to a range of new players. The company’s studios, 1X2Gaming, Iron Dog Studio, Prospect Gaming, and AD LUNAM, will provide the streaming platform with a range of new products. Social live streaming on the new level: Livespins is a social live-streaming platform
The visitors of the Barona Resort & Casino from San Diego, California, will be happy to hear that they will be able to enjoy various kinds of entertainment on triple-stacked screens. Advanced unique screen: Thanks to the partnership with Konami Gaming, Inc., the big-screen slot machine which will be available in this award-winning casino. This
Industry analysts stay puzzled by the descending trajectory of gaming shares in Macau, which this month, or December, officially fell to their worst levels so far in 2023. In addition, neither the income nor the money that has returned to the levels before COVID-19 pandemic that have occurred since Macau decided to make itself available
Gaming equipment manufacturer Euro Games Technology (EGT) has received two prizes from the Golden Spades Awards 2023 competition. The event was organized by the Association of Organizers of Gambling Games and Activities in Bulgaria with the support of Betnews.bg. This was the first edition of the event, held on November 21st at the Hyatt Regency
Barona Resort & Casino in Southern California has announced the installation of Konami Gaming’s new big-screen slot machine. Players at the San Diego casino are the first outside Las Vegas to try Konami’s large-format machine, which is made of three stacked 43-inch screens in 4K Ultra High-Definition (UHD), called DIMENSION 43×3. This install features the
December 04, 2023 Game of Gold‘s third week saw one team seal their winning spot in round two, while another pair of teams battled on the brink of elimination. The lightning strike of a show continues to generate drama on and off the set as the players compete for a $456,000 first place prize in