The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) will soon undergo a change in leadership as its Chief Executive Officer, Carl Brincat, has announced his decision not to seek the renewal of his contract, which is set to expire on January 25, 2024. The MGA Board of Governors, recognizing Brincat’s contributions, expressed appreciation for his leadership during his
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has expressed its support to Finland’s Ministry of the Interior in its plan to end the country’s online gambling monopoly and establish a licensing system. EGBA described the move as a “crucial milestone” for the only EU member state still operating an exclusive monopoly regime. Earlier this week, the Ministry announced a
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October 30, 2023 Understanding poker tells is crucial in no-limit hold’em but is often overlooked by new players. These cues, whether deliberate or unconscious, offer valuable insights into an opponent’s hand. Self-awareness is key before decoding others, as recognizing personal tells prepares players to interpret and use others’ cues effectively. What is a Tell in
Gambling technology provider Playtech has signed a new deal with North American online betting brand FanDuel to launch branded live casino content on its Canadian platform. FanDuel customers in Ontario will now have access to casino games such as Roulette, All Bets Blackjack, Baccarat, and 7-Seater Blackjack. As part of the deal, Playtech has built a
Switzerland and Liechtenstein have taken a step towards enhancing cooperation and player protection by approving an agreement to exchange data on gambling suspensions. The Federal Council confirmed this development following its meeting on October 25, 2023. Until now, individuals who were banned from gambling in one of these two nations could still access casinos in
The NHL has decided to suspend Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto for 41 games over sports betting violations. This action makes Pinto (22) the first player in the NHL’s modern era to receive a suspension for such an infraction. The half-season suspension was announced on Thursday and, according to the league, is due exclusively to “activities
iGaming and sports betting operator BetMGM has renewed its strategic partnership agreement with the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers. The two parties initially entered into a relationship in 2020 to establish BetMGM as the sports betting partner of the club. Under the agreement, BetMGM will continue acting as an Official Sports Betting Partner of the team. The multi-year extension includes
Merkur UK has become the first gambling brand to sponsor the Social Responsibility Exchange organized by UK trade association Bacta. The Exchange provides a forum for consumer-facing industry staff to share their insights and experience of engaging with machine players across a range of scenarios. The event, which will take place on 31st October at
October 30, 2023 More than 40 years ago, at the 1982 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, Jack “Treetop” Straus lost a pot that left him with a solitary chip in his stack, which he found hidden under a napkin. As he hadn’t declared himself all-in, Straus was allowed to continue with his single
October 30, 2023 Yiannis Liperis has proven throughout his career to be a talented player on any day. But give him the cards, the chip lead, and the ability to run over the table, and it becomes almost an unfair fight. That’s exactly what happened today at the final table of the 888poker LIVE Coventry
October 30, 2023 The PokerStars UKIPT Edinburgh Main Event, running at Genting Casino Fountain Park, has reached its conclusion. A total of 220 entries were made across three starting flights, which generated a prize pool of £211,200. Of those, 33 players made it through to Day 2 to lock up the £1,720 min-cash. By the
October 29, 2023 Actor Matthew Perry tragically passed away at age 54 on Saturday. You might not know it, but the Friends star showed interest in poker during his adult life, including a near championship run on Bravo’s Celebrity Poker Showdown, an iconic 2000s poker show. Perry was reportedly found dead in a hot tub
October 29, 2023 The World Poker Tour is getting great value out of its ambassadorship deal with Phil Ivey. The ten-time WSOP bracelet winner already has appearances scheduled in Tokyo for the WPT Japan and in Vegas for the WPT Premiere Meet-Up Game at the Wynn. Now, the latest from the World Poker Tour has
October 29, 2023 You can now play satellite tournaments to the WSOP Paradise on WSOP.ca from Ontario. In the wake of the popular WSOP Online Ontario earlier this month, WSOP.ca has added a bunch of new satellites to the World Series of Poker’s Bahamian festival. The events even have their own tab on the WSOP
With Halloween just a few days away and the spooky atmosphere at its peak, AvatarUX, an online slots developer based in Malta, has officially released Witchy Poppins™. This witch-themed slot features an enchanting forest or rather a dimly lit part of the forest, that is full of witches whose main task is to scare players
October 28, 2023 Poker players have a unique opportunity this Fall to combine their love of poker and racing with a double dipped experience in Las Vegas when the North American Poker Tour (NAPT) and the Las Vegas Grand Prix take over the Strip in November. PokerStars — a partner of the Oracle Red Bull
October 28, 2023 Global Poker’s Celebrity Challenge has been underway for several weeks now, giving players a chance to compete on the online felt with basketball stars Paul George and Karl-Anthony Towns and Olympic legend Michael Phelps. Now, Global Poker users can battle with DJ Khaled as he leaves the temporarily turntable to play some
October 28, 2023 Guests: Benny Glaser Gilles Simon On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen wrap up the update on the PokerStars EPT Cyprus, including a winner interview with Gilles Simon. They also debate Jared Bleznick‘s sports card breaking en route to winning the Super High Roller
October 28, 2023 RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) nears the end of its Road Trip with a stop at Horseshoe Tunica from November 7-12. The six-day series will feature a $200 Series Opener with a $10,000 guarantee, a $250 DeepStack event with a $50,000 guarantee, and a $600 Main Event with a $200,000 guarantee from Nov