Chinese national Wang Shuiming, a fugitive sought across Asia for his alleged role in a $2.3 billion online gambling fraud, has been arrested in Montenegro following an Interpol Red Notice issued by China. Wang, 42, was detained at Tivat Airport upon arrival from the Maldives, where authorities flagged his identity during routine passport checks
Major League Baseball has dismissed veteran umpire Pat Hoberg after an investigation revealed he violated the league’s strict gambling policies, MLB announced on Monday. While the league found no evidence of game-fixing, Hoberg’s involvement in unauthorized betting activities led to his termination. Hoberg, 38, who made his MLB debut in 2014 and became a
SiGMA Asia has announced the opening of ticket sales for its upcoming Manila show. Taking place June 1 – 4 at the SMX Convention Centre — Manila’s largest expo venue, the third edition of the event is set to welcome 20,000 delegates. Available to purchase online, the tickets will continue to increase in price over the
Feb 05, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The road to the Kings of Tallinn 2025 has begun, and OlyBet Poker is giving players the chance to turn a small buy-in into a massive payday. With the Quest for the Crown qualification campaign, poker enthusiasts can secure their seat at one of Northern Europe’s
Life Outside Poker is a podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level. In the 24th episode, Connor speaks with high-stakes pro and poker coach Phil Galfond about growing up in Maryland,
Feb 04, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents A massive bad beat jackpot at The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas finally went off Tuesday night, and it paid out approximately $290,000 total, the biggest ever in the state. The hand occurred in a $1/$2/$5 pot-limit Omaha game with two players flopping a
Iowa lawmakers are moving forward with a five-year moratorium on new casino licenses, a move that could derail plans for a $275 million casino in Cedar Rapids. The legislation, which has already passed the House and is under review in the Senate, would retroactively ban new licenses as of January 1, potentially nullifying any decision
Super Bowl Sunday is just days away! Las Vegas is buzzing with watch parties from the Strip to Downtown, but we’ve got options for everyone, whether you’re in Sin City or watching from home.Our weekly gambling videos lists the Top 8 Las Vegas watch parties for Super Bowl 59, plus the best online sportsbook offers
Feb 04, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents Harrah’s Cherokee is always one of the biggest stops on the World Series of Poker Circuit. This February’s edition of the WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Cherokee festival will be no exception, with a massive $5,870,000 in guarantees across 18 events. These guarantees include two seven-figure amounts —
Australian independent senator David Pocock is pushing for an inquiry into the influence of the gambling industry over government policy. The move seeks to explore “the extent and the appropriateness” of this perceived influence at a time in which the Labor government faces pressure to ban betting ads. In addition to exploring the influence over
A proposal to legalize online casino gaming in Wyoming faced a setback on Monday as the Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Committee declined to advance the measure. After more than an hour of discussion, the bill’s prospects dimmed when a motion to move forward failed to receive a second, leading committee chair Andrew Byron
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has raised alarms about illegal online gambling as the state considers regulating online casinos. In a letter to the House Ways and Means Committee, MLGCA Director John Martin highlighted the growing issue of “bad actors” offering unregulated gambling sites that mimic legal, regulated platforms. The letter, obtained
Feb 04, 2025 Life Outside Poker is a podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level. In the 24th episode, Connor speaks with high-stakes pro and poker coach Phil Galfond about growing
White-label software provider iGATE attended the ICE Barcelona conference from January 20-22, 2025, where the team showcased the company’s portfolio of solutions and tools to visitors. The iGATE team networked and connected with partners, industry figures, and entrepreneurs. At the stand, visitors explored the company’s portfolio of tools and solutions, while the team also highlighted the company’s core operational pillars.
DR Gaming Technology (DRGT), a provider of casino management systems and jackpot technology, showcased its portfolio at the debut edition of ICE in Barcelona, unveiling a suite of next-generation web-based applications designed to enhance casino floor management and player engagement. The event, held at Fira Gran Via in late January, marked ICE’s inaugural edition
Florida’s gaming regulator has ordered three overseas gambling operators to cease operations in the state, accusing them of illegally offering online sports betting, casino games, and horse racing to residents. The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) sent cease-and-desist letters to Milvus Ltd. (BetUS.com.pa), Harp Media B.V. (Bovada.lv), and Gaming Services Provider, N.V. (MyBookie.ag), warning
Novomatic’s systems unit celebrated a “fantastic” showcase at ICE Barcelona last month, driven by high visitor interest and popular premieres. Following recent installations in Portugal and the UK, the NOVOVISION casino management system celebrated its “best ICE ever” at the new show venue in Barcelona. Integrated into the comprehensive Novomatic product portfolio but also as
The 26th annual AGEM & AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global will take place in Las Vegas on April 30, organizers have announced. The industry event will take place on the greens of the Rio Secco Golf Club in Henderson, Nevada. Built among the canyons and plateaus that wind through the Black Mountains of
Superbet has become the official betting site for Rio Carnival 2025. With the motto ‘Here Samba is Super’, the bookmaker will support the parades and the Allegria and Rio Carnaval boxes, in partnership with the Independent League of Samba Schools of Rio de Janeiro (Liesa). With this move, the brand “further strengthens its connection with Brazilian culture
iGaming solutions provider SOFTSWISS has confirmed its participation in the SBC Summit Rio 2025, set to take place in Rio de Janeiro from February 25-27, 2025. This marks SOFTSWISS’s first appearance as a certified supplier of iGaming solutions in Brazil. The company’s Game Aggregator, billed as the largest content hub in the industry, received Brazilian certification