Hawaii’s push to legalize online sports betting is gaining momentum as HB 1308 advances to the House floor following approval from the Finance Committee. However, the proposal has not secured unanimous support, with some lawmakers voicing concerns over regulation, tax rates, and potential social risks. On February 24, the House Finance Committee approved HB 1308 with
Feb 25, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) is headed to Horseshoe Casino Tunica in Mississippi for a stop taking place March 11-16. The Mission RunGood Tunica stop will award a dozen rings over six days and will culminate with a $600 buy-in Main Event with a $200,000 guarantee.
Feb 25, 2025 2 min read Doug Polk has another online poker challenge planned, this one on ClubWPT Gold, a new social poker site that is, at the very least, entertaining the poker community on X. The heads-up poker legend and co-owner of The Lodge Card Club near Austin, Texas is setting out to win
Feb 25, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents Waka Flocka Flame, a famous rapper, played poker earlier this month in Las Vegas alongside athletes and influencers as part of the rowdy and high-octane Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT) Game Night V. Just a day earlier, he mourned the loss of Murder Inc. Records founder Irv
Feb 25, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents A week to the day after Miami John Cernuto’s passing, poker players honored the mixed game legend with a commemorative poker tournament in Las Vegas. The inaugural Miami John Commemorative O/E event took place on Feb. 17 during the Cardplayer Lifestyle Mixed Game Festival X at
There’s always something new in Sin City! This week we’re taking a look at five new Las Vegas attractions ready to open this year! From action to adventure, and from comedy to horror, there’s something for everyone! [embedded content] On our last program, we spoke about all the renovation work going on at Las Vegas
The Betsson Group‘s brand for the Argentinean market has launched Boca 9 Cups, the official online slot of Club Atlético Boca Juniors. The club has become the first Argentinean team to have its own slot title, the Swedish sports betting and online casino giant said, created “so that the Xeneize fans can take their passion for
Following the conclusion of the Eastern European Gaming Summit’s (EEGS) inaugural webinar for the year, titled “Rolling the Dice on AI: How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping the Gaming Industry,” attendees can now access the video on demand to revisit the insightful discussions and key takeaways. The event, held on February 19, featured a panel of industry
Resorts World Las Vegas has appointed Carlos Castro as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), marking the latest in a series of executive changes as the casino-hotel navigates regulatory challenges. Castro, whose tenure began last week, brings extensive experience from Hilton Hotels, Caesars Entertainment, and MGM Resorts International, where
In a major regulatory move on Monday, the Texas Lottery Commission announced plans to ban lottery ticket courier services, a decision prompted by a recent $83.5 million jackpot win that has raised concerns among state officials. Executive Director Ryan Mindell stated that under Texas law, these courier services companies, which accept lottery orders via apps or websites
Feb 25, 2025 7 min read Table Of Contents We all love a freebie, don’t we? And even more so when a casino is offering a bonus without the need to stump up any cash upfront! Sadly, the days of widespread no deposit bonuses at UK online casinos may be behind us, but that doesn’t
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Australia’s corporate regulator, has imposed fines totaling AUD $240,000 ($153,096) on two former executives of Star Entertainment Group for breaches of duty during their time at the casino operator. Harry Theodore, Star’s former Chief Financial Officer, was fined AUD $60,000 ($38,198) and disqualified from managing corporations for nine
Online betting platform Stake Colombia has announced that it will fully compensate users for the 19% tax imposed on cash deposits through the new ‘Cashback IVA’ promotion. The initiative comes in response to Decree 0175, a temporary Colombian government measure effective February 22 until December 2025, aimed at raising $3 billion for humanitarian aid in
The Federal Supreme Court (STF) held a virtual plenary session on Friday (21) to decide on the operational scope for betting companies licensed by Loterj in Rio de Janeiro. A majority of the ministers — Gilmar Mendes, Alexandre de Morais, Flávio Dino, Cármen Lúcia, Cristiano Zanin, Nunes Marques, and Luís Roberto Barroso — supported rapporteur
Feb 25, 2025 3 min read Daniel Wojcik and Trung Pham chopped the Lodge Championship Series Half Milly event for just over $100,000 a piece, but a controversial hand occurred during the action-packed final table. The $500,000 guaranteed event at Texas’ The Lodge Card Club, a $400 buy-in no-limit hold’em contest, had over $800,000 in
Boyd Gaming Corp. has begun land preparation for Cadence Crossing, a new casino project in Henderson, Nevada, set to replace Jokers Wild Casino on Boulder Highway. The company plans to break ground on April 3, 2025, with the casino expected to open by mid-2026. Cadence Crossing will feature 450 slot machines and multiple dining
Live casino gaming provider CreedRoomz is participating in SBC Summit Rio 2025, taking place on February 26-27 at the Riocentro exhibition center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As one of the few live casino providers certified under Brazil’s new gaming regulations, CreedRoomz will exhibit its compliant and localized solutions tailored for the Brazilian market at Stand
Feb 25, 2025 5 min read A simple $2 spin on MGM Grand Millions has turned into an unforgettable first trip to Las Vegas for Mark Malusa, a BetMGM Casino player from New Jersey. Malusa collected an eye-watering $894,308 jackpot in style, with BetMGM rolling out the red carpet at ARIA Resort & Casino. What
Date Time (GMT) Total Buy-in Tournament Thursday 10th April 12:00 €1,150 Mystery Bounty Day 1A – €1,000,000 GTD Thursday 10th April 13:00 €255 Mystery Bounty €1,150 Satellite 5 Seats GTD (1 in 5) Thursday 10th April 13:00 €200 Irish Open Deaf Championship Day 1A Thursday 10th April 14:00 €350 Big O Championship Thursday 10th April
January offered a complex financial landscape for Louisiana’s gaming industry, as reported by the Louisiana State Police Gaming Audit Section. The month saw fluctuations across different sectors, from riverboat casinos to mobile sportsbooks, each presenting its own set of challenges and gains. Riverboat casinos navigate financial currents: The state’s 14 riverboat casinos amassed $138.6 million in adjusted gross receipts. This figure