The National Football League (NFL) has increased its gambling policy education and integrity monitoring efforts after a successful offseason. There have not been any players suspended for gambling violations in 13 months, and the league has taken more steps to keep that trend going. In-person gambling policy education and training is mandatory for all players
Month: August 2024
Aug 24, 2024 3 min read Last updated Aug 25, 2024 The final two flights of the WPT Prime Cyprus have been completed, with 39 players advancing from the Day 1c field of 313 and 27 making it through from the turbo Day 1d field of 215. The payouts have also been confirmed, with everyone
As the popularity of sweepstakes-based wagering models continues to surge, the American Gaming Association (AGA) has sounded the alarm on the potential risks these platforms pose to consumers and the legal gaming industry. In a recently released policy statement, the AGA emphasized the need for increased regulatory oversight to prevent sweepstakes casinos from circumventing state
Politicial figures who bet on election date will not face police charges, Met says Police say Gambling Commission still looking into potential offences under Gambling Act Police will not pursue any charges of misconduct in public office against political figures who potentially used inside information to bet on the general election debate, they have announced.
We hear rumors. Sometimes we share them, and some times we wait for confirmation. That’s where we were with the Wizard of Oz Experience at the Las Vegas Sphere. But now, the New York Post has seemingly confirmed the rumors, so let’s get into this. First, understand that from a profit perspective, the Sphere has
Brisbane’s Treasury Casino, a 24-hour entertainment staple housed in a heritage-listed former government office, will close permanently at midnight on Sunday, marking the end of an era almost three decades after its opening. This closure paves the way for The Star to inaugurate the main gambling hub at the $4 billion Queen’s Wharf precinct on
Tabcorp, Australia’s largest gambling company, has been hit with an AU$4.6 million ($3.12 million) fine by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) over breaches of the state’s gambling code between 2020 and 2023. The VGCCC found that Tabcorp had systemic failures in its responsible gambling measures, including inadequate staff training and sending marketing
Aug 24, 2024 3 min read As PokerStars celebrates the 20th anniversary of the European Poker Tour (EPT), the company is expanding its reach by forming strategic collaborations with other major poker tours, reshaping the landscape of live poker and offering new opportunities to players worldwide. Julien Liarte, PokerStars’ Live Events Senior Business Development Manager
In a significant development for the gaming industry in Thailand, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has confirmed his support for the legalization of casinos. This endorsement from Thaksin, the influential father of Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is seen as a strong indication of the government’s direction towards legalizing casino resorts. Thaksin’s backing
What is a VIP Casino Host? Hosts are employed by casinos, but their role is misunderstood by a lot of players. While the VIP casino host is working on behalf of the property, they also act as something of an employee for high roller players who are spending a lot of money on games. Hosts
View image in fullscreen NFL using ‘integrity representatives’ to monitor suspicious in-game gambling activity League introduces new gambling rules for players Spotters to track sidelines and press box during games The NFL has increased its gambling policy education and integrity monitoring efforts after a successful offseason. There haven’t been any players suspended for gambling violations
Commercial gambling in America reached $17.63 billion in Quarter 2 of this year, according to figured provided by the American Gaming Association. Their Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker shows that the industry just hit its 14th consecutive quarter of annual revenue growth, and its highest-grossing Quarter 2 performance ever. Across the country, 24 jurisdictions saw year-over-year
The explosive growth of online sweepstakes casinos in the United States has not gone unnoticed by players, regulators, and industry stakeholders. These platforms have quickly filled a niche in the market, offering a legally viable alternative to traditional online gambling. However, the very success that has propelled sweepstakes casinos into the spotlight also poses a
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, will host the Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards 3.0 for the first time, gaming technology provider BetConstruct announced Thursday. Scheduled for December 12-14, the event will bring together the Web3, crypto, and iGaming sectors. Led by BetConstruct in collaboration with Fastex, the event promises to deliver “a fascinating industry experience.” The Ortak x
Aug 23, 2024 4 min read Hustler Casino Live’s Thursday night stream wasn’t an ordinary non-Friday poker game. Two pots cracked $500,000 during the six-hour session, one involving a player who hit quads and earned maximum value. The $200/$400 ($400 big blind ante) no-limit hold’em cash game featured some familiar faces to those who watch
As the deadline for prioritized licence applications in Brazil has now passed, a total of 113 operators have submitted their requests, aiming to secure a foothold in the country’s soon-to-launch legal betting market. By meeting the deadline of August 20, these operators have ensured their applications will be processed in time for the anticipated launch
A one-of-a-kind cinematic experience is headed for an exclusive stay at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The V-U2 Immersive Concert Film, directed by Morleigh Steinberg and The Edge, showcases the history-making and future-defining U2:UV concert that played to over 700,000 fans over 40 sold-out shows. V-U2 is the first film ever to be shot entirely
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has fined Borgata Casino $75,000 following an audit that revealed significant overstatements of iGaming promotional gaming credits (PGCs) on the BetMGM platform. This recent violation, identified between October 2023 and May 2024, resulted in the casino understating its gross revenue by over $4.5 million, leading to an underpayment of $365,161 in gross revenue
The Venetian Resort has secured its first-ever union contract, covering more than 4,000 hospitality workers. The Culinary Union announced on Tuesday that a tentative agreement had been reached with workers at both The Venetian and its sister property, The Palazzo. This follows an agreement reached last June between the union and Venetian leadership, which established
Aug 21, 2024 3 min read Before this month’s World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Graton stop, Andreas Kniep had been heads-up for a Circuit ring three times without ever being able to close out. The German-turned-Californian can now boast a Circuit ring after taking down Event #5: $600 No-Limit Hold’em 6-Handed for $15,907. Kniep,
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