The Innovation Group, organizers of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming (ELG) program, and Global Gaming Business magazine (GGB) have announced the honorees of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40, a program that recognizes professionals under the age of 40 making significant impacts in the casino gaming industry. A Selection Committee comprised of gaming
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Oct 05, 2024 4 min read Few would argue that Phil Hellmuth is the G.O.A.T. of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). But Bryn Kenney doesn’t think the “Poker Brat” is that great overall as a poker player. Kenney, who holds the record for live tournament cashes at $67 million, according to The Hendon Mob,
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has appointed two new experts, Dr. Virve Marionneau and Dr. Spencer Murch, to its Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG). This move is aimed at enhancing the board’s expertise in gambling harm prevention, especially as the gambling industry continues to evolve with new technologies and international regulatory challenges. The ABSG,
View image in fullscreen Denise Coates’ charity may have saved Bet365 more in tax than it has given to good causes Exclusive: Guardian analysis suggests foundation has reduced gambling group’s tax bill by as much as £140m A charity set up by the billionaire boss of Bet365, Denise Coates, may have saved her online gambling
Ten years ago, sports leagues hated gambling. Five years ago, leagues embraced gambling Now, DraftKings and FanDuel are being sued by one of the leagues players union. Strange days indeed, as John Lennon once wrote. So what’s the issue? As is the case so many times it all boils down to money. Not so peculiar,
La Française des Jeux (FDJ), a key player in the European lottery and sports betting industry, has announced the successful acquisition of Kindred Group, a notable operator in the online betting and gaming market. This significant transaction marks a milestone in FDJ’s expansion strategy, further solidifying its presence in the competitive European gaming landscape. Substantial shareholder participation
British bookmaker Betfred will close its operations in Virginia from October 21st, according to the Betfred Sportsbook website. As a result of its imminent closing, the brand is no longer accepting new users, online deposits, or wagers throughout the state as of 10:00 PM EDT on Tuesday. Betfred aims to settle all outstanding wagers as an
Oct 04, 2024 5 min read After the success of the SCOOP League earlier in the year, the inaugural WCOOP league expanded to six teams and once again pitted PokerStars Ambassadors against one another with over the course of the World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP). Now after four long weeks of competition, Team peace&loove
Thailand is moving closer to legalizing casino resorts, as Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat pushes for a comprehensive plan to establish entertainment complexes in the country. The finance minister has called on the customs, revenues, and excise departments to devise a tax-collection system for the proposed industry, with a plan expected to be ready by
View image in fullscreen ‘A target on their back’: college athletes face wave of abuse amid gambling boom Some states are moving to ban ‘proposition bets’, a type of side wager, but big firms are lobbying against it College athletes are facing “significant abuse” amid a surge in harassment unleashed by America’s gambling boom, according
We’ve been following the renovations at the Rio Las Vegas for quite a while. And now, the property has announced that the initial phase of the upgrades has been completed. This is an ongoing project which began back in 2023, and may take another year or two for completion. In fact, we visited the resort
In a significant development, the Native Village of Eklutna is preparing the groundwork for a groundbreaking gaming facility, marking a historic first outside of Southeast Alaska. This prospective 50,000-square-foot gaming hall is poised to reshape local entertainment and economic landscapes, contingent upon securing the necessary federal green light. Project genesis and approvals: The initiative, spearheaded by the
With the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) set to return to Las Vegas next week, October 8 – 10 at The Venetian, Yogonet caught up with Korbi Carrison, Vice President of G2E at RX USA, to learn more about what new features and activations make this latest edition a can’t-miss event for the gambling industry. “With the incredible
Date Event Buy-in Start Time Registration Ends 08-Nov Event 1: Vietnam National Cup – Flight A – VND 5,000,000,000 GTD VND 9,000,000 (~USD 369) 11:00 AM 4:30 PM Event 2: PL Omaha Hi-Lo – 5 Card (Big O) VND 9,000,000 (~USD 369) 3:30 PM 7:20 PM Event 3: Single Day High Roller –
In response to new federal betting regulations, the Brazilian government implemented significant changes in September with the introduction of Normative Ordinance No 1,475. This ordinance allowed only operators who had already applied for a federal betting license and were actively operating to continue doing so until the official launch of the regulated market on January
She is the mastermind behind Bet365, the company that made it possible to gamble online any hour of the day or night. With a family fortune of £7.5bn, she pays her taxes and donates to charity. But is there a wider human cost to her huge success? By Rob Davies Any motorist or dog-walker traversing
If you want to watch the Tropicana implosion in person or online, we have the information to help you do so! And with police blocking streets, no public viewing area, and Las Vegas hotel room prices skyrocketing it won’t be easy! [embedded content] What left of Tropicana Las Vegas will be coming down in the
Relax Gaming, a pioneering iGaming aggregator and content supplier has marked a significant milestone in its North American expansion by forging a strategic partnership with PointsBet, a premier operator in Canada. This collaboration is set to enhance Relax Gaming’s robust presence in the Ontario market, where it has been active since April 2022. Strategic integration of premium content:
Gaming technology manufacturer Quixant has announced the launch of its advanced JAMMA hardware platform at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) – the IQ Connect 1. The product, Quixant’s latest addition to its range of hardware platforms, follows the success of the IQ 2 earlier this year. Quixant describes the IQ Connect 1 as designed to deliver
Oct 02, 2024 2 min read Casino operator Jack Binion and fellow Poker Hall of Famer Daniel Negreanu will host the Keep Memory Alive charity poker tournament Nov. 8 at in Las Vegas. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. and will feature some world-class poker players such as World Series of Poker (WSOP) champion Ryan