During the ECA Casino Industry Forum, hosted by HIT universe of fun in Nova Gorica, Slovenia, the European Casino Association (ECA) announced the establishment of the ECA Strategic Supplier Partnership, an initiative to foster collaboration between the association and select partners supplying the land-based casino sector. The exclusive partnership aims to enhance industry cooperation and
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ACR Poker announces the return of its Winter Online Super Series from November 10th-25th with $20 million in guaranteed prize pools and a special $35,000 Leaderboard Competition. Designed to cater to all skill levels, the WOSS will feature over 230 events across a wide variety of games including Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Turbo, Hyper-Turbo, Mega Stacks,
Nov 16, 2024 2 min read Last weekend, the Keep Memory Alive Charity Poker Tournament took place at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health near downtown Las Vegas. The annual event is hosted by Daniel Negreanu and Jack Binion, who was actually the defending champ. The $800 buy-in event included a poker
New Zealand is preparing to implement a regulated framework for online casinos by early 2026, aiming to create a safer environment for players while curbing potential harm. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden announced that up to 15 operators would be licensed under the new system, which includes strict measures for consumer protection. “Currently, New
In the latest financial quarter, the Philippine gaming sector recorded a remarkable increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR), climbing by 37.52% to reach P94.61 billion. This surge, as reported by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR), is primarily attributed to the substantial growth in the electronic gaming segment, which alone generated P35.71 billion, a stark rise from P6.32
Games provider Champion is launching the second installment of its CASSIOPEIA slot series, adding a new ancient Egypt-themed game to its portfolio. CASSIOPEIA 2, a 5×3 reel slot with 15 paylines, combines immersive gameplay, rich graphics, and a variety of bonus features. The game takes players back to the world of ancient Egypt, blending a
Just in time for the big race, Virgin Las Vegas is looking at a work stoppage. But hey, what would F1 be without drama? You may recall this is a pretty similar scenario to what happened just before last year’s Grand Prix race, and again just before the Super Bowl, when thousands of culinary workers
Nov 15, 2024 2 min read Last weekend, the poker world learned that Lori Geer Smith (March 12, 1959 – November 7, 2024) passed away from cancer at her home in Chico, Texas. Lupe Soto, founder of the Women in Poker Hall of Fame, shared the news on the Ladies International Poker Series (LIPS) page:
In a significant ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has upheld the dismissal of a patent infringement case brought by geolocation service provider GeoComply against its competitor, Xpoint. The dispute centered on allegations that Xpoint infringed on a GeoComply patent for a “geolocation engine,” which verifies a user’s physical location, essential
In the week leading up to the recent US election, Australia’s major online gambling operators significantly increased their advertising spending, focusing on novelty bets that captured public intrigue. Operators like TAB, Ladbrokes, Sportsbet, and Neds spent a combined total of approximately $240,000 on Facebook advertisements. These ads featured bets on various aspects of the US election, ranging from the likelihood of Donald Trump
Penn Entertainment shares fell in early trading Wednesday following a downgrade from Bank of America, which lowered its rating to “neutral” from a prior recommendation. Analyst Shaun Kelley attributed the change to what he described as a “balanced” risk-reward outlook, assigning a price target of $22 — signaling limited upside from the current price. Kelley
BetMGM has started combining player pools between its New Jersey and Michigan online poker markets, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the company’s poker, offering players an enhanced app, larger promotions, and more online poker action. In addition to combined player pools in New Jersey and Michigan, BetMGM Poker has recently launched an
In the 20th episode, Connor speaks with PokerNews Podcast co-host and Game of Gold contestant Kyna England about the Chicago poker scene, winning 2021 MSPT Player of the Year, going to Korea for Game of Gold, podcasting and being a part of Team Hot Dog with Jamie Kerstetter and others. England also talked about her
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has enacted a definitive ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) through Executive Order 74, signed on November 5, 2024. This action follows his strong stance against POGOs expressed in his State of the Nation address in July, where he highlighted the sector’s links to crime and corruption. Under this
The Venetian and Palazzo resorts, prominent fixtures on the Las Vegas Strip operated by Apollo Global Management, have recently announced a significant restructuring involving the reduction of their workforce. This move is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and enhance agility within the rapidly changing hospitality industry. Despite the vast size of their workforce, which exceeds 8,500, the
Louisiana Representative Roger Wilder’s (R-71) legislation to raise the state’s sports betting tax rate from 15% to 51% has been deferred at the lawmaker’s request. If approved, House Bill 22 would have aligned Louisiana’s sports betting tax rate with New York’s as the highest in the United States, in a bid to generate significant additional
We have another look at an online slot from Spadegaming! It’s Alchemy Quest Level Up, with six reels, seven rows, and over 117,000 paylines! There are five betting levels to choose from based on the amount of credits you wager. Plus, it features Wild and Scatter Symbols, Magic Portals that lock on the reels, and
Nov 12, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents Sports card shop owner Jared Bleznick showed some aggression during Tuesday’s High Stakes Duel 5 opening round while defeating poker legend Patrik Antonius for $100,000 in a four-hour battle. The no-limit hold’em/pot-limit Omaha mix game on PokerGO cost $50,000 per player to enter. Each player received
The Paraguayan government has introduced a bill to the Chamber of Deputies to transform the country’s gambling landscape. The new proposal seeks to update Law No. 1,016/1997, which has regulated Paraguay’s gambling market for over two decades. The proposed changes would dismantle gambling monopolies, opening the market to private competition and strengthening the powers of
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) announced the peaceful passing of its founder and Chairman, Dr. Lui Che Woo, on November 7, 2024, at the age of 95. Dr. Lui’s death marks the end of an era for the company he began and shepherded to remarkable heights in the gaming and hospitality industries. From humble beginnings to tycoon:
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