December 29, 2023 The Free Poker Network (FPN) Vegas $100,000 World Championship is just around the corner and will award $25,000 to the lucky champion. The FPN Vegas $100,000 World Championship will take place Jan. 4-7 at Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas as qualifiers compete for a piece of the $100,000 prize pool. PokerNews
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It was recently reported that 356.000 tourists is projected to visit Las Vegas for the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration. In addition, when you add to that number the the number of locals who will also be celebrating in downtown Las Vegas and on The Strip, the total number will surpass 400.000. Room rates: It
After successful 2023, Soft2Bet is looking forward to ways to further expand its business in 2024. Gamification and interesting tools The company’s popular gamification features, which are already advanced and customized to fulfill the partners’ needs, will be further expanded and tailored to suit the players in different regulated markets. Gamification is a term related
In October, Arizona’s sportsbooks reported a handle of $648.2 million, marking the state’s second-highest total in 26 months of legal wagering. This significant growth is attributed to the presence of the World Series during the month, contributing to a higher monthly total than in over a year. The Arizona Department of Gaming provided the statistics,
We have a first look at the sixth edition of a player favorite: The Ultimate Fire Link Double Explosion slot machine! Our friends at Light & Wonder are rolling out the newest edition of the popular player favorite Ultimate Fire Link game on the Horizon gumbo cabinet! We have a look at game play including
December 28, 2023 Guests: Dan Sepiol On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen bring you the last show of 2023! The chat about the MSPT & WSOP champion that was found zip-tied and allegedly held captive for 35 days in Michigan, poker player Sean Perry being eliminated
With Purdie the miniature horse in the world, suddenly everything seemed brighter Hannah Jane Parkinson At the beginning of a new year after an awful one, a trip to an animal sanctuary helped to pull me from the depths What brought us hope and joy in 2023? Writers share their stories It is early January
The Star, an Australian-based gambling and entertainment company, has revealed that it has officially signed a settlement deed with Multiplex Constructions Qld., the builder of its Queen’s Wharf Brisbane project. Settlement deed: During August, the Destination Brisbane Consortium, the group’s joint venture firm established for the project, was served in the Supreme Court by Multiplex
The Michigan Gaming Control Board, the regulator in charge of the gambling and sports betting market in the American state, reported that the licensed operators it oversees managed to generate solid revenue in November 2023. According to the state regulators, commercial and tribal operators in the Great Lakes state reported a total of 209.2 million dollars
There are many negative aspects of having gambling transactions on bank statements, so most people are worried about asking for a bank loan or a mortgage. We will explain why this is not a deal breaker and even list a few situations when those transfers can make your accountant happy. The information is in the
The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has announced the departure of its longstanding President, Peter DeRaedt, effective December 31, 2023. With his departure, DeRaedt’s 25-year career with the organization comes to an end. Throughout that time, he was instrumental in bringing disparate interests in the gaming business together. The IGSA Board expressed its deepest gratitude
New Year’s Eve at the Plaza Casino on Fremont Street will showcase a full evening of classic Las Vegas style celebrations for those looking to party. Guests can enjoy a complete dinner at Oscar’s Steakhouse, live entertainment, complimentary champagne toasts, and downtown’s only live fireworks show at midnight! The Plaza Casino has a new Carousel
December 27, 2023 Few things came as bigger surprise this year than the monumental success of Game of Gold. For twelve episodes some of the biggest names and personalities in poker competed in a series of team challenges. Along the way, some were eliminated while others earned gold coins. In the final episode, the gold
Chinese gaming shares fall as regulators announce new proposals Measures include spending limits for online games and ban on rewarding players for logging in each day China’s $45bn (£31.3bn) gaming industry has been dealt a blow by proposals to limit the time and money spent on the sector. New rules including spending limits for online
As expected by the Macau gaming and travel stakeholders, the Christmas season has brought a strong visitor activity to the region. GGRAsia reports that city officials recorded more than 362,600 visitors from December 23 to December 25 inclusive. Public Security Police has reportedly come up with preliminary data showing that the daily average in visitor
A pioneering software development company and solution provider for the gaming market, Octavian Gaming, has partnered up with SKS365, a leading Italian online gaming and sports betting operator. The strategic partnership will enable the provider to make its online portfolio available to Italian players through the SKS365’s vertical Planetwin365. Internally Made Products Now Available Therefore, all
Gaming firm Macau Legend Development has confirmed the sale of its Savan Legend casino resort in Laos, sealing the deal at $39 million. The firm disclosed the transaction in a stock filing sent to Hong Kong’s exchange, projecting a pre-tax gain of approximately HKD47 million ($6 million). The decision to divest the Laos-based casino resort was
You may have forgotten about Rio Las Vegas as part of your holiday plans. But the revamped casino has a lineup of New Year’s Eve festivities to ring in 2024 that would make a good time for anyone! And on December 31st from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., attendees can immerse themselves in the ultimate
December 26, 2023 In 2022, cheating scandals in poker — online and live — were getting out of hand. Allegations against high-profile players such as Bryn Kenney, Jake Schindler, and Ali Imsirovic rocked the poker world. And we certainly can’t forget about the J4 incident on Hustler Casino Live. As such, poker operators and pros
In-demand game development studio Blueprint Gaming has launched the Fishin’ Frenzy Christmas slot game in time for the ultimate festive experience. In the latest release, the popular studio uses its typical characters and the abundance of features as an homage to the holiday season and provides a flagship product easily recognizable in the bunch of