October 25, 2023 While Michael Phelps is best known as a 23-time Olympic gold medalist, he is also a prolific poker enthusiast. The 38-year-old first started playing poker in high school with friends and continued to play with fellow athletes and celebrities during his rise up the Olympic ranks. Now, Phelps is taking part in
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DraftKings and FanDuel have been ruling the U.S. online gambling market for years to constantly compete for the leading position in the developing market. In the race, the two giants have taken a 61% share of the overall online gaming and sports betting operations to continue to thrive to add more weight to their operations
Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and developer, has worked hard to become what it is today, aka one of the flagship companies globally, by entering into a continuous expansion of its footprint in regulated markets around the world, and Italian regulated market is no exception. Additionally, the aforementioned Italian market has a lot of potential
Flutter UK & Ireland has announced a partnership with ITV and other industry partners for a six-part documentary on British horse racing to be shown on ITV1 and ITVX in 2024. The documentary will focus on the 2023-24 Jumps season and will show behind-the-scenes and life stories of the sport. The project, which will also
The Las Vegas protests from the Culinary Workers Union will block traffic on Las Vegas Boulevard this week! The union expects to stop cars and trucks on the Strip, and to have their members arrested! And rumor has it that these actions are not even necessary! [embedded content] Hello friends, and welcome to This Week
October 24, 2023 The 2023 European Poker Tour (EPT) Cyprus recently wrapped up. The PokerNews Live Reporting Team was on hand all series long to capture all the action, and during that time they documented some big hands, be they bad beats, sick coolers, or just game-changing in nature. Here’s a look at some of
On Thursday, October 19th, 2023 the Las Vegas Raiders announced that their veteran starting quarterback in Jimmy Garoppolo will not play in last Sunday afternoon’s NFL week – 7 football game vs. the Chicago Bears due to his current back injury. Replacing Garoppolo as Quarterback: Prior to the game, the Las Vegas Raiders who were
Malta-based online casino games developer RAW iGaming continues to work hard to prove itself as a state-of-the-art game developer, and the debut of its newest proprietary feature, RAW Vibe, is its latest way of doing so. RAW Vibe description In terms of strict definition, this feature is “virtual intelligent behavior engine” powered by Artificial Intelligence
Georgia is preparing for a new debate on the legalization of sports betting in 2024. The issue has generated intense divisions among lawmakers over the past two years, with debates ranging from gambling addiction to the distribution of revenues, with consecutive attempts at legalization failing in the Legislative Assembly. At a recent meeting, representatives of
As Sin City braces for the Culinary Union strike, rumors that acts of Las Vegas civil disobedience will be carried out have leaked. Apparently the Union has decided that the best way to get their point across is not simply to protest and picket, but to block traffic on Las Vegas Boulevard. Like there wasn’t
October 23, 2023 It was a session to forget for Jennifer Tilly on the 10th episode of High Stakes Poker Season 11. The Bride of Chucky star’s luck couldn’t have been any worse, especially against Rick Salomon. The two high-stakes poker players battled in some huge pots in a $200/$400 no-limit hold’em game, which aired
Yggdrasil, a Malta-based globally recognized iGaming provider, together with its YG Masters’ program partner 4ThePlayer, has launched 3 Lucky Witches™, the sequel to 4ThePlayer’s widely loved slot 3 Lucky Leprechauns, a witch-themed slot specially created for players to enjoy completely this coming Halloween. Magical visual: Aligning with its name, the main theme of the slot
Quantum Gaming, the international supplier of white label and turnkey platform solutions for online casinos and sports betting websites, has announced it signed a partnership agreement with Spribe, a developer of innovative casino games. The agreement will see the impressive portfolio of games supplied by Spribe get included in the turnkey platform offered by Quantum Gaming
In this guide, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson explores the advantages of having licenses from Malta and Anjouan and why Fast Offshore is the ideal partner to guide you through the process. The importance of having the right licenses cannot be overstated in the fast-paced online gambling world. Licensing is a crucial aspect of running
October 22, 2023 Louise Brunson, married to the late poker great Doyle Brunson, has passed away, according to a social media post from her daughter Pamela Brunson. The Brunson’s were married for 62 years and spent much of their time together residing in Las Vegas. They met in 1959 and tied the knot in 1962
Leading iGaming content provider, Pragmatic Play, has released the exciting and spooky Infective Wild™ slot game to announce the arrival of the Halloween season. The provider’s latest title features a range of scary creatures to make players aware of the tension rising with every spin to prospectively benefit from the festive week and leave the
Games Global, the powerful international distributor of games for online casinos, has announced the launch of Cash Splash, an exciting new tournament tool that is expected to bring fresh thrills to players from all over the world. This new promotional mechanic will see Games Global offer big prizes across a wide range of tournaments and
PokerStars has officially confirmed its decision to cease operations in Norway by the end of the month. The global poker platform has sent email notifications to players in the country informing them that, as of Thursday, October 26, PokerStars’ online services will no longer be accessible in Norway. In a statement to Poker Industry PRO, a
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October 21, 2023 Last month, PokerNews spent a significant amount of time celebrating the 25th anniversary of the beloved poker movie Rounders. That included five things you didn’t know about the movie, an interview with Johnny Chan, and remembering the time Doyle Brunson busted Matt Damon from the 1998 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main