The History of the Entertainment City in Manila, Philippines Our look into the Entertainment City in Manila, Philippines, will begin with an overview of its origins. Conceptualized in 2002 by the Philippine Amusement and Game Corporation (PAGCOR), it is located in Parañaque, along Manila Bay. Construction began in 2007 and is still ongoing, although most
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September 21, 2023 The 2023 Poker Masters series rolls on at PokerGO Studios in Las Vegas and three more winners have been crowned at Aria Casino & Resort. The latest winner was Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger — who won Event #5 for $204,000 on his 36th birthday. Before that was Chino Rheem’s win in Event #4
Some readers upon seeing this title might think that only cultural icons — e.g., Cher, Madonna, Elton — are recognizable by just one name, so who’s “Billy”? But if you’ve been involved in the sports betting world for all or part of the last four decades, Billy is all you need to hear to know
UK casino operator Lindar Media Limited is obliged to pay a £690,947 fine for the alleged breach of the socially responsible operating practices and the failures to comply with the anti-money laundering procedures prescribed by the Gambling Commission. The allegations arose after the Gambling Commission recently conducted a review of the operator’s license after a
This past week saw both Caesars and MGM hacked. Each company responded in very different ways, but several questions remain unanswered. Most importantly, should players be worried that their private data is now in the hands of criminals? [embedded content] It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, as Las Vegas
BetBlocker, a renowned Responsible Gaming Charity, expands to help a range of players from Spanish-speaking countries. The company partnered up with Coolbet to deliver a Spanish version of the blocking app. Great help to gambling addicts The users of the BetBlocker app are allowed to set limits to their devices and forbid themselves access to
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it has requested internet service providers (ISPs) in the country to block more illegal offshore gambling websites after investigations found five services to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The latest sites blocked in the country include Viperspin, Just Casino, Betandplay, Play
September 20, 2023 The PartyPoker LIVE MILLIONS Malta festival is only days away, with the first event scheduled to shuffle up and deal on September 23. That event is the €1 million guaranteed Grand Prix Malta, which you still have time to qualify for online at PartyPoker if you hurry. The live Day 1a and
Phil Mickelson says he is ‘in recovery’ after claim he gambled more than $1bn Golfer said betting alienated him from loved ones Allegations came in book by gambler Billy Walters Phil Mickelson said in a lengthy social media post on Monday that he has stopped betting after crossing the line from moderation into addiction. “Most
Ever since my 76th birthday in February, my body has been falling apart orthopedically — hip, knee, and shoulder. Most of my body’s systems are fine, but my skeleton, not so much. The MRI on my right hip showed a number of issues, including arthritis. My orthopedist has convinced me that I need a new
As reported by Inside Asian Gaming, gaming income across Macau is predicted to recuperate 100% over the coming holiday period, approaching the levels seen during the October Golden Week that took place in 2019. Additionally, that should be enough to give the city’s firms “a month to forget.” The prediction: JP Morgan, an investment bank,
Few performers are so synonymous with Las Vegas as Wayne Newton. And say what you will about the aging icon, but few have as much staying power. Now, Mr. Newton has extended his Sin City residency all the way to June of next year. He was just a teenager when he began singing, and he
From an outside perspective, Microgaming, a privately held gambling software firm based in the Isle of Man, has gone through a period of major change during recent years. In this regard, Stephen Fisk, the most recent CEO who took over the position in May, said: “After the sale of Quickfire, Microgaming’s sole focus is its
iGaming provider EGT Digital has confirmed its presence at SBC Summit Barcelona, where it will demonstrate the latest novelties in its portfolio. Guests can see them at stand CG20 on 20th and 21st September. Along with its instant games, the company says that it will showcase its jackpot bestsellers Bell Link, Clover Chance, High Cash,
September 19, 2023 Leaf Trading Cards and Poker Royalty are set to bring some unique and highly coveted poker trading cards to the market in 2024, featuring some of the biggest names in the game, including Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, and Daniel Weinman. Weinman, the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event winner, is
Football fans received 11,000 gambling messages in Premier League opening weekend Study for 5 News warns of ‘overwhelming and inescapable’ betting imagery in the game Football fans were bombarded with 11,000 gambling messages during the opening weekend of the latest Premier League season, according to a study that warns of “overwhelming and inescapable” betting imagery
Bob Dancer is the world’s best known authority on Video Poker, having written many books, and countless articles on the subject. He of course was my cohost and founder of Gambling With an Edge for 12 years. But in this episode we are going back to when he was trying to be a professional backgammon
Following the cyberattack recently experienced by MGM Resorts International just ahead of a large event to be held on September 19, 2023, a gaming industry analyst assessed the expected company’s insurance claims estimating that the intrusion in the company’s online transactions could cost the top-tier gaming and entertainment operator up to $8.4 million in daily
Konami Gaming has launch the Ocean Spin Pirate’s Riches slot machine, a premium linked progressive game series on the Dimension 49J game cabinet. It is the second premium series released on this cabinet, which comes with a 49-inch, curved display in 4K Ultra High-Definition. This linked progressive series utilizes synchronized animation effects across multiple game
ESA Gaming, a leading iGaming provider and aggregator based in Malta, signed a content distribution agreement with Microgame, an Italian online gambling company serving more than 55 Italian operators, to extend its presence in Italia. The agreement includes the official integration of ESA Gaming’s EasySwipe portfolio on the Microgame platform. Expansion of presence With this