The state of New Jersey, a pioneer in legalizing sports betting across the United States, is now exploring new measures to restrict certain types of wagers. A proposed bill in the state legislature aims to prohibit proposition bets—commonly referred to as “prop bets”—that focus on the individual performance of college athletes. The initiative is a
Month: November 2024
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
Nov 16, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents Game selection should be important to every poker player. It can be the difference between someone being a winning or losing player. Consider the factors outlined in this article presented by 888poker ambassador Alexandre “Cavalito” Mantovani before your next session to give yourself the greatest chance
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
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
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has announced the appointment of four new trustees to its Board, a move aimed at bolstering its commitment to effective and responsible global gaming regulation. The newly appointed trustees bring diverse expertise from across the globe, in a bid to reinforce IAGR’s international regulatory reach. The new trustees
Nov 14, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents Vladimir Korzinin has captured the attention of seemingly the entire poker world due to a series of deep runs at Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Monte Carlo, punctuated by a victory in $150,000 No-Limit Hold’em 8-Handed for $4.3 million. Poker fans quickly dubbed the white-bearded
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
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
A proposal to significantly increase the tax on online sports betting revenue in Louisiana has been deferred amid mounting opposition from the gaming industry. House Bill 22, introduced by Representative Roger Wilder, R-Denham Springs, aimed to raise the tax rate on gross gaming revenue from 15% to 51%, a move that would align Louisiana’s tax
Hard Rock Bet announced that a bettor recently turned an 80-cent spin into a $136,824.50 jackpot playing White Hat Studios’ Ted Jackpot Royale in New Jersey. Brian from Cherry Hill, who had signed up for the app that day, hit the jackpot while on the couch at home watching horror movies, he told Hard Rock
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
Fontainebleau F1 experience is offering guests the opportunity to enjoy race week like a VIP with the Aston Martin Million Dollar Package. The pinnacle of luxury, this package puts guests in the driver’s seat to curate their own Race Week adventure while giving them the chance to take home their very own Aston Martin Vanquish,
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
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:
Sports betting giant DraftKings has opened a new $500 million credit facility, expected to give the company easy access to more and cheaper liquidity should it require the money in the next few years. The new $500 million revolving credit facility, taken out this week with a syndicate led by Morgan Stanley, replaces a $125 million
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
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
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