Union workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas picketed for a third day on Sunday as the standoff between management and laborers seeking higher pay and benefits showed no signs of resolution. With no new talks scheduled, the open-ended strike—Nevada’s first of its kind since 2002—continues to disrupt operations just a week before the high-profile Las
Month: November 2024
Nov 19, 2024 5 min read Table Of Contents If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again is how the old adage goes, and it appears “d5t6y7” received that particular memo. The 888poker grinder bought into the $109 Opening Event of the PokerNews Online Championships on November 17 and busted. Their second bullet was
We really thought they would work it out… but no. Another Las Vegas strike is happening – this time at Virgin – right before the big F1 race, and the timing is surely not a coincidence. Don’t misunderstand, we truly appreciate the workers position. And we want everyone who works for a living to make
On November 13, Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF), led by Justice Luiz Fux, issued a provisional ruling to ban the use of social welfare funds for fixed-odds betting and enforce stricter rules on betting advertisements targeting minors. The decision accelerates regulations that were initially set to take effect on January 1, 2025, under Brazil’s Betting Act.
Evolution Group, a leader in B2B casino solutions, has announced the extension of its partnership with FanDuel Casino in the United States market. This renewed agreement ensures Evolution remains FanDuel’s exclusive provider of core live dealer casino games for another three years, marking the second extension since the collaboration began in 2020. FanDuel players will
California’s powerful gaming tribes and major online sports betting companies, including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Fanatics, have united to confront a mutual adversary: unregulated gray market sweepstakes sites. These sites, such as High 5 Casino and Fliff, are reportedly diverting millions from legal gambling by sidestepping regulation and taxation, potentially reaching a revenue of $4
Nov 18, 2024 2 min read Table Of Contents In a significant development for the poker community, the International Mind Sports Association (IMSA) has officially recognized poker as a Mind Sport, placing it alongside established disciplines like chess and eSports. Established in 2005, the IMSA is a global organization that promotes intellectual competition and recognizes
On a landmark Friday, November 15th, the grounds of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) became the focal point of a major advancement in Singapore’s hospitality and entertainment sector. The initiation of a SG$6.8 billion (US$5 billion) waterfront expansion was marked by a special groundbreaking ceremony. Led by notable figures including RWS CEO Tan Hee Teck and Minister of State
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
Nov 16, 2024 2 min read Table Of Contents Registration has closed in the $5,000 buy-in World Poker Tour (WPT) bestbet Scramble Championship with 361 entries, 205 of which bought into the tournament for Day 1b on Saturday. The final Main Tour event before the WPT World Championship in Las Vegas next month is now
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,
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
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
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