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 22, 2023 If you are based in New Jersey and Michigan and want to join the action on PokerStarsUS, now is a great time to do so. PokerStarsUS, which serves the joint NJ-MI poker market, has just boosted one of its popular welcome bonus offers from $100 to $150. Following the announcement of additional
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
The organization of the Brazilian iGaming Summit (BiS) announced that it has strengthened its partnership with the SiGMA group for the third edition of BiS SiGMA Americas, to be held April 23-26, 2024 at the Transamerica Expo Center in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo. In a statement, Carlos Cardama, BiS co-founder, said: “The joint venture with
If it ain’t broke, why fix it? And it’s quite clear that the U2 Las Vegas Residency at the Sphere is a smashing success. After selling out their initial concert dates in September and October, the band extended their stay through the end of the year. Now, they have extended it again. It was a
October 21, 2023 The PokerStars European Poker Tour at the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa, in Northern Cyprus, continued today with an action-filled Day 3 of the $3,000 EPT Mystery Bounty. A total of 981 entrants made up this field generating a prize pool of $2,664,396, of which $981,000 was set aside for
France’s leading gaming operator and one of the industry leaders worldwide, La Française des Jeux (FDJ), announces its revenue figures for the period January – September 2023 inclusive. 3.9% Higher Revenue Levels: In the press release, the company reported the revenue of €1,875 million was reached by the end of September to stand for a
Black markets are very active in the online gambling scene. Several operators work without a license, which causes major problems for authorities. Significant research has been done, and the final report published by the Italian press La Gazzetta dello Sport has sent shockwaves throughout the Italian gambling industry. The report says that a staggering €18.50 billion is wagered on
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has unanimously granted LRGC Gaming Investors, LCC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, the necessary regulatory approvals required to become a gaming operator in the state, paving the way for its upcoming $250M+ land-based casino in Bossier City. The approval clears the way for Cordish to finalize the acquisition of
Yes, the Mirage Volcano attraction is coming down. In its place, Hard Rock will put up the monstrosity that will become a guitar shaped hotel. But in the meantime, there’s the big Las Vegas F1 race coming… and that means that the volcano is closed temporarily before it’s closed for good. Yes, the folks at
October 20, 2023 The PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) is only a few weeks away, and the excitement surrounding the returning tour is reaching fever pitch. November 4 sees the NAPT return to the United States after a 12-year hiatus, and while PokerNews will provide you with updates from the $1,100 Mystery Bounty, the
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According to information obtained from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, the gross gaming income (GGR) collected from Texas Hold’em poker in the regulated Macau market throughout the third quarter of this year came to the MOP177 million, which is approximately almost US$22.0 million, further representing an increase of 17.2% from MOP151 million in the
The European Gaming Congress, an eagerly anticipated event in the iGaming industry, is set to make a big comeback after a three-year hiatus. This year’s edition will take place in Warsaw, the Polish capital, on October 30-31, 2023. The organizers say that they anticipate the event “to be the industry’s most significant gathering”. The congress
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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has announced that the total combined revenue generated by all forms of gaming in the state reached $476.3 million in September 2023. This figure, which covers slot machines, table games, iGaming, sports betting, fantasy contests and video gaming terminals (VGTs), represents an increase of 6.20% compared to the revenue generated
Last week at the Global Gaming Expo, we got an update on the launch of ESPN Bet. The CEO’s of Penn Entertainment and ESPN provided details on the sports betting project, and confirmation that there are still plans to have the app up and running by next month. The companies originally announced this as a
October 19, 2023 The fourth annual Gulf Coast Poker Awards in New Orleans, hosted by Barstool Sports personality Ben Mintz, brought about some deserved recognition for many players and industry personnel, including the comedic Caitlin Comeskey. Hosted at the newly renovated Harrah’s New Orleans (soon to be Caesars New Orleans), located in the famous French