October 12, 2023 The Cyprus stop of the PokerStars European Poker Tour is officially underway, and cards are already in the air for the $10,200 Mystery Bounty and $1,100 Eureka Main Event (which you can follow in PokerNews live reporting blog). The excitement is already building towards the $5,300 Main Event, and PokerStars have now
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More ways to listen Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify RSS Feed Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email In 2018 the World Health Organisation formally included gaming disorder in its diagnostic manual for the first time. Nearly four years into running the only NHS gaming disorder clinic, Prof Henrietta Bowden Jones tells
The Powerball® jackpot officially climbed to $1.73 billion and officially became the second-biggest jackpot in US history after there was no winner in the Monday’s, October 9, drawing, further continuing the losing streak. Additionally, the next drawing is scheduled for the night of October 11, and the roughly estimated worth of the jackpot is $756.6
Endorphina, the Czech-based iGaming developer, signed a content distribution agreement with Multigioco Srl, a permanent casino operator in Italy, to extend its presence in Italy. The agreement includes the official integration of the entire Endorphina portfolio on the Multigioco Srl platform. Expansion of presence With this partnership, Endorphina hopes to extend its presence in the
iGaming industry content supplier Pragmatic Play has extended an existing agreement with Belgium operator Napoleon Sports & Casino, launching two custom-branded tables alongside its Live Casino portfolio. Already live with Pragmatic Play’s slot content, Napoleon Sports & Casino will now gain access to Live Casino staples like Blackjack and Roulette, to be delivered alongside the
The possibility of a Las Vegas strike involving more than 50,000 hospitality workers grows every day. Unions approved a city wide strike on October 6th, so those workers could walk off the job at any time. Now we wait to see if cooks, bartenders, maids, and other service related employees strike and throw the city
October 11, 2023 The Master Classics of Poker (MCOP) has been a must-play live poker event ever since it first ran in 2000. Apart from in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic saw live poker events canceled globally, the MCOP has run in Amsterdam annually, attracting players from far and wide to its fantastically run tournaments.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, more than likely you’re familiar with online gaming, which is often referred to as iGaming. Defined as participation in virtual activities that involve playing games online, such as online casino games or slots played on a mobile device or computer. In addition to online casino gambling, the term
Over the years, SBC Events has garnered tremendous support from the iGaming industry globally, which is why SBC cited that support as a primary reason for the unparalleled 2023 edition of SBC Summit Barcelona. An awe-inspiring audience The 2023 conference and exhibition attracted an astonishing audience of nearly 15,000 participants, a three-fold growth over 2022
The Government of Romania has announced the introduction of new rules for both online and offline gambling and sports betting, including a steep increase for license fees and slot machine fees. The government approved these measures through an emergency ordinance, which means it will come into force straight away. However, the new piece of legislation
The American Gambling Awards, produced by online gaming player acquisition services provider Gambling.com Group, has announced BetMGM Casino as the winner of the ‘Online Casino of the Year’ category. In a statement announcing the award, Gambling.com said that BetMGM has strengthened its position as the leading iGaming operator in the United States by leveraging a multi-brand
Ever get a bit annoyed by all the sales people on the Strip? Well, a new Las Vegas sidewalk vendor ban could help ease some of that. Clark County commissioners have approved a new ordinance which prohibits sidewalk sales people within 1,500 feet of resorts, large sports arenas, most convention centers, and the Welcome to
It’s a milestone birthday for Harrah’s Las Vegas, and it’s worth singing about! Legendary entertainer Donny Osmond is doing just that, as the headliner recently surprised his audience with a special birthday song to commemorate the resort’s 50th anniversary. During Harrah’s month-long birthday bash, guests can experience great food and beverage specials, participate in social
October 10, 2023 The Irish Poker Tour is not even two years old but it is making significant waves within the live poker community. The tour recently stopped off at the I.N.E.C Killarney and Gleneagle Hotel for the Killarney festival, and it is safe to say that the stop was a roaring success. With its
October 10, 2023 It was business as usual at 888poker over the weekend after the conclusion of the exciting XL Autumn Series. A field of exactly 1,000 players entered the $109 buy-in $100,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty Main Event on October 8, ensuring the guarantee was met. Those entrants were reduced to only nine during Day
Mexican online casino and sports betting business Caliplay, known in the market as Caliente Interactive, has initiated legal proceedings against gambling technology provider Playtech in a bid to terminate their existing partnership. Caliplay said, in a statement, that it has filed legal proceedings before the 46th Civil Court of Mexico City against Playtech plc and its subsidiaries Playtech Malta and Playtech Software
Meet Benny the Beer! In the latest Hacksaw Gaming release, Benny the Beer, the new, fun character enjoys life – that’s what we have to admit! The greatest fun of his life is watching nature while chilling and drinking beer. Relatable, isn’t it? Fantastic features and great mechanics: Benny’s main characteristic is his big belly,
Over time, prestigious competitions have appeared on the scene to recognize the efforts of B2B brands that have made an impact on the gambling industry. One such competition is EiGE. The inaugural European iGaming Excellence Awards (EiGE Awards 2023) are set to debut at the European Gaming Congress, a prestigious event organized by Hipther Agency. These awards are designed to
The High Roller Las Vegas was not the first observation wheel planned for the city. The original Las Vegas Super Wheel was never actually built, and now all that remains of the planned Skyvue Wheel sits in a vacant lot across from Mandalay Bay on the south end of The Strip. Planned as the main
October 07, 2023 There’s no denying that poker in Texas is booming. Despite frequent legal troubles on its legality, and the occasional raid, players are still flocking to card rooms across the Lone Star State. Unfortunately, those cardrooms occasionally make headlines for all the wrong reasons including robberies, shootings, and the like. That’s why player