Thailand is moving forward with its plans to legalize casinos in “entertainment complexes,” but stricter measures are now being considered in response to concerns over problem gambling. A revised draft of the bill, published Saturday, limits casinos to no more than 10% of the total venue size and introduces disclosure requirements for locals wishing to
Feb 17, 2025 14 min read Table Of Contents The schedule is out for the first ever World Series of Poker (WSOP) under GGPoker’s ownership, and it will feature a 56-year record for most live gold bracelet events. Poker players from all over the world will flock to Las Vegas from May 27 to compete
Guests will soon have more reasons to love the MGM Grand. The famous property at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip has been in the middle of a $300 million renovation project to its main tower, and the first upgraded rooms are open to the public. The project will eventually redo more than
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View image in fullscreen Betting giants spared regulatory action after secret deals with watchdog Controversial ‘special measures’ regime under fire after failures were not made public Betting firms have been reaching secret deals with Britain’s gambling watchdog, including surrendering revenues for failings that are kept out of the public domain, the Observer can reveal. The
The Hawaii State Legislature has indefinitely deferred a bill that would have legalized casino gambling in the state, effectively shutting down the proposal. Lawmakers shut down Senate Bill 893 on Thursday, which aimed to establish a Hawaii Gaming Control Commission to oversee casinos within the planned Aloha Stadium Entertainment District, KITV reported. The bill also included
Feb 16, 2025 2 min read A hand on the stone-bubble of the PHP 150,000 (USD $2,600) High Roller at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Manila Classic took quite the dramatic turn after the flop. The single-day no-limit hold’em side event on Feb. 13, which attracted 85 players, had a PHP 11 million prize pool
You can catch four-time GRAMMY winners Alabama Shakes at Fontainebleau soon, as the critically acclaimed group will play their BleauLive Theater this summer. Dates for the North American tour were recently announced and included Las Vegas on Saturday August 9th of this year, with a special guest appearance from Shannon & The Clams. This tour
DraftKings has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, showcasing significant revenue growth alongside increased operating losses. The company reported a total annual revenue of $4.8 billion, reflecting a 30.1% year-over-year increase. However, its net loss for the fourth quarter surged by over 200%, influenced by rising expenses and customer-friendly
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Feb 15, 2025 2 min read While negative headlines often dominate the poker news cycle – such as Charlie Carrel calling out a scammer and SCOTUS lawyer Tom Goldstein getting in trouble for failing to pay poker taxes – it is important to remember that the game can be used for good. Perhaps the greatest
It was one of the biggest sports betting events of the year. However, Super Bowl betting this year fell dramatically in Las Vegas, with wagers totaling nearly $152 million. That was a noticeable decline from last year when players staked over $185 million on the big game. Somehow, sports books in Sin City were still
In a recent legislative session, the Hawaii State Legislature took a firm stance by indefinitely deferring a bill aimed at legalizing casino gambling within the state. This decision puts a pause on Senate Bill 893, which proposed the introduction of regulated casinos into Hawaii’s new Aloha Stadium Entertainment District and at the Hawaii Convention Center, a move that stirred public and political controversy.
The Ministry of Finance’s Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) has granted 37 permanent betting licenses, expanding the country’s regulated gambling market. Published in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU), these licenses will be valid until December 31, 2029, with each operator required to pay a R$30 million licensing fee. New Operators Join the Regulated
With SBC Summit Rio 2025 on the horizon, we caught up with Nelli Melik, CSO at Atlaslive, to talk about the company’s journey and what’s coming next. Over the past year, Atlaslive has secured key certifications in Brazil, rolled out new features, and earned industry recognition. In this exclusive chat, Nelli shares how the company
Feb 14, 2025 Guests: Charlie Carrel In the 878th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which has been nominated for ‘Podcast of the Year’ at the Global Poker Awards, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz remember poker legend “Miami” John Cernuto, who recently passed away from cancer at the age of 81. PokerNews’ Calum Grant
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Google is set to enforce a significant update to its Gambling and Games Advertising Policy, with new rules taking effect on April 14, 2025. The revised guidelines provide stricter definitions of gambling-related content, introduce expanded country-specific restrictions, and reinforce certification requirements for advertisers promoting gambling services. Stricter Definitions of Gambling Content One of the most