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888poker Mystery Bounty Main Event: Runner-Up Takes Centre Stage with Colossal Prize

News, PokerJanuary 8, 2025105Views 0Likes 0Comments

The latest 888poker $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event has wrapped up, and while Uzbekistan's "PokerKron" claimed the title for the second time, the real story lies with Brazil's "mr.salgado." Despite finishing as the runner-up, "mr.salgado" walked away with a prize nearly double the champion's winnings, thanks to a historic bounty haul. Mystery Bounties Spark Record Interest…

Yunkyu Song Clinches WPT Season 22 Player of the Year Award

News, PokerJanuary 8, 2025108Views 0Likes 0Comments

Yunkyu Song has been crowned the World Poker Tour (WPT) Season 22 Player of the Year. This prestigious achievement cements his place among poker’s elite after an intense year of high-stakes action and strategy. A New Champion Emerges The Player of the Year (POY) race is often tight, and this season was no exception. For Yunkyu…

Aristocrat Leisure Sees Gains in Social Casino as Competitors Falter

News, CasinoJanuary 7, 202596Views 0Likes 0Comments

Aristocrat Leisure has reported impressive performance in its social gaming operations, bolstered by a strong December, according to a recent investor note by Jefferies Equity Research analyst Kai Erman. While many competitors in the sector struggled, Aristocrat emerged as a standout, gaining market share and positioning itself for further growth. Strong December Drives Revenue Growth December…

Hidden Cameras and Poker Scams Stir Industry Debate

News, PokerJanuary 7, 202597Views 0Likes 0Comments

The poker world is abuzz with concerns over cheating scandals involving hidden cameras, a hot topic highlighted by security expert Willy Allison, founder of the World Game Protection Conference. Following a high-profile incident in Paris last summer, where two men allegedly used concealed technology to cheat casinos, the issue has sparked widespread debate and changes…

Carnival Cruise Line Reaffirms Ban on Gambling Outside the Casino

News, GamblingJanuary 6, 202594Views 0Likes 0Comments

Carnival Cruise Line has once again made its stance clear: gambling of any kind is strictly prohibited outside the designated casino areas aboard its ships. Brand Ambassador John Heald recently addressed this policy in response to a guest inquiry, leaving no room for ambiguity about the rules. Clarifying the Rules The issue arose after a passenger…

Seneca Niagara Resort Casino workers unionizing

Seneca Niagara Casino Workers Renew Push to Unionize

News, CasinoJanuary 6, 2025101Views 0Likes 0Comments

Twenty years after a previous attempt fizzled out, workers at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino are reviving their fight for union representation. Frustrations over pay, job security, and workplace policies have spurred employees to join forces, aiming for better treatment and stronger protections. A Decades-Old Effort Gets New Life The movement to unionize at the casino…

Nick Schulman Clinches PokerGO Tour High Roller Title After Risky Bluff

News, PokerJanuary 4, 2025107Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nick Schulman’s stellar winter run reached new heights with a commanding victory in the $10,100 High Roller tournament at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. The seasoned pro, known for his analytical commentary and fearless plays, pocketed $283,050 after overcoming a 111-entrant field. The win marks Schulman’s sixth PokerGO Tour (PGT) title, just weeks after claiming…

Comanche Spur Casino Hits Record-Breaking Success Under GM Kellie McCarthy

News, CasinoJanuary 3, 2025114Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Comanche Spur Casino, nestled in Elgin, Oklahoma, has reached unprecedented milestones thanks to the leadership of General Manager Kellie McCarthy. Appointed in 2024, McCarthy’s approach has revitalized the casino, blending operational excellence with a heartfelt connection to the community. From Local Roots to Leading the Charge McCarthy’s connection to the Comanche Spur Casino is deeply…

California Tribes Take Legal Action Against Card Rooms Over Gambling Dispute

News, GamblingJanuary 3, 202598Views 0Likes 0Comments

Several Native American tribes in California have filed a lawsuit against numerous card rooms across the state, alleging that these establishments are operating illegal gambling games that infringe upon the tribes' exclusive rights. Tribes Claim Exclusive Rights to Certain Casino Games The lawsuit, initiated by seven tribes including the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and…

FLOKI DAO Approves Liquidity Allocation for Floki ETP Launch

NewsJanuary 2, 2025100Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Floki DAO has unanimously voted to allocate liquidity for the creation of a Floki Exchange-Traded Product (ETP), setting a historic precedent for the governance body. The move, announced on 27 December, received no opposition—an extraordinary achievement that underscores the community's enthusiastic backing for expanding Floki’s influence in traditional financial markets. This groundbreaking decision will channel…