A Lithuanian player named Marius Kudzmanas made history by winning the 2026 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event. He cracked pocket kings on the final hand to claim €2 million from a record field of 2,617 entrants. This victory marks the first time a player from Lithuania has topped the European flagship tournament.
The event smashed expectations…
Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino burst open on April 9, 2026, turning a quiet spot along historic Route 66 into Oklahoma's hottest new gaming hub. This first Caesars Entertainment spot in the state replaces a tiny old casino across the road and promises big thrills for locals and travelers alike. Crowds poured in for the ribbon cutting, fireworks, and…
Nevada gaming regulators put hedge fund boss Parag Vora on the hot seat Wednesday. In a tense 80-minute clash, board member George Assad accused Vora of takeover tactics while seeking approval for his stake in PENN Entertainment. The hearing ended in suspension, with more questions due in May. Vora fired back at PENN's blunders in online betting.
The…
Poker pros gear up for a massive showdown as Poker Dream Jeju 22 blasts off May 1 with a $1.5 million USD guaranteed Main Event. Players flock to LES A Casino in South Korea's Jeju Island for 10 days of high-stakes action packed with buy-ins for every bankroll and free hotel perks. This series promises thrills,…
Rod Turlan, a hospitality veteran from Caesars Entertainment, takes over as president and general manager of Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. This move caps a swift executive overhaul tied to fresh ownership. The resort eyes big changes to win back locals and tourists in a packed market.
Rio Hotel and Casino made waves on April 6,…
South Korea's top casino operator Paradise Co just posted a stunning drop in March revenue. Casino sales fell nearly 40 percent from last year to 49.5 billion won, or 32.8 million dollars. This plunge hit despite more money on the tables, raising big questions for the industry.
Paradise Co released its March figures showing casino revenue at…
Delaware poker fans just got a huge lift. BetRivers Poker rolled out Diamond State Rakeback on April 6, 2026, promising up to 250% extra Bonus Store Points each week for active players. This automatic boost hits grinders hard and could reshape the state's small online poker scene through June 28.
The promo kicks off simple. Players…
Eric Wasserson scooped a stunning $703,500 pot with pocket deuces turning into quads during Thursday's High Stakes Poker livestream. The high roller from Pennsylvania dominated a brutal cooler against a full house. Just hours later, he folded pocket aces facing a massive river bet, missing out on another near $700,000 win.
Poker fans watched in awe as action…
A coalition of cardrooms just went to war with California’s Department of Justice, filing a lawsuit that claims new gambling rules will wipe out the entire industry and kill tens of thousands of jobs.
The fight exploded into public view this week when five major cardrooms, backed by the California Gaming Association, asked a Sacramento court…
Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas saw passenger numbers fall to 3.88 million in February, a 3.3 percent drop from last year. Canadian travelers stayed home in droves, dragging down international flights by nearly 11 percent. This marks the latest blow to Sin City's tourism recovery.
The airport handled 3,880,380 travelers last month, down from 4,012,454 in…