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Land-Based Gaming and M&A: 2025 Brings Renewed Optimism

News, CasinoDecember 27, 202443Views 0Likes 0Comments

The future is looking brighter for land-based gaming operators after a tough year, with industry leaders eyeing growth in 2025 alongside a renewed focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). These insights emerged from the Wicked Good 12th Annual GLLR Summit in Boston, where prominent gaming companies and analysts gathered to assess the sector's trajectory. A Resilient…

GameOn: Embracing Change in the Igaming Industry with Fractional Workers

News, GamesDecember 24, 2024110Views 0Likes 0Comments

In an era where adaptability is key, GameOn's decision to launch a new marketing division marks an important shift for the igaming sector. Co-founders Sarah Blackburn and Alex Wilson discuss the value of fractional workers and the need for collaboration to keep up with rapid industry change. GameOn has been a trusted name in the igaming…

Nevada Casinos Allow Patrons to Use Wagering Accounts for Non-Gaming Spending

News, CasinoDecember 23, 2024104Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nevada’s gaming scene has just taken a major leap forward with a groundbreaking change that allows casino patrons to use their wagering accounts for more than just gambling. This development, sanctioned by the state’s Gaming Commission, opens up a whole new range of possibilities for how visitors interact with the casinos, shifting from solely betting…

Spraggy to Face Off Against Neymar Jr in Brazil’s Most Exclusive Cash Game

News, PokerDecember 21, 2024113Views 0Likes 0Comments

Poker fans are in for a thrilling weekend as Benjamin “Spraggy” Spragg, PokerStars Ambassador and long-time Gloucester City FC fan, steps into the spotlight at Brazil’s most prestigious poker event. On December 21, Spraggy will go head-to-head with Brazilian football superstar Neymar Jr. in a high-stakes cash game at the BSOP One Poker Show. The Star-Studded…

24-Year-Old Yinan Zhou Bluffs Poker’s Toughest Opponent to Win WSOP Super Main Event for $6M

News, PokerDecember 21, 202499Views 0Likes 0Comments

In a stunning upset at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise Super Main Event, 24-year-old Yinan Zhou from China has claimed victory, taking home a $6,000,000 prize and his first-ever WSOP bracelet. The young poker prodigy not only triumphed over nearly 2,000 players but also bluffed some of the game’s toughest opponents, including his…

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Connecticut Breaks Sports Betting Revenue Record in November

News, BettingDecember 20, 2024134Views 0Likes 0Comments

Connecticut has shattered its sports betting revenue record with a remarkable $30.3 million in gross revenue for November, setting a new high just a month after breaking the wagering record. The state's three online sportsbooks and two retail wagering locations have proven their increasing success, marking a new milestone in the state's expanding sports betting…

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Scott Sibella Defends Himself as Nevada Gaming Commission Revokes License

News, GamesDecember 20, 2024113Views 0Likes 0Comments

Scott Sibella, once a prominent Las Vegas casino executive, recently appeared before the Nevada Gaming Commission to defend himself against allegations that led to the revocation of his gaming license. The charges stemmed from his role in failing to report illegal bookmaker Wayne Nix, who operated a sportsbook without the proper licensing. Sibella’s defense blamed…

Another Casino Opens in New Hampshire as Gaming Industry Expands

News, CasinoDecember 19, 2024151Views 0Likes 0Comments

New Hampshire’s gaming scene took another significant step forward this week with the opening of the Revo Casino and Social House in Lebanon. This new addition is the latest in a wave of growth in the state’s gambling industry, which now boasts a dozen charitable casinos. Since the beginning of the year, these casinos have generated…

Casinos Gain Green Light for Landmark Antitrust Arbitration Class

News, CasinoDecember 19, 202462Views 0Likes 0Comments

In a groundbreaking decision, more than 100 casinos have been given the green light to pursue their antitrust claims against Light & Wonder, the company behind automated card-shuffling machines, as a unified class in arbitration proceedings. This marks a significant development in the world of arbitration and antitrust litigation. In a ruling on December 9, American…

Joey Ingram Loses Monster Pot in Aces vs Kings vs Queens Showdown at WPT World Championship

News, PokerDecember 18, 202468Views 0Likes 0Comments

Joey Ingram, one of the most recognisable figures in the poker content world, is battling back after losing a jaw-dropping three-way all-in pot on Day 2 of the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. The $10,400 buy-in tournament has drawn an astonishing 2,392 entries, building a record-breaking prize pool of $23.4…