The U.S. Department of the Interior gave the green light to the Coquille Indian Tribe’s long-planned casino project in Medford, Oregon, marking the end of a 13-year approval process. This final decision, issued on January 10, clears the path for the tribe to proceed with their plans, despite ongoing opposition from other tribes and political…
The Asian Poker Tour (APT) has unveiled its ambitious 2025 season schedule, setting the stage for a year packed with excitement, innovation, and record-breaking tournaments. The tour begins with the APT Manila Classic in February, followed by stops across Asia, and ends with the groundbreaking $5 million guaranteed APT Championship (APTC) in November.
$5 Million APT…
Brazil’s long-standing reputation as a hotbed for football match-fixing appears to be shifting. The latest annual integrity report by Sportradar highlights a sharp decline in suspicious football matches within the country, marking significant progress in tackling a lingering issue.
Match-Fixing Incidents Drop by Nearly Half
The Sportradar Integrity in Action 2024 report revealed that Brazil recorded…
Craig Ashley has added another accolade to his poker career, winning a $5,000 World Poker Tour (WPT) passport at the Free Poker Network (FPN) Desert Dash-for-Cash National Championship. Held at the Golden Nugget in North Las Vegas, the one-day $200 WPT Passport event saw Ashley emerge victorious after a fierce final table showdown. Along with…
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit is setting the stage for its second festival of the year at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California. While the current action unfolds in Oklahoma at the WSOP Circuit Choctaw Durant, players on the West Coast are gearing up for their own poker spectacle, which kicks…
Jeremy Ausmus capped off a stellar year in poker, claiming the 2024 PokerGO Tour (PGT) Player of the Year title. His consistent performances throughout the year, particularly during the World Series of Poker (WSOP), solidified his status as one of the most accomplished players on the circuit. While Daniel Negreanu trailed as his closest competitor,…
DraftKings, the major player in fantasy sports and sports betting, has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Delta Airlines. Announced by Delta CEO Ed Bastian during the 2025 CES event in Las Vegas, the collaboration aims to elevate the in-flight entertainment experience for Delta passengers. However, don’t expect to start placing bets mid-flight—yet.
A Partnership to…
Kentucky could soon move beyond its reliance on historical horse racing machines if new legislation to permit full-service casinos gains traction. Representative Thomas Huff has proposed House Bill 33, a game-changing move that seeks to reshape the state’s gambling landscape by introducing traditional casinos with a 21% revenue tax.
Kentucky's Leap Toward Traditional Casinos
For years,…
The team behind "The Coney," a casino proposed for Brooklyn’s Coney Island, has unveiled a $200 million community trust fund aimed at revitalising the area. The announcement comes just ahead of a public hearing to gauge local support for the ambitious project.
Community Trust Fund: A $200M Promise
Developers have committed to creating a trust fund…
Casino visitation dipped in December, with foot traffic down 4.8% compared to the same month last year, according to a report from Jefferies Equities Research. The decline reflects lingering challenges from competition, economic factors, and uneven recovery across markets. December’s performance also underscores a 10.5% drop in foot traffic compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019,…