Archive for October, 2017

PokerStars Struggling in New Jersey’s Poker Market

PokerStars Struggling in New Jersey’s Poker Market

In New Jersey, the PokerStars name doesn’t appear to carry quite the same weight as it does across the rest of the globe, despite operating in the only USA state where it is legally allowed to offer online poker. Last winter, for instance, the brand with a reputation for...
October 19th, 2017 By Adam Brown
Recreational Poker Players Most Interested in Entertainment Value

Recreational Poker Players Most Interested in Entertainment Value

There is a whole world of difference between what the poker industry believes is good for the game’s long-term growth, and the professional poker community’s opinion on the matter. While both see recreational players as providing the life blood necessary to grow the game, many poker pros believe this...
October 18th, 2017 By Stephen Smith
Shared iPoker Deal Signed Between NJ, Nevada & Delaware

Shared iPoker Deal Signed Between NJ, Nevada & Delaware

On October 13th, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (photo) announced that the state would enter a multi-state online poker agreement with Delaware and Nevada after the governor of Delaware John Carney and the governor of Nevada Brian Sandoval succeeded in persuading New Jersey to join their compact, and allow...
October 17th, 2017 By Charles Washington
PPA Survey Highlights Challenges of Legalizing Online Poker

PPA Survey Highlights Challenges of Legalizing Online Poker

A survey conducted recently by the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) aimed to assess the current climate of poker in the US, with the questions mentioned ranging from the game’s popularity to what people expect of the PPA itself. A number of other pertinent questions were also asked, including how...
October 16th, 2017 By Shane Larson
GVC Holdings Posts Impressive Gains in H1

GVC Holdings Posts Impressive Gains in H1

Last month, GVC Holdings released its results for the first six months of this year, during which time its gaming revenue hit €486 million, marking a 10 percent increase compared to the same period of time in 2016. The share price of the UK online gambling operator subsequently reached...
October 15th, 2017 By Lucy Brown
PA Casino Revenue Flat in Fiscal 2016

PA Casino Revenue Flat in Fiscal 2016

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) recently released its gaming results for the 2016/2017 fiscal year, revealing a 0.8 percent drop in revenue compared to the same fiscal period the year before. Nevertheless, the $3.2 billion the state’s 12 land-based casinos generated from their table games and slot machines...
October 14th, 2017 By Stephen Smith
Five Essential Qualities of a Winning Poker Player

Five Essential Qualities of a Winning Poker Player

There are many different kinds of successful players that exist in the poker world, from the likes of 14-times WSOP bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth to German poker prodigy Fedor Holz. However, there are certain qualities that every winning poker player does share in common, which are listed here in...
October 13th, 2017 By Charles Washington
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