The Garden State’s internet gambling market collected $22.7 million in June, or 12.1% more than it took during the same month in 2017, according to the latest results released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Revenue (DGE). As usual, online casinos comprised the bulk of revenues, and posted...
July 17th, 2018 By Shane Larson
The 2018 WSOP Main Event produced the second largest field in the tournament’s five decade long history, with 7,874 players putting up its $10,000 buy-in to create a prize pool worth a massive $74,015,600. It then took 10 days of action to reach its final heads-up phase between US...
July 16th, 2018 By Stephen Smith
The gaming regulatory body for the Netherlands, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has imposed a fine of €410,000 on internet wagering company Bet-at-home. The firm was found to be promoting its services to Dutch citizens and allowing them to sign up for accounts regardless of the fact that it doesn’t hold a...
July 16th, 2018 By Charles Washington
Italy is gearing up for a ban on gambling advertising that is set to commence on Jan. 1, 2019. The measure was approved by the Council of Ministers on July 2, 2018, although it must still pass a parliamentary vote within two months before being put into practice. The...
July 13th, 2018 By Lucy Brown
Last night, 2009 Main Event champion Joe Cada navigated his way through to another WSOP Main Event final table, attracting much of the media’s attention. Meanwhile, another developing story failed to receive its fair share of coverage, despite it potentially being one of the most remarkable of this year’s...
July 12th, 2018 By Shane Larson
On April 21, The Stars Group (TSG) announced its intention to buy Sky Betting & Gaming (SBG) in a cash and stock transaction worth $4.7 billion, subject to approval from regulatory bodies associated with the Nasdaq (USA) and Toronto Stock Exchange (Canada). The process appears to have gone smoothly,...
July 11th, 2018 By Stephen Smith
Since opening on June 28th, Melco Resorts’ temporary casino in the Republic of Cyprus has seen just 7,000 visitors pass through its doors, with that number coming in at well below initial estimates. While the 242 slot machine and 33 gaming table operation is the country’s sole casino, in...
July 10th, 2018 By Charles Washington
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