Archive for July, 2018

Delaware Governor Approves Tax Relief for State’s Casinos

Delaware Governor Approves Tax Relief for State’s Casinos

On June 30th, Delaware’s three casinos got a little bit of financial breathing room after Governor John Carney signed into law “An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Lotteries”. The piece of legislation is designed to cut the tax rate on revenues from slot...
July 9th, 2018 By Lucy Brown
2018 WSOP Main Event Field Second-Largest in History

2018 WSOP Main Event Field Second-Largest in History

The 2018 World Series of Poker Main Event kicked-off on Monday, July 2, and drew a massive field of 7,874 players across its three starting flights, officially making it the second-largest tournament ever held in the competition’s 49-year history. In fact, only the 2006 Main Event, held at the...
July 6th, 2018 By Shane Larson
Slovak Government Launches Illegal Gambling Crackdown

Slovak Government Launches Illegal Gambling Crackdown

The Slovak Financial Administration has seized 80 gaming machines as part of a crackdown on illegal gambling in the country. The operation that took place on June 28/29 targeted 100 gaming facilities in Slovakia, and in addition to gaming machines being removed, authorities also took away tax documentation pertaining...
July 5th, 2018 By Stephen Smith
UKGC Lays Out Objectives in New Enforcement Report

UKGC Lays Out Objectives in New Enforcement Report

One of the UKGC’s main stated objectives is to ensure a fair, transparent and safe gambling environment for all British gamblers, especially in terms of consumer protection from potential gambling-related harm. One way in which this can be achieved is by gambling operators improving their customer interaction by more...
July 4th, 2018 By Charles Washington
Mike Takayama Wins Philippines First Ever WSOP Bracelet, Poker Market To Receive A Boost

Mike Takayama Wins Philippines First Ever WSOP Bracelet, Poker Market To Receive A Boost

It has been a while in the coming, but the Philippines has finally made an indelible mark at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) after Mike Takayama captured the country’s first ever gold bracelet. It was the 28 year-old pro’s inaugural visit to the world’s most prestigious poker tournament...
July 3rd, 2018 By Lucy Brown
Poker Central Acquires Rebranded Poker Alliance

Poker Central Acquires Rebranded Poker Alliance

The financially struggling player advocacy and lobbying group Poker Players Alliance (PPA) has been acquired by Poker Central, a media firm that broadcasts poker content. The new entity is known as the Poker Alliance, dropping the word “Players” from its previous name. Shift in Operating Policy Although the goal...
July 2nd, 2018 By Shane Larson
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