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 peak of the poker boom and […]
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 to 4 individual firms. According to […]
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 strictly adhering to guidelines laid out […]
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 series in Las Vegas, with Takayama […]
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 of promoting a safe and regulated […]
Would a US Trade War with China Impact its Asian Casino Interests?
President Donald Trump has already imposed $50 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods, and is currently threatening to increase that figure to $450 billion, accusing the East Asian country of technology theft and unfair trade practices. In the meantime, China has said that it would retaliate against such measures by placing tariffs on $50 billion […]
Sports Betting in Mississippi Clears Final Hurdle
The Mississippi Gaming Commission approved regulations to permit sports betting within the state on Thursday, June 21, 2018. The new rules will come into effect on July 20, and we may see sportsbooks open up inside Mississippi casinos that same day. MS Sports Betting Details The organizations that will be allowed to offer sports betting […]
