Industry
December 27, 2021
EGBA Estimates Europe’s GGR to Inch up 7.5% in 2021
The European gambling market managed to bounce back throughout most of 2021, and a new report by the European Gaming and Betting Association expects this upward trend to result in a robust increase in gross gaming revenue this year. EGBA predicts that gross gaming revenue in Europe should inch up by 7.5% in 2021 to […]
Poker
December 21, 2021
Henry Orenstein, Transformers and Poker Hole Cam Creator Passes Away
Henry Orenstein, a professional poker player, entrepreneur, Holocaust survivor, and toymaker passed away last week. Henry Orenstein: A Holocaust Survivor That Became Designer of Toys Born on October 13, 1923, in Hrubieszów, Poland, Orenstein passed away last week on December 14, 2021, in Livingston, New Jersey, United States. Besides a toy manufacturer, Orenstein was also […]
Poker
December 21, 2021
Wynn Millions Returns on February 21 with $15M GTD Prizes
Good news poker aficionados, the Wynn Millions is back early next year, with the event running from February 21 through March 20. The series is touted as one of the largest to take place outside the World Series of Poker, the focal point of competitive poker in Las Vegas and most of the United States. […]
Poker
December 1, 2021
New COVID-Related Restrictions Push Belgian Poker Challenge to 2022
Earlier this year the increasing number of vaccinations against COVID-19, combined with the relatively stable amount of positive cases helped the gambling and hospitality industry to start its recovery. But after the summer, the number of positive COVID cases continued to grow, resulting in a return of restrictions. Another Annual Poker Event Postponed Due to […]
Poker
November 30, 2021
Partypoker Introduces New Functionalities, Updates Table Looks
It was a good start of the week for poker fans, considering that Partypoker announced a new update for their online poker tables. Partypoker Improves Table Graphics, Customization Options On Monday, Partypoker unveiled that it updated its online poker tables. The new update brought both graphics, as well as functionality improvements. According to the network, […]
Poker
November 29, 2021
PokerStars Postpones EPT Prague Due to Rising COVID-19 Cases
It was back in October when PokerStars announced the return of the European Poker Tour (EPT) to Prague. The last time that the event was held was back in 2019. A prime reason for the missing event last year was the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Although EPT Prague was planned to start this December, the event […]
Poker
November 26, 2021
WPT and 888poker to Launch New Online Series on November 28
The World Poker Tour (WPT) in collaboration with 888poker announced new WPTDeepStacks (WPTDS) online series. The announcement came on Thursday this week as the duo is looking to roll out more tournaments for poker fans, effectively closing the year. The WPTDS online series rolls out on November 28, and will run through December 20. The […]
Poker
November 22, 2021
Leo Margets Secures First WSOP Bracelet, Wins $376K Prize
Leo Margets won her first WSOP bracelet last week. She won the $1,500 The Closer tournament that granted her the bracelet as well as a hefty $370,000 prize. Leo Margets Takes Home First WSOP Bracelet Last week was a successful week for the Spanish players participating in the WSOP. After Adrian Mateos won his fourth […]
Poker
November 22, 2021
Adrian Mateos Takes Home Fourth WSOP Bracelet, Wins $3.3M Prize
Spanish poker pro Adrian Mateos has previously won three WSOP bracelets. Last week, he won his fourth bracelet by taking first place in the $250,000 Super High Roller No-Limit Hold’em tournament. Besides new jewelry, the win brought him a hefty $3.3 million prize. Spanish Poker Pro Adrian Mateos Wins His Fourth WSOP Bracelet Adrian Mateos, […]
Poker
November 22, 2021
Checkd Media Adds Execs to Lead Footy Accumulators Poker League Product
Checkd Media’s poker division has added two new executives who will help the company spearhead its growth in the vertical. The first is Lee Johnston, who will be helping the Manchester-based firm as its new poker manager. He is joined by Sophia Darling, who will work as a poker executive. The two together will look for ways to […]