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Poker
April 7, 2023
Martin Zamani Wins PGT Event #10, Becomes 2023 US Poker Open Champion
Martin Zamani, a seasoned professional poker player, was the big winner of the PokerGO Tour (PGT) US Poker Open Event #10: $50,000 No-Limit Hold’em that wrapped up earlier this week. The event attracted a total of 37 entrants, helping generate a prize pool of nearly $2 million. Eliminating all of his opponents, Zamani secured the […]
Lottery
April 7, 2023
Pro Mathematician Tips Players on How to Win the Lottery
Many people all over the US and beyond enjoy playing the lottery. The thrill of picking numbers or scratching cards adds extra spice to many people’s lives. Evidently, all players want to boost their chances of winning. A professional mathematician spoke with WIRED on that matter. Skip Garibaldi explained that in lottery, players can adopt […]
Sports
April 7, 2023
Cleveland Guardians’ Ramírez Was Not Chased Home with Guns and Machetes
The Cleveland Guardians’ social media team deleted a post where it talked about José Ramírez being chased by armed bettors in his youth. As it turns out, the Dominican athlete did indeed experience something similar in his youth but the remark and its phrasing were rather inappropriate on top of being exaggerated. The now-deleted post […]
Industry
April 7, 2023
AGA: US Gaming Sector Leads in Workforce Diversity
The national trade group representing the US casino industry, the American Gaming Association (AGA), released a new report that sought to determine the diversity within the gaming sector. Data regarding the new in-depth examination of the US gaming industry reaffirmed that it is more diverse than the larger hospitality sector and the US workforce. This […]
Poker
April 7, 2023
Caesars Opposes Nevada Bill Aimed at Transparency in Online Poker
The Nevada Independent reported that at the latest hearing with the Assembly Judiciary Committee held on April 5, Caesars Entertainment opposed bill AB380, which requires regulators to create a list of people who have been suspended or banned for cheating with interactive gaming accounts. Caesars Interactive Addresses Cheating Claims Amidst Calls for More Transparency The […]
Sports
April 6, 2023
Sportradar Extends Big Ten Partnership through 2024-25 Season
Sports data and technology company Sportradar announced today it has moved to renew the company’s partnership with Big Ten Network through the 2024-25 college athletics season. The Collaboration Is Set to Continue The contract extension means that Nasdaq-listed Sportradar will continue to power Big Ten Network’s OTT platform B1G+ for three more years, as well […]
Business
April 6, 2023
IGT Expands Betting Platform Reach with Santa Ana Star Casino
The leading gaming company delivering entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players within different channels, International Game Technology (IGT), strengthened its US presence via a new partnership announced Wednesday. The company revealed it signed a multi-year deal with the Pueblo of Santa Ana tribe, expanding further its footprint in New Mexico. Under the terms of […]
Industry
April 6, 2023
Nevada Gambling Regulator Recommends Two Executives for Licensing
Two long-term gaming executives with significant experience within the vertical were recommended for licensing by the Nevada gambling regulator, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), a report released by Las Vegas Review-Journal reveals. One of the executives was Julie Cameron-Doe, Wynn Resorts’ chief financial officer, while the other one was Joe Asher, IGT’s president of […]
Sports
April 6, 2023
Maryland Calls for Change in Betting Partnerships with Colleges
The signs are all there. The American Gaming Association (AGA), an industry group, has changed its guidelines to stress that college-aged individuals and audiences must be protected from pernicious influences, which are more or less gambling advertisements on campus. One by one, such partnerships have begun to drop like dominoes. Some Partnerships Disappear, and Others […]
Sports
April 6, 2023
DraftKings Seeks to Expand Betting Markets with Boston Marathon
The upcoming event is set for April 17 and is one of the most popular amateur-and-professional-athletes races. It’s open to everyone who wishes to participate and excites a lot of interest in fans, and maybe soon – sports bettors. Massachusetts to Decide on Boston Marathon Betting Today Now, DraftKings believes that it can turn the […]