Poker
May 24, 2021
Legendary Poker Pro Tommy Hufnagle Passes Away at 77
WSOP bracelet winner and poker legend, Tommy Hufnagle passed away last week Friday at 77. Throughout his career, Hufnagle has participated in more than 70 tournaments since the 1970s. Poker Legend and WSOP Bracelet Winner Tommy Hufnagle Passes Away Tommy Hufnagle, the legendary poker player and World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, passed away […]
Poker
May 24, 2021
High Roller Events at the Venetian Start This Week Thursday
Three High Roller events at the Venetian in Las Vegas are starting this week. The tournaments are a part of the DeepStack Championship Poker Series. Launching on Thursday, the events will run through Saturday this week. Buy-ins for the first two events are set at $10,000, while the buy-in for the third event is $25,000. […]
Casino
May 24, 2021
Red Tiger Games Go Live in PA with BetMGM and Borgata
Supplier of online games Red Tiger expanded its presence in Pennsylvania after launches with BetMGM Casino and Borgata Casino announced today. Top Quality Games Under the deals with BetMGM Casino and Borgata Casino, Red Tiger already deployed three games from its rich portfolio of casino games, Gonzo’s Quest Megaways, Cash Volt and Wings of Ra, […]
Legal
May 24, 2021
Legalized Sports Gambling in California Crosses Hurdle, But Time is Running Out
California has had a difficult time introducing any type of expanded gambling, mostly due to resistance from the state’s tribes. However, an effort to bring sports gambling to the state is underway that hopes to find success. A petition that has been circulating to allow a public referendum on sports gambling by California’s tribes has […]
Sports
May 24, 2021
WNBA Boosts Fan Engagement through PointsBet Partnership
PointsBet has become the official authorized partner for the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). PointsBet Strikes a Historic Partnership with WNBA Australian sportsbook PointsBet has teamed up with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) on Friday, announcing a new alliance between the two organizations. As a result, PointsBet will serve as WNBA’s authorized gaming partner helping the sportsbook build […]
Industry
May 24, 2021
Michigan Problem Gambling Specialists Speak on Online Gambling
As the state of Michigan continues to drive solid tax revenue from its online gambling industry, some experts have cautioned that calls to helplines are increasing. Problem Gambling in Michigan, Is It on the Rise? Michigan enjoys a good amount of interest in its interactive wagering market since the industry was given an official go-ahead […]
Legal
May 24, 2021
Nebraska Gov. Ricketts to Decide on Sports Gambling Future
Gov. Ricketts will have to decide on whether he wants to sign the recently passed LB 561 into law, enabling sports gambling in Nebraska. Sports Gambling in Nebraska a Signature Away Nebraska has made up its mind so far as in-state college betting is concerned with the legislature ruling against allowing odds and fixtures on […]
Casino
May 24, 2021
Raids on Illegal Gambling in Kentucky Leads to 4 Arrests
Police and federal officers in Nicholasville, Kentucky, apprehended four individuals in relation to illegal gambling operations in the state. Efforts to Stop Illegal Gambling Ongoing Crackdowns on unlicensed and unregulated gambling businesses in the United States continue spearheaded by the FBI and local law enforcement. Last week, FBI agents and the Nicholasville Police Department executed search warrants that led to the […]
Casino
May 24, 2021
New Laws Limit Casino Workers Minimum Wage in Iowa
Iowa legislators have passed on a bill that fixes the minimum wage for casino employees in the state at $9.06 even if the federal minimum wage goes up. Did Casino Employee Draw the Short Stick in Iowa? Casino workers in Iowa are facing new challenges to hourly pay as the legislature voted last week to set a […]
Casino
May 24, 2021
Arkansas Casinos Continue Upward Climb Even as Sports Gambling Stumbles
Arkansas casinos are showing the same trends as those in other states. As the US begins to step out of the year-long chaos of COVID-19, gaming properties have begun to rebound and are reporting consistently improved numbers. Arkansas casinos are included, as well, as the state’s gambling facilities performed better in April than they did […]