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, […]
Esports
November 22, 2021
SCCG Management and Seth Schorr to Boost GamerWager Reach in US
SCCG Management founder and CEO Stephen Crystal has agreed to strike a fresh partnership with Seth Schorr and his firms, allowing the UK-licensed GamerWager to transfer its expertise in esports betting to the United States. With the US showing some early symptoms of esports betting adoption, more platforms are exploring the opportunity of securing a […]
Industry
November 22, 2021
NY Senator Wants Sports Betting at Racetracks
New York sports betting is set to expand with the launch of mobile applications, which is still a pending process. To make the expansion even bigger, state senator Joseph Addabbo wants to include racetracks and certain other venues. The Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming, and Wagering’s chair filed Senate Bill S7536 on Friday for January’s […]
Industry
November 22, 2021
Sportico Poll Reveals That If You Jinx Family’s Favorite Sports Team, You Will Be Asked to Leave
A new poll conducted by OnePoll at the behest of Tipico Sportsbook has probed attitudes towards sports betting among family members and friends. According to the poll, 71% of respondents have argued that the “stakes are higher” when watching a sports event with friends or family. As Thanksgiving is a time to be with your loved ones, Sportico’s poll […]
Sports
November 22, 2021
Massachusetts Gaming Commission to Probe Sports Betting in New Study
The Massachusetts State Senate is not convinced that sports betting would be best for the state, but then again, the state’s Gaming Commission has decided to go ahead with a study that will probe the benefits of introducing a legalized sports betting framework in the Bay State. While Massachusetts pushed through with a bill to legalize sports […]
Casino
November 22, 2021
Questions Remain Over Future of Casino in Slidell, LA
The question of whether St. Tammany Parish residents want to allow a casino in Slidell is one that can only be answered in the voting booth. Now, however, they may not get a chance to speak up. The December 11 vote to determine the casino’s fate may not happen, according to a new court ruling. […]
Casino
November 19, 2021
Atlantic City Delays Discussions About the Smoking Ban
Atlantic City’s nine casinos won’t see smoking banned anytime soon, according to the latest developments. This was supported by Senate President Stephen Sweeney who confirmed that there have been no serious discussions about the anti-smoking legislation. There Have Been no Deep Talks About The Ban Yet “We haven’t even started to talk about it, really, […]
Industry
November 19, 2021
Entain to Sponsor Former NBA Player Oakley’s Charity Initiative
The Entain Foundation US, which aims to coordinate the global corporate social responsibility initiatives of the sports betting company Entain, has joined forces with the retired National Basketball League (NBA) All-Star power forward player Charles Oakley. Entain to Support Oak Out Hunger The collaboration will see Entain sponsor Oakley’s Oak Out Hunger initiative, run by […]
Casino
November 19, 2021
Minnesota Woman Gambles Embezzled Money, Avoids Prison Sentence
A woman from Minnesota will avoid a prison sentence after agreeing to repay restitution for the $40,000 she reportedly stolen from the Garrison Fire Department Relief Association in the state and used the money to gamble. The woman admitted guilt and has received leniency in the matter. However, her freedom will be contingent on her producing the missing funds, […]
Sports
November 19, 2021
Boston Bruins Picks DraftKings for Official Sports Betting Partner
Under a new deal, DraftKings will become an official sports betting partner of the NHL franchise Boston Bruins. The new collaboration will bring exciting fan engagement opportunities, but the deal is contingent on sports betting legalization in Massachusetts. DraftKings Strikes Another Deal with NHL Franchise Leading digital sports and entertainment company DraftKings announced on Thursday […]