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The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has seen a historic day take place within the industry, as Mizrachi is crowned champion for the fourth time, and a record-breaking turnout was achieved.
The annual series began on May 27 and is based at the Horseshoe in Las Vegas, but it was on day 33 (June 29) when the event ramped up a gear.
A number of poker tournaments are played each day at the biggest poker...
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) is cracking down on unlicensed and unregulated gambling operators as it has taken enforcement action against several last week.
In a news release published on Friday (June, 27) the regulator states it has honed in on operators both within the U.S. and abroad that have reportedly been illegally targeting residents in the state.
“In line with its commitment to...
Riot Games, the studio behind League of Legends (LoL) and VALORANT, has announced that esports betting and sponsorships will now be officially integrated into their marquee titles.
Both games have a following across the globe, and there are multiple regional tournaments that have, up until this point, not been supported or endorsed by Riot and a betting partner.
John Needham, President of...
If you’ve seen the 2015 movie “The Big Short,” you might’ve been surprised to learn that the 2008 recession was largely caused by risky financial bets, shady practices, and gambling on a housing market that was ready to burst.
The film breaks down some pretty complicated financial concepts with help from a few unexpected guest stars. Margot Robbie, Anthony Bourdain, Selena Gomez, and economist...
Hacksaw AB has definitely been a big talking point in recent times, with games that offer extremely high volatility coupled with costly bonus buys. This has made them popular with high-roller Kick live-streamers that spend hundreds of thousands to try and secure a ‘max win’ on Stake.
Due to increasing market share in the space, coupled with more awareness on its games, shares in the company made...
The ever-controversial Saudi Arabia shows that WWE put on are back with another edition of Night of Champions. They’re massive spectacles, but sadly, they rarely feel connected.
This includes when it has hosted its B-tier pay-per-view shows (or paid live events now) in Saudi Arabia, with the company swiftly moving on or not really referencing events after the fact. Next year, WWE will be...
Polymarket users might be ready to ditch their bets for the biggest opening weekend for movies in 2025. The current selection of movies seems to be mildly fluctuating, with a good chance that the current top bet, A Minecraft Movie, could possibly sink once July hits.
Currently, the bet holds a massive $11.7 million volume on Polymarket, with prediction market participants holding onto their...
The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto has been issued monetary penalties of $350,000 by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for what is described to be multiple violations.
The fine follows an ‘impromptu after-party’ that was said to have taken place in the pre-dawn hours on the casino’s gaming floor.
The incident is reported to have occurred back in September 2024, with the...
The Tribes of California have been resolute in their stance against the expansion of sweepstakes casino environments.
Both the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) and the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) participated in a webinar event that discussed the impact of developing legislation to support the regulation of this type of entertainment venue in the state.
California Tribes...
A man from Midland, Texas, has been accused of stealing $680,000 from a former employer to solve out-of-control gambling debts.
The man, Jason Matthew Babb, was previously employed as controller at Slater Controls Inc., and his admission of guilt showed a narrative of years of problem gambling and corporate theft that reportedly ran for years.
Babb was released from his post at Slater Controls in...