Phil Hellmuth Wins Record 16th World Series of Poker Bracelet

Poker legend Phil Hellmuth has further cemented his place in the game’s history by winning his record 16th World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet. Phil Hellmuth poses with his record 16th World Series of Poker bracelet. The poker superstar has now reached 70 final WSOP tables. (Image: World Series of Poker) Hellmuth late last night …

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Vaccine Lotteries Don’t Work, Study Says

States that plowed federal coronavirus funds into so-called “vaccine lotteries” may have wasted their time and money, according to a new study. A needle is primed to deliver a shot against COVID-19. But lotteries do not appear to be motivating the vaccine-hesitant. (Image: Patrick Fallon/Getty) Research published Friday by the University of Denver suggests vaccine …

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Intertops Poker running week-long Bitcoin bonus campaign

Intertops Poker has announced the launch of a special promotion that will see those utilizing the Bitcoin cryptocurrency for deposits and withdrawals awarded with extra complimentary spins on some of its most popular video slots from Betsoft Gaming Limited. From now until the conclusion of October 25, Intertops Poker revealed that players who deposit a …

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DraftKings, Polygon Team Up on Blockchain Accord

DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) is forging deeper into the cryptocurrency space, announcing today that it’s partnering with Polygon to support debuts on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on DraftKings Marketplace. DraftKings inks deal with Polygon. It’s the latest sign the gaming company wants crypto exposure. (Image: DraftKings) DraftKings Marketplace recently launched and features “curated NFT drops and supports secondary-market …

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Atlantic City Casinos Best September 2019, Sportsbooks Set $1B Handle Record

Atlantic City casinos capped off the end of the summer and beginning of fall in grand fashion. Atlantic City casinos welcomed in robust play from retail gamblers last month, as September 2021 gross gaming revenue easily bettered September 2019. New Jersey’s gaming industry continues to grow by way of online casinos and sports betting. (Image: …

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Wazdan online slots deal with MaxBet further expands Romania reach

In a move that further strengthens its commercial presence in Romania, Wazdan has partnered with leading land-based gaming and entertainment operator in Central and Eastern Europe, MaxBet Entertainment Group plc, for its MaxBet.ro online interest.  Courtesy of the agreement, the Limassol-headquartered operator will now be able to offer its customers in Romania 20 popular titles …

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GAN in Spotlight Following Aristocrat Deal for Playtech

Late Sunday, Australian gaming machine Aristocrat Technologies announced it’s purchasing rival Playtech in a $3.71 billion transaction. That values the target at a 58 percent premium to where it closed last Friday. At least one analyst believes the deal highlights potential opportunity with gaming technology provider GAN Ltd. (NASDAQ:GAN). Aristocrat’s deal for Playtech highlights gaming …

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Soccer Match Fixing on the Slide Globally, New Analysis Suggests

The number of soccer matches under suspicion of match fixing fell in 2020, despite concerns that the financial pressures of COVID-19 might exacerbate the problem. Far from fueling match-fixing in soccer, the pandemic appears to have thrown up some challenges of its own for corrupting gambling syndicates. (Image: Guardian) According to new betting market analysis …

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Navajo Casinos Could Go Smoke-Free, as Tribal Council Mulls Clean Air Legislation

Navajo Nation casinos in Arizona and New Mexico could become permanently free of indoor tobacco smoke. A flyer advocating for clean-air casinos in the Navajo Nation. The tribe is considering legislation that would prohibit indoor tobacco smoking at the Native American group’s four casinos in New Mexico and Arizona. (Image: Navajo Nation) The Navajo Nation …

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Aristocrat Leisure Limited lodges Playtech takeover offer

Australian gaming machines innovator Aristocrat Leisure Limited has reportedly floated a proposition worth in the region of $3.7 billion that would see it purchase British online casino games developer Playtech. According to a report from Business News Australia, the takeover offer has already been accepted by the board of Playtech but will not become a …

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