The biggest poker event of the year, the World Series of Poker (WSOP), is just around the corner and there’s some good news for those looking to win their way into the festival’s flagship event, the WSOP Main Event. GGPoker will be giving away 600 seats to the $10,000 buy-in tournament via its Road to […]
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888poker’s The Festival Online Returns with $1M Guarantee Up for Grabs
888poker’s The Festival Online series is officially back! The series has returned for a second edition this year, with the action kicking off on March 19. The series features three weeks of online action, wrapping up on April 13. There’s $1 million in total guarantees up for grabs across more than 30 tournaments. Key Events […]
KSA Latest Report Confirms Ongoing Crackdown On Unlicensed Gaming Sites
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has just released its latest report on the progress of the country’s regulated online gambling market under the KOA regime. The gambling authority saw a lot of progress since the market opened on October 1, 2021, but noted that there’s still plenty of room for improvement, especially on the […]
Western Australia Gaming Minister Says GWC Nominations Committee Not Required
In March 2022, the Perth Casino Royal Commission found Crown Resorts unfit to hold a license in Western Australia (WA) and provided 59 recommendations aimed at reforming the casino’s operations and fixing the state’s “flawed” gambling laws. No Need for Nominations Committee The WA government has now issued its official response to the Royal Commission […]
Merit Poker’s 2023 Carmen Series Features $1.5M GTD Main Event
Merit Poker is bringing back its popular Carmen Series this year! The full schedule for the festival has just been released and players can look forward to nearly two weeks of exciting poker action, culminating in a $1.5 million guaranteed Main Event. The series runs from March 22 to April 2. Merit Poker Carmen Series […]
Daniel Negreanu Wants Ali Imsirovic Banned from All Poker Events Over Alleged Cheating
Ali Imsirovic appears to be struggling to change his old ways, with sources saying he is continuing to cheat despite being banned from GGPoker and PokerGO Tour events. This prompted Daniel Negreanu, one of poker’s most popular and influential figures, to call on all poker operators to ban the alleged cheater. Negreanu Calls for Total […]
888poker’s First Mystery Bounty Festival Smashes Guarantees By Nearly 5 Percent
888poker’s Mystery Bounty Festival was a success, a testament to the format’s massive popularity among players. The two-week series ended up smashing its guarantee by around 5%, despite some events missing their targets. 888poker Mystery Bounty Festival – Facts & Figures The Mystery Bounty Festival featured a total of 31 numbered events guaranteeing $1.1 […]
BGC “Take Time To Think” Campaign Has Had No Impact In Preventing Gambling Harm
In October 2021, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) launched the “Take Time to Think” safer gambling campaign to help UK customers stay in control of their gambling. But a recent academic evaluation has found the campaign to be ineffective, as players’ gambling behavior remains unchanged even if they see the slogan. No Impact on […]
Jason Koon Creates History after Winning Fifth Triton Poker Title
Jason Koon continues to make waves in the high-roller circuit, with the poker pro recently winning his fifth Triton Poker title. The American poker pro emerged victorious in the 2023 Triton Super High Roller Series Vietnam $50K Turbo event, outclassing a 31-entry field to secure the title and $574,000 in top prize. Koon Becomes Only […]
Belgium to Implement Blanket Ban on Gambling Advertising from July 1, 2023
Belgium is set to implement a blanket ban on gambling advertising from July 1, 2023. The ban applies to all media platforms, including television, radio, cinema, websites, social media networks, and print publications, with operators also prohibited from displaying ads in public areas. Ban Seeks to Stop Gambling Normalization in Belgium Belgium’s upcoming advertising ban […]
