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With over two dozen trophies handed out at the Global Poker Awards, Ali Imsirovic took home the most hardware: GPI Player of the Year, PokerGO Tour Player of the Year, and Toughest Opponent. [Image: Global Poker Index] Ali Imsirovic could do no wrong The Global Poker Awards returned Friday night to celebrate the best and…

The UK Gambling Commission is investigating Sorare, the potential non-fungible token partner of the English Premier League. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Made the shortlist The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is investigating the English Premier League’s (EPL) potential non-fungible token (NFT) partner Sorare. could be worth more than £400m ($545m) The EPL has shortlisted the French company as…

WynnBET has struck a partnership in New York with the third-party lottery app Jackpocket. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Offering different promotions WynnBET has struck a partnership with Jackpocket in New York in which it will collaborate with the third-party lottery app on a variety of promotional offers. Jackpocket has been operating in the New York market since…

Super Bowl LVI arrives on February 13 in Los Angeles with its usual fanfare, a good game surrounded by parties everywhere. This year’s event carries an exciting media and entertainment edge, with an Olympics and a highly anticipated halftime show sharing attention with the game. Let’s look at the contenders and who can take home…

Las Vegas casinos have hailed the ending of Nevada’s mandatory mask mandate. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Getting back to normality Las Vegas casinos have welcomed the news that Nevada’s indoor mask mandate is no longer in effect. Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced the mandate’s immediate end on Thursday morning. Many other states are also rolling back similar…

Activists in Cambodia have accused officials of using the COVID-19 omicron variant as an excuse to order at least 200 NagaWorld casino workers to stay home and stop all protests outside the IR. [Image: Shutterstock.com] 29 protesters tested positive Cambodian authorities have ordered the demonstrations by at least 200 NagaWorld Casino workers to stop after…

Boyd Gaming has commenced $50m worth of renovations to its Fremont Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Getting a fresh look Boyd Gaming has begun a $50m renovation of its Fremont Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas. Executives of the casino company announced the project on Thursday during a fourth-quarter earnings…

Private internet gambling operators will be able to launch on April 4 in Ontario if they have the relevant regulatory approval. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Strict standards in place Ontario is set to launch its legal iGaming market on April 4. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario’s (AGCO) iGaming Ontario (iGO) subsidiary announced the upcoming launch…

Online gambling entertains people from all budget levels. However, research reveals that high-income earners indulge in online betting more often in the US. The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) produced a study showing that people with more wealth gamble online more frequently than low-income earners.  Its study contrasts recent findings from the UK’s YouGov, which concluded…

Nevada’s total gaming revenue last year reached a record-breaking $13.4bn. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Record-breaking year Total Nevada gaming revenue reached $13.4bn in 2021, setting a new record for the state. The previous benchmark of $12.8bn came more than a decade ago in 2007. Revenue also grew 12% from the $12bn generated in 2019 before the pandemic…