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arrowJerry Stickman: Is video poker unfair?

Is video poker unfair?
A concerned video poker player is not sure if video poker is fair or not. Stickman explains they are not alone in their thoughts and discusses a few points to bring light to an answer.  read more
 

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Swedish poker prodigy silently taking Main Event by storm

Soft-spoken Swede Niklas Astedt, who has amassed over $48 million in online cashes under the moniker "Lena900," has emerged from the virtual shadows to chase poker immortality at the $10 million WSOP Main Event.  read more
Swedish poker prodigy silently taking Main Event by storm
 

WORLD SERIES OF POKER News

WORLD SERIES OF POKER

2024 Main Event final table is set

Jordan Griff, Brian Kim, Niklas Astedt, Joe Serock, Jason Sagle, Boris Angelov, Jonathan Tamayo, Malo Latinois and Andres Gonzalez are looking to etch their names in poker history.  read more

WSOP Main Event sets attendance record

The 10,112 entrants is a new all-time high, set just one summer after the 17-year record was broken in 2023 when Daniel Weinman defeated a field of 10,043.  read more

Poker's power couple makes deep Main Event run

While his wife Kristen's bid to make the WSOP Main Event final table fell short, renowned poker pro Alex Foxen shared his journey of supporting her from the rail, offering a unique perspective on the power of partnership.  read more

Agarwal takes down $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em event

Aditya Agarwal managed to beat 1,424 unique entries to claim the WSOP gold bracelet for this inaugural World Series event, cashing in for $189,661.  read more

CASINO News

CASINO

TWiG: Bellagio and Venetian expansion

In our most recent video, we discuss a major expansion at the Bellagio. Plus, there's an addition planned for the Venetian and work at Caesars Palace effecting slots and poker.  read more

Bally's Atlantic City introduces Park Place Prime

The contemporary steakhouse pays homage to the New Jersey casino's illustrious past and familiar namesake, Bally’s Park Place.  read more

The current state of iGaming

From UEFA-fueled sports betting to cryptocurrency casinos, Ron Mendelson from Fast Offshore breaks down the latest trends, regional developments, and technological advancements that are shaping the future of iGaming.  read more

Bally's Chicago unveils site plan for hotel tower

With a September 2026 opening date, the new casino on the Chicago riverfront will include the 500-room hotel tower as well as a 3,000-seat theater, six restaurants, and a two-acre public park.  read more

Atlantis Paradise Island's $150 million transformation

The Bahamas resort debuts opulent casino redesign, guestrooms, and Michelin-starred dining at Paranza.  read more

Pahrump Properties awards $1.3 million in June jackpots

Lakeside Casino & RV Park in Nevada awarded the month's biggest jackpot to a local who won $25,770 playing Video Keno on 12 June.  read more

Harrah’s Northern California first to offer HotSeat Jackpot

Digital Hot Seat Game provides hourly drawings offering a chance to win pooled jackpot while playing table games.  read more

Wynn Las Vegas to debut renowned seafood restaurant

Early next year, Fiola Mare, a Mediterranean seafood restaurant from James Beard-awarded chef and restaurateur Fabio Trabocchi, will open, replacing Lakeside, which permanently closes in mid-July.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

Foxwoods Resort Casino's June slot revenue

The Connecticut casino announced slot revenue reached $29.3 million in June, a slight decrease from the $29.7 million in May.  read more

SPORTS News

SPORTS

Southern Ute Tribe sues Colorado

The Southern Ute Indian and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes allege that they have been unfairly blocked by the Colorado Department of Revenue from engaging in online sports betting.  read more

Governor says Kentucky betting exceeding expectations

Gov. Andy Beshear reports over $37 million in revenue and emphasizes responsible gambling efforts and economic benefits for the state.  read more

Caitlin Clark boosts number of bets on WNBA games

Optimove Insights reveals that WNBA games featuring Caitlin Clark on average attracted a 380% increase in betting activity compared to games not involving her Indiana Fever team.  read more

POKER News

POKER

Maryland Poker Championship approaching

The event will bring 13 days of action from 31 July to 12 August with 18 events, $1 million guaranteed across the tournament series and a trip to Las Vegas up for grabs.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Eagles add four shows at Sphere in Las Vegas

Due to overwhelming demand, the band will now have a total of 20 show over 10 weekends starting 20 September at the Las Vegas venue.  read more

Billy Ocean bringing tour to Rivers Casino Pittsburgh

When megastar Billy Ocean stops at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh on 2 November, music fans will get going to the North Shore to witness the legendary vocalist perform his generations of hits live.  read more

KEM set to perform at Palms Casino Resort

The R&B singer/songwriter will be at the Pearl Concert Theater in Las Vegas on 2 November.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
83% of residents polled in New South Wales in Australia support a curfew on poker machines, shutting them down from midnight to 10 a.m. with the goal of reducing gambling harm, according to a survey by Wesley Mission.
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