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Ten Events That Have Shaped The US Online Poker World Since Black Friday
10 years ago this week, the online poker world was rocked by the events that came to be known as Black Friday. On Apr. 15, 2011, the US Department of Justice filed a civil complaint against PokerStars, Full Tilt and the Cereus Network (Absolute Poker/Ultimate Bet) and unsealed a 52 page criminal indictment against their […]
Washington State Lottery Expresses Concerns About Launch Of Gray Market Courier Service Mido Lotto
Important editor’s note: The original version of this article contained inaccuracies based on a careless reading of a press release by Mido Lotto. The release included vague statements and a quote from a former lottery official, which gave the impression that the product had received official endorsement. It has not, and is operating in an […]
Asian-American Gamblers Are Highly Represented At Retail Casinos; Why Is It The Opposite Online?
About 80% of Asian-Americans gamble. That’s 7 percentage points more than the general US population. However, only 21% are doing so online, making them this the second-least represented demographic group. Only Black US gamblers are less likely to adopt the channel, with just 19% gambling online. These numbers come from a recent National Council on […]
Bally’s To Acquire Famed Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
The Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, which served as the location for scenes filmed for the Godfather Part II and a James Bond film, is being purchased by Bally’s Corporation. The sale is reportedly worth $308 million for current owner Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. The purchase is the latest in a series of […]
DraftKings Casino Launches Spanish 21, A New In-House Blackjack Variation
Today, DraftKings Casino New Jersey launched Spanish 21, a blackjack variation created in-house. The game is also coming soon to DraftKings Casino in Michigan, as well as its casino in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, pending regulatory approval. “Spanish 21 has always been a popular land-based casino game, and we are proud to exclusively bring the […]
Evolution Gaming Buys “Megaways” Maker Big Time Gaming
Evolution Gaming Group, a major online gaming provider in the US and abroad, will buy Big Time Gaming for a total of up to EUR 450 million (USD 536 million). This adds Big Time Gaming’s slots, which include Megaways games, to Evolution Gaming’s already dominant portfolio. “With the addition of Big Time Gaming to our […]
As Illinois Considers Legalizing Online Gambling, Major Operators Line Up To Bid For New Chicago Casino
Online casino gambling may come to Illinois around the same time as work gets underway on Chicago’s first retail casino. The latter project is just entering the proposals stage, and the winning bidder will probably be hoping to enter the state’s future iGaming market, as well. Both online casino legalization in Illinois and acceptance of […]
Mike Postle Drops Defamation Lawsuit In Face Of Anti-SLAPP Motion, Now On The Hook For Legal Fees
After being missing in action for many months, accused poker cheater Mike Postle has dropped his defamation lawsuit against Veronica Brill and others. Voluntarily backing out of the case won’t save Postle from the anti-SLAPP motion filed against him. In fact, it guarantees that he will lose it and be on the hook for the […]
Bicycle, Commerce Announce The Return Of Indoor Poker In California (UPDATED)
California poker players are accustomed to playing in tents and other outdoor setups at this point in the COVID-19 pandemic, but at least two major poker rooms in the Golden State appear poised for a return to normalcy. The Bicycle Casino and Commerce Casino both announced intentions to reopen their indoor poker venues on Monday, […]
Bally’s Set To Purchase Parent Company Of World Poker Tour
Bally’s Corporation is offering $105 million to acquire Allied Esports Entertainment, which owns the World Poker Tour. The offer likely concludes a months-long bidding war between Bally’s and Element Partners for the poker asset. Element Partners, a private growth equity firm, has until 5:00 PM PST on March 29, 2021, to offer a superior proposal […]
