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Germany’s Koray Aldemir has been crowned the 2021 World Series of Poker Main Event champion, cementing his place in poker history with his first-ever Main Event gold bracelet win on Wednesday after an exciting final table showdown. Aldemir was officially announced as the 52nd WSOP World Champion following 12 days of poker action at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas. On his route to winning his first Main Event, he overcame 6,650 participants from all over the world. On Wednesday night, which boasted $8 million in prize winnings, Aldemir also took home the highly coveted Main Event…

Pragmatic Play announced an agreement with LatAm operator JuegaEnLinea. Under the terms of the agreement, the content provider will offer the operator its portfolio of Virtual Sports and Live Casino.  Victor Arias, Vice President of Latin American Operations at Pragmatic Play, said: “Expanding our relationship with exciting partners is always extremely fulfilling as it is testament to the high-class content we produce, as well as our customer service. We have enjoyed a close relationship with JuegaEnLinea throughout our partnership, and look forward to pushing on to the next level together.” Customers of the operator will now have access to Pragmatic Play’s…

Supporters of Vegas-style gambling in New York are hoping that new Gov. Kathy Hochul will be more willing to introduce it in Queens and Yonkers than former Gov. Andrew Cuomo was. Officials for MGM Empire City Casino claim the venue could live up to its full potential if it gets a full-scale license, which would also financially benefit surrounding areas, according to Westchester County Executive Goerge Latimer. “The economic impact to the city of Yonkers and the city of Mount Vernon of this site becoming a full casino is incalculable,” Latimer said, as reported by PIX 11. The County Executive’s…

At least 1,500 casino workers in Missouri, Kansas and other states will take part in a class action lawsuit against Penn National Gaming Inc., alleging their wages were illegally reduced because they smoke. In a ruling Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Stephen Bough in Kansas City granted the workers certification as a class for their lawsuit, moving them a step closer to recouping their money.  The lawsuit was originally filed in Platte County Circuit Court in March 2020 by three casino workers, on behalf of similarly situated workers. PNG moved it to federal court a month later. The lawsuit also alleged that…

We’re off to Berkshire for Friday’s round of racing tips, with a seven-race card being served up at Ascot. Ready to check out our tipster’s latest picks? Racing Tips – 19th November  – Ascot Racing Tips 🏇 14:05 – Yes Indeed – 15/2 Worth a market check on debut for Jonjo O’Neill’s yard having blown hot and cold in France prior to yard transfer; two wins in Auteuil last spring and a credible fifth there in Grade 1 company in May could hint at leading claims today. 🏇 14:40 – Cabot Cliffs – 7/1 EW Traditional frontrunner should be firmly…

ICE London organizers announced Wednesday that Tracy Damestani, a long-serving gambling industry C-Level executive, and former CEO of the National Casino Forum, has accepted an invitation to become an Ambassador for ICE London. Damestani, who is Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for Ambassadeurs Group, has a long association with the ICE brand attending her first show in 2003 when it was held at the former Earls Court venue prior to its relocation to London’s biggest purpose-built events space at ExCeL. Outlining her close relationship with the ICE brand, she said: “I came to the industry in 2003 at a time when…

The Monografie authorities reported that the “SAGSE Ranking returns for another year to reward and recognize companies in the industry.” The winners will again be chosen by the public through an online survey that makes the result transparent and highlights the most popular and prestigious brands in the US, Europe, and Africa sector. The voting lists for the US, Europe, and Africa will be available online and open until December 15. “The Ranking SAGSE 2021 will recognize the companies that have stood out the most during the year. The methodology is the same as that implemented in 2020 with an open,…

Pennsylvania’s online and retail sportsbooks celebrated the third anniversary of legal sports betting in the state by handling more wagers in October than any other month, with a record of $776 million in sports bets. This also pushed the state’s lifetime handle to more than $10 billion, this as Pennsylvania’s ever-expanding online gambling industry set another revenue record and joined New Jersey as the only two states to produce $1 billion over a calendar year, according to PlayPennsylvania, which tracks regulated online gaming and sports betting in the state. Spurred by five full weekends of football, and boosted with postseason…

The 2022 edition of the World Series of Poker will be moving to the Vegas Strip: it will be the first to be held at Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. The news has been confirmed by operator Caesars Entertainment, following the closure on Wednesday of the Main Event of the 52nd annual edition of the renowned poker competition. The 53rd edition of the WSOP will be held from May 31 – July 19, returning to its usual Summer dates. Actor, comedian and card player Vince Vaughn has been named as the event’s official celebrity Master of Ceremonies.…

The Illinois Gaming Board has postponed the voting session to award a Waukegan casino license after a rejected bidder alleged city officials “rigged” the selection process to favor a former state lawmaker. Gambling regulators were set to give preliminary approval for the venue on Thursday to either Full House Resorts or North Point Casino. However, the process will now be delayed as the Forest County Potawatomi Community alleges that both the former Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham, along with City Council allies, have rigged the election, reports Chicago Tribune. The tribe, whose bid for the Waukegan casino was rejected, claimed in…

Following twelve intense days of play at the Rio, Germany’s Koray Aldemir wins the 2021 World Series of Poker. Overcoming the 6,650 participants from around the world, Aldemir won his first-ever Main Event victory on Wednesday night, boasting $8,000,000 in prize winnings and taking home the highly coveted Main Event bracelet, a 10k yellow and white gold bracelet encrusted with 2,230 rubies, white and black diamonds. “It felt great. It’s the biggest final table in the world, so it’s a dream come true. Probably every poker player thinks about this moment when they watch this, believing ‘maybe I could be…

Revenue from commercial gambling in America reached a new quarterly high of nearly $14 billion for the third quarter of this year. According the American Gaming Association’s Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker, the new record of $13.89 billion is the second consecutive quarter for a revenue record performance. With $38.67 billion in revenue through the first nine months of the year, the industry has already passed revenue generated for the full year 2020 and is on pace to smash its annual record of $43.65 billion, set in 2019. “Two straight quarters of record gaming revenue is an incredible accomplishment in any…

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Broadcasting and TV network GameOn Entertainment Technologies announced Tuesday a new signed partnership with Gaming Society, which entails predictor games that will enable fans to make free-to-pay bets on women’s sports, including leagues such as the WNBA, NWSL, and more. Gaming Society will license GameOn’s proprietary technology to power the fan engagement initiatives. The companies will also share in all revenue generated by the platform, such as from sportsbook affiliates and sponsorships.  Launched in June by Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Kevin Garnett and Players’ Tribune Cofounder Jaymee Messler, Gaming Society is a content and gaming platform bringing…

With the appointment of Ana María Padrós as the main manager of the brand in her country, Betcris takes a step further in its Latin American expansion plan and reaffirms the importance of Peru in the sports betting market. Yogonet interviewed the executive, who, while waiting for regulation and in the middle of a debate on a possible new tax burden, stated: “The regulation of in-person betting in Peru is one of the best in Latin America, therefore, it is a good platform to establish online gaming.” Although you have a strong track record in the gaming industry, as an…

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play is reinforcing its live casino offering with the launch of its latest product ONE Blackjack 2 – Indigo, the company announced on Wednesday. The new game also marks the second installment to the ONE Blackjack series. The product retains the basics of the popular casino game, coupled with “an outstanding new Chroma studio” that ensures the highest industry broadcasting standards, explains a press release. This is set to deliver “a truly immersive” live casino experience. As part of the chroma-key solution product line, the table will be available for network with Indigo Studio Design, while…