California Online Poker Bill to Undergo Further Amendments

California Online Poker Bill to Undergo Further Amendments

by June 8, 2016

A series of amendments have been proposed to the current California online poker bill, known as AB 2863. These alterations are aimed at casting light on the tax rate issues, license fees, and the so-called “bad actor clause” according to which any operator that continued to accep ...

Kyle Julius Wins 2016 WSOP $1,000 Top Up Turbo No-Limit Hold’em

Kyle Julius Wins 2016 WSOP $1,000 Top Up Turbo No-Limit Hold’em

by June 7, 2016

The name of the first open event gold bracelet winner of the 2016 World Series of Poker is now clear. The 29-year player from Illinois, Kyle Julius topped up a field of 667 entrants and scooped the first place prize amounting to $142,972 as well as the first bracelet in his caree ...

Maryland Casino Revenue Up 8.3% in May

Maryland Casino Revenue Up 8.3% in May

by June 7, 2016

According to information released by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Agency, May was the second consecutive month when Maryland casinos reported a record revenue growth. The combined revenue amounted to $104.4 million, which is 8.3% more than what was reported a year ago. The rev ...

Karl Held Ends WSOP $1,000 Top Up Turbo No-Limit Hold’em Day 1 as Chip Leader

Karl Held Ends WSOP $1,000 Top Up Turbo No-Limit Hold’em Day 1 as Chip Leader

by June 6, 2016

Day 1 of Event #4: $1,000 Top Up Turbo No-Limit Hold’em has concluded and Karl Held emerged as a chip leader holding 1,175,000 chips. The event attracted a total of 667 entrants who accumulated a prize pool of $681,300. As many as 101 players were paid for their participati ...

Massachusetts Casinos Expected to Push for Tax Redemption and Online Gambling Expansion

Massachusetts Casinos Expected to Push for Tax Redemption and Online Gambling Expansion

by June 6, 2016

Within two years, two casino resorts are slated to open doors for visitors in Massachusetts and developers promise plenty of job opportunities as well as solid revenues for the state coffers.However, these casinos are to be managed by influential companies and people with kn ...

Quebec Government to Block Access to Unregulated Gambling Websites

Quebec Government to Block Access to Unregulated Gambling Websites

by April 4, 2016

Quebec legislators are currently reviewing a bill aimed at limiting residents’ access to unauthorised gambling websites. The so-called Bill 74 has quickly gained a lot of opponents who expressed their concerns that Quebecers will no longer have open, free Internet access at ...

Plainridge Park Casino Free Credits Strategy Expected to Be Unsuccessful in the Long Run

Plainridge Park Casino Free Credits Strategy Expected to Be Unsuccessful in the Long Run

by April 4, 2016

Although it managed to generate substantial profits upon its opening, Plainridge Park Casino has been suffering a five-month revenue downfall. However, it announced it was about to remedy the situation and confirmed it was ready for a spring rebound.Yet, the long-awaited jum ...

Macau Casinos Report Decline in March Revenue

Macau Casinos Report Decline in March Revenue

by April 1, 2016

According to information released by Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, March was the 22nd consecutive month when a sharp drop in revenue was noticed. The revenue generated in March did not meet market analysts’ expectations and fell even more than what they have ...

William House Wins 2015/16 WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Baltimore $365 Turbo No Limit Hold’em Event

William House Wins 2015/16 WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Baltimore $365 Turbo No Limit Hold’em Event

by April 1, 2016

Event #8 or the $365 Turbo No Limit Hold’em event, part of the 2015/2016 WSOPC attracted a total of 191 entrants who accumulated a prize pool of $57,300. This was the last event before the $1,675 Main Event that is to take place on Friday and Saturday.It was William House wh ...

Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort Construction to Proceed without Casino

Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort Construction to Proceed without Casino

by March 31, 2016

It was announced that the plans for adding a casino to the Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort will not be materialized. The announcement of the Queensland government gave the green light to other developers willing to obtain a license and establish a casino venue in Cairns.Back ...

Alex Rocha Wins 2015/16 WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Baltimore $365 No Limit Hold’em

Alex Rocha Wins 2015/16 WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Baltimore $365 No Limit Hold’em

by March 31, 2016

The final table for Event 5: $365 No Limit Hold’em was occupied by players who can take pride in having a number of previous accomplishments that made them popular to the public. Chad J. Brown and Valerie Novak were the players who made it to the final table for the second ...

Florida Lawmakers to Decide on Gambling Expansion Matters Next Week

Florida Lawmakers to Decide on Gambling Expansion Matters Next Week

by February 5, 2016

It seems that today is an important day in the gambling history of Florida as the House and Senate leaders are expected to propose bills that would allow the Seminole Tribe to add craps and roulette at its casino venues. What is more, Palm Beach County residents might soon be abl ...

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Casino Project Moves Ahead

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Casino Project Moves Ahead

by February 5, 2016

The casino project that is about to be realized in the Muskegon suburb is moving ahead. Yesterday, the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians tribe moved one step closer to receiving the federal permit and therefore, it might soon be given the nod to commence construction.The tr ...

Tabcorp Half-Year Profit Drops 33%

Tabcorp Half-Year Profit Drops 33%

by February 4, 2016

The wagering giant Tabcorp released information about its financial performance during the first half of the year. According to the released data, the profit during the first half amounted to $81.9 million, down 33% as compared to the numbers reported this time last year. As for ...

Everett Casino Construction Likely to Fall Behind Schedule Due to Waterfront Permit Hurdles

Everett Casino Construction Likely to Fall Behind Schedule Due to Waterfront Permit Hurdles

by February 4, 2016

The $1.7 billion Everett casino project is expected to receive the long-awaited waterfront permit within the next few days and it seems the opponents of the project have missed one important detail. In order to object the aforementioned permit, they must have taken actions in tha ...