Trump Taj Mahal Casino Owner Cited in Insider Trading Case

by March 28, 2017

Billionaire investor and casino owner Carl Icahn may see his social media activity used as evidence in a high-profile insider trading case against Nevada golf course owner and popular bettor William ‘Billy’ Walters.Mr. Walters has allegedly been taking advantage of insider i ...

Seminole Tribe Contests Judge Ruling on Slots-Like Gaming Machines

by March 28, 2017

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has contested a recent Circuit Court Judge’s ruling that the installation of certain slot machine-like devices at poker rooms, bars, and other venues around the state should not be interpreted as illegal gambling expansion.Tribal officials sent ...

New Hampshire Casino Effort Sees Support from Full Senate

by March 27, 2017

The New Hampshire Senate approved last week a bill that if signed into law, would authorize the construction of two casinos within the state’s borders. Senators passed the proposed legislation in a 13-10 vote.The bill was considered in the Senate the week before and was then ...

Scott Seiver and Brian Rast Win Latest Aria High Rollers

by March 27, 2017

It was a funny high roller weekend at Aria Resort & Casino, although it was one shorter than previous such high roller weekends. Two $25,000 buy-in events were held at the gambling venue late last week, both attracting some of the world’s finest high roller players.And it ...

Japan’s Ruling Parties to Introduce Responsible Gambling Bill

by March 26, 2017

Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner Komeito plan to introduce a responsible gambling-focused bill, local news outlets have reported. The move comes as a response to multiple concerns voiced over the way the country’s government has bee ...

Abraham Korotki Wins 2016/17 WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Atlantic City $1,675 Main Event

by March 22, 2017

Abraham Korotki can easily say that Harrah’s Atlantic City is his lucky casino after winning a second WSOP Circuit Main Event title at the venue. The player scooped that second title earlier this week. Aside from a gold ring, his triumph secured him with a payout of $117,645. ...

Florida House Gambling Bill Passes Key Committee Vote

by March 22, 2017

A gambling bill passed a Florida House Committee on Tuesday after members voted 11-7 in the affirmative. Sponsored by Rep. Mike La Rosa, the piece basically keeps the current gambling status quo in the state, very much unlike a separate legislation currently being considered in t ...

Steve O’Dwyer Wins 2017 PokerStars Championship Panama $10,300 High Roller

by March 21, 2017

Steve O’Dwyer has had a terrific run on the live poker stage for several years now and he showed last night that he is more than happy to maintain the great momentum he has gained. O’Dwyer bested the elite field of the PokerStars Championship Panama $10,300 High Roller for yet an ...

Australia’s Anti-Online Gambling Lobbyism Culminates in Offshore Operators Ban

by March 21, 2017

The Australian government approved the proposed amendments to the country’s Interactive Gambling Act 2001 that prohibit the unlicensed provision of online gaming options, poker included. In other words, offshore gaming and poker operators currently serving Australian players will ...

Germany’s Not-So-New Gambling Treaty Could Delay Market Regulation

by March 20, 2017

The German online gambling market has the potential of turning into a highly lucrative one, if regulated properly. However, the country has been in a legislative limbo in regard to its iGaming and betting regulations for almost five years and following the latest regulatory devel ...

Steve O’Dwyer Leads Finalists into PokerStars Championship Panama $10,300 High Roller Day 3

by March 20, 2017

Winning some of the world’s highest buy-in events over the past several years, Steve O’Dwyer has become a feared opponent. The player is very close to topping the field of yet another high roller – the $10,300 tournament on the schedule of the inaugural PokerStars Championship Pa ...

Sam Greenwood Leads Survivors into PokerStars Championship Panama $10,300 High Roller Day 2

by March 19, 2017

Some of poker’s finest players could not make it any further in the ongoing PokerStars Championship Panama $5,300 Main Event. However, the inaugural Panama edition of PokerStars’ new live tour brand has given all those fine players and many others the chance to win a ...

Biggest Live Poker Winners So Far in 2017

by March 18, 2017

We are more than two and a half months into 2017 and some of the major poker events scheduled to take place over the year have already been ticked as completed. This means that big prize pools have been distributed to the best performers and that some players have certainly boost ...

Igor Yaroshevsky’s Leading Streak Continues into PokerStars Championship Panama $5,300 Main Event Day 3

by March 17, 2017

Day 2 of the PokerStars Championship Panama $5,300 Main Event was played at the poker tables of Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino on Thursday. Late registration was closed at the very moment action kicked off to bring the tournament’s overall field to 366 entries.As many as 78 ...

Mississippi Gaming Commission Rejects Diamondhead and Biloxi Casino Proposals

by March 17, 2017

The Mississippi Gaming Commission rejected at a Thursday meeting two separate proposals for the construction of casinos in Biloxi and Diamondhead. Commission members explained their decision with the fact that the two projects did not have control over land on the two cities’ wat ...