By Sadonna Price

PokerStars Settles Kentucky Lawsuit for $300m

September 23, 2021

It’s been a long and winding road, but it finally seems that the case between PokerStars and Kentucky is finally over. Parent company of the online poker giant, Flutter, announced this week that a settlement had been reached in the case. In total, $300 million will be paid to the state. Closing a Long-Running Case […]

By Sadonna Price

Macau Casinos to Receive Stricter Regulations Soon

September 21, 2021

The government of China has plans to implement stricter regulations on casinos in the region of Macau. This week, the secretary for economy and finance in Macau, Lei Wai Nong announced that a consultation period will begin, consisting of 45 days that will implement the new rules for casinos. The decision comes at the same […]

By Sadonna Price

COVID-19 Vaccination Verification: What WSOP Players Need to Know

September 16, 2021

Players attending the upcoming World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, Nevada need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to be eligible to compete. The process is not difficult but for some players, knowing what to do beforehand is key. The WSOP begins on September 30 and players can use the CLEAR mobile app to […]

By Sadonna Price

Sports Betting and Online Poker Delayed in Connecticut

September 14, 2021

Sports betting in Connecticut won’t start until October according to recent statements by government officials and it will be even longer before online poker gaming will begin. The Mohegan Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe received approval from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to begin offering services, after submitting documentation over the summer. The state […]

By Sadonna Price

WSOP Removes Mask Mandate for 2021 Events

September 9, 2021

The 2021 World Series of Poker is coming up soon in Nevada. Just a few days ago, officials of the series announced that players must be vaccinated to take part. Proof of vaccination is required upon initial registration and once players are signed in, there is no need to show proof again. Now, the WSOP […]

By Sadonna Price

Macau Revenues Drop due to COVID-19 Restrictions

September 7, 2021

Around the world, gambling industries are continuing to struggle when it comes to bringing in revenues. The COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020 and is ongoing today, with venues around the world held to certain restrictions that are causing revenue earnings to remain low. In Macau, gambling revenues are still lacking as travel restrictions remain […]

By Sadonna Price

Ocean Casino Resort Sues Philadelphia Casino Over New Marketing Slogan

September 2, 2021

When it comes to copyright laws, it is important for businesses to stay in their lane, never using the same details as another company. For the most part, businesses try to be creative and use their own ideas to market services or products. However, sometimes a company will use something similar or outright steal an […]

By Sadonna Price

WSOP Announces COVID-19 Vaccines a Must for Live Event Participation

August 31, 2021

The World Series of Poker was moved from the summer to the fall this year due to the continual issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. As we near the start date of the series, organizers have announced that anyone participating in a WSOP event must be vaccinated. Full vaccination is required and must be completed with […]

By Sadonna Price

Connecticut Continues Online Gambling Industry Progress

August 26, 2021

In Connecticut, online gaming is coming to fruition. Regulators are working on the framework for the industry, to prepare online casinos and poker gaming to begin next year. With the rules approved, the new sector will be able to move forward with setting up operators to offer services. Governor Ned Lamont signed online gambling legislation […]

By Sadonna Price

MGM Springfield to Reopen Poker Room Later This Year

August 24, 2021

Poker has been lacking in the state of Massachusetts, ever since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. Poker rooms have had a more difficult time opening back up in the United States due to the social nature of the game, as well as figuring out how to protect players from spreading the virus […]