UFC welterweight star Khamzat ‘Borz’ Chimaev took to social media this week to tell his fans that he is struggling to book a fight as no one wants to fight him. Borz said the UFC spoke to four different opponents from four different countries but all of those fights fell through. Chimaev fought last in […]
National League of Poker Hosting $1,000 New Year’s Freeroll
The National League of Poker (NLOP) is marking its 16th anniversary this year and there would be no better way to celebrate that important milestone than to give back to players who have supported the platform all these years. The social gaming site continues its tradition of showering cash prizes via online poker freerolls during […]
Osaka IR Proposal Could Get National Govt. Approval in January 2023
Japan’s national government will pick Osaka over Nagasaki as its preferred bidder for the country’s first integrated resort, with approval most likely to be granted in January 2023. That’s according to Osaka MP Nobuyuki Baba who said a decision could be out “before the Diet session starts”. Osaka Expected to Obtain IR Nod In a […]
Nevada Gaming Operators to Implement New Cybersecurity Regulations From Jan 1
The Nevada Gaming Commission has stepped up efforts to combat cyberattacks, with the unanimous approval of new regulation aimed at protecting casinos and their patrons from data breach. The amended regulation will see licensed operators develop risk assessment plans relating to cybersecurity threats within one year. Casinos Must Develop Cybersecurity Best Practices The new changes […]
PokerStars to Merge New Jersey and Michigan Player Pools on January 1, 2023
The long wait is over – PokerStars has announced it will finally merge its New Jersey and Michigan players on January 1, 2023. Under shared liquidity, players will have more games and tournaments to choose from, more promotions to enjoy, and most importantly, bigger prize pools to take a shot at! A Better Experience for […]
Win Your Way to 888poker LIVE Madrid via Satellites on 888poker
888poker is kicking off the New Year in style with a major live event scheduled to take place in Madrid, Spain in January. 888poker LIVE Madrid will run from January 13-23, 2023 at the Casino Gran Via and will be headlined by an €888 buy-in Main Event which features €300,000 in guaranteed prize pool. 888poker […]
GGPoker Now Running Daily Satellites for £500K GTD UKPC Main Event
GGPoker has joined forces with Dusk Till Dawn for the return of the UK Poker Championship (UKPC) in January 2023. As the online sponsor of the upcoming series, the operator is hosting satellites to the flagship tournament of the festival, the Main Event, which features £500,000 in guarantees. Daily Satellites Available on GGPoker The Main […]
EGBA Proposes List of ‘Standard Markers of Harm’ in Europe To Control Problem Gambling
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is pushing for a unified standard on markers of harm to be implemented across Europe. The Brussels-based trade association recently submitted a standardization proposal to the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), stating that a standardized list of markers of harm will play a vital role in preventing gambling […]
KSA Chairman Stresses Commitment To Fight Gambling Addiction In 2023
Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit(KSA) remains committed to preventing problem gambling and will continue to be tough against operators that fail to comply with their duty of care obligations. That’s the key message from KSA Chair René Jansen during his speech at the recently-concluded 2022 Amsterdam Gambling & Awareness Congress. Licensed Online Operators Increase to 24 […]
Wynn Macau To Invest Over $2 Billion In Non-Gaming As Part of New 10-Year Concession
Wynn Macau Ltd has plans to develop a theater, an interactive center, and an event space, among other non-gaming attractions in the region under its new 10-year license. The company revealed its plans at a press briefing on December 17, 2022, which was also attended by representatives from the five other casino operators who were […]
