Mattress Mack has now lost $11.4m in 10 weeks after adding two more losing bets on American football last week. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A bad streak Any hopes Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale had of starting 2022 with a bang went bust last week after another multimillion-dollar fail made it $11.4m in losing bets in just ten …
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DJ, producer, and poker enthusiast Steve Aoki has been named ambassador to the World Poker Tour (WPT). [Image: Shutterstock.com] A big year ahead DJ and producer Steve Aoki has taken one of his favorite pastimes to the next level, being named as an ambassador to the World Poker Tour (WPT). Thursday’s announcement comes amid a …
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Macau’s government has proposed changes to its gaming law, while a Bernstein analyst is predicting the market will make a strong comeback in 2023. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The results are in The Macau government has issued its proposals on changes to its gaming law, with national security supposedly a top priority. Nikkei Asia correspondent Pak Yiu …
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DraftKings has outlined the timeline for its takeover of the Oregon Lottery’s online sportsbook offering. [Image: Shutterstock.com] An upcoming transition DraftKings has teamed up with the Oregon Lottery for online sports betting, and the sportsbook operator has now revealed the timeline it will follow to become exclusive provider. The transition to DraftKings will begin on …
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Small businesses in Massachusetts have come together to urge senators to legalize sports betting. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Coming together to push for inclusion Almost 90 small businesses have called upon the Massachusetts Senate to legalize sports betting in the state this year. A collection of restaurants, private clubs, and bars made the plea on Tuesday afternoon, …
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The PGA Tour and FanDuel have extended their partnership for another three years. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Another three years The PGA Tour and FanDuel have extended their existing partnership for another three years. The deal extension, announced Monday, will make FanDuel the official betting operator of the PGA Tour until 2024. As well as continuing its …
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Georgia House Speaker David Ralston thinks state residents might get the opportunity this year to decide if they want more gambling options beyond the lottery. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Time to let voters be heard? One of Georgia’s highest-ranking politicians believes this could be the year that state residents get to decide if they want more gambling …
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City Councilwoman Reva Trammell is making a push to have another referendum in an attempt to bring a casino to Richmond, Virginia. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Calls for a second referendum A failed casino plan in Richmond, Virginia might get a second chance. Richmond City Councilwoman Reva Trammell is planning to submit a resolution on Monday that …
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It is rocket-science The week after he watched the successful space launch of the James Webb telescope, a project with which he felt a deep connection, Irish poker pro Dan Wilson rocketed his way to the top of chip-counts in the PokerStars Winter Series Two Million Event. After a bit of business heads-up, a protracted …
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Nevada gaming regulators want the Supreme Court to overturn the “free pass” that a District Court gave to former casino mogul Steve Wynn. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Attempting to overturn the ruling The Nevada Gaming Commission and the Nevada Gaming Control Board are appealing a November 2020 District Court ruling regarding casino mogul Steve Wynn, former chairman …
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