Will It Hold? Online WSOP Awards $27 Million Through 31 Events

World Series Of Poker Online Sees $27 Million In Winnings

World Series Of Poker (WSOP) just wrapped up its final No-Limit Hold’em event that saw Paul Teoh take the grand prize of $82,202. This pushed the total winnings paid out close to $27 million throughout the month-long event. The 1,455 entry event held a prize pool of over $2 million. LAS VEGAS – The 2020 … Read more

Online Gambling In Michigan Closer With New Draft Proposal

Online Gambling In Michigan

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has put forth a new draft proposal for bringing legal online gambling to the state’s legislation. This is a sign that gambling is not far away from becoming a reality. The draft proposal is now awaiting review and approval by the Regulatory Affairs Office. LANSING, Mich.- Residents of the … Read more

DraftKings Launches First-Ever Online Casino In West Virginia

DraftKings Launches First-Ever Online Casino In West Virginia

DraftKings launches WV online casino product through a partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. The launch will also bring the DraftKings Casino mobile app to all West Virginia residents and tourists. This is now the third state that DraftKings Casino has debuted, joining Pennsylvania and New Jersey. CHARLES TOWN, W.V.- DraftKings Casino mobile … Read more

Online Gambling Keeps Pennsylvania Casino Market Afloat

Pennsylvania Online Gambling

Pennsylvania gambling revenue was down 18% due to the coronavirus shutting down major casinos. Online sportsbooks and casinos managed to make up the bulk of the revenue acquired during the pandemic. Pennsylvania was the number 2 state for commercial casino revenue last year. HARRISBURG, Pa.- Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Pennsylvania’s casino and gambling market … Read more

Ryan DePaulo Wins Over $150K Playing Online Poker At Whole Foods

Ryan DePaulo Wins

Ryan DePaulo wins World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournament online from inside his car parked outside of a Whole Foods. DePaulo beat 2,427 players to claim the $159,563 grand prize off of a $500 buy-in. This is the second-largest cash win that DePaulo has earned. NEW YORK – The online World Series of Poker (WSOP) … Read more

Alleged Match-Fixing Suspends Ukraine Table Tennis Betting In NJ

Ukraine table tennis

The Sports Wagering Integrity Monitoring Association has informed New Jersey of potential game-fixing in Ukraine table tennis. Due to the potential of illegal activity, New Jersey was forced to suspend all Ukraine table tennis sports betting at its sportsbooks. There is no official word as to when Ukraine table tennis betting will resume in New … Read more

Should Video Game Loot Boxes Be Regulated Like Casinos? British House Of Lords Think So

Video Game Loot Boxes

Britain’s House of Lords has stated that videogame loot boxes should be regulated under the same laws that affect casinos. Reports show that people who purchase loot boxes have an increased chance to have gambling problems in the future. Video game companies like EA have argued against loot boxes being gambling. LONDON, U.K.- The legality … Read more

BetMGM Online Casino, One Step Closer To Pennsylvania Launch

BetMGM Online Casino

BetMGM’s request to launch an online casino was discussed by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) at a meeting last week. The meeting was not a licensing hearing but is another step in the direction of a potential launch. MGM announced major investments in Roar Digital to handle its online gaming and sports betting platform. … Read more

Horse Racing Returning To Pennsylvania, Presque Isle Reopening

Pennsylvania horse racetracks are reopening which is set to bring in revenue from both the races as well as betting odds. Horse race betting revenue has been down in PA following the COVID-19 shutdowns. Presque Isle Downs and Casino set to reopen July 27 with safety conditions. ERIE, Pa. – Pennsylvania residents, and tourists have … Read more

Not Once, But Twice Michigan Man Wins Millions In Instant Lottery

Not Once, But Twice Michigan Man Wins Millions In Instant Lottery

A Michigan man won $4 million on the Instant Lottery Game twice in his life. The win came from a $30 scratch-off ticket. The odds of winning the lottery again after you’ve won it already are the exact same as if you did not win the lottery before. CARLETON, Mich.- One lucky man in Michigan … Read more