Barry Greenstein Gives Fascinating Interview on Poker Life Podcast
Barry Greenstein, 63, is one of the game of poker’s most respected players, and in 2011 was rightfully inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame not only on account of his numerous successes on the felt, but also because all the profits he subsequently earned playing live tournaments were all donated to various charities, most […]
Canada’s Gambling Market Worth US$13.4 Billion in 2017
Canada’s gambling market generated revenues of CA$17.3 billion (US$13.5bn) in 2017, representing a 4.9 percent improvement over the previous year, according to the latest information released by Fantini Gaming Research. The results includes the whole range of gambling products and services available in Canada, including land-based casinos, the lottery, charitable gaming, and online gambling, with […]
Nevada Casinos to Allow Marijuana Conventions
Last Summer, Nevada made it legal to buy recreational marijuana from dispensaries around the state, providing the purchaser is 21 years or older , and holds a government-issued ID card. While casinos are prohibited from participating or doing business with anybody in the marijuana industry, a resolution introduced by Nevada Gaming Commission Chairman Dr. Tony […]
WSOP.com To Face Greater Challenges Post-Shared iPoker Liquidity
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) currently operate its online poker rooms separately in the ring fenced markets of New Jersey and Nevada, in the process increasing the company’s costs whilst reducing the playing options of its customers. Nevertheless, great opportunities lie ahead for the operator after the landmark player sharing deal agreed between the […]
PPA Coffers Empty as Deadline Approaches
In February, the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) posted a tweet stating that it needed to raise $25k before the end of March in order to continue its advocacy efforts. More than a month later, and just $5,265 has been donated so far, meaning that all indications point towards the organization failing to meet its deadline, […]
888 Holdings Profits Fall by 68% to $18.8M in 2017
888 Holdings has released its results for 2017, and while the company managed to achieve record revenues for the 12 month period ending December 31st, its pre-tax profits plunged by a dramatic 68% to just $18.8 million. Revenue Up 4% 888 Holdings generated revenues of $541.8 million in 2017, up by 4% compared to the […]
The Northeast Now a Hotspot for Online Lotteries
The Northeastern United States has become one of the country’s biggest hotspots for gambling, with all nine states barring New Hampshire and Vermont offering commercial or tribal casinos, and lottery options available throughout the whole region. Furthermore, online lotteries have already been introduced, or are expected to be so soon in several states, while legalized […]
