On the eve of the $50,000 Poker Players Championship, Robert Wells secured a major win in one of the World Series of Poker’s toughest formats The Welsh player came out on top in Event #58: $3,000 Nine Game Mix, earning his first bracelet and a career-high payout of $228,115 after outlasting a 409-player field Good to know Robert..

Mastercard has started working with Chainlink to make crypto trading more accessible for its users By tapping into decentralized exchanges and crypto infrastructure, the partnership aims to allow cardholders to convert fiat directly into crypto and interact with DeFi protocols like Uniswap Good to know Mastercard users will be able to..

A massive jackpot landed at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, leaving one local player with more than just a lucky spin On June 22, a $125 bet on a Dragon Link slot turned into a $1,245,92578 payday Good to know The Dragon Link machine reset to $1 million after the payout Over $20 million has been won on Dragon Link slots in June 2025..

PENN Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment have released their latest corporate social responsibility reports, outlining how both companies contributed to local communities, improved sustainability, and maintained responsible gaming programs in 2024 The updates showcase the work done by both companies to support employees, reduce environmental..

Octoplay is officially live in the United States, launching its first games in New Jersey through a partnership with BetMGM After proving successful in other markets, the gaming content supplier is now taking its next step into North America Good to know Octoplay’s US entry begins in New Jersey via BetMGM The company already holds..

Kevin Durant is heading to Houston, and with that, the Rockets are suddenly in the spotlight for the 2026 NBA title While Oklahoma City still holds the top seed, sportsbooks quickly adjusted their odds after the trade, signaling renewed belief in the Rockets' potential Good to know Houston’s odds to win the 2026 Finals jumped from..

The 2025 World Series of Poker continues at full pace, with ten more players winning bracelets in a wide mix of formats From large-field hold’em events to elite mixed games and high-stakes Omaha, the latest winners include both first-time champions and seasoned pros Winners and Payouts Klemens Roiter – Event #37: $1,500 Monster Stack..

Bitget’s new partnership with MotoGP officially kicked off this past weekend at the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, where Marc Marquez took first place and his brother Alex Marquez finished second The collaboration sees Bitget become a regional sponsor for select MotoGP races throughout 2025, blending the speed of racing with the fast-paced..

Tennis authorities are ramping up efforts to fight online abuse after publishing a detailed report tracking abusive behavior toward players throughout the 2024 season The WTA and ITF, in partnership with Signify Group’s Threat Matrix service, monitored over 16 million social media posts and comments, aiming to identify threats, hate speech, and..

FanDuel has opened a new office in New York City’s Flatiron District, marking a fresh chapter in the company’s long-running presence in the Empire State The move was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by state officials and company leaders Good to know FanDuel has operated out of New York for over 10 years The..

Delta Air Lines is exploring whether passengers would be open to placing sports bets while in the air Through a recent customer survey, the airline asked travelers if they would consider trying out sports betting through its onboard Wi-Fi system Good to know Delta partnered with DraftKings earlier in the year, but no formal deal has..

Hard Rock Bet is rolling out a new loyalty feature to keep users engaged and active Called "Legendary Reward Drops," the program offers a mix of digital rewards that grow based on how often and how much users play Good to know Users unlock new rewards every week by playing consistently The feature links online betting activity to..

Betr is trying once again to buy PointsBet, throwing in a revised offer that swaps shares instead of paying cash While MIXI’s bid has already won PointsBet’s support, Betr is hoping a more flexible deal will change the game Good to know Betr’s new offer gives PointsBet shareholders the option to take shares or cash MIXI’s..

Lawmakers in New Jersey have taken a clear step toward banning player prop bets on college sports, over a year after NCAA President Charlie Baker first raised the alarm on the issue At the time of writing, Bill S3080 is advancing to the Senate floor following unanimous committee approval Good to know New Jersey bill S3080 passed..

The 2025 list of finalists for the Poker Hall of Fame has been released, featuring a mix of longtime professionals, rising tournament stars, and key industry contributors Ten names made the shortlist, and one will be selected by current Hall of Fame members Good to know Only one nominee will be inducted this year Three 40-year-olds..

Sports tech company SportsVisio has raised $32 million in new funding as it looks to grow its AI-powered platform to more sports and users around the world The funding brings its total capital raised to $9 million, and the company plans to use the investment to enter new markets, broaden its sports offerings, and strengthen sales and..

The Chicago Sky have entered into a new partnership with bet365, becoming the fifth WNBA team to collaborate with a sportsbook This multi-year agreement marks a fresh chapter for both the Sky and bet365, especially as sports betting continues to grow across the US Good to know Chicago Sky is the first WNBA team bet365 has partnered..

Google is changing how Brazilians access gambling apps on Android The company now allows betting and casino apps to be downloaded directly from the Play Store in Brazil, opening the door for licensed operators to reach users without needing third-party links or risky downloads Good to know Only operators licensed by Brazil’s Ministry..

Altenar has signed on as the title sponsor of the Gran Fondo Isle of Man, securing a three-year partnership that deepens its ties with the local sports community The deal supports one of the Isle of Man’s most popular cycling events and further builds on Altenar’s existing involvement in regional endurance sports Good to know Gran..

Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has appealed a court decision that overturned a SEK100 million (€9 million) penalty against Svenska Spel Sport & Casino The fine was originally issued for failing to meet player protection requirements under the 2019 Gambling Act Good to know Spelinspektionen flagged 10 high-loss..