BetRivers Poker has expanded into West Virginia, Michigan, and Delaware, joining Pennsylvania in a shared online network Rush Street Interactive (RSI), the operator behind BetRivers, is connecting players across all four states to larger tournaments and prize pools Good to know Players in PA, MI, WV, and DE can now play in one shared..

Bloomberry Resorts Corp has taken another step into digital gaming by soft-launching its new online platform, MegaFUNalo The move was announced with full-page ads in local newspapers, grabbing the attention of both players and investors ahead of the 2025 rollout Good to know Bloomberry shares jumped nearly 20% after the MegaFUNalo..

Hard Rock Cafe has teamed up once again with Lionel Messi to release a new merchandise collection ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup The launch was revealed through Messi’s own Instagram, where he appeared wearing one of the branded shirts now available for purchase Good to know Messi and Hard Rock International began their..

Affinity Interactive is handing over its online betting platform, DRF Bets, to a longtime partner The move signals a tighter focus on racing content while allowing the platform’s new owner to take it in a fresh direction Good to know DRF Bets has been renamed 1/ST Bet Pro under new ownership Xpressbet, owned by 1/ST Technology,..

Sony Block Solutions Labs is stepping up support for web3 development through a new incubator initiative The program, called "Soneium For All," is focused on helping developers build and scale web3 gaming and consumer apps on the Ethereum Layer 2 network, Soneium Good to know Applications for the Soneium For All incubator opened June..

Xixiang Luo has done something rarely seen at the World Series of Poker—win back-to-back titles in two closely related formats, all while mastering one of the most chaotic tournament structures on the schedule Good to know Luo won the first-ever $1,500 PLO Double Board Bomb Pot event for $290,400 This marks his third WSOP bracelet..

Nick Guagenti has added another gold bracelet to his collection after grinding out a long final day at the 2025 World Series of Poker The Ohio native claimed the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship title and $295,008, marking his third WSOP bracelet win Good to know Guagenti now has over $33 million in total tournament earnings..

Macau’s casino landscape is changing fast, with multiple satellite venues now heading toward closure Operators are adjusting to a new legal framework that forces a shift in how these properties are structured and managed Good to know SJM Holdings will shut down seven satellite casinos by the end of 2025 Melco and Galaxy are also..

New York officials have taken aim at sweepstakes-style online casinos that operate without regulation A recent investigation flagged dozens of sites offering cash prizes through games that closely mimic gambling, and the state has now taken action to shut them down Good to know 26 sweepstakes casino operators received cease-and-desist..

Jean-Vincent Lehut walked away with the top prize at the PokerStars Open Main Event in Namur after beating a field of 1,572 entries The French high-stakes cash game regular secured €238,000, marking a massive step up from his previous tournament best of €30,200 Good to know Lehut topped a field of 1,572 players to win €238,000..

Aloisio Dourado finally sealed the deal at the World Series of Poker, capturing his first gold bracelet after years of effort and near misses The Brazilian player outlasted a record-setting field in Event #23: $1,500 Badugi to win $138,114 and erase the sting of his runner-up finish from 2023 Good to know Dourado defeated 533..

Blaz Zerjav has officially added his name to the growing list of million-dollar winners at the 2025 World Series of Poker The Slovenian online poker pro locked up his first WSOP gold bracelet in Event #22, the $25,000 High Roller 6-Handed, earning a career-best $1,734,717 in the process Good to know Blaz Zerjav overcame a 336-player..

Shohei Ohtani continues to dominate on the field, but off the field, talk around his former interpreter’s betting scandal has not faded This time, it is Ozzie Guillen who has added fuel to the fire Speaking to Fernando Ballesteros of Pure Baseball, the former White Sox manager alleged that Major League Baseball may have covered for Ohtani..

Zachary Zaret just made the biggest score of his poker career The Toronto-based player captured his first World Series of Poker gold bracelet and took home $248,245 by winning Event #21: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Eight-or-Better at the 2025 WSOP in Las Vegas The tournament drew 1,176 entries across Paris and Horseshoe, building a prize pool of..

Michael Lavin just experienced the kind of poker run that dreams are made of The New Jersey player walked away with $267,373 for winning Event #20: $1,500 SHOOTOUT at the World Series of Poker—but the real shock came after Thanks to a ClubWPT Gold Rush promotion, Lavin landed a surprise $1 million bonus, turning his WSOP win into a $126 million..

Scott Bohlman has added a second World Series of Poker bracelet to his resume, this time in a game not typically associated with his long record of success Known for his skill in mixed games, Bohlman took down Event #17: $2,000 NL Hold’em, and pocketed a career-best $436,044 The win came after four days of play, with Bohlman outlasting a..

Ryan Hoenig has finally captured a gold bracelet at the World Series of Poker, winning Event #18: $10K Dealers Choice 6-Handed Championship The victory earned him $354,444 and put an end to his long chase for a WSOP title The Fort Collins, Colorado-based pro has picked up several live tournament wins over the years, mostly in mixed-game formats..

FanDuel has banned a bettor from its platform after he targeted Olympic sprinter Gabby Thomas with insults during a recent track event The man, who posts online as "mr100kaday," heckled Thomas during the Grand Slam Track meet in Philadelphia and then claimed his actions helped him cash a winning bet Good to know FanDuel permanently..

Star Entertainment’s future remains uncertain as it faces a federal lawsuit tied to anti-money laundering (AML) breaches Filed by AUSTRAC, the case accuses the operator of years of misconduct, mainly involving junket ties with Suncity Group, whose ex-chairman Alvin Chau is now imprisoned Good to know AUSTRAC is seeking a AU$400..

Four Major League Baseball players are back in action after completing year-long suspensions for violating the league’s gambling rules While none of the bets involved games tied to their own teams, MLB maintained a strict line, citing long-standing rules against any form of wagering by active personnel Good to know Four players..