Wolfgang Puck Steakhouse in Detroit’s MGM Grand Casino was forced to shut down Thursday evening as a result of fire The restaurant was going about its business as usual when a fire in its duct circulation system had to be put out by Detroit’s firefighting service at around 7:30 PM The news was announced by company spokeswoman Yvette..

It has been confirmed that the 2017 WSOP will be sponsored by 888poker for another consecutive year The most prominent event in the world of poker, Caesar Interactive’s World Series of Poker, has extended its sponsorship deal with 888poker to cover this year’s edition of the tournament and include a potential two-year extra..

KPMG International and Microsoft Corp are joining forces to set up “Blockchain Nodes” that will foster the development of a start-up ecosystem for blockchain technology The joint project also aims at solving clients’ issues as far as the application of the innovative technology is concerned The first two Blockchain Node..

The newest pearl in the crown of Macau Fisherman’s Wharf is Casino Hotel Legend Palace, which is to open at the end of this month Owned by Hong Kong-listed gambling operator Macau Legend Development, the establishment will open with 66 live-dealer gaming tables, according to CEO David Chow Kam FaiThe 223-hotel-room complex and the casino are..

After a twelve-year-long pause, the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is going to reclaim its role as a host of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit The tournament will take place between Feb 17 – 28, 2017 Since the summer of 2005, various other casinos, among which Caesars Palace, Bally’s and Planet Hollywood have been..

Kenyan players have been treated to a new multi-player sports betting platform developed by Malta-based software company ArenaCube together with African operator Cheza Gaming Following the advent of multi-player gaming in Kenya, the new software successfully taps into the strategic competition and multi-player betting potential of the..

The national Bank of Uganda has circulated a statement warning citizens against investing in digital currency The reaction of the financial institution has come about following an aggressive media campaign by One Coin to attract customers The videos published by the bitcoin platform show various images of people boasting huge amounts of money in..

Following the receipt of a license to operate in the Czech market, PokerStars launched its new site, PokerStarsCZ on Feb 16 The biggest online poker provider now has the right to offer online poker and casino games on the territory of the Czech Republic The operator was previously represented on that market but legislatory issues demanded its..

An online petition calling for support of a Titanic-themed resort and casino project on Tinian Island is currently in circulation  The Tinian Ocean View Resort and Casino project in the Northern Marianas has been temporarily halted due to a lack of gaming permit, as well as restrictions on the nature of port-related activity that apply to..

Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit has imposed a €170,000 fine on virtual casino operator Trustfulgames for targeting players in the Netherlands with its online gambling services The official anouncement, which came on Tuesday, is the first demonstration of the tighter rules adopted by the Dutch watchdog towards violators of local gambling..

A new feature released by SNG tracking site Sharkscope aims to fight collusion by pointing at players who help each other for their combined advantage The function is available to Gold account users upwards and is activated once a particular sit and go has ended In essence, the software identifies enhanced performance by two players when they are..

The Historical Museum in Porterville, California, has added a bus trip to the Eagle Mountain Casino to its program of events The trip takes place monthly on a Tuesday evening, and one has already been scheduled for Feb 28 Along with games and freebies, participants are treated to a happy hour at Giovanni’s Pizzeria from 5:00 to 6:00 PM when..

Mobile gaming operator LeoVegas has obtained a sports betting licence for the Irish market This comes as a result of the Stockholm-listed company’s efforts to offer more services to Irish users next to the mobile casino it currently operates The launch of LeoVegas’ Kambi sports betting platform is expected until the end of March..

Chinese bitcoin exchanges are required to adopt more rigorous AML standards following recent directives from the PBOC As a result, BitKan, a Shenzhen digital currency marketplace, has temporarily suspended new registrations until they align their AML rules with the new regulation BitKan, which supports a variety of currency such as Yuan, US..

A conference named “Cryptocurrency 2017: From Reward Points to Cryptocurrency” is to be held on Feb 20 at the Korea Technology Center (Teheran-ro) in Seoul It is jointly organized by EconoTimes and THEblockchain The digital currency event aims to explore the future potential of bitcoin varieties and suggest ways of speeding up their use..

Finnish state-owned gaming operator Paf has announced a partnership with Maltese Scout Gaming Group for an enhanced Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) platform The new features the DFS product will add to Paf’s existing online gaming services include online casino, poker and bingo Scout Gaming came first in a rigorous selection procedure conducted..

A charity gaming event to benefit DeKalb County’s disabled people will be held at the Gracie Center on Saturday Doors open at 6:00 PM and admission costs $25 per person, including $50 in gaming money Guests to the Terrace Room of the DeKalb Park District facility at Hopkins Park will have the chance to spend their money playing craps, black..

Topical Las Vegas News   Monte Carlo Poker Room Closes Due to Rebranding MGM Resorts International has set out to replace the Monte Carlo brand with two new hotels, Park MGM and NoMad The Monte Carlo will continue welcoming guests during the construction works but its poker room will be shut down That means 19 facilities on the Strip will..

BitNZ, a former leading Bitcoin exchange in New Zealand, has announced its upcoming closure The shutdown comes following denial on the part of banks to continue servicing the platform BitNZ is going to suspend operations on April 15, 2017 Its closure is indicative of the regulatory and scalability challenges faced by a number of cryptocurrency..

Two companies are going to make a new attempt at getting their casino sites in Biloxi and Diamondhead approved The Mississippi Gaming Commission is holding a meeting and a public hearing on Thursday, and a vote on the issue is expected in March In 2008, the commission rejected RW Development’s proposal to build a casino in Biloxi on the..