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When the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise was announced earlier this year, many in the poker world were skeptical it could be a success given it would be going up against two previously-announced stops in the WPT World Championship and EPT Prague. However, with the help of GGPoker, the 15-bracelet-event stop proved to be a success awarding more than $70 million in prize money, well ahead of its promised $50 million in guarantees. The series, which kicked off on December 3 at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas, only missed one guarantee as the final tournament of the series…
God, I’m sick of the Kansas City ChiefsThe Chiefs’ act has gotten old.Photo: Getty ImagesWho wins the Super Bowl next year?Full disclosure, I’ve never been on board with the Kansas City Chiefs. Sure, they were, for a while, the best team in America, with a young and exciting generational talent under center and a head coach who never had to answer for anything because he wears Hawaiian shirts, has a funny mustache, and struggled with masking. Sure, it was impossible to make it through a Sunday without seeing Patrick Mahomes or Travis Kelce multiple times every commercial break, but I…
The Chilean Chamber of Deputies has approved the bill that seeks to regulate the online gaming and sports betting sector. Therefore, the proposal advances to the Senate, where it will be discussed by the corresponding commissions. The text was generally supported in two votes: the general provisions were approved by 80 votes in favor, 36 against, and 18 abstentions; while the special quorum rules obtained 97 votes in favor, 28 against, and 9 abstentions. The separate votes ratified the articles passed by the committees. During the debate on the bill, the reports of the Economy, Sports, and Finance Committees were…
An experienced game development company Push Gaming releases a music-inspired slot game DJ Fox to join the festive celebrations and pump up the mood ahead of the holiday season. The title uses an array of proven features including the iconic Push-Up mechanics to testify about the developer’s commitment to providing a familiar yet constantly elevated player experience. Traditional Reel Setup Such a continuous improvement seems guaranteed with the new DJ Fox slot release. The set up with one row and three reels testifies about the Push Gaming’s back-to-basics approach to the latest development to offer an engaging and easy game…
Francis Ngannou has been installed in the WBC’s top 10 ranking of heavyweight contenders.It was a decision that attracted criticism. A mixed martial artist and former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou lost a split decision to Tyson Fury in a non-title bout in October. That was his first, and so far only, boxing contest. But Ngannou is now ranked as the WBC’s no 10 below Otto Wallin and above Filip Hrgovic. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Oleksandr Usyk gives his verdict on the fight between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou and admits he doesn’t think about…
Posted on: December 15, 2023, 08:04h. Last updated on: December 15, 2023, 08:37h. EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes a new entry every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran on July 22, 2022. A surprising number of alternative facts about the world’s gambling capital continue to resonate across pop culture, with little relevance to reality. The Hoover Dam holds one of the biggest. The Hoover Dam, seen above, was never officially called Boulder Dam. That nickname was used by political detractors of President Herbert Hoover following the dam’s construction. (Image: TravelNevada.com) Construction…
Pragmatic Play, a flagship slot provider with 80+ HTML 5 titles for mobile and desktop computers, has launched Gates of Olympus 1000, the sequel to the smashing hit Gates of Olympus, where players have the chance to meet Zeus once again and plunge into another outstanding adventure with him. Mystical visual: This outstanding Greek mythology-themed slot beckons players to re-enter Mount Olympus and revisit the mighty Zeus who floats on the right side of the reels and prepares for another adventure. He stands next to a visually stunning grid and throughout the base game or free spins is tasked with…
1. Who might be ranked too high? Friedman: Call me old-fashioned but I’m a little hesitant when it comes to ranking a quarterback in the Rivals250 who has started just six games in the past two seasons. After throwing just 35 passes in the 2022 season in California, quarterback Bekkem Kritza moved to Miami (Fla.) Central but didn’t win the starting job this year. He then moved to Colorado and ended up starting just six games. Kritza is impressive on the hoof, has a strong arm and appears to have plenty of potential so it’s not totally shocking that Penn…
Las Vegas Sands has been recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), with placement on the DJSI World Index for the fourth consecutive year and the DJSI North America Index for the eighth time. Sands China, the company’s Asian subsidiary, has been named to the DJSI World and DJSI Asia Pacific indices for the second consecutive year. Sands and Sands China are the only two companies in the Casino and Gaming category listed on DJSI World this year, out of 19 companies invited to participate. Sands is the only company in the category listed on DJSI North America, and Sands China…
The Government of Macau is suggesting that licensed Macau junkets be prohibited from making loans themselves to players using local casinos, according to comments made on December 15 by Macau Legislative Assembly Standing Committee Chief Chan Chak Mo, who is assigned with examining a draft legislation on the subject. In addition, he stated this to the media following a private Committee meeting, which took place in the Assembly building. The proposal: In May, Macau’s Legislative Assembly issued its 1st approval to the latest legislation on gambling loans issued by junkets and casino concessionaires. Since then, the legislation has been under…