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After years of anticipation and planning, the Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino opened its doors to the public, marking a significant milestone for local entertainment and economic development. Located at 17300 S. Halsted St. in East Hazel Crest, this new gaming and entertainment facility began welcoming patrons on Monday, November 11, amid high expectations and enthusiastic crowds. Strategic development and community impact: The launch of the Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino is the result of persistent efforts by local politicians and community advocates spanning over two decades. This casino not only brings new life to East Hazel Crest but also strengthens the economic fabric…
PokerStars has announced the first three European Poker Tour (EPT) stops on its highly anticipated 2025 schedule, with the iconic tournaments returning to EPT Paris, EPT Monte-Carlo, and EPT Barcelona. This announcement follows another successful year for the tour, including a memorable celebration of EPT’s 20th anniversary in 2024. As excitement builds, PokerStars has confirmed more events are yet to be revealed. “We’re excited to announce the first part of the calendar with the return of EPT Paris, Monte-Carlo, and Barcelona for 2025”, said Live Events Senior Business Development Manager, Julien Liarte. “These iconic stops have become cornerstones of the…
Formula 1 will stage its first ever all-team launch featuring the grid’s 20 drivers and new car liveries in an unprecedented event to open the 2025 season at The O2 in February.The February 18 event – which will be held at the iconic London venue from 8-10pm – will mark the start of F1’s 75th anniversary year and takes place eight days before the start of pre-season testing in Bahrain and just under a month before the season-opening Grand Prix in Australia on March 16. As it stands, nine of F1’s 20 race seats are changing hands for 2025 in…
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) announced the peaceful passing of its founder and Chairman, Dr. Lui Che Woo, on November 7, 2024, at the age of 95. Dr. Lui’s death marks the end of an era for the company he began and shepherded to remarkable heights in the gaming and hospitality industries. From humble beginnings to tycoon: Dr. Lui Che Woo’s journey from a street vendor to a celebrated gaming tycoon is a narrative of extraordinary ascent. Born in 1929 into a prosperous family in Jiangmen, Guangdong, Dr. Lui moved to Hong Kong at a young age. His early life was marked…
Smith Awards: Best of the high school seasonNasir RankinRivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith has been all over the Midwest this season, scouting top high school prospects from the 2025, 2026, 2027 and even 2028 classes. Here are his awards for the top performances he saw in person.MR. BIG PLAY: Bryce UnderwoodThe moment you see Underwood it’s easy to understand why LSU fans were thrilled to land him. He’s physically gifted at 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds with room to add muscle to his frame. Underwood is a terrific athlete which he showed off plenty during the game I saw, scoring…
Australian gaming leader Aristocrat Leisure Limited has finalized the sale of its mobile game development subsidiary, Plarium Global, to Modern Times Group (MTG) in a deal valued at up to $820 million. This transaction aligns with Aristocrat’s strategic objective to concentrate resources on core areas, such as real-money gaming and social casino offerings, reflecting a significant shift in the company’s long-term growth approach. The acquisition agreement provides MTG, a Stockholm-listed company, with one of the most established names in the mid-core mobile gaming sector. MTG will pay a fixed $620 million upfront, with an additional $200 million contingent on Plarium…
A stunning Royal Flush of diamonds has delivered a life-changing $961,428.50 jackpot to one fortunate player at MGM National Harbor’s Ultimate Texas Hold’em tables this November. The anonymous winner struck gold on November 3rd at BetMGM’s luxury Maryland resort, completing Ultimate Texas Hold’em’s most coveted hand in spectacular fashion. Making the feat even more remarkable, they flopped the immortal combination outright – no sweat, no drama, just an instant near million-dollar payday. The dream scenario unfolded when our anonymous hero looked down at the A♦10♦ – a starting hand that would have had Ultimate Texas Hold’em veterans anywhere holding their…
The Paraguayan government has introduced a bill to the Chamber of Deputies to transform the country’s gambling landscape. The new proposal seeks to update Law No. 1,016/1997, which has regulated Paraguay’s gambling market for over two decades. The proposed changes would dismantle gambling monopolies, opening the market to private competition and strengthening the powers of Paraguay’s National Gambling Commission (Conajzar). This legislative effort aligns with broader modernization goals to adapt to technological advancements and meet Paraguay’s evolving economic needs.Signed by Finance Minister Carlos Fernandez Valdovinos and President Santiago Peña, the bill outlines the government’s intention to bring Paraguay’s gambling regulations “into…
Butler Bulldogs forward Patrick McCaffery (22) passes the ball to Butler Bulldogs forward Boden Kapke (33) on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, during the game at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Pierre Brooks II had 20 points, hitting four 3-pointers, and Butler broke away from Western Michigan in the second half to claim an 85-65 victory on Monday in Indianapolis. After a disappointing loss to Austin Peay their last time out, Bulldogs coach Thad Matta inserted Augusto Cassia into the starting line-up looking for a quick start, and he responded with a career high 16. Butler was also looking to cut down…
Source: Alamy Stock Image The F1 analyst says Lewis Hamilton must improve his confidence and pace when he joins Ferrari next season, and looks ahead to whether the Scuderia can compete for the title. F1 analyst Karun Chandhok has analysed Lewis Hamilton’s underwhelming performances in qualifying for Mercedes this season. In our exclusive interview, Chandhok, who competed in Formula One between 2010 to 2011, says Hamilton is lacking confidence in his qualifying performances and questions whether he will be a contender in the F1 betting for the World Driver’s Championship in 2025. What have you made of Lewis Hamilton’s performances…