PokerStars FanDuel revenue rose 14% in August across three US states, while WSOP Online and BetMGM declined in a largely flat market.
PokerStars on FanDuel gains as rivals retreat in US poker
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Norway’s Poker Proposal Faces a Player-Pool Test
Norway online poker could reach up to 150,000 players, but low limits, capped stakes and a state monopoly may limit its appeal to regulars.
Poker Players Face New Risks After Jurojin Update Attack
A Jurojin update attack exposed poker players to remote-access risks, raising fresh concerns over third-party tools and game integrity.
Caesars Builds a New Olympus Rewards Tier and Sets the Bar at $1.5 Million
Caesars Entertainment is adding a new rung to the top of its loyalty ladder, and only a select few will… Continue reading Caesars Builds a New Olympus Rewards Tier and Sets the Bar at $1.5 Million
FanDuel Poker, BetMGM, and WSOP in a Dead Heat for U.S. Online Poker Market Lead
With the live World Series of Poker now over, revenue for WSOP.com is on the decline, and the primary beneficiary of that has… Continue reading FanDuel Poker, BetMGM, and WSOP in a Dead Heat for U.S. Online Poker Market Lead
Galaxy Gaming Free to Pursue Digital Ambitions After Evolution Merger Falls Through
Galaxy Gaming won’t become part of Evolution’s global empire after all, but the failed deal presents an opportunity for the casino game developer… Continue reading Galaxy Gaming Free to Pursue Digital Ambitions After Evolution Merger Falls Through
Bally’s Prepares for War Against City of Chicago Over VGTs
Bally’s is altering construction plans for its upcoming permanent Chicago casino following the city’s agreement to allow video poker and… Continue reading Bally’s Prepares for War Against City of Chicago Over VGTs
Wynn Now Aims to Open Emirates Resort in September 2027 Amid Delays Stemming From Iran Conflict
The US-Iran War is still expected to delay the opening of Wynn’s new resort in the United Arab Emirates, but… Continue reading Wynn Now Aims to Open Emirates Resort in September 2027 Amid Delays Stemming From Iran Conflict
BetMGM Expresses Hopes for 2027 iGaming Expansion As Sports Betting Revenue Flatlines
During a Q2 earnings call, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt told investors that he’s hopeful to see iGaming legalized in at least… Continue reading BetMGM Expresses Hopes for 2027 iGaming Expansion As Sports Betting Revenue Flatlines
Matt Savage Talks Changes to TDA Rules following Summit
The Tournament Directors Association (TDA) held its every-other-year convention, the TDA Summit, near the end of the World Series of… Continue reading Matt Savage Talks Changes to TDA Rules following Summit