Joseph Watkins

Gambling

GambleAware funds £350,000 to research gambling stigmatization

By Joseph Watkins March 29, 2023

GambleAware has stepped forward to fund research backed by NatCen and the University of Wolverhampton. It is estimated that £350,000 have been allocated for the research that aims to analyze how people are affected by discrimination and stigmatization. Liverpool John Moores University is collaborating for research. It looks at people experiencing gambling problems face Continue Reading

Poker

Casino Chip and Collectibles Show returns to Las Vegas this summer

By Joseph Watkins March 27, 2023

Just like history lovers have museums, poker enthusiasts have something similar to their names, and that is soon to be Las Vegas. Casino Chip & Collectibles Show is about to enter its 30th edition, and if the announcement is to be believed, the show will be hosted in Las Vegas by South Point Hotel & […]Continue Reading

Poker

Return of the BetMGM Poker Championship

By Joseph Watkins March 24, 2023

BetMGM took the opportunity of announcing the comeback of the BetMGM Poker Championship once again this year. It is slated for the 9th of June and will be played out till the 13th of June, 2023. The venue for this prestigious tournament will be the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. For the final […]Continue Reading

Casino

BitStarz Casino Unveils New Miami Bonus Wheel Hit ‘n’ Roll Slot

By Joseph Watkins March 23, 2023

BitStarz Casino is back with a new slot that stands out with a 50,000x multiplier. The Miami Bonus Wheel Hit ‘n’ Roll slot, which Kalamba created, is now available on the platform. BitStarz, known for its online gambling services, is one of the most prominent Bitcoin casinos. BitStarz, owned and operated by Dama NV, was […]Continue Reading

Betting

Betr is exploring new segments beyond microbetting

By Joseph Watkins March 17, 2023

Betr announces its intention to expand into a new segment, breaking the barriers of being just a microbetting platform. Founded by Joey Levy and Jake Paul, Betr will now set up new verticals, including pre-match betting and in-play betting, with a 0% margin on pre-match bets. The payout will be the best in the industry. […]Continue Reading

Poker

Tae Gon Kim wins $111,075 in Bicycle Casino Main Event

By Joseph Watkins March 13, 2023

Los Angeles-based Tae Gon Kim won the Bicycle Casino WSOP Circuit $1,700 Main Event. The champion has scored $111,075—the most in his career. Tae Gon Kim not only won the reputed WSOP Circuit ring but also secured his entry in Las Vegas for the coming WSOP Tournament of Champions in the summer. Kim claimed his […]Continue Reading

Gaming

Light & Wonder publish reports for Q4 and FY 2022

By Joseph Watkins March 3, 2023

Three segments are operational for Light & Wonder Inc, namely Gaming, iGaming, and SciPlay. It has discontinued Lottery and Sports Betting but that has nothing to do with the number that the brand has reported. The fiscal year ended on December 31, 2022, and Light & Wonder has been seen achieving wonders while setting a […]Continue Reading

Gaming

Dog House Multihold: Pragmatic Play’s all-new 5×3 reel 

By Joseph Watkins February 28, 2023

Pragmatic Play, which happens to be an absolute top-of-the-line content provider for the iGaming industry, has just delivered its Dog House series’ latest version, the Dog House Multihold. They have successfully been able to incorporate a whole lot of changes and made the necessary improvements on this very version, which, indeed, happens to be one […]Continue Reading

Poker

Mohamed Mokrani wins the 2023 EPT Paris

By Joseph Watkins February 24, 2023

For Mohamed Mokrani, it just so happened to be the day. Mohamed Mokrani was declared the eventual winner of the championship and the winning sum of 305,300 euros following a grueling round of play that lasted for more than fifteen hours. The Hotel Regency Paris Etoile hosted this extremely prestigious poker tournament, the 2023 PokerStars […]Continue Reading

Gaming

Bragg Gaming participating in iGaming NEXT NYC ‘23

By Joseph Watkins February 21, 2023

Bragg Gaming is all set for its participation in the iGaming NEXT NYC ’23 conference, which will take place in New York. The event is scheduled for March 7, 2023, and will continue through March 9, 2023. Through this conference, participants will be exposed to the most recent industry trends and the various options that […]Continue Reading

Gaming

BGaming launches Sweet Rush MEGAWAYS 6-reel slot

By Joseph Watkins February 17, 2023

BGaming has expanded its MEGAWAYS line-up by announcing the launch of Sweet Rush MEGAWAYS. The 6-reel slot goes on to join the likes of Aztec Magic MEGAWAYS, Lady Wolf Moon MEGAWAYS, and Book of Cats MEGAWAYS. The slot is hosted by Chef Caramello, with a couple of monsters who keep appearing throughout the gameplay. The […]Continue Reading

Casino

Pragmatic Play launches Fire Archer on BitStarz

By Joseph Watkins February 13, 2023

Fire Archer is now live on BitStarz. Pragmatic Play provided the slot title with high volatility to distribute big wins to players who can wager a maximum of 87.50 euros to win up to 350,000 with a 4,000x maximum multiplier and an RTP of 96.07%. The slot game is loosely based on the story of […]Continue Reading

Poker

Ognyan Dimov wins $990,655 after winning the $25,000 PCA High Roller

By Joseph Watkins February 6, 2023

The PokerStars Caribbean Adventure ends with a much-needed action in the $25,000 PCA High Roller. Ognyan Dimov has been crowned the champion this year. He now takes home a total of $990,655 out of the prize pool of $4,444,055 that 187 players created. The top 27 players have taken home at least $43,800. It all […]Continue Reading

Gaming

CDP gives score ‘B’ to IGT for its environmental performance

By Joseph Watkins January 31, 2023

International Gaming Technology, also known as IGT in short, has received a B score from the non-profit CDP for steps taken in the direction of environmental performance and disclosure. A B score is an above-average score that happens to be one of the best in the industry. Also, the score is an improvement for IGT […]Continue Reading

Poker

Perry Green Wins LAPC, the First Poker Tournament in 35 Years

By Joseph Watkins January 30, 2023

Perry Green, the renowned WSOP player, recently made waves by winning the 30th LAPC (Los Angeles Poker Classic). Since January 13th, the event has attracted 90+ players who competed for a $30k+ prize pool. The victory marked Perry’s first tournament win after 35 years. The three-time bracelet winner previously won 14,130 dollars at the 1987 […]Continue Reading

Casino

Relax Gaming launches Horror Hotel slot at BitStarz

By Joseph Watkins January 27, 2023

BitStarz has announced the release of the Horror Hotel slot. The title is brought to the community by Relax Gaming, known for delivering slot titles with exceptional graphics. This year, perhaps, the developer has outdone the category of music and sound. Horror Hotel comes with an RTP of 96.18% and a maximum multiplier of 20,000x. […]Continue Reading

Gaming

Play’n GO launches Pilgrim of Dead to reveal the Book of Life

By Joseph Watkins January 20, 2023

Play’n GO brings to its players an adventure of a pilgrim who tries to make their way in an ancient Egypt setting for the gameplay. The slot title, Pilgrim of Dead, is an addition to the Dead Saga by Play’n GO that brings back two symbols with a twist. Expanding Symbols and Sticky Wilds appear […]Continue Reading

Poker

Lon McEachern sets benchmark at the WSOP Circuit Ring

By Joseph Watkins January 16, 2023

Lon McEachern, a legendary WSOP commentator, has made his way to the top of the table after participating in the $400 Seniors Event. Lon takes home $15,008 and becomes the first commentator to leave a mark on the ranking table. The feat comes after defeating Calvin Norman for the second position and prize money of […]Continue Reading

Gaming

Endorphina and Betn1 partner to serve more titles in Italy

By Joseph Watkins January 10, 2023

Endorphina has published a blog post on its official website to announce its partnership with Betn1. The objective of Endorphina is to reach more players in Italy, and for Betn1, the objective is to be able to provide more slot titles—classic and trendy—to its customer base. Zdenek Llosa, the senior partnership manager at Endorphina, said […]Continue Reading

Poker

Zanot wins a massive $6.4 million Pai Gow jackpot at Flamingo Las Vegas

By Joseph Watkins January 9, 2023

A poker player in Las Vegas just won one of the largest jackpots ever. Thomas Evans Zanot recently registered a Pai gow jackpot worth $6.4 million at Flamingo Las Vegas. Many players estimate that this could be the largest jackpot of 2023, despite being won in the first month of the year. One lucky gambler […]Continue Reading

Gaming

Play’n GO brings the glamor of Copa Girls to Cash-a-Cabana

By Joseph Watkins January 9, 2023

Play’n GO makes a glamorous move with its newly added slot title, Cash-a-Cabana, by adding the Copa Girls to the gameplay. The objective is to offer an immersive experience with rewards coming in the form of Wild and Multiplier symbols. The attractive gameplay is supported by the mechanism of the free spins feature, which brings […]Continue Reading

Casino

Juicy Stakes is giving up to 270 FS on every deposit

By Joseph Watkins January 3, 2023

Juicy Stakes Casino has announced it will give away free spins on slot titles by Nucleus. The promotion period begins on January 2, 2023, at 12 a.m. EST and ends on January 9, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. EST. There are slots available for promotion, including Runes of Odin, Dragon Watch, and Wings of Victory. Players […]Continue Reading

Gaming

Gobs of gold for diamonds in Play’n GO’s Shamrock Miner

By Joseph Watkins December 30, 2022

Play’n GO yet again comes out with their freshly delivered online game, which they have aptly named Shamrock Miner. The fundamentals of this game will provide all of the connected players with the opportunity to unearth an enormous amount of wealth.  This will be effectively done with the added aid that will come from none […]Continue Reading

Poker

Year 2023 will mark the return of 54th annual World Series of Poker

By Joseph Watkins December 13, 2022

The Senior Vice President and Executive Director of the World Series of Poker, Ty Stewart, takes the time to make an official announcement of the launch of the 54th version of the poker series in the year 2023. This is duly slated for some time in the summer months.    He also doesn’t forget to mention […]Continue Reading

Poker

Extravagant party thrown at WPT Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open

By Joseph Watkins November 28, 2022

It happened to have been the night of all nights and the party of all parties at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open (RRPO). It also happened to have continued non-stop for an entire period of twenty-four hours. The venue for this magnanimous event was the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & […]Continue Reading

Gaming

SOFTSWISS bags Workplace of the Year Award at SiGMA Europe Awards

By Joseph Watkins November 25, 2022

SOFTSWISS, the well-known software development organization, is on a roll, winning two awards back to back. The SiGMA Europe Awards recognized the venture as the Workplace of the Year. At the same time, the company won the Game Aggregator of the Year award at the Starlet Awards 2022. SOFTSWISS tweeted about winning the award established […]Continue Reading

Gaming

BGaming and Amusnet Interactive releasing World Cup-themed games

By Joseph Watkins November 21, 2022

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has arrived, and every football fan is ecstatic. The excitement has spread to the gaming industry, as BGaming and Amusnet have also released World Cup-themed games. Amusnet Interactive recently introduced a new special slot edition revolving around the World Cup. The slot edition went live on November 15 and […]Continue Reading

Poker

Goncalo Peres stays ahead in the World Series of Poker Europe

By Joseph Watkins November 14, 2022

Goncalo Peres, Portuguese, stayed ahead of the other contestants until the end of the day’s gameplay. He was seen to have accumulated an enormous amount of chips for himself, to the tune of 1,762,000. With this occurrence, the World Series of Poker Europe Main Event saw the end of gameplay on the second day. There […]Continue Reading

Gaming

Greek Gods are once again summoned in Play’n GO’s Rise of Olympus

By Joseph Watkins November 11, 2022

Play’n GO is again in the news for delivering its unique and well-crafted slot, Rise of Olympus 100. However, this incidentally happens to be a new version sequel to the one previously delivered from their stable sometime in 2018. In the Rise of Olympus 100, which happens to be a powerful grid slot, they have […]Continue Reading

Gaming

Endorphina launches new slot game Football 2022

By Joseph Watkins November 9, 2022

Endorphina has launched a football-themed slot game titled Football 2022. The slot features 5 reels and 10 fixed paylines with 3 rows. Symbols in the game are red & yellow cards, a footballer’s shoe, football emojis, and timers. Football 2022 is a treat to football fans, especially those who are already dancing to the tunes […]Continue Reading