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The EPT Barcelona festival runs from August 16-29 at the Casino Barcelona

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WPT Seoul satellites start at an affordable $1.10.

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Airball doesn't think tournament pros can hang in cash games.

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James Hartigan joins Chad, Ben and Mike on the PokerNews Podcast to look back at some of his favourite and most memorable moments from a career spanning more than two decades in poker. From the early days of the European Poker Tour to some of the most iconic moments in EPT history, James shares the stories and experiences that have stuck with him throughout his career, including the infamous armed robbery at EPT Berlin in 2010. [URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdzBDhbx9uM&t=0"]00:00[/URL] Welcome to the show [URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdzBDhbx9uM&t=60"]01:00[/URL] Favorite EPT moments [URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdzBDhbx9uM&t=138"]02:18[/URL] Moment #1 – EPT Deauville [URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdzBDhbx9uM&t=420"]07:00[/URL] Finding his way into poker [URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdzBDhbx9uM&t=610"]10:10[/URL] James Hartigan’s EPT debut [URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdzBDhbx9uM&t=630"]10:30[/URL] Moment #2 – Victoria Coren’s first win [URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdzBDhbx9uM&t=677"]11:17[/URL] Moment #3 – EPT’s first two-time champ [URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdzBDhbx9uM&t=1006"]16:46[/URL] Moment #4 – The genesis of Adrian Mateos [URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdzBDhbx9uM&t=1297"]21:37[/URL] Moment #5 – Barny Boatman’s EPT victory [URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdzBDhbx9uM&t=1550"]25:50[/URL] Robbery at EPT Berlin ------------------------ Keep up with PokerNews on Social Media!: - Twitter/X: [URL]https://twitter.com/pokernews[/URL] - Instagram: [URL]https://instagram.com/pokernews[/URL] - Facebook: [URL]https://facebook.com/pokernewsdotcom[/URL] - Tiktok: [URL]https://www.tiktok.com/@pokernews.com[/URL] ------------------------- ABOUT THE POKERNEWS PODCAST The PokerNews Podcast is a weekly show that dives into the latest stories, trends, and developments shaping the poker world. Hosted by WSOP bracelet winner Chad Holloway, it covers everything from major tournament results such as the WSOP to the latest industry news. It also features professional poker players such as Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, and Phil Hellmuth as guest hosts, offering unique insights and firsthand perspectives. Whether you're a casual fan or a dedicated grinder, the PokerNews Podcast is your one-stop source for staying up to date with everything happening in poker! ------------------------- POKERNEWS PokerNews delivers 24/7 coverage of the global poker scene, including live reporting from major events, breaking news, strategy content, and interviews with the biggest names in the game. [Emoji] Read more at [URL]https://www.pokernews.com/[/URL] [Emoji] Subscribe on YouTube for more poker news, podcasts, and live coverage. MYPLAYERS Follow the players that matter to YOU. MyPlayers lets you follow your favorite poker players across PokerNews, from live events to breaking news, all in one place, tailored to you. [Emoji] Find out more here: [URL]https://www.pokernews.com/myplayers/[/URL] ------------------------ Keep up with PokerNews on Social Media!: - Twitter/X: [URL]https://twitter.com/pokernews[/URL] - Instagram: [URL]https://instagram.com/pokernews[/URL] - Facebook: [URL]https://facebook.com/pokernewsdotcom[/URL] - Tiktok: [URL]https://www.tiktok.com/@pokernews.com[/URL] 18+ GambleAware.org ------------------------- #PokerNews #poker #podcast #wsop

The 2026 WSOP Paradise runs from December 2-17 at the Baha Mar Hotel & Resort

The 2026 WSOP Paradise runs from December 2-17 at the Baha Mar Hotel & Resort

James Hartigan joins the crew at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk European Poker Tour!

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SkyCity Entertainment Group has reported a significant decline in profitability for the financial year ended 30 June 2026, with the New Zealand casino operator citing weaker customer spending, the rollout of mandatory carded play and higher operating costs as key factors affecting performance. The company recorded group revenue of NZ878.9m(US522 million), representing a 6.5% year-on-year increase. However, earnings and profit declined during the period. EBITDA fell 44.2% to NZ120.5million(US71.5 million), while net profit after tax dropped 37.6% to NZ18.2million(US10.8 million). SkyCity said […]

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QuinnBet (Gibraltar) Limited, the operator of quinnbet.com, will pay £609,104 after the UK Gambling Commission identified failures in anti-money laundering (AML) procedures and social responsibility controls. The settlement followed a compliance assessment that found weaknesses in the operator’s ability to identify gambling harm indicators, manage customer risks, and complete required financial checks. The payment will be made as part of a regulatory settlement with the Commission. The regulator said QuinnBet failed to maintain effective systems to detect and respond to concerning […]

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Bally’s Corporation has issued a going concern warning after identifying financial pressures that could affect its ability to meet obligations over the next year. The disclosure came in the company’s second-quarter filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, shortly after Bally’s Chicago paused construction work on several non-gaming elements of its planned riverfront casino complex. The Rhode Island-based casino operator said it is exploring financing alternatives to improve liquidity, including asset sales, equity financing and debt arrangements. Bally’s stated […]

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Downtown Grand Las Vegas could soon move under new ownership after court-appointed receiver Paul Huygens of Province LLC selected Vegas Ventures LLC as the buyer for the financially troubled hotel-casino. Huygens filed a motion with Clark County District Court requesting approval of the sale of substantially all Downtown Grand assets to the Massachusetts-based company. The proposed transaction follows a competitive sales process launched after the property entered receivership nearly eight months ago. Vegas Ventures signed an asset purchase agreement on August 13 […]

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched legal action against several major online sweepstakes casino operators, alleging that the companies are running unlawful gambling businesses while presenting their products as legal social gaming platforms. The lawsuits, filed in Hillsborough County Circuit Court, target Stake and several platforms operated by VGW, including Chumba Casino, LuckyLand and Global Poker. The complaints also name payment processors and other entities that allegedly help facilitate the operations. State officials contend that the companies are violating […]

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The NFL has reached a new sponsorship agreement with Fanatics, ending a months-long vacancy in one of the league’s most prominent commercial categories and placing the sportsbook operator alongside the league ahead of the 2026 season. The arrangement follows the expiration of multiyear agreements with FanDuel, DraftKings and Caesars at the end of March. Since then, the NFL had been without an official sportsbook sponsor, marking the first such gap since the league began forming sportsbook partnerships in 2021. According […]

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Kalinin built on his Day 1 momentum and captured his first WSOP bracelet.

Evan Sandberg topped a 4,018-entry field to get the title.

Two big events in the same month at TCH.

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Brent Carter finished third in the 1995 World Series of Poker Main Event.

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Wilson triumphed in the €20,000 NLHE Unlimited Ren-Entry event.

All told, the series catered to 18,700 entries and awarded $581,806.91 in prize money.

WPT Seoul heads to INSPIRE with 46 events, including a KRW 1B GTD Championship...

The WCOOP Main Events get underway on September 27

The GUKPT Luton Main Event comes with a £150,000 guarantee

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The Saemangeum Development Corporation (SDCO) is seeking investment for a major integrated resort project in South Korea that would combine accommodation, shopping, and MICE facilities, while also considering the possibility of attracting a foreigners-only casino. SDCO President Na Gyeong-gyun said the organisation is in discussions with both domestic and overseas investors as part of efforts to create a tourism-focused development within the wider Saemangeum project. The corporation is currently in contact with a large domestic company planning a 3,600-room integrated resort, […]

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Fewer Americans say they have participated in gambling activities during the past year compared with a decade ago, according to new Gallup research tracking changes in gambling behaviour across the country. The latest findings show that 45% of US adults reported taking part in at least one form of gambling in the previous 12 months, a significant decline from the 64% recorded in 2016. The results come from combined telephone surveys conducted in June and July involving more than 2,200 adults. The […]

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Novig has reported more than $125 million in notional trading volume during its first week as a nationwide sports prediction market platform, marking a strong early performance following its transition away from traditional sportsbook and sweepstakes operations. The company launched its federally regulated prediction market on August 4 after receiving approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to operate as a designated contract market. Novig’s platform allows users to trade contracts linked to sports outcomes, with the company positioning itself around […]

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Allwyn UK has announced that Andria Vidler will step down as chief executive, with Phil Walker appointed as interim CEO while the company begins its search for a permanent successor. The leadership change follows the completion of key transition milestones linked to Allwyn UK’s Fourth National Lottery licence. Vidler joined the business in October 2023 after Allwyn secured the licence and led the company through the transition to becoming operator of The National Lottery in February 2024. During her time […]

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The promo returns on August 19, with players able to earn up to 50% cashback for one week.

Michigan’s online gaming industry continued its growth trajectory in July, with internet casino and online sports betting operators reporting combined gross receipts of $346.13 million. The latest figures also marked a significant milestone for the state’s online casino sector, which has now generated more than $12 billion in lifetime revenue since launching in early 2021. According to data released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board, the state’s commercial and tribal operators recorded a 1.4% increase in combined gross receipts compared […]

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South Korean regulators have ordered internet access to prediction market platform Polymarket to be blocked within the country, concluding that the service creates an environment that falls within domestic prohibitions on gambling-related activities. The decision places South Korea among a growing list of jurisdictions that have taken action against the platform over concerns about gambling laws and consumer protection. The Korea Media and Communications Standards Commission (KMCSC) approved the measure following a review of the platform’s operations, according to CoinDesk. […]

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Tournament poker is heading to Kentucky.

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A poker dealer has been arrested after allegedly starting a 131-acre wildfire...

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Check out the first wave of results coming out of the 2026 EPT Barcelona festival.

The eventual champion trailed 21.5 to 123.2 big blinds going into heads-up.

FanDuel has renewed its long-running partnership with GeoComply through a new multi-year agreement that will extend geolocation, identity verification and fraud prevention technology across the operator’s product portfolio. The relationship between the companies dates back 13 years and has developed alongside FanDuel’s expansion from a single regulated state to a customer base of approximately 17 million. Under the renewed arrangement, FanDuel will continue using GeoComply technology to verify customer eligibility, support registration and strengthen compliance controls. “GeoComply has been an […]

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The United Arab Emirates’ federal gaming regulator has signed a memorandum of understanding with Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), creating a formal structure for cooperation between the two bodies. The agreement links the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) with the FSRA in areas where their supervisory responsibilities overlap. It covers information exchange, coordinated oversight and investigative assistance, while preserving the independent statutory roles of both regulators. “Commercial gaming is one of the newest regulated sectors […]

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