Memories From Ten Years of the Chip Race: Part One
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Chip Race podcast, I’ve delved into my memory to recall ten significant moments in the early evolution of the show. 1. Do we even know what this is? It’s March 2015, and after a few meetings with an Irish company that makes podcasts aimed at different niches (they […]
Publishers Clearing House May Be Mulling Gaming Foray
Famous sweepstakes operator hires gaming advisory firm Could look to monetize vast database of potential bettors It’s not a stretch to say that a vast of majority of Americans with mailboxes and televisions are at least somewhat familiar with Publishers Clearing House (PCH). Winners of a Publishers Clearing House drawing. The company may be mulling […]
A Punt a Day: Sam Greenwood Opens His Playbook
High end advice articulated crisply Poker’s newest content creator is none other than Canadian high stakes beast Sam Greenwood, who just launched his new series of Substack articles entitled “Punt of the Day.” Five times per week, he will revisit the blunders that he has made on his way to winning $40m on the live […]
OpenBet Finalizes $450 Million MBO from Endeavor
OpenBet completes $450M MBO CEO Jordan Levin continues leading company Endeavor also selling IMG ARENA to Sportradar for $200M B2B sports betting and lottery tech giant OpenBet (OB Global Holdings) has officially completed its $450 million management buyout (MBO) from WWE and UFC-owner Endeavor Group Holdings. OpenBet CEO Jordan Levin leads the company into a […]
Star Investor Mathieson Supports Bally’s Bid
Bruce Mathieson is the biggest shareholder in Star Entertainment Group Prefers Bally’s takeover bid to selling Queens Wharf assets to Hong Kong group Bruce Mathieson, the Australian businessman who’s the largest individual investor in Star Entertainment, is backing Bally’s (NYSE: BALY.T) bid to acquire majority control of the embattled casino operator and is offering to […]
YouTube Cracks Down on Gambling Content to Protect Kids
New YouTube policies target online gambling content All online gambling content is now age-restricted In-person gambling vloggers are unaffected YouTube has enacted stricter rules for its online gambling creators. As of March 19, vloggers who play online slots or virtual casino games, or who analyze or explain how they’re played, are prohibited from promoting gambling […]
Arkansas Introduce Bill Aimed At Legalizing Online Casino Wagering
Arkansas legislators have introduced a bill aimed at legalizing online casino wagering, to be operated by the state’s three licensed casinos, while making the operation of unlicensed online casinos and sports betting a felony. Arkansas legislators in partnership with licensed casino operators introduce a bill aimed at legalizing online casino wagering in the state. Image/Unsplash. […]
Millions in Japan Illegally Gamble Online, Study Finds
Study finds 3 million Japanese gamble online despite laws Government plans stricter enforcement and awareness campaigns Celebrities’ influence contributes to rising gambling rates More than 3 million Japanese, or around 3.5% of the population, engage in online gambling, despite its strict prohibition in the country, according to a new survey by the National Police Agency […]
2025 WSOP Tournament of Champions Returning to Commerce Casino
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has announced that the 2025 Tournament of Champions will return to The Commerce Casino & Hotel in Los Angeles from May 15 through May 17. The event will be held at The Commerce Casino for the second consecutive year. The Tournament of Champions is an invitation-only freeroll tournament with […]
Colorado Casino Hub Becomes First Town to Join Anti-iGaming Group
Black Hawk, Colo. becomes first town to join the National Association Against iGaming (NAAG) It’s one of the fastest-growing casino markets in the country Black Hawk, Colo. is home to a burgeoning brick-and-mortar casino market, and the town has no intention of threatening that industry by embracing iGaming. Caesars’ Isle Casino, now the Horseshoe, in […]
