Poker Pro Ebony Kenney Responds to Backlash Over Image Showing Her Using RTA Software
Ebony Kenney has taken to social media to defend herself after an image did the rounds recently showing her using real-time assistance (RTA) software while playing online: I know there’s been some conversation, so I’m addressing it directly. Full statement attached. pic.twitter.com/VgfZv58eOl — Ebony Kenney | Poker & Purposeful Pleasure (@Ebony_Kenney) February 23, 2025 She […]
Caesars Could Sell More Assets in Bid to Further Pare Debt
Caesars still considering noncore asset sales Deals could be harder to come by this year Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) indicated it remains open to selling noncore assets, including casinos, as it continues debt-reduction efforts, but warned transactions could be harder to come by this year than in 2024. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the […]
New Jersey Gaming Taxes Could Increase Should Gov. Phil Murphy Get His Way
New Jersey iGaming and online sportsbook taxes could go up Gov. Phil Murphy has proposed a record spending plan New Jersey taxes iGaming and online sports betting less than Pennsylvania New Jersey is home to one of the richest iGaming and sports betting markets in the United States. The state’s governor wants a bigger piece […]
Balatro Gets PEGI Age Rating Reduced from 18+ to 12+
Balatro wins challenge The hit poker-themed roguelike deck-builder video game Balatro finally has a more appropriate age rating. On Monday, game rating organization Pan European Game Information (PEGI) announced that it has changed Balatro’s age rating from PEGI 18 to PEGI 12 following an appeal by Sold Out Sales and Marketing, the publisher of Balatro […]
ClubWPT Gold Fires Shots at Americas Cardroom With Spoof Scandal Video
ClubWPT Gold is the new kid on the poker scene. The online poker product operates on a sweepstakes-based platform and shot onto the scene thanks to a partnership with World Poker Tour last year. Despite being new, the brand isn’t afraid of ruffling a few feathers on social media. The poker brand’s X account posted […]
Man Flips Poker Tables at WSOPC Event Claiming God Told Him to Do It
A man has claimed God told him to go berserk at the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Main Event at Harrah’s Cherokee in North Carolina on Sunday. According to media reports on Monday, the unnamed man flipped over three poker tables at the main $1,700 buy-in event in a field down to 65 players. A […]
Bally’s May Be Examining Star Entertainment Buy
Bally’s could be among parties interested in Star Entertainment List of potential bidders for Aussie casino operator grows Add Bally’s (NYSE: BALY.T) to the list of “vultures” that may be circling the soon-to-be carcass that is Star Entertainment. Star Entertainment’s namesake casino in Sydney. Bally’s is rumored to be interested in making a deal. (Image: […]
Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Starts 2025 Strong After Record 2024
Pennsylvania gaming revenue reached a record high of $6.13 billion last year The state gaming industry kept the rally going in January 2025 iGaming continues to fuel the expansion Pennsylvania gaming revenue started 2025 where it left off 2024 — strong. The Valley Forge Casino Resort and its Stardust Tower are seen in November 2023. […]
DraftKings Lands Junk Credit Rating from Fitch
Fitch’s first rating on DraftKings is one level into the junk tier Rating comes after company said it’s trying to land a $500M term loan DraftKings’ (NASDAQ: DKNG) first report card from Fitch Ratings is in, with the ratings agency applying a junk grade to the online sportsbook giant. A DraftKings logo. Fitch Ratings graded […]
Three Entain Execs Quit in Nine Days as AUSTRAC Case Looms
Entain Australia Deputy CEO and CFO Lachlan Fitt, and Entain NZ director Cameron Rodger quit Entain Global CEO Gavin Isaacs left last week Company faces civil lawsuit from Australian Financial Intelligence Agency alleging AML failings It’s been one week since Entain Global CEO Gavin Isaacs left the company “by mutual consent” after just five months […]
