Entain Upheaval Could Prompt Fresh MGM Bid
MGM could consider new bid for Entain following CEO exit US casino operator tried to acquire BetMGM partner four years ago Following the recent departures of three high-level executives, including now former CEO Gavin Isaacs, Entain Plc (OTC: GMVHY) could draw a new takeover bid from MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), its partner on the […]
Golden Entertainment to Be Selective on Acquisitions
Strat operator says it will be choosy when it comes to deal-making Could examine opportunities in Nevada and beyond Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ: GDEN) is open to mergers and acquisitions, but executives said the casino operator will be judicious on that front. Golden Entertainment’s Strat Las Vegas. The operator could consider mergers and acquisitions, but in […]
Poker Player Faces 30 Years and $1m Fine for $3.9m Fraud After Faking His Own Kidnapping
The poker world couldn’t believe what they were hearing when George Janssen claimed last year he was the victim of a bizarre $2m kidnapping and extortion scheme. The FBI clearly didn’t buy his story and has charged the 42-year-old with bank fraud. Janssen claimed he was held against his will for 33 days and that […]
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 […]
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: […]
Chamath Palihapitiya Pitches Poker Tour With Drug Tests, Reasonable Hours
Well-known venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya is considering launching a schedule of new high-limit poker tournaments in the US along with the help of some friends. He posted the idea to X, explaining that the prize pools would be in the millions, with buy-ins typically ranging between $50,000 and $1m+: My friends and I are considering […]
