Merkur Group plans to acquire White Hat Studios
German company Merkur Group has agreed to acquire White Hat Studios, strengthening its position in the US and the iGaming sector.
July 16, 2026
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Spain vs Argentina: Prediction and Forecast for the 2026 World Cup Final
Spain knocked out France and reached the 2026 World Cup final, where it will face Argentina, which aims to win a second consecutive title.
July 16, 2026
Poker Player Shares $333K Loss Journey: 'I’m a Losing Amateur'
ObligatoryRetard, a Reddit user, shared his poker journey, including significant losses and insights gained from the experience. The user has played 2,500 hours at the poker tables, with a loss rate of $133 per hour.
July 16, 2026
Alexander Kostritsyn won HORSE at WSOP 2026
At WSOP 2026, Yan Ting Jiang became the third female bracelet winner, and Alexander Kostritsyn won HORSE for $25,000. Also notable were victories by Jamie Dwan, David Peters, and Joshua Wang.
July 16, 2026
Alberta Launches Online Casino Industry Without Poker Options
Alberta's online casino industry has launched, but online poker platforms are notably absent. PokerStars and partypoker are expected to enter the market soon.
July 15, 2026
DraftKings expands Electric Poker in three US states
DraftKings launched shared liquidity for Electric Poker in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, offering a fast three‑hand poker game with unique features.
July 15, 2026
Erik Seidel Falls Short of 11th WSOP Bracelet in Thrilling PLO Event
Erik Seidel narrowly missed his 11th WSOP bracelet in the $3,000 Six-Max PLO event, falling to Joshua Wang in a dramatic heads-up showdown. Garrett Dwire also secured a bracelet in the $500 Summer Saver no-limit hold’em event.
July 15, 2026
Australian almost gave away winning scratch‑off ticket worth $240,000
A resident of Howar, Tasmania, Australia, won the top prize in the Live the Life lottery — $10,000 per month for 24 months — but almost gave the ticket to a friend.
July 15, 2026
Leader of illegal gaming syndicate in Korea: extradition, trial and billions of dollars
The suspect, alleged leader of an illegal gaming syndicate, extradited from the UAE to South Korea, has been handed over to prosecutors; investigators estimate his activities generated billions of dollars in illegal revenue.
July 15, 2026
Brightstar Lottery released sustainability report for 2025
The report highlights progress in three pillars of sustainable development: employee support, partnership collaboration, and environmental preservation, including innovations and volunteer initiatives.
July 15, 2026