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The Battle of Malta Online series offers various satellites and events with significant prize pools. The CoinMillion tournament has a guaranteed prize pool of 1,000,000 USD.
A man from Canberra, Australia, won a AU$40 million Powerball jackpot but was unaware of his fortune for two weeks. He kept the winning ticket in his wallet, oblivious to his life-changing prize.
The Argosy VI, a former riverboat casino, has been transformed into an artificial reef off the coast of Alabama. The project aims to create a new marine habitat and attract divers and fishermen.
Pennsylvania's online gaming industry hit a new monthly revenue high in May, with significant gains also seen in New Jersey and Michigan. Online poker, however, continued its downward trend.
Lopesan Hotel Group has opened three new resorts in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic. The new resorts offer unique experiences and add over 1,000 new hotel rooms to the area.
WPT Global has introduced QuintAce, an integrated AI poker coaching tool that allows players to analyze their sessions immediately after play. The tool is built on GTO solver foundations and utilizes outputs from trillions of hands.
Arnold Ventures has dedicated $2.6 million to 12 new research grants to analyze the impact of sports betting across the US. The research will focus on consumer behavior, financial decisions, household impacts, and public health and social outcomes.
Poker pro Doug Polk has announced he is stepping back from day-to-day operations at The Lodge Card Club, which operates poker rooms in Texas. The move comes after a tumultuous few months for the club, including a raid by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Pokerok is organizing a charity poker tournament on July 26, 2024, with a $12 buy-in and no rake. All proceeds will go to children's treatment.
The UK Gambling Commission is rolling out Financial Risk Assessments to protect high-spending gamblers in financial difficulty. The first stage triggers at £5,000 net deposit in 24 hours for those aged 25 or older, and £2,500 for those under 25.