By Sadonna Price

2024 EA Poker Tour Makes Bratislava Its First Stop In January

January 17, 2024

Summary: The EA Poker Tour (EAPT) 2024 season officially opens in the next few days with a stop in Slovakia. The Slovakian capital of Bratislava will play host to major poker action from January 21-28, with over €350,000 in total guarantees up for grabs.  EAPT Bratislava – Main Highlights EAPT Bratislava features 11 cup tournaments […]

By Sadonna Price

PokerStars Mini EPT Prague Online Comes with Over $400K GTD Plus Extra Prizes

December 13, 2023

Summary: Poker players from all over the world are having a great time at the ongoing PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague, with the series now in full swing. For those unable to travel to the Czech capital, they can sink their teeth into some EPT action at the virtual felts via the “Mini EPT […]

By Sadonna Price

“Global Spins” Features New Progressive Jackpot From WPT Global

November 30, 2023

Summary: WPT Global has launched its own version of the popular jackpot sit and go poker games, and it has made sure its offering will stand above the rest by adding a progressive feature to the mix. Named “Global Spins”, WPT Global’s newest game is expected to appeal to plenty of players, given its potential […]

By Sadonna Price

Maryland Report Estimates iPoker Market To Reach $530m By 2026

November 21, 2023

Summary Maryland could be looking at legalizing online poker in the near future based on a new report published by The Innovation Group. The report was commissioned by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) who wanted an estimate of what legalized iPoker and iGaming could mean for the Free State. iPoker & iGaming […]

By Sadonna Price

Hungary Yet to Receive License Applications from Foreign Online Gambling Operators

November 8, 2023

Summary: Hungary decided to liberalize remote gambling on January 1, 2023, allowing private online gambling including poker site operators to offer their services to Hungarians under a new licensing system. But up to now, the Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs (SZTFH), which acts as the country’s gaming regulator, has yet to receive applications from any […]

By Sadonna Price

KSA Chair Highlights Importance of Addiction Prevention

November 2, 2023

Summary: The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has emphasized the importance of addiction prevention as the country’s online gambling market continues to grow especially real money poker sites. In a recent blog, KSA chairman René Jansen puts the spotlight on the multiple projects and initiatives launched by the government and the KSA which are aimed […]

By Sadonna Price

HGC Calls for Stronger Collaboration to Combat Black Market

October 31, 2023

Summary: The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC), an independent administrative authority that supervises all gaming activities conducted, has warned about the impact of illegal gambling operations on the regulated gambling market in Greece.  Greece is now home to 15 active operators after the HGC began granting permanent licenses in July 2021 under changes to the country’s […]

By Sadonna Price

Norway’s Gambling Regulator Appoints Blå Kors To Take Over Gambling Helpline

October 24, 2023

Summary: Norway’s gambling regulator Lottstift has announced that Blå Kors (Blue Cross) will handle the operations of the country’s gambling helpline, Hjelpelinjen, starting next year. The non-profit organization, which is focused on providing addiction support services, will take charge of the helpline from January 1, 2024, taking over the role from the Norwegian health trust, Sykehuset […]

By Sadonna Price

Netherland’s CDA Party Will Look To Ban iGaming

October 18, 2023

Summary The Netherlands passed the Remote Gambling Act (KOA Act) and regulated online gambling from April 2021. The Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) opposed the KOA Act in 2021 as it felt the regulation of online gambling in the country will do more good than harm.  The CDA’s opposition wasn’t strong enough to stop the bill […]

By Sadonna Price

Kings Casino To Host 2023 WSOPE From Oct 25 To Nov 15

October 17, 2023

Summary Poker players in Europe will head over to Kings Casino later this month to take part in the 2023 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE). The World Series of Poker holds its flagship WSOP series each year in Las Vegas, Nevada and also another edition in Europe for EU poker players. Kings Casino has […]