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PokerStars adds mobile capability and more variants to Home Games

June 21, 2020

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Online Poker, Mobile gaming, Poker, Online Gambling News

The Home Games program of PokerStars is one that is popular among players due to the ability to set up games with family and friends. To boost the Home Games offering, PokerStars has now added several changes, ...

Playtech premieres new Spins & Win live roulette advance with PokerStars

Adam Morgan

June 12, 2020

Isle of man, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Newest casino games, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Game manufacturers, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, United Kingdom

British online casino games developer Playtech has announced the exclusive launch of its new Spin & Win live-dealer innovation across PokerStars-branded domains from iGaming operator The Stars Group Incorpo...

International Entertainment Corporation reveals Manila casino plan

Adam Morgan

June 11, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Philippines

Asian hotel and leisure operator International Entertainment Corporation has reportedly informed investors that one of its subsidiaries is hoping to be given permission to bring an integrated casino resort to t...

WPT and PokerStars offering million dollar guaranteed events this week

Marie Kelley

May 19, 2020

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Poker, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News

During our current climate consisting of self-isolation and social distancing, people are spending more time at home. Because of this, players are turning to varying forms of entertainment at home, including on...

Connor Drinan wins fourth SCOOP title; Ties record

Marie Kelley

May 15, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Poker, Online Gambling News

The PokerStars 2020 Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) is in full swing and already, several events have finished up. Conn Drinan, known as blanconegro online, was able to win his fourth SCOOP title in...

New Digital Marketing Mixer scheduled for May 22nd hosted by Lee-Ann Johnstone

Marie Kelley

May 6, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Conferences / Trade Shows

Lee-Ann Johnstone is set to host a Digital Marketing Mixer on May 22nd, providing an online space for networking and business needs. The unique concept is a first and will help delegates who attend to focus on ...

PokerStars NJSCOOP coming soon; set to offer 96 events with $1.2m up for grabs

Marie Kelley

April 1, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Poker, Poker, Online Gambling News, New Jersey

Online poker players in the state of New Jersey will be excited to hear that the New Jersey Spring Championship of Online Poker (NJSCOOP) is set to begin very soon. PokerStars has released the schedule of the u...

Coronavirus causes PokerStars to cancel poker tournament events in Europe

Marie Kelley

March 10, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, Brick-n-Mortar Poker Rooms, Poker, Russia

Online poker giant PokerStars has announced an update involving the European Poker Tour (EPT) due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. The EPT stop in Sochi, Russia will continue as planned, but all other events...

Australian competition watchdog okays planned iGaming merger

Adam Morgan

February 18, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

The competition regulator for Australia has reportedly informally approved the planned merger of Irish sportsbetting giant Flutter Entertainment with Canadian compatriot The Stars Group Incorporated. Accordi...

British competition watchdog to investigate planned iGaming merger

Adam Morgan

February 5, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom and competition authorities are reportedly launching a formal investigation into the planned merger of Irish sportsbetting giant Flutter Entertainment with Canadian compatriot The Stars Gr...

Founder of PokerStars Isai Scheinberg out on bail after surrendering to federal agents in New York

Marie Kelley

January 27, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Almost nine years after being charged with illegal gambling, money laundering and bank fraud, the founder of online poker giant PokerStars, Isai Scheinberg has surrendered to federal agents. Landing in New York...

PokerStars announces seven live Manila events for 2020

Marie Kelley

December 18, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, Poker, Asian Casino News

With the New Year upon us, online poker giant PokerStars has announced the dates for the 2019/2020 season, with 21 live tournaments on offer. The season begins this month and will include seven events in Manila...

The Stars Group Incorporated purchasing Australian sportsbetting firm

Adam Morgan

December 4, 2019

Greyhound Racing, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Horse Racing, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Prominent online casino operator, The Stars Group Incorporated, has announced the signing of an agreement that is to see it pay approximately $103.21 million in order to acquire a 20% stake in Australian sports...

PokerStars launches first-ever poker site in Pennsylvania; plus online casino

Marie Kelley

November 6, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Poker, Poker, Online Gambling News, Pennsylvania

This week, FOX Bet announced the launch of PokerStars and PokerStars Casino in Pennsylvania. The largest online poker site in the world is now the first to launch poker gaming in the state. Players in PA and Ne...

Owners of Paddy Power Betfair and PokerStars agree to merger via all-share deal

Marie Kelley

October 2, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., North America Casino News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

An all-share deal has been agreed upon by the owners of PokerStars and Paddy Power Betfair. The new deal will see the creation of the largest online betting and gambling company by revenue in the world, that wi...