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2026 New York City Charity Poker Tournament to help support Children’s Tumor Foundation

Colbeck Capital Management will sponsor the June 18 event, set to be held at The Prince George Ballroom and featuring a cocktail reception and Texas hold ‘em tournament play.

1 min read • Jun 18 • By Kirk Geller

Pennsylvania gaming records monthly revenue high for May, increases 3.9% to $625.5m

May was able to edge out the state’s previous all-time monthly gaming revenue of $623.1m set during January 2025, while the resulting tax revenue for the new high came out to $269.9m.

2 min read • Jun 17 • By Kirk Geller

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Spain: Q1 online GGR rises 13.9% to €454.2m

Spain's online gambling market recorded gross gaming revenue of €454.2m ($526.9m), up 13.9% year-on-year, although down 6.5% from Q4 2025.

1 min read • Jun 17 • By Marieta Lezaic

Solana collaborates with WSOP to offer crypto payment services

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Solana collaborates with WSOP to offer first-ever crypto payment services

Beginning on June 10, players will have the ability to purchase WSOP tickets using cryptocurrency, marking the first time such payment methods have been accepted by the event.

2 min read • Jun 10 • By Kirk Geller

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Asaf Noifeld departs Flutter Entertainment after more than 12 years

Noifeld leaves behind senior roles at both FanDuel and PokerStars.

1 min read • Jun 10 • By Eddie Overs

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Detroit generates minimal 0.1% increase in May casino revenue to $114.1m

While MGM Grand Detroit led all commercial properties in Detroit with $52.8m of slot and table game revenue for May 2026, the figure still represents a 0.7% decrease year-over-year.

1 min read • Jun 9 • By Kirk Geller

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Accel Entertainment acquires video poker casino to expand Louisiana operations

The operator’s Toucan Gaming subsidiary purchased the assets of Rice Palace and South Louisiana Gaming, which owns and operates Rice Palace Truck Stop Casino in Crowley.

1 min read • Jun 3 • By Kirk Geller

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Ukraine: Playcity revokes two licences over alleged Russian ties

Favorit Casino and Favbet VIP Casino lost their licences following an inspection revealing their alleged links to Russia.

1 min read • Jun 3 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Nevada witnesses 5.3% increase in gaming revenue for April to $1.3bn

The Las Vegas Strip area reported a 6.6% rise in April gaming revenue to $689.4m, although the city’s Downtown area saw revenue decrease 0.6% year-over-year for a total of $83.4m.

2 min read • May 29 • By Kirk Geller

Poker chips and cards coming out of a mobile phone next to "NetBet" and "Speedy Tomatoes Entertainment" logos

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NetBet partners with Speedy Tomatoes Entertainment for mobile video poker

The mobile-first video poker games create new opportunities for fans to play the game on the go.

1 min read • May 26 • By Megan Elswyth