Tag Archives: Online Poker
Switzerland – Casino777.ch brings PokerStars back to Switzerland
Casino777.ch, the online casino of Casino Davos, will soon be offering access to PokerStars, the largest international provider of online poker games, exclusively in Switzerland. Casino Davos has signed an exclusive deal for Switzerland with PokerStars, allowing players at the Davos online casino, Casino777.ch, to use the full range of PokerStars again from July. ….
Ukraine – VBET becomes first licensed online poker operator in Ukraine
VBET has reached an agreement to become the first licensed online poker operator in Ukraine. VBET’s move into the Ukrainian market was approved on May 31 after the company received approval for Online Poker and Online Casino licenses from the Ukrainian Gambling and Lottery Commission (KRAIL). The global betting and gaming operation, powered by BetConstruct,…
Germany – EGBA submits EU state aid complaint over German online poker tax
The German Bundesrat’s proposal to level an additional tax on online poker and slots will provide a substantial and unfair tax advantage to the country’s land-based gambling establishments and be in breach of EU state aid rules, according to a formal complaint submitted by the European Gaming and Betting Association to the European Commission. EGBA…
US – BetMGM Poker and Borgata Poker launch in Pennsylvania
BetMGM has announced the launch of BetMGM Poker and Borgata Poker in Pennsylvania, giving customers access to benefits tied to Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa in Atlantic City as well as other MGM Resorts’ casino-resorts nationwide. Pennsylvania is the third state to introduce BetMGM Poker and the second to introduce Borgata Poker, both powered by…
US – BetMGM launches BetMGM Poker in Michigan
BetMGM has launched BetMGM Poker in Michigan, giving customers access to benefits tied to MGM Grand Detroit and MGM Resorts’ casino-resorts nationwide. Michigan joins New Jersey as the second state in the US to introduce BetMGM Poker, the company’s primary online poker offering powered by partypoker US network. This news follows the January launch of…
Peru – Apuesta Total integrates EvenBet Gaming content
EvenBet Gaming has extended its presence in South America after integrating its online poker platform with Apuesta Total. The Peruvian operator has strengthened its multi-channel offering with EvenBet’s poker software, enabling the company to capitalise on the vertical which has experienced significant growth in the previous 12 months. Players will benefit from the platform’s offering…
US – 888 agrees multi-year partnership extension with Caesars Interactive
888 has agreed to a multi-year extension of its exclusive B2B poker partnership with Caesars Interactive. The new agreement will see 888 continue to power the World Series of Poker (WSOP) brand’s online poker rooms as the company plans its entry into new regulated markets. WSOP sees hundreds of thousands of entrants from across the…
India – i3 Interactive considering name change to International Gaming Technologies
i3 Interactive, a specialist in online poker in India, is looking at changing its name to International Gaming Technologies, not to be confused with international slot giant International Game Technologies. The poker company said: “i3 is pleased to announce that, pursuant to a directors’ resolution, it will change its name to International Gaming Technologies Inc….
US – Michigan to allow instate poker as online launch nears
Michigan will permit interstate online poker with Governor Gretchen Whitmer signing a bill into law for online poker operators to create liquidity pools with players from other states. By amending the Lawful Internet Gaming Act, SB 991, will allow the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) to pursue cooperations with other regulators in different jurisdictions to…
