Financial

Online Betting in France is on the Upswing Thanks to Women

French online betting is experiencing an upswing with Q1 revenue hitting record highs thanks to more females anteing up. According to ARJEL’s latest revenue report, online sports betting revenue was up by 23 percent from...

Online Poker in Delaware Takes a Dip in March

Online poker and casino gaming in Delaware took a hit in March with the latest reports showing state revenue was down 42 percent compared to 2016. Disappointing performances from Dover Downs and Delaware Park, the state’s...

Phil Galfond’s Iconic Indoor Slide Could be Yours for $15,000

Phil Galfond’s infamous indoor slide could be yours if you’ve got a spare $15,000 in your bankroll. The iconic slide, which Galfond had custom-made for his penthouse apartment in New York City, caused a stir both...

Phil Ivey to Take Another Stab at $9.4 Million Crockfords Baccarat Win

Phil Ivey’s ongoing baccarat edge sorting saga has taken another twist thanks to a successful application to the UK’s Supreme Court. Back in October 2014, poker pro Phil Ivey lost his case against London’s...

New Jersey iGaming Revenue Sees Huge Gains in 2016

New Jersey iGaming saw huge financial improvements in 2016 according to the latest report from the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). Despite some inevitable dips throughout the year, online gaming revenue across the Garden...

China Crisis Could Cause Macau Gambling Revenue to Stabilize in 2017

Macau’s gambling industry might not be set for a major revival in 2017, but analysts believe the market has finally hit its lowest point. In line with early predictions, Macau’s betting economy contracted by 3.3...

David Baazov Adjusts His Bet for Amaya After Backers Back Out

David Baazov has been forced to amend his bid for Amaya after it emerged that a proposed backer hasn’t actually put their chips on the table. Following reports that KBC Aldini Capital, a Dubai-based investment firm,...

Amaya Takes a Hit After Baazov Backer Cries Foul

Former Amaya chief executive David Baazov could be in hot water again after news emerged that a major investment bank isn’t involved in his takeover talks. Earlier in November, Baazov submitted an official proposal to...

David Baazov is Back with a $6.7 Billion Takeover Bid for Amaya

Former Amaya CEO David Baazov may be under investigation for potential financial crimes, but that hasn’t stopped him from putting together a $6.7 billion bid for the company. Back in March, Baazov was one of five...

Nevada Poker Revenue Up as Tourist Figures Break Records

Nevada poker enjoyed a revival in September, reversing the downswing the state endured in August, 2016. In what’s been a turbulent year for Nevada poker rooms, September saw a reversal of fortune for the Nevada’s live...