Is Federal Trade Commission having anti-trust issues? Industry speculation swirling this week, regarding the proposed merger between daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator's DraftKings and FanDuel, indicate the deal may hang in the balance as the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) tussles with anti-trust issues. recode.net reports, according to an FTC insider, that the merged companies would create a DFS...
In first ever WSOP event! Event 4, the $1,500 Limit Hold'em has awarded Shane Buchwald his first WSOP bracelet, the title and $177,985 in winnings. "It's the first WSOP event I've ever entered, and somehow, I built up a stack and ran really, really well," Buchard said after busting a field of 616 in which he denied Venkata "Sandy" Tayi...
Launch American Sports Betting Coalition Increasing pressure to repeal the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), the American Gaming Association launched the American Sports Betting Coalition (ASBC), today (Monday). The launch comes on the back of the release of new research by Oxford Economics which surmises legalization would curb an illegal sports betting market conservatively estimated at $150 billion,...
Pleads guilty to one misdemeanor count and forfeits property Despite facing multiple felony charges, Absolute Poker co-founder Scott Tom has negotiated a plea bargain deal to just one misdemeanor count of being an "accessory after the fact to the transmission of wagering funds" which carries, at most, a two-year jail term. The agreement includes Tom's forfeiture of "any and all...
Upeshka takes Event 3 and Zamani Event 4 Upeshka De Silva has outplayed a field of 369 to win his second World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet and a $229,923 paycheck. De Silva, took down the 2017 WSOP's Event #3, $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout, winning three straight shootout tables over the three-day event. Referring to heads-up opponent, Louis Helm, De...
Events 5, 9, 10 and 11 written in the history books Thomas Pomponio took down Event 5, the 2017 World Series of Poker Colossus III $565 No-Limit Hold'em, defeating Taylor Black heads-up to win the largest cash of his career after four-days of intense play. The New Jersey native outplayed a massive field of 18,054, the third largest in WSOP...
Via ESPN and Poker Central's PokerGO Poker Central's 2017 World Series of Poker coverage, under the terms of its new deal with WSOP (see previous InfoPowa report), began airing from 3 June to 17 July and will continue from 20-22 July on ESPN and Poker Central's recently-launched poker subscription service, PokerGO. Coverage of the 2017 WSOP Main Event on ESPN...
With launch of e-commerce platform The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has launched an online shopping destination in partnership with venture capital firm, MMAG Group Inc. The e-commerce platform, which offers exclusive licensed WSOP merchandise and clothing at SHOP.WSOP.com, will also feature giveaways and experiences along with a poker blog, social media integration capabilities and a loyalty rewards programme. Merchandise...
Significant development as company adds another major State to its roster Webis Holdings PLC's advanced wagering business, WatchandWager, will be able to accept stakes form New York State following licensing approval by the New York State Gaming Commission. It's welcome news for the company who will begin processing registrations, deposits and wagers from residents in time for the 149th thoroughbred...
Senate passes bill for expansion of off-track betting venues Connecticut lawmakers have approved Sportech PLC's wagering venue expansion in the State, in which it offers 15 off-track betting venues under an exclusive license. The company hopes to expand that number to 24. The expansion was voted in favor of by a 22-14 vote by the State Senate, under House Bill...
