Posts by Samuel Profeta
Caesars Entertainment Launches Online Pennsylvania Casino
COVID-19 has shut down casinos not only in Pennsylvania, but worldwide. Caesars Entertainment Corp. is launching an online casino in Pennsylvania. Caesars previously launched an online sportsbook in Pennsylvania as well. PHILADELPHIA – With the coronavirus pandemic still in full swing, all land-based casinos were ordered to close. In an effort to recoup some of…
Read MoreCoronavirus Attacks World Series Of Poker, Autumn Date In Talks
The coronavirus pandemic has postponed the World Series of Poker. Organizers are aiming towards an autumn date for a possible return. LAS VEGAS — The coronavirus has struck yet again as the 51st World Series of Poker has been postponed. It was supposed to take place on May 26 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and…
Read MoreOnline Casinos In Pennsylvania Set Records Amid Casinos Closures
Online casinos in Pennsylvania hit record numbers in terms of wagers placed for the month of March. The coronavirus has shut down all land-based commercial casinos in the United States. PHILADELPHIA — With the coronavirus pandemic forcing all land-based casinos to close, revenue figures for online casinos in Pennsylvania have risen to record-setting numbers. The…
Read MoreBen Affleck Raises $2 Million In Celebrity Poker Tournament
Ben Affleck hosted a celebrity poker tournament on Americas Card Room online poker site. The poker tournament featured stars such as Tom Brady and was able to raise $2 million in hunger relief funding. Online poker is currently legal in four states, but the celebrity tournament highlights the potential revenue that states could make from…
Read MoreKevin Hart Joins PartyPoker As Global Brand Ambassador
Kevin Hart has announced that he will be a brand ambassador of PartyPoker. PartyPoker is an online poker site with both casual and high roller tournaments. Kevin Hart has played in a number of live poker tournaments. LAS VEGAS — Comedian and actor Kevin Hart has announced that he will be joining PartyPoker as a…
Read MoreTribal Casinos Hit Hard During COVID-19 Closures
All state-run commercial casinos were ordered to close due to coronavirus. Tribal casinos followed shortly after and closed their doors as well. Tribal casinos have lost over a billion dollars due to the closures. LAS VEGAS — After all state-run commercial casinos were ordered to close, Tribal casinos have closed their doors as well in…
Read MoreDraftKings, Others Scrambling To Find Betting Lines
As the coronavirus shuts down all major sports, DraftKings is looking for betting lines to offer customers. They are now listing odds for Russian table tennis and Belarus soccer and hockey. BOSTON – As the coronavirus pandemic continues worldwide, almost all major sports leagues around the world have been put on hiatus. With that, DraftKings…
Read MoreScientific Games, Rush Street Interactive Partner For PA Online Casinos
Rush Street Interactive and Scientific Games have announced a partnership. Their partnership will premier new games on BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse platforms in Pennsylvania. PHILADELPHIA — Scientific Games and Rush Street Interactive have announced a new partnership that will add new casino games to online casinos in Pennsylvania. On April 1 both Scientific Games and Rush…
Read MoreUK Online Casinos Take Unexpected Turn, Users Block Own Accounts
COVID-19 has shut down land-based casinos in the United Kingdom. Over half of a million online casino users have banned themselves from using online casinos. UNITED KINGDOM — As the coronavirus continues to spread around the world, non-essential businesses around the world have closed their doors in order to help prevent the virus from spreading…
Read MoreHard Rock Cincinnati Launches Free-To-Play Online Casino
The Cincinnati Hard Rock purchased Jack Casino last fall. The coronavirus has caused them to close and for people to stay home. They are now offering a free-to-play online casino that will still allow for various prizes. CINCINNATI — As the spread of coronavirus is affecting people around the world, the Hard Rock in Cincinnati…
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