Gambling in the USA

‘Berodualn’ WINS MORE THAN $544,000 IN ACR POKER’S LATEST VENOM PKO

Published

11 months ago

February 2, 2024

The tournament drew in 2,839 entrants and a staggering prize pool of $7,097,500

After days of intense competition in the Venom PKO, ‘berodualn’ has been crowned champion of ACR Poker’s massive progressive knockout tournament.

‘berodualn’ from Austria took home the coveted Venom PKO title and a total payout of $544,875, following a strong performance at the final table. The champion eliminated ‘niceoneee’ in the flagship event, winning a life-changing prize of $416,787 and a staggering $128,088 in bounties.

Final Table results:

‘berodualn’: $416,787 + $128,088 in bounties

‘niceoneee’: $416,787 + $85,410 in bounties

‘illusorypoker’: $302,914 + $122,446 in bounties

‘10of10’: $220,150 + $65,473 in bounties

‘jimmi109’: $159,998 + $11,093 in bounties

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‘SOLID’: $116,285 + $32,461 in bounties

‘LinusBurakov’: $84,517 + $30,079 in bounties

‘TruthHurts’: $61,421 + $43,330 in bounties

Among those competing in the tournament were notable players such as ACR Pros Drew Gonzalez and Monika Zukowicz, ACR Stormer Mark Rubbathan, three-time WSOP Bracelet winner Chance Kornuth, and WPT Global Ambassador Jonathan Van Fleet.

Commenting on his deep run in the Venom PKO, ACR Pro Drew Gonzalez said, “Having another deep run in the Venom for me was super fun! Since the Venom PKO only comes around twice a year, it makes it very special, so I get myself hyped up and in a special grind mindset for this event. I can’t wait for the next Venom!”

Offering players a shot at massive cashes and enticing bounties, the Venom PKO tournament’s four Day 1 options attracted a strong field of 2,839 players, forming a prize pool of $7,097,500. Surpassing its original $5 million guarantee, this year’s first Venom PKO exceeded the success of last November’s tournament, which saw 2,449 entries and a total prize pool of $6,122,500.

After four starting flights, the Venom PKO featured the following number of entries:

Day 1A: 378

Day 1B: 764

Day 1C: 500

Day 1D: 1,197

Tournament highlights include:

2,839 entrants

Total prize pool of $7,097,500

$544,875 awarded to the winner

Many satellites were played like Venom Fever, which guaranteed 650 seats, with direct buy-ins starting at $33 and Mega Satellites that started at $0 by following the daily path.

To look back on all the Venom PKO final table action on ACR’s Twitch stream, featuring expert commentary from Justin Kelly and ACR Pro Michael Loncar, visit acr_pkr on TWITCH.

While January 2024’s Venom PKO has concluded, poker players can look forward to more exciting tournaments on the horizon at ACR Poker, including their biggest tourney ever, the $12.5 million guaranteed Venom, in April.

For more information on ACR Poker’s upcoming poker events, visit ACRPoker.eu.

Gambling in the USA

Gambling.com Group Completes Acquisition of Odds Holdings, Inc., Parent Company of OddsJam

Published

10 hours ago

January 2, 2025

Zoltan Tundik

Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (“Gambling.com Group” or the “Company”), a leading provider of digital marketing services for the global online gambling industry, announced today that it completed the previously announced acquisition of Odds Holdings, Inc., the parent company of OddsJam, on January 1, 2025, as planned and on schedule.

The completion of this acquisition underscores Gambling.com Group’s ability to execute strategic transactions efficiently and without delay. This acquisition expands Gambling.com Group’s footprint in the online gambling ecosystem by adding complementary recurring revenue streams from consumer subscription products and enterprise clients. The Odds Holdings platform, powered by state-of-the-art technology for real-time odds data, strengthens the Company’s position as a leader in the global online gambling ecosystem.

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Revolver Gaming Partners with Blazesoft to Expand in the Social Sweepstakes Market

Published

4 days ago

December 30, 2024

Zoltan Tundik

Revolver Gaming, a leading developer of premium online slot games, is excited to announce its latest partnership with Blazesoft, a leading provider of online social casinos with sweepstakes elements. This partnership will see Revolver Gaming’s acclaimed portfolio of slot games delivered to Blazesoft’s brands, enriching their offering and providing players with cutting-edge entertainment.

Blazesoft is a well-established leader in the social sweepstakes market with leading brands in Fortune Coins, Zula Casino, Sportzino, Yaycasino.com who deliver engaging and compliant gaming experiences to players. By introducing Revolver Gaming’s innovative titles, Blazesoft strengthens its position as a prominent group operating the largest online social casinos in the U.S. and Canada for players seeking immersive and high-quality content.

As part of the collaboration, players on Blazesoft social gaming platforms will gain access to Revolver’s top-performing titles, including Badlands, Irish Coins, and Thor of Asgard. These games, celebrated for their stunning visuals, unique features, and dynamic gameplay, align perfectly with Blazesoft’s mission to offer exceptional entertainment to its users in North America.

Ryan Lazarus, CEO of Revolver Gaming, commented:
“We’re thrilled to partner with Blazesoft, a standout operator in the social sweepstakes sector. This collaboration highlights our commitment to bringing top-quality games to players in innovative and growing markets. The social sweepstakes space is booming, and Blazesoft’s platforms provide the perfect home for our titles to reach and engage new audiences.”

Yuliya Ivanisova, Chief Commercial Officer at Blazesoft said: “With Blazesoft’s established reputation and Revolver’s innovative content, this collaboration sets the stage for enhanced player experiences and strong market performance.”

The partnership underscores Revolver Gaming’s dedication to supporting operators in the social sweepstakes gaming industry, a market that continues to experience tremendous growth. With Blazesoft’s established reputation and Revolver’s innovative content, this collaboration sets the stage for enhanced player experiences and strong market performance.

Gambling in the USA

Terrible’s Mobile Gaming Introduces 5-Card Draw Poker in Nevada

Published

6 days ago

December 27, 2024

Zoltan Tundik

Renowned for its deliberately different philosophy, JETT/Terrible’s Gaming is now revolutionizing mobile gaming with the launch of Terrible’s Mobile Gaming. Offering Nevadans fast-paced Multi-Player 5 Card Draw Poker on mobile devices statewide, this groundbreaking multiplayer app enables real-money games anytime in Nevada, complete with thrilling features like Royal Flush bonuses of up to $4,500, Four-of-a- Kind payouts of up to $175, and more.

“JETT/Terrible’s Gaming and the Terrible’s brand in general have been making life more convenient for Nevadans for over 65 years. Now, we are excited to bring that same level of convenience to mobile gaming—delivering the excitement of Multi-Player 5 Card Draw Poker directly to our customers, wherever they are, and within the palm of their hand,” said Tim Herbst, President, JETT Gaming & Terrible Herbst Inc.

To celebrate the launch, Terrible’s Mobile Gaming is offering a *deposit match of up to $500 every week. Download the Terrible’s Mobile Gaming app on the App Store and Google Play Store for *details:

In collaboration with Real Gaming, one of Nevada’s pioneering licensed iGaming operators, Terrible’s Mobile Gaming integrates state-of-the-art technology to provide an unparalleled gaming experience across the state.

“Nevada players know that both the JETT Gaming and Terrible’s Gaming brands mean convenience, and that’s exactly what we’ve delivered,” said Lawrence Vaughan, co-founder of Real Gaming. “Players are loving it!”

For more information, visit terriblesmobilegaming.com.