Poker
THE MONEYMAKER TOUR HEADS TO BIRTHPLACE OF THE ORIGINAL POKER BOOM WITH NEW LAS VEGAS STOP
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MGM Grand to host Moneymaker Tour guaranteeing over $1.3 million in prize pools
Twenty one years after Chris Moneymaker sparked the poker boom, The Moneymaker Tour is heading to Las Vegas, the tour announced today.
An agreement with MGM Grand Hotel & Casino will see the Tour’s first edition in the city that witnessed the original arrival of its founder to the poker scene. The Moneymaker Tour will join the summer poker action in Las Vegas from June 28 to July 6 at MGM Grand with a series guarantee of $1.3 million across six trophy events.
The feature event of the stop will be the $1,700 Main Event which boasts a $1 million guarantee and will run from July 3 – July 6. MGM Grand will host its third Summer Poker festival starting May 29 and feature 39 trophy events and over $3.7 million in total guarantees (including the Moneymaker Tour week).
“Las Vegas is the beating heart of the poker world. It’s where the game’s legends and stories, including Chris’, have been made,” said Tony Burns, Executive Manager. “To host an event in the same city that Chris won the 2003 Main Event in is a full circle moment. We are excited to partner with MGM Grand this Summer and look forward to being a part of their festival on June 28th thru July 6th. The Moneymaker Tour was created in 2023 by 2003 WSOP Champion and ACR Team Pro, Chris Moneymaker and Moneymaker Tour Executive Manager, Tony Burns.”
The Tour was conceived as a way for Moneymaker to give poker players opportunities to have their own ordinary to extraordinary moments as he did. Since its inception, there have been seven events in locations such as Florida, Cincinnati, Houston and Ohio.
Steven Pique, MGM Grand’s Director of Poker, said, “Our 2024 Summer Poker Festival kicks off later this month and we look forward to hosting the Moneymaker Tour in our MGM Grand Poker room. The main event will culminate with a No Limit Hold ‘em $1 million guarantee, one of the highest we’ve offered our tournament players. Chris Moneymaker embodies the spirit of poker through his tireless efforts and positive contributions to this great game.”
Poker
ACR POKER ROLLS OUT OSS XL SERIES THIS SEPTEMBER, WITH OVER $40 MILLION IN GUARANTEES
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Compete for a share of $60,000 in prizes through the OSS XL leaderboard
Following the successful $8 million Mystery Bounty and $2 million PLO Venom tourneys, ACR Poker is keeping the action rolling with its Online Super Series (OSS) XL. The mammoth series offers players over $40 million in guaranteed prize pools from September 8th-30th.
“The Mystery Bounty and PLO Venom tourneys were a wild ride, and we’re not hitting the brakes just yet,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “We’re rolling out an extra-large edition of our flagship tourney series right on its heels, bringing you more opportunities to hit it big. Whether you are a new player or seasoned pro, there’s a seat at the table for you.”
The OSS XL is packed with a mix of tourneys designed to cater to all players, including Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Turbos, Progressive Knockouts and more, with buy-ins ranging from $0.27 to $2,650.
Players can mark their calendars for three Main Events kicking off on Sunday, September 22nd, including two $2 million GTD and one $1 million GTD, each offering a shot at life-changing money. In addition, two $500,000 GTD kickoff events are scheduled for Sunday, September 8th, followed by a $750,000 GTD event on Sunday, September 15th, all of which are two-day events.
To keep the action rolling, the OSS XL will also feature two massive multi-flight tourneys. There’s the $2 million GTD event and a special $1 million GTD Mystery Bounty tourney, with flights running from September 1st to 30th. Plus, players can also look forward to three extra multi-flight events, featuring a $750,000 GTD ($55 buy-in), a $200,000 GTD ($16.50 buy-in), and a $100,000 GTD ($2.50 buy-in).
Think you’ve got what it takes to top the leaderboards? ACR Poker is bringing back its OSS XL leaderboard competition, offering players the chance to compete for a share of over $60,000 in cash and tourney tickets, spread across three separate leaderboards. There’s low, medium and high buy-in levels to ensure everyone has a shot at winning. The winner of the overall leaderboard will get a $15,000 prize.
Moneymaker added that those eager to warm up before the OSS XL can get in on the action with ACR Poker’s Supersized Tourney Week. It’s running through Tuesday, September 3rd, with $5 million guaranteed over 20 boosted events.
For more information on ACR Poker’s Supersized Tourney Week and OSS XL promotions, visit ACRPoker.eu.
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Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady to Host 2nd Annual Electric City Poker Series in September
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The Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady will host the 2nd annual Electric City Poker Series in September.
The Electric City Poker Series includes 10 tournaments in 11 days and will take place in the Poker Room and Van Slyck’s. This series features $250,000 in total guaranteed prize pools, and every event champion will be awarded a winner’s trophy.
The opening event, from Thursday, September 19 until Sunday, September 22, is the $300 buy-in Mini Main Event No-Limit Hold ’em with a $50,000 guaranteed prize pool. There are a total of five Day 1 flights to play in for your opportunity to advance to Day 2. 1 in 8 players will move forward to Day 2 where all players are “in the money!” A double bag bonus is also available paying $1000 for each surrendered stack.
The Electric City Poker Series Main Event is an $800 buy-in No-Limit Hold ’em tournament with a guaranteed prize pool of $150,000. For the Main Event, there are three Day 1 flights providing players the opportunity to move forward, and the double bag bonus is increased to $3,000!
Debuting this year is the Savage Average format for the Omaha/Stud tournament on Monday, September 23. Instead of using a clock to determine the blind levels, they will adjust as players are eliminated and the average chips stack is 25 big bets of the next blind level.
Other events unique to the area are the Rivers Revival and the Uber Stack Turbo. In the Rivers Revival event, any player yet to be eliminated may “Revive” upon their first elimination and get right back in the action with 20 Big Blinds. The Uber Stack Turbo will have everyone start off with 60,000 in tournament chips and play with a faster clock. Also on the schedule are a Pot-Limit Omaha Bounty Tournament and a Seniors Championship for players 55 and above.
Registration for all events will take place at the Rivers Casino Poker Room. Registration for all events opens on the scheduled day, two hours prior to the event start time.
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U.S. Online Poker (Gambling) Market Share Forecasted to Reach USD 183.30 Billion by 2034, at 14.9% CAGR: Prophecy Market Insights
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“U.S. Online Poker Market” from 2024-2034 with covered segments By Type (Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Seven-Card Stud, and Other Games), By Platform (PC, Tablet, Smartphone, Gaming Console, and Arcade Games), By Application (Gambling and Entertainment), By End-User (Gambling Enthusiasts, Dabblers, and Social Exuberant Players) Forecast, (2024-2034), which provides the perfect mix of market strategies, and industrial expertise with new cutting-edge technology to give the best experience. |
Covina, Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to Prophecy Market Insights, the U.S. online poker market size and share is projected to grow from USD 54.03 Billion in 2024 and is forecasted to reach USD 183.30 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9% during the forecast period (2024 – 2034).
U.S. Online Poker Market Report Overview In the game of online poker, a player gets to play against other opponents across the globe. This game requires one not only to choose among the several varieties of poker available, like Texas Hold’em, Omaha, and Seven-Card Stud, but also to log in to some websites that deal with online poker. Bets are made according to the strength of the hand with virtual chips. At the end of every round, the best hand collects the pot. Apart from anonymity, speed, convenience, and the number of tables, a player can play from anywhere with an internet connection, and many platforms allow a person to play at many different tables. The legal landscape of the U.S. online poker market has changed dramatically over the years. Big poker operators such as PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker used to be bigger players until legal complications and regulatory changes came hard on the industry after the events of Black Friday in 2011. The United States adopted state-by-state online gambling regulation, where certain states passed bills to legalize online poker and others were vehemently opposed. Today’s market is fragmented because only a few states allow regulated online poker. Other significant challenges include variations of the legislation among states, market fragmentation, pressure from new entrants and social gaming products, and fewer players. Still, potential growth might come out of the prospective legalization that is being considered by other states.
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Competitive Landscape: The U.S. online Poker Market is characterized by rapid growth, technological innovation, and fierce competition. Companies are expanding their global presence, focusing on sustainability, and diversifying their service offerings to stay competitive. Some of the Key Market Players:
Analyst View: In the U.S. market, operators like PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker used to be small entities, but since Black Friday in 2011, a fragmentation process began, with legislation very different from one country to another, added pressure from new entrants, and social gaming products pressing on the industry. Improved technology has increased the reach of online poker to younger demographics, especially those who love mobile gadgets with user-friendly applications and responsive websites. Demographic changes at a rapid pace, like urbanization and lifestyle changes, have also significantly shifted people’s interest in these online gambling activities. Trends affecting the U.S. online poker market include changing laws and regulations that have enabled operators to invest, innovate, and develop their businesses around uniformity and clarity. The promulgation of specific licensing rules, consumer protection, and dispute resolution procedures has resulted in a more respectable and trustworthy sector for players regarding the integrity and fairness of the games. Market Dynamics: Drivers: Involvement of Technology
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The North American online poker market is complex and dynamic; the United States itself is a nascent yet potential jackpot in its entirety. It is characterized by state-by-state regulation against the patchy backdrop of laws and the 2011 “Black Friday” crackdown. Barring all odds, online poker has been legalized by a few states, and it is slowly gaining its lost glory. Some of the important states representing the market are New Jersey, Nevada, Delaware, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Such challenges include regulatory uncertainty, market fragmentation, and black markets. Another challenge to the operators and players is the inconsistent regulatory environment from state to state. A contributing factor to this market fragmentation is the lack of interstate poker agreements that hold back player pools, killing competition in its tracks. Illegal online poker sites remain in operation, tainting the legal marketplace. Browse Detail Report on “U.S. Online Poker Market Size, Share, By Type (Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Seven-Card Stud, and Other Games), By Platform (PC, Tablet, Smartphone, Gaming Console, and Arcade Games), By Application (Gambling and Entertainment), By End-User (Gambling Enthusiasts, Dabblers, and Social Exuberant Players) – Trends, Analysis, and Forecast till 2034” with complete TOC @ prophecymarketinsights.com/market_insight/u-s-online-poker-market-5338
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