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2022 WSOP in Review: Week One Highlights and What to Look Forward To

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World Series of Poker Legend Doyle Brunson To Kick Off 2022 Main Event Final Table With Iconic Shuffle Up & Deal, July 15

 

The 53rd annual World Series of Poker® (WSOP®) wrapped up its first week of play at its new home on the Las Vegas Strip inside Bally’s, the future Horseshoe Las Vegas, and Paris Las Vegas. With the first of 88 gold bracelets already awarded and the conclusion of two high roller events this weekend, the World Series of Poker opening week delivered on heartwarming victories, show-stopping action and a star-studded playing field featuring some of poker’s most prestigious players.

Week 1 Highlights

Shuffle Up and Deal! Lisa Vanderpump kicks off the 53rd annual World Series of Poker
Renowned restaurateur and television star Lisa Vanderpump kicked off the first-ever WSOP on the Las Vegas Strip with a memorable “Shuffle Up and Deal” moment at Event #1: $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold’em.
Katie Kopp takes home the first gold bracelet of this year’s WSOP in Event #1: $500 Casino Employees Event No-Limit Hold’em
Katie Kopp, a long-time dealer and poker player, beat a field of 832 players to claim her first WSOP gold bracelet at Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas. No stranger to the tournament, Kopp previously placed third in the same event back in 2018.
Poker legend Phil Ivey cashes his first event following a year hiatus
10-time gold bracelet winner Phil Ivey made his grand return to the WSOP, placing #7 and taking home $133,127 in Event #2: $100,000 High Roller Bounty.

What To Look Forward To

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Saturday, June 4 – Event #5A: The Housewarming No-Limit Hold’em
Players will face off for a chance at a guaranteed $5,000,000 prize pool in one of the WSOP’s most anticipated events.
Sunday, June 5 – Online Event #1: No Limit Hold’em High Roller Freezeout
The first online event of this year’s WSOP will kick off with a $25,000 buy-in high roller event

The full 2022 WSOP schedule, including a booking link for discounted participant hotel rates, can be found on WSOP.com. Players should follow @WSOP on Twitter or IG or check WSOP.com for event news and updates.

Upcoming WSOP live streaming on PokerGO: PokerGO is the exclusive home for 2022 WSOP live streaming. Available worldwide on all of your favorite devices, including Android phone, Android tablet, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon FireTV, and on any web or mobile browser at PokerGO.com, PokerGO is streaming more than 30 days of live action from the 2022 WSOP, starting with Event #3: $2,500 No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout streaming live today at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). Event #6: $25,000 Heads-Up Championship will begin airing on Saturday, June 4, with the semifinal round. Monday, June 6, and Wednesday, June 8, will see the conclusion of two high roller tournaments, Event #8: $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller and Event #12: $50,000 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller. Sign up for PokerGO so you never miss a WSOP moment. Get $30 off with discount code WSOP30 at checkout.

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QTech Games recruits David Camacho to take the lead for LatAm markets

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QTech Games recruits David Camacho to take the lead for LatAm markets

QTech Games, the leading games distributor for all emerging markets, has appointed David Camacho to the new role of Account Manager for LatAm Markets.

Camacho arrives at QTech Games after a successful and long-serving spell at Tabella, a global powerhouse across varied igaming verticals, where he proved himself across a range of senior roles focusing on the LatAm markets. At QTech Games, David will drive sales and its existing presence across Central and South America, growing its global footprint in more Spanish and Portuguese-speaking territories.

QTech Games commented: “We’re delighted that David is now part of the QTech team. His extensive experience and network in the industry are second to none, after over two decades in the sector. So, he will prove a true asset to both QTech Games and all our clients, as we will deepen our existing influence across Hispanic markets in Central and South America.

“Recruiting the best localised talent and expertise has always been a central pillar of our strategy. Therefore, we’re naturally thrilled to have David on board.

David Camacho added: “I’m excited to be joining QTech Games, a company with the most remarkable content suite across varied igaming verticals, all delivered via a stellar platform built on bleeding-edge technology. I can’t wait to get started by deploying my business connections and contacts across a region I know so well at such a crucial point in its maturation.

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“Of course, when it comes to LatAm, everyone’s talking about the unfolding scene in Brazil, but I’ll also be concentrating our efforts in more mature countries such as Colombia and Mexico, alongside some other opportunities in Peru, another promising territory with one of the most operator-friendly regulations in recent times. Argentina and Chile will also be interesting in due course. Apart from the strong growth in this region, I believe we will be able to fuel it further with our new QTech Hybrid product that fits perfectly in all these markets!”

QTech Hybrid – get in touch to find out more!

QTech Hybrid will next be showcased at the upcoming SBWA+ show in Ghana in August, where QTech Games delegates will be on site to unpack its breakout technology and salient applications for joining up the retail and digital-mobile experience. QTech Hybrid offers a retail solution that can be transferred seamlessly to mobile in any emerging market, enabling the customer to continue playing after leaving the retail environment. QTech Hybrid allows players to access the full game library of QTech Games, while the retail solution also contains a state-of-the-art Agent Management System. It’s also an instant win for efficient payments

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BETBY AND PIXBET ENTER LONG-TERM BRAZILIAN SPORTS BETTING PARTNERSHIP

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BETBY AND PIXBET ENTER LONG-TERM BRAZILIAN SPORTS BETTING PARTNERSHIP

 

BETBY strengthens its Latin American position with agreement to power leading Brazilian brand Pixbet

BETBY, the premium sports betting supplier, has signed a long-term sports betting agreement with Pixbet. The partnership will see Pixbet leverage Betby’s award-winning sports betting solution and services to upgrade its current sportsbook, offering Brazilians a best-in-class online betting experience.

Pixbet a leading Brazilian bookmaker present throughout the national territory, is well known for its bold marketing strategy, having earlier this year been announced as the new shirt sponsor for Brazilian soccer club Flamengo under a lucrative two-year deal.

Chris Nikolopoulos, Chief Commercial Officer at Betby, said: “It is a pleasure to have put pen to paper on this agreement with Pixbet, an operator whose management team boasts clear expertise and a passion for sports betting that mirrors our own.

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“This agreement further bolsters Betby’s impressive range of partners throughout Brazil and Latin America, and we are excited to capitalise on the rich promise this partnership holds.”

Ernildo Junior, owner of Pixbet, said: “We are very pleased to have signed with Betby as we look to further deliver on our sports betting ambitions to become the leading betting brand in Brazil.

“Betby has a proven track record in Latin America and its suite of high-performance sportsbook technology will provide our players with a superior sports betting experience whilst providing us with cutting-edge risk management tools.”

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Arizona Department of Gaming Releases May Sports Betting Figures

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Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $568.5 million on sports in May of 2024, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This represents an approximate 25.9% increase when compared to May of 2023.

The state collected approximately $4.3 million in privilege fees in the month.

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