Press Releases
Norway’s Espen Jorstad Makes Poker History as the First-Ever World Series of Poker Main Event Champion on the Las Vegas Strip

After 9 days of intense Main Event play, Norway’s Espen Jorstad solidified his place in poker history as the first-ever World Series of Poker (WSOP®) Champion to be crowned on the Las Vegas Strip. Defeating 8,662 players from around the world, Jorstad took home $10,000,000 in earnings and was presented with the newly designed Main Event bracelet by Senior Vice President and General Manager of Paris Las Vegas and Bally’s, the future Horseshoe, Jason Gregorec.
On Saturday afternoon, Jorstad outlasted Adrian Attenborough and Michael Duek at the Final Table. 23-year-old Duek took home third place, with a total of $4,000,000 in earnings. Attenborough called Jorstad in the intense heads-up, setting Jorstad up for a dramatic victory once he revealed his winning hand – a full house. Espen’s win cements the international dominance in poker’s World Championship – marking the fourth consecutive win by an international player. Following his life-changing win, Jorstad immediately called his mom.
“It was a very emotional call,” said Jorstad. “She could barely speak. She is my biggest fan, so to be able to share that moment with her was very special.”
“This year’s historic WSOP was special for the poker community,” said World Series of Poker Senior Vice President and Executive Director, Ty Stewart. “Against all odds, poker made its way back in a big way and for the first time to the Las Vegas Strip. To see Espen persevere through 8,662 Main Event entrants – the second most in WSOP history, was incredible. We’re looking forward to raising Espen’s banner and coming back bigger than ever in the new Horseshoe Las Vegas next summer.”
The newly designed Main Event bracelet is custom created from 500 grams of 10 karat white and yellow gold, featuring 55 and a half karats or 2,767 various precious stones including rubies, and black and white diamonds.
The 53rd annual WSOP continues at Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas through Wednesday, July 20.
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IC360 Brings ProhiBet Technology to Caesars Sportsbook

Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) is bringing its cutting-edge prohibited bettor monitoring solution to Caesars Entertainment’s flagship sports betting platform, Caesars Sportsbook. This integration will provide Caesars with enhanced real-time alerts ensuring that the platform maintains the highest level of compliance and integrity in the industry.
As sports betting regulations continue to evolve across the country, certain stakeholders are prohibited from wagering on specific sports and events. IC360’s encrypted and decentralized platform, ProhiBet, will assist Caesars Sportsbook in staying fully compliant with these standards, protecting the integrity of competitions while ensuring a safe and fair marketplace for all users. To date, ProhiBet has conducted nearly 50 million checks across the country.
“Our partnership with Caesars Sportsbook represents a significant milestone in enhancing the integrity and transparency of the regulated sports betting industry,” said Matt Heap, Managing Director of ProhiBet. “With our advanced technology, we’re ensuring that Caesars stays ahead of regulatory requirements and provides a seamless, compliant experience for their customers.”
The ProhiBet platform offers encrypted data cross-referencing, allowing sportsbooks and sports properties to monitor for prohibited bettors in real-time. The strengthened partnership with Caesars Sportsbook emphasizes their commitment to providing a safe and trustworthy betting environment while setting the standard for fraud detection with the intricate web of state-specific regulations. ProhiBet will continue to solidify its reputation as one of the most reliable sportsbooks in North America.
Compliance Updates
Attention: Important Information from the Arizona Department of Gaming Regarding Reporting Gambling Winnings on Taxes

The Arizona Department of Gaming (“ADG”) has received inquiries from patrons seeking to verify the legitimacy of companies that are issuing tax forms for gambling winnings. As a result, the ADG wants to take this opportunity to remind Arizonans to be cautious this tax season and to thoroughly review and investigate any requests from anyone purporting to be the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”).
The ADG would like to remind Arizonans that if they participate in casino gambling, parimutuel/simulcast wagering, event wagering, and/or fantasy sports, they may receive a W-2G or 1099-MISC form for their winnings. It is important to be aware that the gambling institution that you choose to participate in gaming activities with will be the payor, and the payor is responsible for issuing the tax form. The ADG
advises that Arizonans keep accurate records of any winnings from all gambling activities throughout the year to avoid any confusion during tax season. It is further recommended that Arizonans consult a tax professional if they have any questions about income reporting requirements to ensure they file an accurate tax return.
To help ensure Arizonans are aware of common tax scams, the ADG advises Arizonans to review the
following links and articles on the IRS website discussing common tax scams for 2025:
- As stated on the IRS website, the IRS will make initial contact with a taxpayer through a letter
sent via the United States Postal Service. Be wary of anyone purporting to be the IRS or ADG
contacting you by phone, email, or social media requesting personal or financial information. - If you receive a letter from someone purporting to be the IRS, you can verify that the letter is
legitimate through the IRS website. - Dirty Dozen tax scams for 2025: IRS warns taxpayers to watch out for dangerous threats.
- Misleading social media advice leads to false claims for Fuel Tax Credit, Sick and Family Leave
Credit, household employment taxes; FAQs help address common questions, next steps for those
receiving IRS letters.
What to Do If You Encounter Fraud or Identity Theft:
If you believe you or someone you know has been targeted by fraudulent payors or individuals
purporting to be the IRS, file a consumer complaint by visiting azag.gov/consumer. You can also find the
contact information for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office below:
- Phoenix: (602) 542-5763
- Tucson: (520) 628-6648
- Statewide: (800) 352-8431
For more information, check out the Department’s related news releases from this past year:
- ADG PSA: Tips for Safe and Responsible Online Gaming
- Please Remain Vigilant: Department PSA on Gaming Scam Calls
Compliance Updates
GoldenRace secures Brazil’s potential with new certification

After years of anticipation, all eyes are on Brazil, and GoldenRace, leading provider of award-winning Virtual Sports and betting solutions, is proud to lead this new era with an official certification to operate in this long-awaited, newly regulated market.
Since legislation was first approved in 2018, operators have been waiting for clear rules to unlock Brazil’s potential. Finally, on 1 January 2025, online betting regulation became a reality, opening one of the world’s most dynamic and lucrative markets.
GoldenRace’s certification ensures compliance with Brazil’s rigorous regulations, covering our RNG, RGS (Remote Gaming Server) and 20 top-performing online games available in schedule and instant modes.
For operators, a winning strategy lies in aligning with Brazil’s cultural heartbeat: football. In a nation where this sport is nothing short of a religion, those who tap into this passion will capture players’ attention and loyalty.
GoldenRace brings to the market the industry’s most played Virtual Football, generating the highest ticket volumes worldwide. Now enhanced with their next-generation Virtual Football, which offers advanced features, hyper-realistic graphics and a responsive design.
Brazilian players will enjoy iconic LatAm favourites like La Libertadores and the universally loved Football Single. With so many young Brazilian talent feeding the future of European football, their certified Football League, Euro Champions, Euro League and World Cup titles are perfectly tailored to captivate this football-obsessed market.
Their offering extends far beyond football. Among the 20 certified games is Greyhound Racing, a proven hit across Latin America that consistently drives engagement and revenue.
Other highlights include thrilling combats with MMA, high-speed action in Horse Racing and Motorbike Racing and immersive number games like Keno, Keno Deluxe, Spin2Win and Penalt2Win.
And we can’t forget their Crash Games: Fire Crash, Boom Ball Juggle, Meteoroid, Bank Run and Jet Escape are primed to make waves in Brazil, offering players fast-paced excitement and operators steady revenue growth.
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