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THE MONEYMAKER TOUR PARTNERS WITH THE CARIBBEAN POKER SERIES TO HOST FIRST INTERNATIONAL MAIN EVENT

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3 weeks ago

April 30, 2024

The upcoming Moneymaker Main Event will take place at The Casino Aruba, and feature a guaranteed prize pool of $200,000

The Moneymaker Tour has announced a new partnership with The Caribbean Poker Series to host the first international Moneymaker Main Event in Aruba in October 4 – 6, 2024.

Set against the backdrop of Aruba’s stunning beaches and lively culture, The Moneymaker Tour will coincide with the $300,000 guaranteed Caribbean Poker Series, which will take place at The Casino Aruba at Hilton from September 26 to October 6, and offer players of all levels the chance to compete for prestigious prizes.

“A collaboration between Moneymaker Poker Tour and The Caribbean Poker Series will create a synergy that benefits both organizations, as well as poker players and fans around the world,” said Craig Evans, Managing Director of the Caribbean Poker Series.

The Moneymaker Tour Main Event will bring players three days of fun poker action from Friday, October 4 to Sunday, October 6, 2024. The $1,500 buy-in Main Event, will bolster a guaranteed prize pool of $200,000.

Established by 2003 WSOP Champion and ACR Team Pro, Chris Moneymaker and Moneymaker Tour Executive Manager, Tony Burns in 2023, the Moneymaker Tour was conceived as a way to provide poker players with the opportunity to experience their own ordinary to extraordinary moments, mirroring Moneymaker’s journey.

“Chris Moneymaker’s Main Event win in 2003 not only had an impact on poker in the United States, but around the globe. We are excited to partner with the Caribbean Poker Series to host our first international Moneymaker Tour Main Event”, said Tony Burns, Executive Manager.

The Moneymaker Tour, which saw its inaugural stop in May 2023, has been steadily increasing in popularity. Its second series of 2024 at Palm Beach Kennel Club in Florida, drew players from around the globe, where Pavlos Kasselouris seized victory in the $500,000 guaranteed Main Event, claiming $121,485 in prize money and the coveted Moneymaker crystal trophy.

The Tour’s current stop at Daytona Beach, Florida wraps up today, and after paying out over $600,000 in guaranteed prize pools.

Following the event at Daytona Beach, the Moneymaker Tour will return to Palm Beach Kennel Club in Florida from May 2-14, 2024.

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Mancala Announces Partnership with XSA Sports

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12 hours ago

May 21, 2024

Niji Narayan

Mancala continues to go from strength to strength in the Brazilian online gaming market, with the announcement of another new partnership. This time the partnership has been created with leading platform provider, XSA Sports. A prominent name across the Brazilian igaming landscape, this new partnership will allow for even more users to play Mancala games in this up-and-coming market.

Mancala Gaming’s CEO Nikita Gorshkov said: “We are delighted to enter a partnership with XSA Sports. Expanding our presence in Brazil is very important for us, and working with XSA Sports means even more people will have access to our games across the region. We look forward to many great things together.”

Bruno Almeida, Business Development Manager of XSA Sports, said: “We are excited about this partnership between XSA Sports and Mancala Games. This collaboration is a significant step for us as it allows us to offer innovative and engaging games to our operators here in Brazil, providing users with a unique and diverse experience.”

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BetMGM Sponsors Progressive Jackpot During Wheel of Fortune’s “Big Money Week”

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13 hours ago

May 21, 2024

Niji Narayan

BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, will celebrate Wheel of Fortune’s 8000th episode during the legendary game show’s “Big Money Week” scheduled to air May 20-24. For the first time in the history of the wildly successful syndicated game show, there will be a Nightly Progressive Jackpot sponsored by BetMGM that will be added to whatever a contestant wins if they solve the show’s Bonus Puzzle.

During game play, there will also be a BetMGM-branded “Double Jackpot” wedge on the famous Wheel giving contestants who earn the opportunity to add double the Nightly Progressive Jackpot to their total if they win the Bonus Round.

“BetMGM is honored to join Wheel of Fortune during this milestone week and be a part of a game show that has earned a place in American television history. ‘Big Money Week’ is a great collaboration, giving contestants and viewers at home the opportunity to experience the excitement of a progressive jackpot,” said BetMGM’s CEO Adam Greenblatt.

Sony Pictures Television and BetMGM have come together to integrate BetMGM branding into Wheel of Fortune’s “Big Money Week” featuring on-set placements including:

Co-branded graphics displayed in the center monitor
In-show displays of BetMGM’s logo on host Pat Sajak’s monitor
Two BetMGM Double Jackpot Wheel wedges
A BetMGM jackpot ticker appearing above the puzzle board during each episode.

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Golden Nugget live with EveryMatrix content in Michigan and New Jersey

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14 hours ago

May 21, 2024

George Miller

Erik Nyman, President EveryMatrix Americas

Golden Nugget Online Gaming is live with EveryMatrix casino content in Michigan and New Jersey.

EveryMatrix will provide Golden Nugget Online Gaming with content from its in-house game development studio Armadillo Studios, via direct integration with its SlotMatrix iGaming aggregation solution, the industry’s largest aggregation offering with more games and third-party vendors than any other.

EveryMatrix has licences in six North American states and provinces including New Jersey, Michigan, West Virginia, Connecticut, Ontario in Canada and most recently Pennsylvania.

Earlier this month EveryMatrix went live with its first aggregation agreement with exclusive partner studio Supremeland via DraftKings in New Jersey.

Erik Nyman, President EveryMatrix Americas, said: “We’re delighted to work with such an established brand as Golden Nugget Online Gaming. We look forward to our continued work together in the future as we provide premier content alongside our leading aggregation services.”