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ACR POKER GETTING PLAYERS WARMED UP FOR DUAL VENOM TOURNEYS WITH $1 MILLION GUARANTEED VENOM WARMUP
The $8 Million Mystery Bounty Venom and $2 Million PLO Venom are coming to ACR Poker in August. Now, the popular online poker site is getting players warmed up in a big way with the $1 Million guaranteed Venom Warmup starting Sunday, July 7th.
The Venom Warmup tournament has a $1 Million guaranteed prize pool and a buy-in of just $55. There are even paths for players to qualify for free, making it even more of a bargain.
âWeâve never run a tournament before that had this large a guarantee for such a small buy-in,â stated ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. âWe hope everyone takes advantage as itâs the perfect lead-in to our dual Venom tourneys running in August.â
The $1 Million Venom Warmup has 192 total Day 1 flights from July 7th to 28th, providing almost unlimited options. Day 2 will take place on Sunday, July 28th at 4:05pm ET and the Final Table on Monday, July 29th at 2:05pm ET.
Moneymaker went on to add that one of the interesting things about this tourney is players can compete in multiple Day 1âs and combine their chip stack.
Alongside the Venom Warmup, ACR Poker is running its Venom Fever satellites, designed to provide players with hundreds of affordable opportunities to secure their $2,650 seats to the $8 Million Mystery Bounty and $2 Million PLO Venom tourneys coming in August. Highlights include 900 guaranteed seats for the Venom Mystery Bounty and 100 guaranteed seats for the Venom PLO via satellites
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Internet Vikings Ready to Support Missouri Sports Betting Market
Internet Vikings, a licensed in-state hosting provider for iGaming and online sports betting, announces today that, with the voters of Missouri approving Amendment 2, they are prepared to offer their range of hosting solutions to operators and suppliers entering this newly regulating market.
Leveraging an established presence in 24 U.S. States, Internet Vikings is set to offer Missouri tailored, competitively priced hosting solutions.
âWith the state officially opening its doors to sports betting, we are ready to provide the secure infrastructure needed to enter this market confidently,â said Rickard Vikström, Founder and CEO of Internet Vikings. âOur team is prepared to act swiftly to support companies seeking a fast, compliant launch.â
To meet the requirements of businesses moving into Missouriâs sports betting space, Internet Vikingsâ range of solutions streamlines the setup process. The companyâs infrastructure supports performance, flexibility with their new Pay-As-You-Go Cloud bursting, and compliance, ensuring a reliable foundation for those looking to establish a strong foothold in the state.
âThe entire Internet Vikings team is committed to giving operators and suppliers the best possible start, backed by our infrastructure and around-the-clock NOC support,â Vikström added.
With over 16 years of experience, Internet Vikings brings their expertise to Missouri and invites both new and established sports betting businesses to connect and explore tailored solutions designed for this new market.
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Peter & Sons- Maths and Mechanics
Behind every stellar online slot is an equally stellar maths model. These are becoming more experimental as the industry flirts with an increasing array of innovative new mechanics. We spoke to Pablo Martinez, Math/Design Lead and Founder at maverick game studio Peter & Sons to find out more.
Do you have to be a maths genius to build a slot machine?
Nah, you donât need to be a maths genius. Itâs more about having the right mix of skills and loving what you do. You need to play a lot of games, see whatâs working out there, and understand what makes them fun. Knowing maths helps, sure, but itâs more about creating something players want to keep coming back to.
Peter & Sons is known for making games that dare to be different, visually and thematically. Is the underlying math equally experimental?
Definitely! We love pushing boundaries, both in how our games look and how they play. Sure, itâs a bit of a gamble to have a bunch of games with unique mechanics, but weâre all about trying new things. Games like Peter Hunter and our upcoming Muddy Waters are great examples â they bring fresh gameplay and new experiences to the table. Each year, we try to put out at least one or two experimental titles, keeping things interesting while mixing them with more familiar styles.
Do you come up with the maths model first and then build the game around that? Take us through the process of building the game from start to finish.
We usually start with an idea for the mechanics first. We make a quick prototype to see if the concept can work with the maths. Then we bring in the art team to brainstorm themes that will fit well. Once we have a basic prototype, we go through a bunch of tweaks and changes until the art, mechanics, and maths all feel right together. Itâs a back-and-forth process where weâre constantly finetuning everything to get the best balance.
Why do you think a mechanic like Megaways was so successful?
Megaways took off because itâs a fun, exciting mechanic that gave players something fresh, but smart brand marketing really helped it catch on.
Is there pressure as a slots developer to come up with the ânextâ Megaways?
Not really. Coming up with new mechanics is always fun, but itâs not the only way to make a hit. Plenty of top games are just clever twists on classic mechanics. Itâs more about creating a great experience that keeps players coming back, whether itâs something brand new or just a fresh spin on something more familiar.
Which slots are more popular, high or low volatility, and why do you think that is?
It depends on the market, but in some unregulated markets â and especially with some operators â high-volatility slots are really popular. A big reason for this is streamers. High-volatility games make for exciting content, so they get a lot of attention and hype online. That thrill factor really draws players in.
Which is your favorite Peter & Sons mechanic and why?
Right now, Iâd say the fishing mechanic in our upcoming game Muddy Waters. Itâs a new twist on the fishing genre that really brings something fresh to the gameplay. Itâs exciting to take a familiar theme and make it feel totally different.
Tell us about the mechanics in your latest release, Barbarossa Revenge.
Barbarossa Revenge is a pirate-themed, high-volatility game with 243 ways to win. Itâs a DoubleMax game, meaning the multiplier doubles with each cascade. Youâve also got Multiplier Jumps and a Cashout feature that guarantees wins. During Free Spins, the multipliers donât reset and can keep growing unlimited. With a max win potential of 30,000x the bet, this game is a real thrill!
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MGM Resorts Teams with USO and American Airlines for 14th Annual Salute to the Troops at Mandalay Bay
MGM Resorts International will host the United Service Organizations (USO) Experience: Salute to the Troops, honoring more than 100 active-duty service members who have been injured in the line of duty beginning Friday, November 8. Now in its 14th year, the five-day celebration will take place at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.
In partnership with USO, American Airlines will fly these honored guests and their families to Las Vegas for an extended holiday weekend, with MGM Resorts providing accommodations, meals, entertainment, and other amenities free of charge.
As with previous years, hundreds of MGM Resorts employees, community partners, and supporters will gather to greet the group during a special âWall of Gratitudeâ welcome procession at Mandalay Bay.
Salute to the Troops will feature a variety of activities, events, and excursions throughout Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, including a welcome dinner, tours of the Hoover Dam and Red Rock Canyon, a visit to Mandalay Bayâs Shark Reef Aquarium, Luxor’s Blue Man Group, and more.
MGM Resorts remains committed to supporting military members and their families year-round, including actively recruiting and employing military men and women. The Company was recently honored with the âExtraordinary Employer Support Awardâ by the United States Department of Defense and is a proud member of the Veteran Jobs Mission, a coalition of companies aiming to place one million U.S. military members and veterans into meaningful and rewardingâŻcareers.
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