Entertainment and Special Events News

Blueprint Gaming and BetMGM bring Game of Thrones slot to US
1 Oct 2026

Following a record-breaking debut in Canada the Game of Thrones slot is now available at BetMGM Casino in New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia and also at Borgata Online in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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Hard Rock International wins Land-Based Operator of the Year Global Gaming Awards
1 Oct 2026

The award recognizes the top-performing land-based casino operator for outstanding performance across its properties over the past year.

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MGM Resorts acquisition talks come to an end
24 Sep 2026

People Incorporated has withdrawn its proposal to acquire the MGM Resorts shares it does not already own, with MGM confirming it will remain an independent company.

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Caesars reveals domestic WSOP Online 2026 fall bracelet schedule
18 Sep 2026

Starting on 27 September, the schedule features 33 coveted bracelet events and will once again operate with pooled liquidity across four U.S. jurisdictions: Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan.

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Interblock appoints Marco Balliano as COO and President, EMEA
7 Sep 2026

The role brings manufacturing planning, quality, procurement and service operations together under one leader.

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22-year-old Lucas Jumalon wins the 2026 WSOP Main Event
6 Aug 2026

The 22 year-old hailing from Spokane, Washington emerged victorious at Horseshoe Las Vegas, securing the $10,000,000 first-place prize and outlasting a field of 9,208.

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Marriott Bonvoy and BetMGM bring rewards collaboration to Canada
6 Aug 2026

Through BetMGM Rewards, players in Alberta can link their Marriott Bonvoy and BetMGM accounts, transfer BetMGM Rewards into Marriott Bonvoy points, and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points for stays and experiences worldwide.

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WSOP VP on the 20,000-pound gorilla, the unicorn and 22 Main Events
5 Aug 2026

From the new “mothership” set to the shot clock debate, longtime executive Jack Effel reflects on another record-breaking and memorable World Series of Poker.

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What Joe Cada told the WSOP Main Event chip leader
4 Aug 2026

The youngest champion in World Series of Poker history describes the message he got from Lucas Jumalon, and what he told the 22-year-old sitting on the biggest chip lead of the century.

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10 questions with the voice of the WSOP, Lon McEachern
3 Aug 2026

Ahead of the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event final table, the longtime ESPN broadcaster reflects on his return to the booth, the players chasing $10 million, and the moments that have defined poker's biggest stage.

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Harrah's Resort to welcome WSOP Circuit stop in August
24 Jul 2026

The WSOP Circuit will arrive in Atlantic City on 13 August through 24 August with a guaranteed $1.5 million prize pool.

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2026 World Series of Poker sets several records
17 Jul 2026

The 57th annual World Series of Poker at Paris Las Vegas and Horseshoe Las Vegas officially concluded its summer tournament schedule on 15 July and saw a new record for the total number of entries in a single WSOP series with 251,899.

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Casino City’s Friday Five: WSOP Main Event and Alberta launch edition
17 Jul 2026

Alberta iGaming launched on Monday, and we focused on several topics to help clear up questions that players may have. Elsewhere, the WSOP Main Event final table is officially set.

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WSOP Main Event 2026 reaches the final table
14 Jul 2026

Out of a colossal field of 9,208 hopefuls, only nine elite players remain, each guaranteed a prize of at least $1,000,000 and the final table will return on 3 August with coverage on ESPN.

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Midnight Mayhem Fight Night heads to ICE Barcelona
9 Jul 2026

On 19 January 2027, 16 figures from across the global iGaming and sports betting industry will step into the ring to raise €150,000 for charitable causes.

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