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PokerStars and PokerGO are Bringing Back the National Heads-Up Poker Championship
It's been 12 years.
That's the last time the iconic poker show National Heads-Up Poker Championship has been on television.
The show is now set to premiere exclusively in the fall of 2025 on Peacock, an NBC-brand streaming channel. PokerGO, in partnership with PokerStars, will then stream the $25,000 buy-in tournament at a later date.
World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion Michael Mizrachi is among the players confirmed to compete in the first National Heads-Up Poker Championship since 2013. That year featured a special of the program, which ran continuously from 2005 to 2011.
According to PokerNews, those set to appear include this year's World Series of Poker main event winner Michael Mizrachi, Jason Koon, Liv Boeree, Bryce Hall, Richard Seymour, Chris Moneymaker, Erik Seidel, Doug Polk, PhilGalfond, Shaun Deeb, Nick Wright, T.J. Lavin, Rob Riggle, and Rob “Boston Rob” Mariano, with more celebrity names expected.
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Betfair Fined $871K
Betfair has been fined $871,660 by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) after sending unlawful promotional messages to members of its VIP program without proper consent.
a total of 148 marketing emails and text messages between March and December 2024 were sent to customers who had either not consented or had withdrawn their consent.
The messages included inducements such as account deposit offers and complimentary event tickets targeted at VIP members — a practice the ACMA said was both irresponsible and non-compliant.
“VIP programs are generally designed to attract and retain customers with high betting activity, however this doesn’t mean VIP customers are well off or can afford losses,” said ACMA Authority Member Samantha Yorke.
“Sending promotional gambling messages to these customers without consent or with no option to opt-out is incredibly irresponsible in addition to being non-compliant.”
Yorke added that despite the Spam Act being in place for over 20 years, businesses continue to disregard customer rights: “It is simply unacceptable.” (Source: MediaWeek)
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BetMGM Strong 2nd Quarter Performance
BetMGM LLC ("BetMGM"), one of the leading sports betting and iGaming operators across North America, jointly owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts") and Entain plc (LSE: ENT) ("Entain"), is today providing an update on its Second Quarter 2025 ("2Q 2025") and First Half 2025 ("1H 2025") performance.
- Strong 2Q and 1H performance as BetMGM's ongoing strategic execution drives strong and profitable growth
- 2Q Net Revenue up 36% YoY and EBITDA of $86 million (up $78 million YoY)
- 1H Net Revenue up 35% YoY and EBITDA of $109 million (up $232 million YoY)
- Leading iGaming offering and enhanced player engagement delivered 2Q revenues +29% (1H +28%) with strong growth in player volumes and activity
- Strong Online Sports performance with 2Q revenues +56% (1H +61%) driven by refined player marketing and management and strengthened product
- Upgrade to FY25 guidance and increased confidence in path to $500 million EBITDA in coming years
- Expect FY25 Net Revenue of at least $2.7 billion and EBITDA of at least $150 million1
Adam Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer of BetMGM, commented: "BetMGM has seen a strong first half of the year, delivering significant revenue and EBITDA growth that is underpinned by the ongoing execution of our strategic plan. The momentum we have built since the second half of 2024 accelerated through the first half of 2025. Our iGaming business continues to deliver new records as we showed why BetMGM is the go-to destination for all players, and in Online Sports, our refined player targeting and management capabilities have driven strong engagement and player KPIs across the board. BetMGM is healthier than it has ever been, a testament to the hard work of our teams and colleagues across the business. Our stronger than expected performance through 1H 2025 positions us well for the rest of the year, reinforcing our confidence in the future and the many opportunities ahead."
Insider Says Emmanuel Clase’s Leave Ruined Guardians’ Deadline Plans
MLB announced, on Monday, that Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase is being placed on non-disciplinary paid leave because of an ongoing investigation for potentially influencing betting activities. Teammate Luis Ortiz had previously been flagged for potential violation of the league's gambling policy.
According to MLB insider Jim Bowden, the Guardians were prepared to trade Clase before the deadline on July 31.
“Emmanuel Clase was going to get traded. This is a huge blow for them because this was going to be an opportunity to reset their organization by using him as trade bait,” Bowden said.
Father and Co-Owner of Ventura County Restaurant ID'd as Victim in Shooting Outside Reno Casino
One of the three people killed in a shooting outside a casino in Reno, Nevada has been identified as a father and co-owner of a restaurant in Ventura County.
Andrew Canepa, co-owner of Side Street Café in Newbury Park, died Monday after a gunman opened fire outside the Grand Sierra Resort.
Ventura County Supervisor Jeff Gorell confirmed his death in a post on X.
"Andrew was a kind soul, a dedicated business owner, and a loving father to his young son. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and the Side Street Café community during this incredibly difficult time," Gorell said.
The suspect in Monday's shooting has yet to be identified.
Two people were found dead when law enforcement arrived, and three injured people were taken to the hospital, according to Northern Nevada District Health Officer Dr. Chad Kingsley.
Emmanuel Clase Placed On Leave While MLB Conducts Gambling Investigation
Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase on Monday was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31 as part of Major League Baseball's investigation into sports gambling. Clase is the second Guardians pitcher to be caught up in the inquiry.
Clase, 27, is a three-time All-Star and two-time winner of the Mariano Rivera Award as the best relief pitcher in the American League. He finished third in AL Cy Young voting last year when he posted a 0.61 ERA over 74⅓ innings. In 47⅓ innings this season, Clase has a 3.23 ERA and has already allowed more hits this year (46) than last (39) while striking out 47 and walking 12.
Guardians right-hander Luis Ortiz remains on non-disciplinary paid leave after originally being placed there July 3 after unusual gambling activity on two pitches he threw for balls, sources told ESPN. Ortiz's leave was later extended to Aug. 31.
In a statement, the Guardians said "no additional players or club personnel are expected to be impacted" by the investigation.
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