Dan Katz

San Antonio

News Director at Texas Public Radio (San Antonio, TX)

Journalist, writer, editor, proud dog dad, Texan, VP of News @TPRnews. Previously @WSHUPublicRadio and @WUFTNews. Tips: [email protected]

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PokerStars Set to Introduce Slide Dealing at All Live Events

1 day ago | pokernewsdaily.com | Dan Katz

PokerStars has announced that, in an effort to prevent cheating, slide dealing will soon become the standard method with which to deal cards in all live events. It was first introduced at last year’s EPT Barcelona, will be used in select events at the upcoming EPT Monte-Carlo, and will be “fully implemented” by EPT Barcelona in August 2025. Slide dealing is a major change from the traditional pitch dealing.
Texas Lottery Head Resigns Amid Lottery Courier Debate

2 days ago | vegasslotsonline.com | Dan Katz

The Texas Lottery Commission Executive Director has resigned over festering controversies surrounding lottery couriers and their involvement in two huge jackpots over the last 12 months. Lottery Commission Chairman Robert Rivera announced the resignation of Ryan Mindell on Monday. The Commission’s Chief Financial Officer Sergio Rey will take over Mindell’s post in the interim.
Dutch Gambling Regulator Warns Starscream of $1m Fine

2 days ago | vegasslotsonline.com | Dan Katz

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) is known for not taking it easy on gambling operators who cater to the country’s residents without a license. Its latest target is Starscream Limited, to which it is threatening a €280,000 ($321,000) fine per week up to a maximum of €840,000 ($962,000). The KSA says that the Starscream-operated sites allstarzcasino.com, rantcasino.com, and sugarcasino.com have all offered illegal gambling to Dutch players and is demanding that they stop.
NGCB Fines MGM $8.5m for Allowing Illegal Bookmakers

3 days ago | vegasslotsonline.com | Dan Katz

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has entered into an agreement with MGM Resorts International in which MGM will pay an $8.5m fine for allowing illegal bookmakers to do business in its Las Vegas casinos and failing in its anti-money laundering efforts.
ACR Poker Dismisses Nacho Barbero as Poker Room Ambassador

3 days ago | pokernewsdaily.com | Dan Katz

Nacho Barbero is no longer a sponsored pro of ACR Poker. In a Monday statement, ACR CEO Phil Nagy cited comments Barbero made on a broadcast of the US Poker Open, saying they “have raised serious concerns about his understanding of our security measures and his role as an ambassador. Statement from Phil Nagy, CEO of ACR Poker. At ACR Poker, we hold our team members to the highest standards of integrity and commitment.
ACR Poker Parts Ways With Ambassador Nacho Barbero

3 days ago | vegasslotsonline.com | Dan Katz

After tripping over his own feet regarding real-time assistance (RTA) software yet again, poker pro Nacho Barbero has been released from his ambassador role at ACR Poker. On Monday afternoon, ACR released a statement on behalf of CEO Phil Nagy stating that his recent comments about GTO Wizard “have raised serious concerns about his understanding of our security measures and his role as an ambassador.”Statement from Phil Nagy, CEO of ACR Poker.
$1.8 Million Bad Beat Jackpot Hit in Quebec Poker Room

5 days ago | pokernewsdaily.com | Dan Katz

Nobody ever wants to lose a poker hand. Except…EXCEPT if your poker hand is so good that it’s nearly a can’t lose situation. Make sense? If it does, you know about bad beat jackpots. And on Wednesday, poker players at Casino du Lac-Leamy in Quebec celebrated the second-largest bad beat jackpot in history, worth a total of CAD $2,513,553 (USD $1.8 million).
Judge Denies $1.35bn Lottery Winner Closed Lawsuit Trial

6 days ago | vegasslotsonline.com | Dan Katz

A billion-dollar lottery winner in Maine who has to this point remained anonymous is at risk of losing his identity shield should he continue with a lawsuit against his ex. signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with the mother of his childThe man won $1.35bn in Mega Millions in 2022, taking the lump-sum payment for $724m before taxes.
MrBeast Experience at Resorts World Was Doomed to Fail

1 week ago | vegasslotsonline.com | Dan Katz

By now, anyone who pays even a little attention to the goings-on in Las Vegas has heard about the debacle that was the MrBeast Experience at Resorts World. Running April 13-15, the event was supposed to consist of “a variety of on-site activations designed to offer an immersive and unforgettable experience.”no activities, no events, nothingIt was certainly an unforgettable experience, but not for good reasons.
MrBeast Experience at Resorts World Las Vegas a Flop

1 week ago | pokernewsdaily.com | Dan Katz

Fans of famed YouTuber MrBeast were excited for the “MrBeast Experience at Resorts World” in Las Vegas April 13-15, but it turned out to be a complete fiasco. According to first-hand reports, the entire event was essentially a pile of nothing and MrBeast himself, real name Jimmy Donaldson, did not make an appearance.