Canada
Potomac Poker Open Returns to MGM National Harbor August 16-28
The Potomac Poker Open is making its grand return to MGM National Harbor August 16-28. The region’s premier poker tournament will take over the entertainment destination for 13 days of exciting events with major winnings. Tournament highlights include the $600,00 Mystery Bounty opening event; a High Roller showdown with a $3,500 buy-in; and the Main Event featuring a $1 million guarantee prize pool.
MGM National Harbor Potomac Poker Open Schedule
Date | Day | Event | # | Time | Event |
Aug 16 | Wed | 1A | 4PM | Mystery Bounty NLH Day 1A $600,000 Guaranteed |
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Aug 16 | Wed | 8PM | Nightly NLH | ||
Aug 17 | Thurs | 1B | 10AM | Mystery Bounty NLH Day 1B $600,000 Guaranteed |
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Aug 17 | Thurs | 1C | 4PM | Mystery Bounty NLH Day 1C $600,000 Guaranteed |
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Aug 17 | Thurs | 8PM | Nightly NLH | ||
Aug 18 | Fri | 1D | 10AM | Mystery Bounty NLH Day 1D $600,000 Guaranteed |
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Aug 18 | Fri | 1E | 4PM | Mystery Bounty NLH Day 1E $600,000 Guaranteed |
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Aug 18 | Fri | 8PM | Nightly NLH | ||
Aug 19 | Sat | 1F | 10AM | Mystery Bounty NLH Day 1F $600,000 Guaranteed |
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Aug 19 | Sat | 2 | 4PM | Double Stack No Limit (1-day event) $50,000 Guaranteed |
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Aug 19 | Sat | 8PM | Nightly NLH | ||
Aug 20 | Sun | 3 | 9AM | Seniors 50+ | |
Aug 20 | Sun | 11AM | Event 1 Restart | ||
Aug 20 | Sun | 4 | 1PM | No-Limit Hold’em (1-day event)
$50,000 Guaranteed |
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Aug 20 | Sun | 5 | 5PM | 5 Card PLO Championship | |
Aug 20 | Sun | 7PM | Nightly NLH | ||
Aug 21 | Mon | 6A | 10AM | Monster Trip Stack 1A
$100,000 Guaranteed |
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Aug 21 | Mon | 7 | 7PM | Cakes Classic Bounty | |
Aug 22 | Tues | 6B | 10AM | Monster Triple Stack 1B
$100,000 Guaranteed |
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Aug 22 | Tues | 7PM | Mega to the High Roller
5 Seats Guaranteed |
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Aug 23 | Wed | 8 | 10AM | No-Limit Hold’em (1-day event) TAG TEAM |
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Aug 23 | Wed | 9 | 4PM | No Limit Freezeout
$50,000 Guaranteed |
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Aug 23 | Wed | 7PM | Mega to the High Roller
5 Seats Guaranteed |
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Aug 24 | Thurs | 10 | 10AM | No-Limit Hold’em (1-day event)
BLACK CHIP BOUNTY |
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Aug 24 | Thurs | 11 | 12PM | NHL High Roller
$100,000 Guaranteed |
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Aug 24 | Thurs | 4PM | Main Event Mega 10 Seats Guaranteed |
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Aug 24 | Thurs | 7PM | Main Event Super with $100 Rebuys
10 Seats Guaranteed |
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Aug 25 | Fri | 10AM | Main Event Mega
5 Seats Guaranteed |
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Aug 25 | Fri | 12A | 11AM | Main Event Day 1A
$1,000,000 Guaranteed |
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Aug 25 | Fri | 13 | 4PM | No-Limit Hold’em (1-day event) | |
Aug 25 | Fri | 8PM | Main Event Mega
5 Seats Guaranteed |
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Aug 26 | Sat | 14 | 9AM | Seniors 50+ | |
Aug 26 | Sat | 12B | 11AM | Main Event Day 1B $1,000,000 Guaranteed |
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Aug 26 | Sat | 15 | 4PM | Women’s NLH | |
Aug 26 | Sat | 16 | 7PM | Rookie’s Event
Less than $25k in Hendon Mob cashes |
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Aug 27 | Sun | 12PM | Main Event Restart | ||
Aug 27 | Sun | 17 | 1PM | No-Limit Hold’em (1-day event)
$50,000 Guaranteed |
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Aug 27 | Sun | 18 | 3PM | No-Limit Hold’em | |
Aug 28 | Mon | 19 | 11AM | Double Stack No Limit (1-day event) | |
Aug 28 | Mon | 1PM | Main Event Table Final |
To view the event schedule or for more information visit https://mgmnationalharbor. mgmresorts .com/en/casino/potomac-poker-open .html
Canada
Play’n GO announces partnership with Canadian operator Loto-Québec
Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced a partnership with Canadian operator Loto-Québec, launching the Swedish gaming giant’s games into another Canadian province.
Already active in another Canadian province , this partnership sees Play’n GO’s content available in the province of Québec exclusively with Loto-Québec, a state-owned corporation, where online players now have access to titles such as Tome of Madness.
Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer, Play’n GO said: “At Play’n GO, we have always been clear in our vision to be active in every regulated market in the world, and this partnership with Loto-Québec is the next step on that journey.
“Our past success in Canada gives us confidence that players in Québec will enjoy the best Play’n GO content, and we look forward to many years of success with Loto-Québec in the province.”
Stéphane Martel, Head of Product and Innovation at Loto-Québec added: “As the sole iGaming operator in Québec, we pride ourselves on offering titles that truly add value to our platform, lotoquebec.com. We are happy to bring Play’n GO games to our players.”
Canada
Court Decision Upholds iGaming Ontario’s Model
iGaming Ontario has welcomed the decision of the Ontario Superior Court, which found that iGaming Ontario’s model is consistent with the Criminal Code and that iGaming Ontario is conducting and managing igaming in the province.
“We have always been confident in our model and are pleased that the court has ruled in our favour, and that Ontarians can continue to play with confidence in our regulated igaming market,” said Martha Otton, Executive Director of iGaming Ontario.
“Ontario’s model meets the requirements and contributes to the public good by protecting players, their data and their funds, while helping to fund priority public services in Ontario, and bringing well-paid, high-tech jobs and economic development to Ontario,” Otton added.
In dismissing the application brought forward by the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK), the Superior Court found that iGaming Ontario is the “operating mind” behind Ontario’s competitive igaming market in accordance with the conduct and manage requirements of the Criminal Code.
iGaming Ontario will continue to conduct and manage igaming as it has since the launch of the regulated market on April 4, 2022.
Bragg Gaming Group
Bragg Gaming Appoints Renowned iGaming Executive Neill Whyte as Chief Commercial Officer
Bragg Gaming Group, a global iGaming technology and content provider, announced that Neill Whyte has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective 1st May 2024, establishing a new global commercial structure at the Company and bolstering its leadership team.
Whyte brings over 18 years of experience in the iGaming sector, most recently in the role of Chief Commercial Officer at Digital Gaming Corporation’s (DGC), B2B iGaming Division. After joining DGC in early 2020, he was responsible for the commercially successful launch and growth of its content distribution business in the US.
Prior to joining DGC, Whyte held multiple positions in the gaming industry including as Head of Business Development at Isle of Man-based iGaming specialist Apricot Investments, as Board Member at Swedish iGaming product and Lottery content distributor Genera Networks, and in various senior roles over eleven years at leading iGaming content supplier Microgaming, including as Head of Product Channels.
In his new role with Bragg, Whyte will be tasked with leading the Company’s global commercial teams to drive growth across all of the Company’s product verticals which include proprietary online casino content from its Atomic Slot Lab, Indigo Magic and Wild Streak Gaming studios, exclusive content from content partners, HUB a leading casino content aggregation platform, Fuze player engagement, as well as its award-winning player account management (PAM) platform and turnkey solutions.
Matevž Mazij, Chief Executive Officer at Bragg, said: “I am very pleased to be announcing today the appointment of Neill Whyte as Chief Commercial Officer at Bragg. His iGaming product and market knowledge, together with his record in driving growth from developing successful and mutually beneficial commercial partnerships are exceptional.
“As we leverage our broad content and product portfolio to grow in existing and new markets, including in the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe, Neill’s unique combination of knowledge, skills and experience in this sector are a perfect fit for our ambitions at Bragg.”
Neill Whyte, Chief Commercial Officer at Bragg, said: “It’s an honor to join Matevž and the wider teams at Bragg already in place across North America, Europe and in India. I have been impressed with the depth and quality of the content, product and technology offerings at Bragg, and its ability to rapidly adapt, certify and deploy this content and technology in newly regulated markets is a distinct advantage.
“We also have a huge opportunity to grow our footprint with our existing customers in markets in which we are already established. Our content and product roadmaps are second to none, and I’m planning to get on the road in the coming weeks and months to meet the team and our customers and to start building for the next stage of mutual growth. I can’t wait to get going.”
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