2022-09-08 16:32
Following a brief period in which its licensing details were unclear, the popular online gaming and poker website known as Ignition revealed that it had obtained a valid gaming license from… Read More
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2022-08-30 09:18
On Aug. 8, the Crown Sydney VIP casino opened its doors to patrons. This property, long in the making, was initially scheduled to begin operations in December 2020. However, one scandal afte… Read More
2022-08-26 23:33
The Australian Media and Communications Authority (ACMA) is continuing in its crusade against offshore online gambling operators. Back on Aug. 5th, the ACMA issued a formal warning letter to… Read More
2022-08-19 15:10
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has been cracking down on casino operators with regularity for failing to adhere to anti-money laundering guidelines and failing to protect prob… Read More
2022-08-11 21:54
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has continued to crack down on offshore gambling operators in recent years. Now it appears the ACMA has decided to go a step further… Read More
2022-08-11 08:45
PredictIt.org, one of the leading U.S.-friendly online prediction markets, has announced that it is closing its doors effective Feb. 15, 2023. This decision follows an announcement from the… Read More
2022-07-20 10:30
On Saturday, July 16, 2022, Norway's Espen Jorstad defeated his remaining opponents to win the Main Event of the World Series of Poker, picking up the top prize of $10 million for his effort… Read More
2022-06-28 20:45
Yeehaw! Two feisty cowgirls ride into town on this slot from Real Time Gaming (RTG), and they are Trigger Happy. With their six-shooters ready to take on anyone that crosses their path, they… Read More
2022-06-16 10:20
Online slots are the most popular type of game at internet casinos today. While blackjack, roulette, video poker, and other casino fare are also widely enjoyed, slots online generally repres… Read More
2022-06-15 15:25
Zombies have invaded a soccer stadium and are about the become the next champions on the field, maybe because no one dares to face them in a match but they are sure up for a bloodbath on a s… Read More
2022-06-13 14:40
Enter the enchanted world of fairies as they spread their magic dust across the reels on the slot from Bovada Gaming, the in-house game developer of the Bodog Group. Bess and Becky welcome y… Read More
2022-06-11 13:51
Asian Anime, Japanese Manga, five warrior princesses, and Earth elements are infused onto the slot reels. Sound intriguing? Indeed it is, as Bulletproof Babes from Bodog in-house studio Bova… Read More
2022-06-06 23:53
Get ready for an ice hockey reel clash as you take on the most fierce players on the slot from Bovada Gaming. Hockey Enforcers are the tough guys in a team that jump into action when things… Read More
2022-06-05 00:52
Are you ready to hit a slam dunk on slot reels? Then enter the basketball court for fast-paced action and play at your best to become the next Streetball Star. Developed by Bovada Gaming, th… Read More
2022-06-05 00:52
Grit, guts, determination – that’s what it takes to win at football in real life. However, playing the game on a set of slot reels is a bit different. All that is needed to score… Read More
2022-06-02 21:37
Join the piscine mafia gang as they go on a quest to rule the waters around Manhattan and become filthy rich at the expense of others. Harry, Jimmy, and Tommy are constantly on the prowl for… Read More
2022-05-30 20:23
We all know the superheroes of the world. Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the Green Lantern – to name just a few. All are characters that resonate with our memory of hero stories a… Read More
2022-05-28 21:10
Gnomes are never far away when we read a fairy tale or watch a fantasy movie that takes us to some remote wonderland. However, they rarely play the role of kings or queens and instead seem t… Read More
2022-05-26 21:14
The story of the heroic outlaw known as Robin Hood has been told countless times in ballads, legends, movies, books, comics, songs, TV shows, and anything else you can think of, and his adve… Read More
2022-05-26 08:16
With the signature of Governor Laura Kelly (D) on May 12, 2022, sports betting legislation SB84 became law in Kansas. The governor's approval follows votes in the State Senate of 21 –… Read More
2022-05-24 14:38
Enter the serene cherry orchard and dip your toes into the koi-filled pond for a relaxing reel adventure on the Koi Garden slot from Makitone Gaming. The tranquil setting of a Japanese garde… Read More
2022-05-20 16:04
Head to the Caribbean for an underwater reel adventure on the Crabs Go Wild slot from Bovada Gaming. Dive deep into the sea for an encounter with crabs, starfish, and seashells, and go wild… Read More
2022-05-16 14:56
Experience the luxurious world of Mister Money on the slot from Real Time Gaming (RTG) with all the trimmings that are associated with the wealthy and famous. You will be spinning flashy car… Read More
2022-05-12 17:04
Delve into Greek mythology to face the quick-tempered god of war on Ares: The Battle for Troy. As one of the Twelve Olympians, he was synonymous with battle and aggression. And battle you wi… Read More
2022-05-10 19:17
Become a reel explorer and dare to enter the jungle filled with fearsome gorillas, saber-toothed tigers, and other colorful creatures on this slot from Rival Gaming. Golden Gorilla is taking… Read More
2022-05-09 12:52
Things started looking up for Maine’s potential sports betting scene in 2019, but gamblers were left a little bit deflated when Governor Janet Mills (D) eventually vetoed bill LD 553 e… Read More
2022-05-03 02:46
CoinPoker, one of the leading crypto-currency poker rooms on the internet, has stopped offering sports betting as one of its services. Because it has never dabbled in casino games like slots… Read More
2022-04-28 15:24
From the depths of the underworld, a giant serpent has risen, and you are the last hope for mankind. Half-human, half-god, you are one of the Demi Gods brave enough to face the mighty Hydra… Read More
2022-04-25 14:04
The Mysterious Monkey or the Powerful Panda? Who will you choose to be your lucky guardian on the Fortune Keepers slot from Spinomenal? The two are royal Fortune Keepers and martial-arts mas… Read More
2022-04-19 05:20
ProfessionalRakeback is focused on all things related to online poker sites. Indeed, the ambit of our interests extends to all sorts of related topics as well, such as online casino games, m… Read More
2022-04-13 19:05
Enter the ancient mausoleum to watch the dragon awaken the terracotta soldiers on the Terracotta Wilds slot from Spinomenal. Let the army of the First Emperor of China rise from the hidden c… Read More
2022-04-10 08:05
Michigan has become the fourth state to be approved to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA). This means that MI-regulated online poker sites will be able to combine traffic… Read More
2022-04-06 20:33
Travel back in time to the Old West on the Wild Wild Spin slot from Spinomenal, and join the sheriff to face gun-toting outlaws in front of dusty saloons filled with illustrious characters a… Read More
2022-03-23 18:46
Reels and Wheels XL is a 3-D slot game from Bovada Gaming, a proprietary slot studio from the Bodog Group of casinos. This game was initially found only at their casinos including Bovada, Ig… Read More
2022-03-19 08:54
Dirty Martini is a game from the Bodog Group of casinos. Players will only find this slot game at their casinos, including Ignition, Bovada, Slots.lv, Café Casino, and Bodog Casino. D… Read More
2022-03-11 09:21
The history of online poker sites contains inspiring stories of rooms that started from virtually nothing and went on to achieve massive success and popularity. This is not one of those stor… Read More
2022-02-28 14:29
The 53rd World Series of Poker (WSOP) has made its announcement on the daily event schedule to take place in 2022. As the longest-running, richest, and most prestigious poker series, it stan… Read More
2022-01-24 13:25
The Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, and his government are preparing to open the province up to regulated online gambling. And while this has been met with praise by the iGaming industry, war… Read More
2022-01-20 13:32
Not so many months after it was announced that Chris Moneymaker was the new sponsored professional for Americas Cardroom, the poker player is now at the front and center of a lawsuit against… Read More
2022-01-14 21:55
Show | Hide1. Expert Players' Opinions1.1. Benefits 1.2. Drawbacks2. Other Comments 3. Banned Areas 4. Performance Ratings 5. Welco… Read More
2022-01-11 09:37
The online sports betting scene is still slowly but surely rolling out across the United States of America. Ever since the Supreme Court overturned the PASPA law in 2018, more and more state… Read More
2022-01-07 10:16
Show | Hide1. Expert's Opinion1.1. Benefits 1.2. Drawbacks2. Player Comments 3. Restricted Geos 4. Performance Indicators5. Welcome… Read More
2021-12-23 11:59
Show | Hide1. Expert's Opinion1.1. Benefits 1.2. Drawbacks2. Users' Comments 3. Banned Areas 4. Performance Indicators5. Welcome Of… Read More
2021-11-29 23:27
New South Wales is well-known for its long history of poker and gambling . Australia's first official horse racing meeting took place in 1810 in Hyde Park, Sydney, and the first official A… Read More
2021-11-29 06:53
Adelaide is often selected as one of the top ten most liveable cities in the world. It is also a trendy destination for international students in Australia, offering a very balanced lifestyl… Read More
2021-11-25 17:12
Tasmania, located about 240 km away from the Australian mainland, is an island state of Australia. The state prides itself on the cleanest air in the world and the fantastic nature coupled w… Read More
2021-11-25 14:11
Online gambling activity has been at the forefront of many legal actions taken by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) recently. In the past few months, it has continued… Read More
2021-11-25 11:29
When people think of online gambling, it’s usually poker or casino gaming or even sports betting that many call to mind. Lottery games often tend to go unnoticed in many cases although… Read More
2021-11-17 15:58
Western Australia is the largest of the states, covering 39.2 percent of the continent's landmass. It is also the second-largest subdivision of a country globally, beaten only by the Sakha R… Read More
2021-11-16 12:56
Ask an outsider, and they will probably never have heard of the Jervis Bay Territory (JBT). And even if you're an Australian, you may not be aware that it operates as its own internal territ… Read More
2021-11-15 14:49
Newcastle is the second-most populous city in New South Wales and the sixth-largest in Australia. Its unique location at the mouth of the Hunter River makes it the "gateway to the Hunter Val… Read More
2021-11-12 10:40
Over three-quarters of Victoria residents are concentrated in the metropolitan area of Greater Melbourne, which is also Australia's second-largest city. The state of Victoria is home to fou… Read More
2021-11-11 21:26
Wollongong, informally referred to as 'The Gong', is a part of the Illawarra region of New South Wales. Wollongong is strategically positioned on the narrow coastal strip between the Illawar… Read More
2021-11-11 13:23
Logan City is located between Brisbane and Gold Coast, making it an ideal spot to facilitate transport between these well-known attractive gambling locations. Anyone traveling from Logan Cit… Read More
2021-11-05 03:33
As every Aussie knows, the Gold Coast is located in the State of Queensland, southwards of the capital of Brisbane. It is blessed with a delightful sub-tropical climate with around 300 days… Read More
2021-10-31 18:22
If you're based in Sydney, playing online poker is a simple enough task. You just need to know where to look for the best poker rooms. And fortunately, that's what we at ProfessionalRakeback… Read More
2021-10-31 17:47
Brisbane is the home of some of the best poker rooms in existence. The capital of The Sunshine State of Queensland welcomes poker players, casino gamers, sports bettors, and more with open a… Read More
2021-10-22 09:45
If you're based in Melbourne and online poker is something that you're looking to become involved in, then you're in the right place. We've put together a collection of the top online poker… Read More
2021-10-14 14:29
Foxtel has been found to be in breach of broadcasting rules set out by the Australian Communications Media Authority (ACMA) after it aired a segment that promoted a betting service during th… Read More
2021-09-28 08:06
The Intertops Poker platform made the announcement recently that it is bringing back the Soft Poker Series. But for 2021, it has been revised and made anew, and it is set to run from Thursda… Read More
2021-09-21 08:57
Mingle with the mighty emperor and bathe in the splendor of the Roman Empire on this slot from Makitone Gaming. Summon your legions to substitute for iconic pay symbols and trigger the free… Read More
2021-08-26 11:03
Show | Hide1. General Info2. Real Money Casinos2.1. Cafe Casino 2.2. Wild Casino 2.3. Slots.lv 2.4. SuperSlots 2.5. B… Read More
2021-08-18 10:01
The State of Florida is set to introduce legal sports betting to its residents, with a date of October 15 marked down as the official launch time. It was just a couple of weeks ago that the… Read More
2021-08-14 00:36
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is no stranger to controversy – having witnessed erroneous Player of the Year calculations, a participant who dropped his pants in the middle of a tour… Read More
2021-08-12 11:24
If you want to play a gambling game where the adult thrills are increased in the betting rounds by the more clothes you lose, and where the anticipation of losing to opponents is on a par wi… Read More
2021-08-07 02:55
The full beauty of Japan in the midst of the cherry blossoming season awaits on the slot from Makitone Gaming. The Estonia-based developer takes you on a history tour of the renowned Asian e… Read More
2021-08-05 09:10
It’s no secret that the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has been taking a hard line against illegal gambling websites. It was only a little earlier on in 2021 that… Read More
2021-07-31 19:06
Genie’s Gifts Slot ReviewUnlock Genie’s Gifts on a classic reel slot from Revolver Gaming that will take you to the heart of Arabian nights where the friendly genie emerges from… Read More
2021-07-30 19:13
Space Traders Slot ReviewThe race to space has the world firmly in its grip. A number of countries are trying to outpace each other in the quest to venture further into the infinite depth of… Read More
2021-07-30 10:54
If you were to take a look at the official laws of Texas, it would be clear to see that gambling is an illegal activity. However, poker rooms seem to have managed to circumvent the rules, pr… Read More
2021-07-27 07:46
As one of the top-tier online poker sites available to Americans today, Bovada has many dedicated fans. They enjoy playing on desktops, laptops, smartphones, and tablets, and so the Bovada a… Read More
2021-07-23 12:41
Meta Description: Ontario, Canada has released its standards for the regulated gaming industry and expects everything to launch successfully in the fall of 2021.Ontario Releases Standards fo… Read More
2021-07-19 11:08
Show | Hide1. Blackjack Variants1.1. Blackjack 1.2. Classic Blackjack 1.3. Classic Single Deck 1.4. Double Deck 1.5. European Blackjack 1.6. Perfect Pairs 1.7… Read More
2021-07-13 12:05
Many of ProfRB's poker-playing readers hail from Australia. Some of them are curious about the legal status of their pastime, and so questions related to online poker Australia law are rathe… Read More
2021-06-29 10:24
Meta Description: Australia’s first national gambling self-exclusion register milestone reached as Engine Australia (Engine) is appointed to deliver the project.Australia Reaches Miles… Read More
2021-06-28 10:38
June 16, 2021. The Public Prosecutor’s Office, working in unison with the FIOD, conducted raids on two homes and a business premise based in the Netherlands. Taking place at the same t… Read More
2021-06-25 09:20
Show | Hide1. BOL Alternatives1.1. Wild Casino 1.2. SB.ag 1.3. Cafe Casino 1.4. SuperSlots 1.5. Bovada 1.6. Ignition Casino 1.7. Slots.lv2. Why Move? 3… Read More
2021-06-24 08:32
Placing single sports bets on football, ice hockey, and various other events is on the verge of becoming a legal activity within Canada. Once made a part of federal law, the likelihood is th… Read More
2021-06-19 05:13
American fans of online sports betting, poker, and casino games often inquire: Is Bovada legal? As one of the foremost online gambling brands, Bovada caters to residents of the United States… Read More
2021-06-08 03:07
Connecticut became the seventh state to legalize licensed online poker with the signature of Governor Ned Lamont (D) on H.B. 6451 on Thursday, May 27, 2021. In addition to online poker sites… Read More
2021-05-23 02:32
As various states enact their own licensed online gaming legislation, offshore brands that have been serving these jurisdictions often find the climate becoming too hot for them to handle. T… Read More
2021-05-18 05:50
Beau Rivage, a Steve Wynn project, was always intended to be the most luxurious gaming property in Biloxi, Mississippi. Indeed, with the highest headcount, largest real estate footprint, mos… Read More
2021-05-16 05:11
Bovada, Ignition, Bodog, and several other sister sites have elected to get behind the Ethereum crypto-currency. On May 14, 2021, these brands on the PaiWangLuo Network debuted Ether Token (… Read More
2021-05-11 08:31
An announcement was made on March 25, 2021 by the California Department of Justice, that Artichoke Joe’s Casino, located in San Bruno, is to pay a $5.3 million penalty. The casino, whi… Read More
2021-05-07 12:52
After more than a decade of developing video slots and casino games, BetSoft finally found its own superhero. As we’ll see in our review of this frivolous take on the ever so popular c… Read More
2021-05-05 05:19
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2021-05-04 09:15
Ascend to the godly pantheon for an encounter with five ancient Greek deities on this slot machine from Betsoft Gaming, a well-known games developer that is renowned for excellent slots soft… Read More
2021-05-03 11:15
It can’t ever be a good thing when someone wins a huge jackpot and then finds out that they’ve been disqualified at a later date. This is precisely what happened to Matt Vaughan… Read More
2021-04-26 09:35
On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it was again requesting that internet service providers (ISPs) block specific gambling w… Read More
2021-04-20 10:14
There has been quite the hive of activity in the United States where legal sports betting is concerned as of late. Locations like North Carolina, Michigan and Virginia have all passed legisl… Read More
2021-04-16 10:59
It was in February 2021 that Chris Moneymaker made an announcement that he was joining Americas Cardroom as the site’s ambassador. This came following his decision to leave PokerStars… Read More
2021-04-11 05:31
Bovada vs. Ignition is a question that has occurred to quite a few U.S.A. online poker players. After all, there are only so many options to choose from, and therefore, it makes sense that t… Read More
2021-04-04 19:34
Travel to a distant future and enter the streets of the dystopian Cyberpunk City on the proprietary slot from Bovada Gaming. Gather your crew of cyberwar agents and take over the streets. Yo… Read More
2021-04-02 04:54
The Chico Poker Network – consisting of the BetOnline, TigerGaming, and Sportsbetting.ag brands – has revealed a new policy whereby it is evaluating its marketing partners and pe… Read More
2021-04-01 08:50
The province of Ontario is on schedule for a launch of its online gambling sector by this fall, according to the Attorney General. Earlier on in March, Birgitte Sand was approached and appoi… Read More
2021-03-30 05:56
Show | Hide1. Overview2. Poker Games2.1. Cash Games 2.2. Sit n' Gos 2.3. Tournaments3. Promotions 4. Mobile 5. Casino 6. Con… Read More
2021-03-22 18:11
This past Sunday, March 21, 2021, we at Professional Rakeback were hard at work updating old pages, searching the forums for interesting news items, and brainstorming ways of improving the s… Read More
2021-03-22 11:54
The province of Corrientes in Argentina, located in the northeast of the country and home to towns and cities like Concepción, Empedrado and Goya, has approved and published its iGami… Read More
2021-03-20 07:28
We've seen an important step in the ongoing New Hampshire Wire Act case saga. On March 15, 2021, the First Circuit Court of Appeals issued a mandate closing the case, meaning that the Depart… Read More
2021-03-19 05:23
Poker will give you as much as you put into it. In this day and age, it's not something that can be done lightly, in your spare time, because everyone is playing, and it takes a lot of const… Read More
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