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WSOP 2019, interesting facts and a brief history

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We have all heard about poker tournaments and the excitement around them, but there is once particular series of tournaments that brings a peculiar feeling to worldwide poker players and that is the World Series of Poker, mostly known by its acronyms, WSOP.

Sources claim it dates back to the 70s, when Benny Binion invited seven of the best-known poker players to the Horseshoe Casino for a single tournament.

We have come a long way since Harrah’s signed an agreement with 888, to provide its online gaming services and in our current year, WSOP has reached the 50th Anniversary. The live tournament series has managed to smash record after record with a 9% increase in attendance year-on-year.

However, 2019 wasn’t the case for a new record, but we must mention that this year’s attendance of 8,569 figures represents the second-largest field size in the past 50-years and the fourth successive year that the attendance has increased. That has got to count for something.

While some figures go higher, we must mention that the age of the WSOP players is still going down. The age range in the total field demographic shows a dominance of players ranging between 26 to 40.

The average age of 2019 WSOP Main Event participants is 41.46 vs 42.27 recorded in 2018. For males, the average is 41.34 and for females, 44.30.

In whichever way you take it, it is a huge achievement considering the limited options available to the WSOP for online satellite qualification.

It is the year of second best, as the $80,548,600 prize pool is also the second-highest in 50-years and all Final Table Payouts are guaranteed to be of seven-figures with seven-figure pay jumps starting with four players remaining.

One thousand two hundred eighty-six players will receive a minimum of $15,000, which is really good news for everyone taking part in the tournament which is held this year between May 28 and 16 July.

As we have mentioned earlier, the Word Series of Poker has really grown into a global event and now attract players from 87 different countries to make up this year’s field.

Top Ten Countries Represented in 2019 are United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, China, Germany, Brazil, Australia, Russia and Austria.

But, it’s not all good news when it comes to this year’s tournament. Poker industry media outlets reported that in a strange turn of events, a player has been disqualified for stealing a player’s entire stack as he scooped in a won pot. Georgii Belianin, from Russia, had won a small pot and when reaching out to claim the chips he put his arm around the player to his left’s stack and collected that too. It was alleged by witnesses that he did this with a smile on his face, maybe insinuating that it was supposed to be a joke.

Belianin didn’t get a chance to see anybody laughing, because he shortly got escorted out of the tournament playing area by Jack Effel (World Series of Poker Vice President) and then handed over to security.

PokerCentral has also reported that the 1989 WSOP Main Event Champion, Phil Hellmuth, lasted just five hours in the tournament. It is now surprise after having spent the past days by doing an eight-hour hiking trip up to Machu Pichu, swimming with turtles and penguins, and having deep and meaningful conversations with some of the brightest business minds, such as Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Peter Guber, Hollywood star Rob Lowe, Los Angeles Dodgers CEO Lon Rosen, super-agent Todd Feldman of CAA, and Jason Sugarman.

But wait, we just arrived to another funny story of this year’s happenings at the WSOP so far (there are still a few days left, so there might be more). An unidentified man, wearing a t-shirt with numbers 55 on the back, has moved all-in and then proceeded to stand up as he waited for his opponent to make a decision. What happened next might be the strangest and most unbelievable thing you’ll ever see at a poker table and especially during a live tournament.

The presumably intoxicated man turned his back to the table and dropped his shorts, exposing his genitalia to everyone in the Pavilion room at the Rio and moments later, he took off his shoe and threw it directly at the dealer. You can find the video online just by searching for ‘WSOP, Man Exposes Himself at Table’.

At the time of writing this article, poker industry media outlets have reported that Preben Stokkan is the likely chip leader as the only player above two million, claiming 2,184,000 to his name.

Three former WSOP Main Event champions are still in the mix for a repeat victory in Chris Moneymaker, Qui Nguyen, and Johnny Chan.

The story will continue…


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FairPlay Sports Media and JOE Kick Off Betting Strategy Partnership

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FairPlay Sports Media, the fan and AI-powered global sports media network, has announced its latest strategic betting partnership with leading UK & Ireland sports and entertainment publication, JOE, which will see its sporting content bolstered by FairPlay’s BetTech and AI-powered tools, as well as access to premium content and betting sponsorship opportunities.

JOE’s 28m global following will now experience more dynamic, betting-related content on-site, which will complement the brand’s premium editorial content with seamless, higher converting bet placement user journeys with bookmaker partners.

Similarly, FairPlay’s betting network and expertise will leverage JOE’s brand equity and original editorial output for additional monetisation opportunities. These will initially include widget integrations within sporting content, deep-linked to partner website betslips and showcasing best value prices to the user.

Social media and video branding opportunities will follow that combine consideration and performance strategies for betting partners. 1.7bn minutes of content was watched on JOE during 2024 and this will now be underpinned by FairPlay’s extensive operator network.

Stuart Simms, Group CEO at FairPlay Sports Media, said: “JOE has become a household name for sports news and engaging content in the last decade, both in its core Irish market but also worldwide. As a brand, it’s an ideal fit for FairPlay Sports Media’s BetTech and betting consultancy services, which together will enhance editorial content, deliver new revenue streams, and ultimately, create a better fan experience.

“As a network, we’ve proven that we can offer huge value to partners by integrating complementary tools, adding sharper betting insight which levels the playing field for users, and facilitating the link between sportsbooks and prominent media brands, like JOE, in order to fulfil their engagement and monetisation potential.”

Paul O’Donohoe, Managing Partner at JOE Media Group, added: “We are excited to partner with FairPlay Sports Media’s BetTech offering. We are one of the leading social publishing groups for driving front-end engagements globally. Now with the integration of this tech and FairPlay’s extensive operator network, we will be able to make a big step into the transactional space.

“The data we now have access to as part of this agreement will also help us to provide dynamic informative content around the sports conversation to help give our audience a richer fan experience and help them level the playing field.”

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NSW Government: Play your part this GambleAware Week

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The NSW Government is encouraging the community to help spread the message this GambleAware Week, that with gambling, there’s more to lose than money; it can also affect health, relationships and wellbeing.

Running from today, 20 October to 26 October, this year’s campaign is also focussing on promoting the range of free and confidential support available to those struggling with gambling harm.

In addition, the NSW Government is continuing its campaign to reduce the amount of sports betting advertising with its Reclaim the Game initiative, delivered in partnership with 19 NSW sporting clubs from six codes: the A-League, AFL, Cricket, the National Basketball League, Netball and the National Rugby League.

This includes the Sydney Kings and the Illawarra Hawks men’s basketball teams along with the Sydney Flames women’s basketball team. All three teams have just signed up for a further two seasons.

Sports betting is most common among young people aged 18-24 years. A 2024 NSW Gambling Survey found sports and race betting responsible for 16.5% of gambling harm.

Reclaim the Game aims to counteract the saturation of sports betting advertising and help people understand their choices and decisions about gambling, encouraging them to take action to prevent and reduce gambling harm by seeking support when they need it.

In 2025-26, the NSW Government has committed $20.7 million from the Responsible Gambling Fund for gambling support services, up from $19.19 million the previous year.

The government has implemented a suite of measures to reduce gambling harm, including:

  • Committing $100 million to harm minimisation – investing in research, treatment, services and reform,
  • Banning gambling advertising on public transport, and the terminals people catch it from,
  • Banning all external gambling signage in licensed premises and introducing Responsible Gambling Officers for venues with more than 20 gaming machine entitlements, and
  • Banning political donations from clubs with electronic gaming machines.

Reclaim the Game is an initiative of the NSW Office of Responsible Gambling, which also manages the statewide gambling support service GambleAware.

Information about GambleAware Week activities, Reclaim the Game, plus resources and support information are available at www.gambleaware.nsw.gov.au

Call the 24-hour GambleAware Helpline on 1800 858 858 for free and confidential support. In-language support is also available for those from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris said:  

“The NSW Government is committed to reducing gambling harm which not only impacts individuals, but also their loved ones and the broader community.

“I’m pleased to announce the NSW Government has extended the Reclaim the Game partnerships with the Sydney Kings, Sydney Flames and Illawarra Hawks. These partnerships have helped us spread this important message through reclaiming advertising space and enlisting clubs to engage with fans and the community on responsible gambling.

“Everyone has a role to play in keeping our communities safe, informed and supported. With gambling, there’s more to lose than money. You could be risking your family home, that dream holiday, your health or your relationships.

“This GambleAware Week, start a conversation with those who matter most about what gambling’s really costing. If you or someone you care about is struggling, support is available.”

Sydney Kings and Flames Chief Commercial Officer Amanda Farag said: “The Sydney Kings and Flames have been proud long-term partners of Reclaim the Game, and we are excited to renew this partnership. We wish basketball to remain a family-friendly environment, and we support the message of responsible gambling. We are proud of our ongoing commitment to this message”

Illawarra Hawks General Manager Commercial Aaron Anderson said: “The Illawarra Hawks are proud to continue our partnership with Reclaim the Game and stand alongside the Sydney Kings and Sydney Flames, in creating a safer, more positive sporting environment.

“By extending our partnership, we’re sending a clear message, basketball is about community, competition, and passion – not gambling. This initiative empowers fans to enjoy the game for what it truly is, while raising awareness about the support available through GambleAware.”

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New Partnership Sees Red Rake Gaming Titles Roll Out Across Lottomart

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Lottomart has announced the addition of Red Rake Gaming to its growing lineup of content partners, introducing a diverse collection of visually distinctive and feature-led slot titles to its platform.

Recognised for its creative designs and unique mechanics, Red Rake Gaming has developed a strong global reputation for producing high-quality, entertainment-focused casino content.

The launch at Lottomart brings together a mix of established releases and newly developed titles, broadening the overall variety available to players.

The rollout features standout entries from Red Rake’s popular Million Series, such as Million 777 Coins, Million Zeus 2, Million Christmas 2, and Million 777 Bells each built on the studio’s signature game engine with expansive play formats.

The launch introduces a strong mix of seasonal favourites and new adventures, including Halloween Wins 2 & 3, Christmas Wins, Heidi at Oktoberfest, Azteca Gold Collect, Guardians of Luxor 3, Red Dragon vs Blue Dragon, and Beating Alcatraz.

Players will also enjoy a wide range of other Red Rake titles from Super 50 Stars and Super 60 Stars to Joker Fiesta, Legacy of Athena, and Vegas All In reflecting the studio’s hallmark variety and engaging design.

Chris Ruddock, Commercial Director at Lottomart, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome the Red Rake Gaming collective to Lottomart. Their portfolio features a seasoned range of impressive titles that complement our existing offerings and support our goal of providing consistently fresh and entertaining content.

“This partnership reinforces our commitment to expanding our game library with diverse, high-quality releases. We look forward to continuing our rollout of Red Rake’s content to our players while always aiming to grow our network of trusted development partners.”

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