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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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Boomerang Partners has been included in 3 prestigious industry Awards, which will be presented in January 2026

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Boomerang Partners, a global Affiliate Gambling & Betting Marketing Agency, starts 2026 with participation in the largest industry awards. The company has been included in the shortlists of several prestigious nominations, notably the International Gaming Awards (IGA), European iGaming Awards, and Global Gaming Awards EMEA. Winners will be announced during the iGB and ICE Barcelona 2026 exhibitions, which will take place from January 19 to 21. Boomerang Partners will participate in the event with its booth, 81-L10.

For Boomerang Partners, this marks a record number of nominations that the company has been included in. Here are the awards it’s competing for:

International Gaming Awards:

  • Affiliate Marketing Campaign of the Year
  • Charitable Community Award (Golden Boomerang Awards – Charity)

European iGaming Awards:

  • Charity Award (Golden Boomerang Awards – Charity)
  • Affiliate Company Of The Year
  • Best Live Event Marketing Campaign (Golden Boomerang Awards)

Global Gaming Awards – EMEA 2026:

  • Affiliate Program of the Year

What’s next

Boomerang Partners will celebrate its fifth anniversary in 2026. The company is approaching this date at the peak of its effectiveness. Its inclusion on shortlists of prestigious awards is a testament to its recognition in the market. Experts have noticed Boomerang’s successes and recognize the contribution the company makes to the industry’s development. It feels strong enough to win most awards and is focused on achieving new milestones on the path to becoming the best sports-focused affiliate program in the world.

Currently, Boomerang Partners has over 3,000 affiliate partners and 13+ brands in its client portfolio. The company is the Official Regional Partner of AC Milan, and the second year of collaboration began in the summer of 2025. In 2024 and 2025, it held a global annual tournament for affiliate teams, the Golden Boomerang Awards. In fall 2025, the Golden Boomerang League, its first sports traffic tournament, took place. Boomerang Partners regularly participates in industry events, showcasing its booth and receiving prestigious awards. Over four years, the company has won 10 awards, including in 2025:

  • ‘Unique Gaming Company of the Year’ at the International Gaming Awards 2025
  • ‘Social Media Campaign of the Year’ at the SBC Awards 2025
  • ‘Rising Star in Sports Betting’ (Operator) at the SBC Awards 2025

And Boomerang Partners affiliate team lead, Kristina Shkredova, won the award for Best Affiliate Manager AskGamblers 2025.

How many awards will Boomerang Partners win in January? – Follow the official website and social media of the company, so as not to miss anything.

About Boomerang

Boomerang Partners is a rapidly growing global marketing agency offering a wide range of services. Boomerang Partners is the Official Regional Partner of AC Milan. In 2024, it launched the inaugural Golden Boomerang Awards — a global tournament for affiliate teams. More than 400 affiliate teams participated in the second season of the tournament in 2025. The agency launched six new products in 2024-2025, contributing to a nearly 1.5-fold increase in product users.

The agency’s client portfolio contains 13+ brands offering affiliate and entertainment services across 40+ markets in compliance with local regulations. These products provide personalized bonuses and 24/7 multilingual support.

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Boomerang Partners has been included in 3 prestigious industry Awards, which will be presented in January 2026

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Boomerang Partners, a global Affiliate Gambling & Betting Marketing Agency, starts 2026 with participation in the largest industry awards. The company has been included in the shortlists of several prestigious nominations, notably the International Gaming Awards (IGA), European iGaming Awards, and Global Gaming Awards EMEA. Winners will be announced during the iGB and ICE Barcelona 2026 exhibitions, which will take place from January 19 to 21. Boomerang Partners will participate in the event with its booth, 81-L10.

For Boomerang Partners, this marks a record number of nominations that the company has been included in. Here are the awards it’s competing for:

International Gaming Awards:

  • Affiliate Marketing Campaign of the Year
  • Charitable Community Award (Golden Boomerang Awards – Charity)

European iGaming Awards:

  • Charity Award (Golden Boomerang Awards – Charity)
  • Affiliate Company Of The Year
  • Best Live Event Marketing Campaign (Golden Boomerang Awards)

Global Gaming Awards – EMEA 2026:

  • Affiliate Program of the Year

What’s next

Boomerang Partners will celebrate its fifth anniversary in 2026. The company is approaching this date at the peak of its effectiveness. Its inclusion on shortlists of prestigious awards is a testament to its recognition in the market. Experts have noticed Boomerang’s successes and recognize the contribution the company makes to the industry’s development. It feels strong enough to win most awards and is focused on achieving new milestones on the path to becoming the best sports-focused affiliate program in the world.

Currently, Boomerang Partners has over 3,000 affiliate partners and 13+ brands in its client portfolio. The company is the Official Regional Partner of AC Milan, and the second year of collaboration began in the summer of 2025. In 2024 and 2025, it held a global annual tournament for affiliate teams, the Golden Boomerang Awards. In fall 2025, the Golden Boomerang League, its first sports traffic tournament, took place. Boomerang Partners regularly participates in industry events, showcasing its booth and receiving prestigious awards. Over four years, the company has won 10 awards, including in 2025:

  • ‘Unique Gaming Company of the Year’ at the International Gaming Awards 2025
  • ‘Social Media Campaign of the Year’ at the SBC Awards 2025
  • ‘Rising Star in Sports Betting’ (Operator) at the SBC Awards 2025

And Boomerang Partners affiliate team lead, Kristina Shkredova, won the award for Best Affiliate Manager AskGamblers 2025.

How many awards will Boomerang Partners win in January? – Follow the official website and social media of the company, so as not to miss anything.

About Boomerang

Boomerang Partners is a rapidly growing global marketing agency offering a wide range of services. Boomerang Partners is the Official Regional Partner of AC Milan. In 2024, it launched the inaugural Golden Boomerang Awards — a global tournament for affiliate teams. More than 400 affiliate teams participated in the second season of the tournament in 2025. The agency launched six new products in 2024-2025, contributing to a nearly 1.5-fold increase in product users.

The agency’s client portfolio contains 13+ brands offering affiliate and entertainment services across 40+ markets in compliance with local regulations. These products provide personalized bonuses and 24/7 multilingual support.

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SCCG Announces Strategic Partnership with Yellow Elephant Studios to Expand Multi-Channel Gaming Content Worldwide

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SCCG Management, a global leader in advisory, business development, and strategic partnerships for the gaming industry, announced a strategic global distribution partnership with Yellow Elephant Studios (YES), a rising force in casino, charitable gaming, and iGaming content development.

The partnership brings together SCCG’s expansive global operator network with YES’s rapidly growing portfolio of high-performance digital and land-based gaming content. Known for blending classic casino experiences with modern creative design, YES is redefining player engagement through advanced math models, cutting-edge visual design, and player-centric mechanics engineered for regulated casino markets, charitable gaming systems, and iGaming platforms.

A Studio Built for the Next Generation of Gaming

Yellow Elephant Studios is quickly emerging as one of the most innovative content developers in the sector. Their roadmap spans slot-style experiences, interactive entertainment systems, charitable gaming content, and hybrid formats designed for both digital and physical environments. With deep experience across regulated gaming markets, YES creates content that resonates with diverse player demographics while delivering strong performance for operators.

“Our mission is simple: create unforgettable gaming experiences by fusing imagination, technology, and precision,” said Fernando Di Carlo, CEO of Yellow Elephant Studios. “As the industry evolves, players expect more—more interaction, more personality, more ways to win. We’re building the next generation of games for that audience, and SCCG’s global footprint will help us scale that vision faster than ever.”

Accelerated Global Reach Through SCCG’s Network

By leveraging SCCG’s network of more than 120 partners — including tribal casinos, charitable gaming operators, digital platforms, iGaming operators, and emerging interactive entertainment brands — the partnership will accelerate the reach and market penetration of YES content across the most influential global gaming ecosystems.

“Yellow Elephant Studios brings a powerful creative and technical engine to the global gaming market,” said Stephen Crystal, Founder & CEO of SCCG Management. “Their ability to innovate across casino, charitable gaming, and iGaming channels makes them a standout studio ready for scale. SCCG is excited to connect them with operators seeking modern, high-engagement content that delivers real performance across both digital and land-based ecosystems.”

The post SCCG Announces Strategic Partnership with Yellow Elephant Studios to Expand Multi-Channel Gaming Content Worldwide appeared first on Gaming and Gambling Industry Newsroom.

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