Running June 15 through June 29, microFestival has been designed to cater to all bankrolls with event buy-ins from $1

GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of its microFestival, running from June 15 through June 29. With an impressive $10 million in guaranteed tournament prizes, this year’s iteration of the world’s largest micro-stakes poker festival promises to be even more exhilarating for poker enthusiasts of all levels.

GGPoker’s microFestival stands out as the premier online poker event for players with modest bankrolls, featuring No-Limit Hold’em, Progressive Knockout (PKO), and Pot-Limit Omaha tournaments with buy-ins from just $1.

The festival will feature a number of headline events:

• June 22: $5 micro Global Festival [Final] – $400K GTD
• June 22: $10.80 micro Omaholic Mystery Bounty Festival [Final] – $200K GTD
• June 29: $10.80 micro Mystery Bounty Main Event [Day 2] – $1.5M GTD
• June 29: $5.40 micro Omaholic Bounty Festival [Final] – $100K GTD

Adding to the excitement, Second Chance Freerolls return as part of this year’s festival, ensuring that every participant will feel like a winner. Players who fail to cash in any microFestival event will receive a free ticket to one of the following day’s $3K daily freerolls. In total, $100,000 in prizes will be up for grabs across all Second Chance Freerolls.

Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming series: “We are incredibly excited to bring back microFestival, with its core focus on providing big-tournament experiences for players of all bankrolls. GGPoker’s goal has always been to make poker accessible and enjoyable for everyone, and with events starting at just $1, microFestival offers incredible value and excitement. Adding Second Chance Freerolls is our way of ensuring that every player has multiple opportunities to win big”.

GGPoker’s microFestival 2025 is set to attract a diverse and dynamic field of players, from newcomers looking to dip their toes into online poker to seasoned veterans seeking to showcase their skills in a low-stakes environment. With a packed schedule of events and millions of dollars on the line, the series promises unforgettable moments and life-changing wins.

For more information about the microFestival and to view the full tournament schedule, please visit: ggpoker.com/tournaments/microfestival/

2,400-Square-Foot Dedicated Gaming Venue Marks First for MGM Resorts International.

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.  (June 5, 2025) – MGM National Harbor is debuting an Ultimate Fire Link Zone, a refined 2,400-square-foot venue for devoted players of the Ultimate Fire Link gaming brand. Housing 48 different Ultimate Fire Link slot machines, the space is the first designated Ultimate Fire Link Zone within MGM Resorts International’s global portfolio.

“We are thrilled to welcome guests to the Ultimate Fire Link Zone, one of the DMV’s most unique gaming venues,” said Alex Alvarado, MGM National Harbor’s Vice President of Casino Operations. “This new space aligns with our continuous efforts to deliver a one-of-a-kind gaming experience for our guests.”

Ultimate Fire Link games available at the new venue include:

• Ultimate Fire Link Ultra Bank China Street
• Ultimate Fire Link Cash Falls China Street
• Ultimate Fire Link River Walk
• Ultimate Fire Link Country Lights
• Ultimate Fire Link North Shore
• Ultimate Fire Link Glacier Gold
• Ultimate Fire Link By The Bay
• Ultimate Fire Link China Street
• Ultimate Fire Link Olvera Street
• Ultimate Fire Link Rue Royale
• Ultimate Fire Link Double Explosion
• Ultimate Fire Link Triple Nova Desert Nights
• Ultimate Fire Link Triple Nova Paradise Light
• Ultimate Fire Link Route 66
• Ultimate Fire Link Power 4

MGM National Harbor’s Ultimate Fire Link Zone is located on the casino floor near the entrance from the Conservatory.

TRM Labs’ blockchain intelligence platform will fortify Bitline’s capabilities in mitigating crypto fraud and financial crime across casinos

Bitline, the industry’s sole provider enabling direct access to land-based casino chips from cryptocurrency and digital asset holdings in a physical casino environment, is partnering with TRM Labs, a leading provider of blockchain intelligence and transaction monitoring services. The partnership involves merging TRM Labs’ forensic monitoring capabilities with Bitline’s casino integration model to prevent fraud and illicit activity through embedded tracing of transactions with comprehensive analytics.

The partnership announcement follows Bitline’s successful launch with Choctaw Casino and Resorts in Durant, where Bitline enabled cryptocurrency liquidity for the first time in the U.S gaming industry in March 2025. TRM Labs has been working with Bitline behind the scenes to ensure robust and effective transaction monitoring.

Utilized by private sector companies, regulators, and law enforcement agencies globally, TRM Labs’ platform provides important support for Bitline’s services by providing in-depth analysis, real-time detection, and investigative capabilities for illicit activity across blockchain transactions. By embedding TRM Forensics, Bitline can trace transactions, visualize fund flows, and integrate off-chain data for comprehensive analytics. The integration will also enable the leader in crypto for casino chips to utilize continuous monitoring of digital asset transactions for the detection of suspicious activities, ensuring compliance with global and industry-wide regulations.

Integrating TRM Labs’ forensic monitoring technology marks an upgrade from Bitline’s previous reliance on CipherTrace, reinforcing its commitment to enhanced security and regulatory compliance.

“Security is paramount in this industry, and building trust with our users that their assets are secure and handled with complete compliance is critical to our mission at Bitline. We’re pleased to be able to leverage TRM Labs’ unparalleled expertise in detecting, investigating, and preventing crypto-enabled fraud and financial crime,” said Richard Jones, CEO of Bitline.

This partnership is already enhancing Bitline’s efforts to combat fraud and ensure regulatory compliance as the company expands its offerings in the cryptocurrency market. With TRM Labs’ support, Bitline is well-positioned to deliver an even more secure and reliable experience for patrons wishing to transact in cryptocurrency.