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ACR POKER GUARANTEES PLAYERS THOUSANDS OF $12.5 MILLION VENOM SEATS VIA VENOM FEVER FOR AS LITTLE AS $0

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2 years ago

March 11, 2024

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As the countdown continues, the biggest Venom tournament ever is making its way to ACR Poker this April. The popular online poker site is offering players thousands of opportunities to secure their seat to the $12.5 Million guaranteed Venom tournament for as little as $0 through its Venom Fever promotion.

With Venom Fever in full swing, there are plenty of ways for players to qualify for their $2,650 Venom seat. From satellites to multi-flight tourneys and leaderboard contests, players can explore tons of affordable paths to join the action.

From March 19, players can qualify through the Mega Satellites that guarantee 668 seats, by following the daily paths starting at $0. The Venom Fever direct satellites will commence on March 24 and guarantee an extraordinary 781 seats.

“The Venom Fever satellites are a great way for players of all bankrolls and skill levels to grab their seats to the $12.5 Million Venom tourney,” stated ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “With so many different ways to qualify starting at just $0, anyone could become the next Venom champion and compete for a share of the potentially life-changing prize pool.”

Among the various ways to qualify, The Beast is guaranteeing 250 seats to the Venom for just a $95 buy-in. 30 seats are guaranteed on March 17, 24 and 31, 40 seats on April 7 and 14, and 50 seats on April 21. Players can also win their seat for free by placing on the weekly Beast leaderboard.

Other cost-effective ways for players to win their Venom ticket include:

The High Five Leaderboard Competition taking place from March 10-31 will guarantee 20 seats (worth $53,000).

The $16.50 buy-in multi-flight tourneys running throughout March and April will guarantee 60 seats in total.

The Spin to Get IN slot machine will award Venom seats for as little as 1 cent.

What’s more, all players who make their first deposit before April 5 will be entered into a special 6-max satellite on April 7, where the six players who reach the final table will each receive a $2,650 Venom ticket. A second 6-max satellite will take place on April 27, exclusively for first-time depositors from April 7 to April 26.

Moneymaker also noted ways that players can earn Venom Fever satellite tickets in the lead up to the $12.5 Million Venom tourney. Various ACR Pros will be giving away over $30,000 in satellite tickets for Venom Fever on their social media channels.

Over its five-year history, Venom tournaments have crowned nine millionaires. This edition is set to create at least three millionaires, with many more expected to cash large amounts. Click here to watch the Venom promo video.

For more info on Venom Fever, visit the promo page at ACRPoker.

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IGT Games Deliver Giant Million-Dollar-Plus Jackpots in January

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February 25, 2026

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IGT announced that its Wheel of Fortune Slots, Powerbucks, and MegaJackpots games awarded four momentous jackpots in January.

Lucky slots players won the following million-dollar-plus jackpots last month:

• On January 5, a Wheel of Fortune Slots player won $1,132,199 playing Wheel of Fortune Super Cash Link at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Miss.

• On January 8, a Powerbucks slots player won CA$1,657,823 playing Whitney Houston Powerbucks slots at Lake City Casino Vernon in British Columbia, Canada.

• On January 15, a Powerbucks slots player won CA$1,056,637 playing Gong Xi Fa Cai Grand at ACE Casino Red Deer in Alberta, Canada.

• On January 18, an online slots player won $1,247,834 playing MegaJackpots Cash Eruption on Caesars Palace Online Casino in New Jersey.

Wheel of Fortune slots have minted over 1200 millionaires and awarded over $3.6 billion in jackpots since their launch in 1996. IGT Powerbucks slots have paid 74 jackpots of CA$1 million or more since their Canadian debut in 2016.

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Scientific Games Appoints Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering

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3 days ago

February 24, 2026

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Scientific Games has appointed Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering, reinforcing its commitment to advancing lottery systems technology and digital innovation.

Based in Atlanta, the global lottery provider continues to expand its technology leadership as one of the fastest-growing suppliers of retail and digital lottery solutions worldwide.

Leadership Experience from Amazon, Facebook and Stitch Fix

Wasserman brings more than 20 years of experience leading engineering, data science and product teams across high-performance technology platforms.

He previously held senior leadership roles at:

Amazon
Facebook
Stitch Fix

At Stitch Fix, he served as Vice President of Engineering and Data Science, leading automation, AI-driven systems and platform optimization initiatives. Wasserman holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a Computer Science degree from the University at Buffalo.

Driving Innovation Across Global Lottery Platforms

In his new role, Wasserman will oversee Product Engineering across Scientific Games’ global portfolio serving more than 150 government-regulated lotteries. His responsibilities include advancing:

Retail lottery systems
Digital lottery platforms
Hardware and software innovation
Data analytics and AI capabilities
Consumer engagement technologies

CEO Pat McHugh stated that Wasserman’s experience scaling AI-powered platforms at world-class technology firms will help accelerate innovation and deliver next-generation lottery solutions focused on sustainable growth.

Strengthening Lottery Technology Leadership

Scientific Games continues to invest in technology, analytics and digital transformation to enhance consumer experiences across retail and online lottery channels. The appointment underscores the company’s strategy to integrate advanced analytics and machine learning into its global lottery ecosystem.

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Scientific Games Appoints Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering

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3 days ago

February 24, 2026

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Former Amazon, Facebook and Stitch Fix Exec to Lead Product Engineering for Global Lottery Provider

Scientific Games has named Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering. Wasserman brings more than 20 years of experience leading global engineering, data science and product organizations across complex, high-performance technology platforms.

As the industry’s fastest-growing lottery systems technology provider, Scientific Games continues to invest in technology and talent to deliver seamless consumer experiences across lottery retail and digital channels.

Wasserman previously held senior leadership roles at Amazon and Facebook, where he led large-scale systems powered by advanced analytics and machine learning. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Engineering and Data Science at Stitch Fix, leading integrated teams focused on automation and platform optimization. Wasserman holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a degree in Computer Science from the University at Buffalo.

In his new role, Wasserman will lead Product Engineering across Scientific Games’ global product portfolio serving government-regulated lotteries, advancing hardware and software platforms to accelerate innovation, expand analytics capabilities and consumer-engagement to deliver long-term value for lottery customers worldwide.

“We’re excited to add Rich’s deep technical expertise scaling innovative, AI-driven platforms at world-class organizations to further strengthen Scientific Games’ technology leadership,” said Pat McHugh, Chief Executive Officer of Scientific Games. “As we continue investing in innovation and analytics across retail and digital lottery solutions, his experience and leadership will help us deliver the next generation of high-performance products that drive sustainable growth for our lottery customers worldwide.”

Scientific Games serves more than 150 lotteries globally with a comprehensive portfolio of retail systems, digital platforms, instant games and analytics solutions.

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