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2022 World Series of Poker In Review: Week Three Highlights and What to Look Forward To

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The 53rd annual World Series of Poker wrapped its third week of play at Bally’s, the future Horseshoe Las Vegas, and Paris Las Vegas, delivering nonstop excitement with minted champions, massive game-winning hands and an appearance by world-renowned soccer superstar Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior. With more than thirty gold bracelets awarded and many more showdowns to come, week three of the WSOP raises the stakes—once again setting the gold standard of competitive poker play.

Week 3 Highlights

Brian Hastings wins his sixth gold bracelet in Event #31: $10,000 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Championship
Brian Hastings claimed victory in a field of 118, becoming one of 17 players with at least six WSOP gold bracelets. This is Hastings’ third cash of the series after money finishes in Event #16: $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em and Event #23: $3,000 Limit Hold’em.
Neymar Jr. competes in his first WSOP events
The international soccer superstar Neymar de Silva Santos Júnior competed in his first WSOP bracelet events, participating in Event #26: $10,000 Limit Hold’em, Event #33: 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em, Event #34: Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em and an exclusive, star-studded “Neymar and Friends” tournament alongside Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo and poker pro André Akkari. No stranger to the tournament, Neymar made an appearance in 2015 during Day 5 of the WSOP Main Event to support Brazilian players.
Adam Friedman wins his fifth gold bracelet in Event #22: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship
Adam Friedman became one of 30 players to have earned at least five WSOP gold bracelets after besting a field of 96 and taking home $248,254 in prize money.
Brett Blackwood takes home a gold bracelet in Michigan-Only Online Event #1: No-Limit Hold’em Big $500
Brett Blackwood becomes the first gold bracelet winner in the inaugural World Series of Poker Michigan Online Bracelet Series, taking home $35,559 in winnings.

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What To Look Forward To

Friday, June 17 – Event #37 : MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em
Players will compete for a WSOP gold bracelet in one of the WSOP’s prestigious events with a guaranteed first prize of $1,000,000
Thursday, June 23 – Event #47: SENIORS No-Limit Hold’em Championship
Senior players will have a chance at a WSOP gold bracelet in a $1,000 buy-in tournament reserved for those aged 50+
Thursday, June 23 – Event #50: Super High Roller No-Limit Hold’em
High rollers will compete for a prestigious WSOP gold bracelet in one of the most exclusive, high stakes, $250,000 buy-in tournament

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Saturday, June 18 – Event #34: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout
Sunday, June 19 – Event #38: $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Single Draw Championship
Monday, June 20 – Event #40: $10,000 Stud Hi-Lo Championship
Tuesday, June 21 – Event #42: $100,000 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller
Wednesday, June 22 – Event #37: $1,500 MILLIONAIRE MAKER
Thursday, June 23 – Event #44: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship

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Faster Guest Entry at Korea’s INSPIRE Entertainment Resort’s Casino, Powered by Regula’s Technology

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International guests arriving at South Korea’s largest foreigner-only casino, INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, now enjoy a significantly faster and more seamless check-in experience. Customer onboarding times have noticeably improved following the integration of Regula’s advanced identity verification technology. Regula Document Reader SDK, the most comprehensive ID verification solution in the world, integrates with the resort’s anti-money laundering (AML) procedures, boosting operational efficiency and compliance.

Seeking to enhance operational efficiency and meet evolving AML requirements, INSPIRE Entertainment Resort sought a faster and more accurate solution. The resort, which features a high-volume casino catering exclusively to foreign guests, needed a system capable of recognizing passports from around the globe with minimal friction.

Following vendor evaluations, INSPIRE selected Regula Document Reader SDK for its superior document reading speed, intuitive interface, and unmatched global ID coverage. Regula’s solution is powered by the company’s proprietary ID template database—the world’s largest—covering 15,000+ document templates across 254 countries and territories.

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Deployed across six entrance stations, Regula Document Reader SDK enables real-time extraction and validation of critical ID data, such as name, date of birth, nationality, and passport number. This data is then passed directly to INSPIRE’s AML system, which in turn performs automated screening against external compliance and watchlist databases.

Since deploying Regula Document Reader SDK, INSPIRE Entertainment Resort casino has experienced:

  1. Faster document processing and guest entry.
  2. Significant reduction in manual rescans and staff workload.
  3. Consistently smooth onboarding, even during peak entry hours.

“As the team responsible for passport scanning at the casino, we’re very satisfied with the improvements Regula has brought. The speed of document processing has noticeably increased, and guest entry has become much smoother. It’s a reliable solution that has elevated the efficiency of our daily operations,” says Dr. Ilnam Lee, IT Director at INSPIRE Entertainment Resort.

“In industries like hospitality, every second counts. We’re happy to support INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in creating a faster and more secure guest onboarding experience while meeting strict AML requirements. Our focus is to make accurate identity verification seamless, even in complex international scenarios, and this project is a great example of that in action,” says Ihar Kliashchou, Chief Technology Officer at Regula.

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Win Systems to showcase the future of connected gaming at the Southern Amusement & Entertainment Expo

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Win Systems, a leading provider of technology for the gaming and entertainment industry, will participate in the Southern Amusement & Entertainment Expo (SAEE), which will take place on August 19–21 in Georgia, USA. This event, a benchmark for the distributed gaming market in the region, will serve as the ideal platform for Win Systems to showcase its comprehensive and cutting-edge ecosystem of solutions.

At SAEE Expo, the company will present WIGOS One, a flexible and scalable casino management system that can be seamlessly adapted to the specific requirements of the distributed gaming market in Georgia. WIGOS One enables operators to monitor and manage multiple venues and gaming terminals under a single, centralized platform, allowing real-time tracking of player activity, integration of loyalty and bonusing programs, and access to advanced analytics for strategic decision-making. The system supports the transition from anonymous play to a fully connected environment, enhancing operational control and opening new opportunities to boost player engagement and retention.

Additionally, Win Systems will present Win Up Wallet, a secure mobile solution that allows players to connect to gaming machines, access rewards, and manage their funds directly from their smartphones — eliminating the need for physical tickets or cash. In line with its digital-first approach, and in partnership with LoopPay, the company will also introduce a feature that enables players to redeem their winnings digitally through gift cards, without requiring TITO tickets or kiosks, while still offering the option to redeem traditional physical gift cards.

We’re excited to bring our latest innovations to the SAEE Expo,” said Hunter Kampf, Country Manager USA & CANADA. “Georgia is a strategic market for distributed gaming, and WIGOS One precisely meets its unique requirements. Our connected solutions will enable operators to simplify management, reduce operational costs, and strengthen relationships with their players through real-time data and seamless digital tools.”

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With a focus on integration, data-driven decision-making, and digital transformation, Win Systems continues to lead the way in offering robust and scalable solutions for today’s dynamic gaming landscape. The company’s presence at SAEE underscores its strong commitment to the U.S. distributed gaming market and its ongoing efforts to support local operators with the most advanced tools available.

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AI-powered iGaming customer service firm Tugi Tark signs strategic partnership agreement with WebPrefer

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The partnership will deliver smarter support for iGaming operators, including multilingual support, regulatory compliance, and elevated player experiences

Tugi Tark today announces a strategic partnership with WebPrefer, the Swedish software company behind the Wepam iGaming platform. The collaboration brings Tugi Tark’s AI-powered support software into WebPrefer’s core technology, offering iGaming operators a fully integrated solution for modern customer service.

As the iGaming industry faces increasing demand for multilingual support, regulatory compliance, and elevated player experiences, the integration of Tugi Tark’s AI-powered customer service software directly into the Wepam Player Account Management (PAM) system offers operators an innovative edge. This solution enables faster, smarter, and more scalable player support across markets.

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WebPrefer’s Wepam platform is built with adaptability in mind, supporting multi-brand operations, CRM, rewards, responsible gaming, and real-time monitoring. By integrating Tugi Tark’s customer support software directly into its PAM system, WebPrefer delivers a plug-and-play solution for iGaming operators.

Harpo Lilja, CEO of Tugi Tark, said: “We are thrilled to partner with WebPrefer to bring smarter support to the iGaming world.This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to help operators create deeper connections with their players through AI-enhanced support.”

Mikael Lindberg Castell, Founder & CEO of WebPrefer, said: “Implementing Tugi Tark’s AI Agent support tool into our own PAM solution was a no-brainer for us. Assisting end users is fundamental to any business, and together with Tugi Tark we can now present a complete solution for iGaming operators. This partnership is one more way we’re making player care faster, smarter, and at scale.”

This partnership marks a significant milestone in both companies’ missions to modernize iGaming support and operational strategy. The integrated system is customizable, fast to deploy, and designed with regulatory frameworks in mind, ideal for operators scaling across brands, geographies, and languages.

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