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Meet the Casino Guru judges for the Casino Guru Awards

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November 23, 2022

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After revealing the judges for “The Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative” and “The Best Implementation of RG Tools,” Casino Guru is thrilled to introduce you to the people who will weigh on behalf of the company to judge across a number of categories for the upcoming Casino Guru Awards.

Casino Guru Awards will be held online in February 2023 with now less than a month left to submit your nominations. The event will celebrate the greatest and most successful operators and industry professionals who have brought an impactful change to the industry and have worked hard on making gambling a safer, more responsible, and sustainable sector for all participants. Casino Guru’s team of judges includes:

Peter Jesko, Strategy Lead at Casino Guru, who influences the direction of company development and has broad experience and knowledge in the online gambling industry. He offers strategic advice and guidance to the company on all levels.
Maros Gasparik, Head of Content at Casino Guru, who is committed to truthful, accurate, and correct web content and has made it his mission to provide Casino Guru visitors with accurate and factual information about the gambling industry, responsible gambling and gambling addiction.
Šimon Vincze, Sustainable & Safer Gambling Lead at Casino Guru, who is becoming an authority in social responsibility and safer gambling. Vincze has headed Casino Guru’s efforts in helping the industry become safer and more responsible and has expended immeasurable effort to convince stakeholders of the importance of responsible gambling. He has worked on a number of projects within Casino Guru, including the Global Self-Exclusion Initiative and Casino Guru Academy.
Petronela Kontos, Complaints Team Lead at Casino Guru, who is working closely with players and operators and has extensive experience in the gambling industry. Contos is overseeing a team of 13 hardworking individuals who are helping players and brands find a middle ground.
Matej Novota, Head of Data & Complaints at Casino Guru, who is driving the data effort at the company and who knows how important it is to leverage knowledge and information in order to help players and readers discover the most up-to-date information they can discover online about the gambling industry.

Jozef Krucay, Deputy Head of Data & Complaints at Casino Guru, who has been working hard to review casino content and has helped resolve player complaints, analyzed terms and conditions for casinos, and overall held operators to a high standard of player trust and responsibility.
Peter Matúška, Casino Data Team Lead & Complaint Specialist at Casino Guru, who is spearheading Casino Guru’s data team which is dedicated to bringing players honest reviews of the brands they wish to explore.

Each of these professionals has spent a substantial part of their careers in helping to make the gambling industry a better place for consumers.

As such, Casino Guru is proud to bring these judges who will be responsible for a number of categories they are well-versed in and competent to asses objectively and fairly. The Casino Guru judge team will weigh in on “The Fairest Bonus Policy,” “The Fairest General T&Cs,” “The Most Transparent Casino,” and “The Most Effective Handling of Complaints” categories.

Casino Guru Awards is now only four months ahead. Registrations will be closing at the end of November, so make sure to submit your nominations as outlined on the official page.

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BetMGM lands first-to-market exclusivity for new AGS Rakin’ Bacon! slots

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9 hours ago

April 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Three-game rollout starts April 20 on BetMGM and Borgata Online Casino, with launches set for May 12 and July 2.

BetMGM has secured exclusive first-to-market rights to upcoming online slot titles from AGS’ Rakin’ Bacon!® franchise, with releases set to roll out across BetMGM and Borgata Online Casino, the company said April 20.

The first title, Rakin’ Bacon! Triple Oink Soda Fountain Fortunes, is available now. Two additional games are scheduled: Rakin’ Bacon! Triple Oink San Shen Zhu on May 12 and Rakin’ Bacon! Fu Zhu Bao Bao on July 2.

“The Rakin’ Bacon! franchise is a proven mainstay on casino floors and online,” said Oliver Bartlett, Senior Vice President of Gaming at BetMGM. “Securing first-to-market rights is a natural extension of the strong relationship we’ve built with top-tier game suppliers like AGS. As a premier online casino destination, it is our commitment to offer players first access to the most anticipated titles.”

BetMGM said Rakin’ Bacon! games have been among its top-performing content, noting that two slot titles from the franchise placed among the platform’s top 15 iGaming offerings in 2025.

Zoe Ebling, Vice President of Interactive at AGS, said, “AGS is focused on bringing the energy of land-based favorites into the digital world in ways that drive real engagement. Our continued partnership with BetMGM and bringing even more Rakin’ Bacon! titles online cements AGS’ commitment to offering standout gaming experiences to players across both platforms.”

More data as follows:

BetMGM newsroom (original release): https://casino.betmgm.com/en/blog/press/ Primary source for the announcement and any follow-up details.
AGS newsroom: https://newsroom.playags.com/ Company source for product and partnership updates on AGS’ interactive content.
New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement: https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/ Regulatory context for online casino operations referenced in Jersey City, NJ.

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PokerOrg named official media partner of Asian Poker Tour

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9 hours ago

April 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Exclusive global deal covers APT Taipei, Incheon, Jeju and the APT Championship in Taipei through the rest of 2026.

PokerOrg has been appointed the Official Media Partner of the Asian Poker Tour (APT) under an exclusive global partnership announced April 20, 2026 in Douglas, Isle of Man.

The agreement makes PokerOrg APT’s global storytelling and audience development partner for the tour’s remaining 2026 stops: APT Taipei (April/May), APT Incheon (August), APT Jeju (September/October), and the APT Championship (November), which will again be held in Taipei.

APT said it has been the fastest growing poker tour in the world since the “APT New Era” began in 2023. The company also pointed to the debut APT Championship, which it said generated more than $34 million in prize money.

“APT has been one of the most important stories in poker for several years, but much of the global audience hasn’t experienced it yet,” said Eric Hollreiser, CEO of PokerOrg parent company Triple Barrel Media. “This partnership changes that, not by reporting on APT from the outside, but by bringing players inside it and making it matter to a global audience.”

“PokerOrg is the gold standard in poker media, so bringing them on as our Official Media Partner is a natural fit. Their values around integrity and how they approach the game are fully aligned with APT.” said Fred Leung, CEO of the Asian Poker Tour.

PokerOrg said its coverage will include creator-led content, social-first formats and integrated event reporting across its platforms. The company also plans to launch a dedicated APT hub on Poker.org and extend its Pick 3 fan format to the APT Championship, with winners receiving a package to an APT event in 2027.

Relevant data as follows:

Asian Poker Tour (APT): https://theasianpokertour.com/ Official tour site to verify schedule, destinations and announcements referenced in the partnership.
PokerOrg: https://www.poker.org/ Official PokerOrg site for details on coverage formats, the APT hub and Pick 3 product references.
Triple Barrel Media: https://triplebarrelmedia.com/ Parent company site for corporate context around PokerOrg and executive attribution.

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BetMGM Secures Exclusive First-To-Market Rights For Upcoming AGS Rakin’ Bacon! Titles

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9 hours ago

April 20, 2026

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BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, announced a continuing partnership with AGS, a leading supplier of high-performing slot, table, and online gaming products, to debut new titles from the Rakin’ Bacon!® franchise. BetMGM will have a period of exclusivity for the new games, available at BetMGM and Borgata Online Casino.

Upcoming release schedule:

Rakin’ Bacon! Triple Oink Soda Fountain Fortunes – Available Now
Rakin’ Bacon! Triple Oink San Shen Zhu – Available May 12
Rakin’ Bacon! Fu Zhu Bao Bao – Available July 2

“The Rakin’ Bacon! franchise is a proven mainstay on casino floors and online,” said Oliver Bartlett, Senior Vice President of Gaming at BetMGM. “Securing first-to-market rights is a natural extension of the strong relationship we’ve built with top-tier game suppliers like AGS. As a premier online casino destination, it is our commitment to offer players first access to the most anticipated titles.”

Led by Cornsquealius, the recognizable golden piggy bank character, Rakin’ Bacon! games have consistently ranked among BetMGM’s top performers, with two slot titles from the franchise placing among the platform’s top 15 iGaming offerings in 2025. What began with a traditional pot-collection bonus and five-of-a-kind pays has grown into a suite of styles and features that reflect both player trends and the brand’s creative evolution.

Zoe Ebling, Vice President of Interactive at AGS, said, “AGS is focused on bringing the energy of land-based favorites into the digital world in ways that drive real engagement. Our continued partnership with BetMGM and bringing even more Rakin’ Bacon! titles online cements AGS’ commitment to offering standout gaming experiences to players across both platforms.”

BetMGM’s award-winning online casino is home to over 7,000 titles across North American markets and one of the largest state-by-state exclusive progressive jackpot networks. BetMGM’s jackpot network currently consists of over 25 games including titles such as MGM Grand Millions, Bison Fury, and 15 Lanterns. Players can earn BetMGM Rewards Points and Tier Credits by playing at BetMGM Casino. BetMGM Rewards points can be redeemed for digital bonuses, MGM Rewards Points, and Marriott Bonvoy Points.

As BetMGM continues to expand into new markets and introduce new features, responsible gambling remains a key focus. Additionally, BetMGM is proud to provide resources to help customers play responsibly including GameSense, an industry leading program, developed and licensed to MGM Resorts by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. Through the integration within BetMGM’s mobile and desktop platforms, customers can receive the same GameSense experience they have grown to rely on at MGM Resorts properties nationwide. This complements BetMGM’s existing responsible gambling tools which serve to provide customers with an entertaining and safe digital experience.

For more information on BetMGM, follow @BetMGM on X.
For more information on AGS, visit newsroom.playags.com.

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