The Zeitgeist
Key Takeaways
  • The recent sale of the World Poker Tour by bwin.party could be a precursor of things to come for the online gaming company.
  • The numbers released for the first half of the 2015 World Series of Poker show that the festival has enjoyed resounding success so far.
  • The two US markets that are the closest to passing legislation to legalize online poker are California and Pennsylvania, and the next several days will likely determine the feasibility of such efforts for the current legislative sessions.

The Future of bwin.party

The recent sale of the World Poker Tour by bwin.party could be a precursor of things to come for the online gaming company. As of yet, no word has emerged regarding the acquisition of bwin.party, which is being pursued by 888 Holdings and a partnership of Amaya and GVC, but the movement of this prestigious poker asset could have implications for the suitors.

Expect more speculation on both the future of the WPT and of its former parent company to swirl through the industry this week.