Tourism in Osaka is thriving, and now the city is concerned about overtourism. According to Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura, the Osaka Prefectural Government is even considering setting up entry fees for foreign visitors. Taxation plans: In Osaka, the lodging tax is already imposed for both foreign and domestic tourists. The funds earned from this will be
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VBET, a global gaming firm that is part of a well-known company called SoftConstruct, is excited to reveal that it has entered into an alliance with the Ukraine-based Sport Poker Federation to launch the Spring Pick Online Poker Series to select the best poker players for the VBET Ukrainian Sports Poker Championship. Spring Pick Online
Pragmatic Play, one of the most popular content providers in various regulated markets all over the world, keeps surprising its fans with new adventures and thrilling slot titles. This time, the company invites the players on another adventure in the newest release Big Bass Day at the Races. Along with that, the content provider continues
Gaming and entertainment giant Bally’s Chicago has set a $1 million record in tax revenues in February 2024 for the very first time. The exceptional contribution to the local community reportedly resulted from the record gaming revenue and visits of the company’s landmark Chicago casino. Reaching Almost $10m in Revenues: As reported by Chicago Tribune
Technology has revolutionized the way the world lives, works and plays. In the world of online gambling, this transformation is particularly evident. The convergence of technology and the thrill of the gamble has created a new breed of gaming enthusiasts who are tech-savvy and eager to explore the latest innovations in the industry. Bridging the
A worldwide famous gaming and betting corporation, 888 Holdings, is set to leave the US gaming market. The group has notified the investors that it commenced a strategic review of its B2C operations in the States. The process may be followed by the sale or controlled market exit of 888 Holdings at a cost of
Entain published its 2023 financial report, and according to it, the company experienced a net loss of £936,5m (€1,09bn/$1,19bn). The main reason for this is an increase in its expenses, mostly due to the UK settlement with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). However, the gaming revenue increased by
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (AUSTRAC), Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulator, has started an inquiry into Bet365, an online gambling firm based in the UK. The reason for the investigation is potential violations of counter-terrorism financing (CTF) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws by Bet365. Previous audit as reason for ongoing investigation:
A leading virtual sports provider, Kiron Interactive, has partnered up with Betika, a top-tier gaming hub with extensive presence across African markets. The deal was closed to launch the provider’s state-of-the-art Kiron.Lite platform on Betika’s online gaming facility in Kenya in the first quarter of 2024. Based on the operator’s gaming platform performance reported for
Bally’s Corporation Tropicana casino in Nevada is about to be closed, and the process will be conducted in phases, as the company informed the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The final closure is set for April 2. Final days of the popular casino: The plans for a new casino resort which will be constructed along with
Push Gaming has been on a roll lately when it comes to new slot releases with extraordinary topics! In this sense, it recently launched a leprechaun-themed slot titled Shamrock Saints, where players have the opportunity to see what leprechaun behavior looks like, but through the eyes of a developer. Action-packed visual: This interesting slot offers
After the soft opening of the 1st phase of the complex on November 30, the grand opening of Mohegan INSPIRE Entertainment Resort was held on March 5th, marking the realization of the 1st phase of a total of 4 phases of the integrated resort (IR) project located in South Korea. Ambitions: Among those participating in
Following the recent legalization of igaming in Rhode Island and the last week’s technical trial, casino and entertainment giant Bally’s Corporation will launch its online casino in the state today. From now on, the Rhode Island players can use their desktop or mobile apps to initially play about 170 slots, live dealer and table games
One of the biggest concessionaires in Macau, SJM Holdings, released a revenue report and it seems things are looking better for the city. Thanks to a significant increase in gaming revenue, in a year ending with December 31, 2023, the loss was HK$2.01 billion, or US$257 million, while in 2022 the loss was HK$7.80 billion,
An experienced provider of online gaming content, Nolimit City, continues a series of slot releases with bombastic themes. The success of the recently launched sequel to the blockbuster title Fire in the Hole 2 and mega-hits like Mental or Tombstone RIP growing the provider’s fan base testifies about the increasing player pool looking to indulge
After the legislation was approved by the Alabama Senate committee, the casino industry in the state is facing a lot of changes. According to the new legislation, the lottery will be legalized, but sports betting and full casino games are banned from the state. Change in the plans: On February 15, the Alabama House approved
Games Global, a pioneer in iGaming content, has officially announced its newest progressive jackpot winner won from the original Mega Moolah™ game. However that’s not all, as right before this news, on March 5th, the firm also revealed that 6 remarkable games developed by its unique studios will officially debut this week! Winning the ultimate
For a very long time, executives of the Wynn Las Vegas believed that Fontainebleau was actively trying to copy the unique experience that Wynn provides to its guests. It went so far that Fontainebleau began poaching some of their best workers. These actions led Wynn to submit a legal action in an attempt to put
SkillOnNet-owned Winlandia, continues its international expansion to bring a unique iGaming experience to Nordic region. Following its recent market entry in Sweden, the ambitious online casino now launches operations in Denmark for the very first time to offer lucrative rewards to the local player community. International Expansion: According to the source, the company will be
The invitations for the party of the year just arrived! Highly regarded content supplier Relax Gaming goes wild in its newest slot release Firewins Factory. The game is full of fireworks, colors, and thrills while enriched with fantastic features and huge chances of winning great prizes. Join the party of the year: Players will get