The first sports event to be held at the Las Vegas Sphere, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 306, recorded the highest gross revenue for both the venue and UFC as Saturday night’s 10-fight showcase pulled in $22 million in sales. UFC 306 featured a bantamweight title fight in which defending champion Sean O’Malley was defeated by
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iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play is set to expand its current partnership with BetPlay after signing a deal to supply its Smart Studio solution to the Colombian operator. The deal comes after the LatAm operator gained access to Pragmatic Play’s range of Slots and Live Casino content back in 2021, with the latest expansion seeing dedicated
London-based not-for-profit ESG Gaming has announced that founder Lee Willows will be part of the Esports Betting and Gambling panel being held as part of the ESI Lisbon festival, set to take place at the MEO Arena in Lisbon from September 23 to 25. Drawing on his experience as the founder of safer gambling charity
Sports data solutions provider FeedConstruct has extended its partnership with the German Handball Bundesliga Women (HBF). The renewed agreement grants FeedConstruct exclusive worldwide betting streaming rights for the premier handball competitions. Under the multi-year deal, FeedConstruct will cover around 425 matches per season, including the German Handball Bundesliga Women, the 2nd Handball Bundesliga Women, and
iGaming content provider Play’n GO was honored at the Corporate Star Awards ceremony. The Swedish-founded gaming giant was shortlisted for the Best ESG Report award at a star-studded awards show in Amsterdam on Friday night. The company was recognized as a global leader in Environmental Social Governance (ESG) practices. Play’n GO was the only iGaming company
Gannett has announced a multi-year partnership with BetMGM, positioning the online sportsbook as the preferred provider of sports betting and casino services for USA Today Sports. The collaboration will allow BetMGM’s sports betting data to be integrated across the USA Today Network, which operates in over 200 markets across 43 states, reaching millions of readers.
France’s competition regulator, l’Autorité de la Concurrence, has approved the acquisition of online gaming operator Kindred Group by lottery monopoly Française des Jeux (FDJ), while cautioning FDJ against leveraging its monopoly to promote Kindred’s products. The competition authority flagged the risk that cross-selling Kindred’s online betting and gaming products to FDJ’s monopoly lottery customers could
Macau’s government blocked more than 36,000 illegal gambling websites in the first half of 2024, as part of an ongoing effort to crack down on illicit online gambling sites that impersonate legitimate operators in the region, an official report said on Monday. “Illegal gambling websites often pretend to be those of Macau’s gaming operators, which
A new regulatory framework for gaming equipment in Cambodia has introduced a mandatory registration process and stricter import controls, causing unease among casino operators. The Commercial Gambling Management Commission (CGMC) has mandated that all casinos in the country register their gaming equipment by the end of the year, reported Inside Asian Gaming. Equipment that fails
Football’s return in August, albeit in the preseason, and the conclusion of the Olympic Games provided a much-needed boost to Vermont’s sports betting activity, ending a five-month streak of declining figures. According to the Department of Liquor and Lottery, the Green Mountain State saw an increase in wagers last month, reaching $11.3 million—a 19% rise
Think you know what you’re being charged for? From the time you arrive to the time you leave, Las Vegas hidden fees can add up quickly and take a serious bite out of your vacation! Guests are being fleeced a dollar at a time all over town, and most don’t even realize how much they
New Jersey’s online gambling industry achieved its best month on record in August, raking in $198.4 million, a nearly 28% increase from the previous year. However, amid the surge in digital gaming, traditional brick-and-mortar casinos in Atlantic City continued to underperform compared to pre-pandemic levels. According to figures released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming
Major League Baseball’s (MLB) players union has filed lawsuits against sports betting platforms DraftKings, FanDuel, Bet365, and Underdog Fantasy, accusing them of unauthorized use of player names and likenesses in violation of publicity rights laws. The lawsuits, filed in federal and state courts, claim the companies used images of nearly every active MLB player on
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has released a list of unauthorized websites, warning that it has no connection with them. The list is aimed at protecting consumers and maintaining the integrity of Malta’s gaming industry, the regulator said. The URLs include www.rayvietnam.net, www.rbvn08.com, www.raybet03.com, www.ray097.com and www.ray40.com. The MGA notes that any references to the Authority
Las Vegas-based developer and supplier Interblock has announced the acquisition of a majority share in Zuum Limited, a manufacturer of Class II and Class III electronic table games (ETGs), slots, and bingo products. “This strategic acquisition will enable Interblock to deliver a broader range of innovative and cost-effective gaming solutions to its customers while driving
ICE Barcelona will co-sponsor the 12th edition of the Expo and Congress in Torremolinos, ICE organizer Clarion Gaming has announced. The event runs 18th and 19th of September at the Torremolinos Congress and Exhibition Centre. As part of its co-sponsorship initiative, Clarion will be providing operators and suppliers active in the Spanish industry “with an
Oklahoma State Senator Bill Coleman is making another attempt to legalize sports betting in the state after his previous efforts failed during the last legislative session. As football season kicks off, sports fans in neighboring states like Arkansas are already placing their bets, while Oklahomans are left on the sidelines. Senator Coleman, who proposed a
Caesars has appointed Ken Ostempowski as Senior Vice President and General Manager of its Las Vegas Strip properties Paris Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood, and Horseshoe. The development comes after the former top executive of the three properties, Jason Gregorec, stepped down to join Delaware North’s gaming division. Ostempowski currently holds similar roles overseeing The ROW Reno,
A new bill introduced by Rep. Paul Tonko of New York and Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut aims to address concerns about the fast-paced expansion of legal sports betting across the United States. The legislation, announced on Thursday, would prohibit in-game advertising, betting on college athletes, and the use of credit cards for online gambling
The Casino Esports Conference (CEC)’s 2025 edition is set to take place at Wind Creek Bethlehem in Pennsylvania on February 18th and 19th. According to its organizers, the “immersive gathering” will connect the realms of casino, cinema, and collegiate industries directly to esports players, marketers, developers, legal experts, and educators. “Prepare for a groundbreaking experience as