A new aviation law introduced in Macau could connect the gambling hub to the US, South America and Australia. Should lawmakers pass the Civil Aviation Activities Bill, Air Macau’s monopoly status would come to an end, opening the door for other airlines to establish operational bases in the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR). Macao News
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The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) is experiencing delays in processing gambling license applications due to a surge in demand, according to GCB managing director Cedric Pietersz. Interest in entering Curaçao’s gambling market has multiplied, with the regulator receiving 740 online gambling license applications during its first half window, which closed in April. Pietersz expects an
The Arkansas Supreme Court has been called upon to disqualify a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at blocking a planned casino in Pope County from the upcoming November ballot. The lawsuit, filed by Cherokee Nation Entertainment and an affiliated group, challenges both the legality and wording of the ballot measure, which is backed by the Choctaw
The organizers of SBC Summit Latin America shared a detailed guide with information for all those interested in attending the event that will take place October 29-31 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Miami. The objective is to help delegates prepare effectively for Latin America’s leading online sports betting and gaming event,
The Thai government has released a draft bill aimed at regulating the country’s casino industry, with the establishment of a central regulatory body based in Bangkok and strategically placed branches across the nation. The draft bill, spanning 22 pages, was made public by Thailand’s Council of State and is open for public feedback until August
iGaming turnkey solutions provider Soft2Bet recently participated in the Canadian Gaming Summit, an event that drew over 3,000 industry professionals from the gambling sector and provided a valuable platform for exploring the evolving landscape of the Canadian sector. Yogonet spoke with Martin Collins, Chief Business Development Officer at Soft2Bet, to delve into the key takeaways
The Venetian Resort has opened the largest poker room on the Las Vegas Strip, a 14,000-square-foot facility named The Poker Room. The venue features 50 live dealer tables, each equipped with USB and USB-C charging ports. Additional amenities include a self-service beverage station, dedicated restrooms, and kiosks for the casino’s loyalty card program and sports
The Prize and Betting Secretariat of the Brazilian Ministry of Finance has published two new ordinances for the regulation of the Brazilian betting market. The first of these, published on July 31, is number 1,212, establishing the guidelines for transferring fixed odds lottery proceeds. The following day, the agency published ordinance 1,231, which deals with responsible
The Arizona Department of Gaming has granted event wagering operator licenses to Sporttrade and Plannatech, expanding the state’s sports betting market. The licenses will enable both companies to partner with local tribes for sports betting operations. Sporttrade will collaborate with the Quechan Indian Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation, while Plannatech will team up
Novomatic has recently held its annual NOVO Company Day, an event promoting health, nutrition, sports, exercise, and workplace safety. The event highlighted the company’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe work environment for its employees. In a speech, the Novomatic Executive Board highlighted the crucial role of employee well-being in achieving business success. They
iGaming software solutions provider SOFTSWISS has reported high performance of its Jackpot Aggregator in the second quarter of 2024, with the total Bet Sum more than doubling compared to the same period last year. This growth is attributed to the active development of the Prime Network Jackpot and the increasing adoption of the Jackpot Aggregator
Gaming supplier Zitro has announced the first installation of its Mega Lounge in Paraguay, in partnership with Hotel Casino Acaray in Ciudad del Este. The Mega Lounge, occupying an exclusive area of the casino, features a variety of Zitro games and cabinets connected to a progressive jackpot, known as the MEGA jackpot. This jackpot win
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has unveiled a new mobster-themed slot game titled Mafia Gold. The 5×4 crime caper lays out a gritty narrative where rival gangs vie for control of the city’s wealth and power, the company said of its backstory. In the game, players must outsmart and outgun their enemies to claim “the ultimate prize.” As
Gaming provider CT Gaming has announced the debut of its newest slot cabinet, the Next Premium – 32”, at the Nile City Casino in Egypt, noting that the latest installation represents “a significant milestone” for the company. Three units of the slot have been installed at the casino, which is centrally located in Cairo. “Combined
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced some updates to the Change in Personal Details application to further streamline the application process. The changes relate to the addition of a new section requesting applicants to specify any direct or indirect involvement with a sports club, its members, or the sports sector at large. Applicants must also
Caesars Entertainment has announced a $3.1 million donation to “dozens of national and local non-profit organizations” through the company’s charity platform, the Caesars Foundation. Caesars said this year’s grant includes continued support for organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and a new partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation “that aligns closely with
Caesars Entertainment has agreed to sell the World Series of Poker brand and all of its intellectual property to the operator of GGPoker, the NSUS Group, for $500 million. The deal should be finalized before the end of this year and includes $250 million in cash and a $250 million promissory note payable five years
One of the biggest and best placed to play poker in Las Vegas is back! In February of this year, we reported on the remodel of the Venetian poker room. Now, those renovations are complete and the room has been reopened! Poker players and enthusiasts gathered to celebrate with a day filled with a mix
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey on Monday signed the fiscal year 2025 state budget, which includes language legalizing online lottery sales in the Commonwealth. Revenue from online lottery sales will support a grant program for early childhood education and care, the Massachusetts Lottery stated in a press release. “We thank Governor Healey for her support of
Event organizer Clarion Gaming announced that it has negotiated a cumulative Barcelona hotel discount up to €2.4 million ($2.6 M) on behalf of the industry during January’s ICE and iGB Affiliate shows, the first editions to be held in the Catalan City. The company informs that the rates, which are delivering an average saving of