Colombian gaming regulator Coljuegos announced that it has destroyed a total of 1,491 illegal gambling devices seized since 2021, with a value estimated at close to $200 million. The destruction, part of Coljuegos’ ongoing efforts to combat illegal gambling, took place in Yumbo, Valle del Cauca. According to Coljuegos President Marco Emilio Hincapié, the destroyed items
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Full House Resorts saw its revenue grow 39.6% to $69.9 million in the first quarter of the year, an increase of $19.8 million from the $50.1 million reported during the same period last year. According to the company, these results reflect the continued ramp-up of operations at Waukegan’s American Place (Illinois), which opened in February
The Wyoming Legislature has responded to the rapid expansion of the state’s gambling industry by initiating a comprehensive review of the gaming landscape. The Wyoming Gaming Commission (WGC) will undertake a statewide gaming study over the coming months, in collaboration with the Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee. This initiative, outlined in a footnote in the 2024
Affiliate marketing company SiGMA is set to host an exclusive retreat for top affiliates with Asian traffic in the Philippine island of El Nido from June 6 to 8. The retreat, hosted by five operators and a games provider, promises a luxurious two-night stay in a resort in El Nido. Known for its stunning coral reefs,
Following the withdrawal of the Mohegan Tribe as casino operator, the head of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas sees an opportunity to revitalize the struggling property and streamline its operations. Cliff Atkinson, president of the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, views the split with Mohegan Gaming, announced jointly on Tuesday, as a chance to integrate resort operations
Online payment solutions company Pay4Fun has shared ‘Raio X’ (X-Ray), a document exploring payment ordinance n°615/2024, published by Brazil’s Ministry of Finance’s Prizes and Betting Secretariat. The ordinance features descriptions of the payment flow, the management of bettors’ resources, and the operational processes for the financial security of Brazil’s betting market. This ordinance aims at combating
Brazilian media giant Globo is reportedly discussing a partnership with BetMGM (the sports betting and iGaming joint venture between US casino giant MGM Resorts and global bookmaker Entain) for the operation of sports betting in Brazil. According to information obtained by the website Sports MKT, negotiations are advanced. The Globo television station features in the list
Bally’s Chicago experienced a 7% decline in adjusted gross receipts to approximately $10.4 million in April, marking the first month-over-month revenue decrease since the temporary casino’s opening at Medinah Temple in September. According to data released by the Illinois Gaming Board, admissions also decreased by over 4%, totaling 112,751 visitors for the month, the Chicago
Next time you’re in Las Vegas wander to the south end of the Strip to the Pinball Hall of Fame! This is a hands-on museum near Mandalay Bay is the most fun you can have playing a game in Sin City where you CAN NOT win a jackpot! This huge collection of playable pinball machines
Red Rock Resorts, the publicly traded entity of Station Casinos, reported a 12.7% year-over-year increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2024, reaching $488.9 million. The earnings per share (EPS) stood at $0.68, compared to $0.75 in the same period last year. The company’s revenue, driven by the successful launch of its newest property,
The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians and its Angel of the Winds Casino Resort have announced a multi-year partnership with the University of Washington Athletics, designating it as the official casino resort partner statewide for the Huskies. “This agreement marks a significant collaboration between two iconic Washington institutions, heralding a new era of sports entertainment,” the
Sometimes marketing strategies for iGaming evolve faster than the industry itself. iGaming software supplier and aggregator Slotegrator gleaned some white-hot insights into iGaming marketing in 2024 from a recent exclusive interview with Martin Calvert, marketing director at ICS-digital and ICS-translate. The interview focused on a few main topics: Current trends in iGaming marketing. Top tools
Hospitality workers represented by the Culinary Union are set to stage a 48-hour strike at the Virgin Las Vegas property starting Friday morning, marking the first labor action at the resort, which rebranded from Hard Rock Hotel to Virgin Hotels in March 2021. More than 700 members of the Culinary Union Local 226 will participate
Scott Sibella, a former top executive at major Las Vegas casinos, has been sentenced to a year of probation after pleading guilty to violating federal anti-money laundering regulations. The sentencing, handed down by U.S. District Judge Dolly Gee, also includes a fine of $9,500 and a $100 special assessment. In January, Sibella pleaded guilty to
Casino and sportsbook platform provider Soft2Bet has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and activated its membership in Ontario, following its licensing in the Canadian province. Soft2bet obtained its Certificate of Registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) at the end of March, where the company’s Ontario-focused brand Tooniebet.com will now feed
Data analysis by sports odds intelligence firm Bettormetrics shows that the leading US sportsbooks are potentially losing “tens of millions of dollars” in revenue due to the length of suspension times during live sporting events contests. Suspension is when a sportsbook periodically shuts down betting lines in a sporting event to readjust the odds based
The brand is celebrating how its guest offerings have “Come Together” under the same loyalty program with a global star-studded campaign featuring soccer icon Lionel Messi; singer/songwriter Noah Kahan; multi-platinum artist and producer John Legend; and superstar Shakira. They star in Hard Rock’s omnichannel marketing campaign that began Tuesday and features The Beatles’ classic song “Come
International Game Technology (IGT) announced Wednesday that it is modernizing video poker across the Netherlands with a 500-unit deployment of PeakBarTop cabinets at Holland Casino gaming venues throughout the region. This multi-phase installation started in 2023 and once complete will account for the largest PeakBarTop installation in Europe. “IGT’s PeakBarTop cabinets have elevated the aesthetic
New York Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) introduced bill 9226 on Tuesday, which calls for the legalization of online poker. The bill, if passed, would bring up to 10 online poker operators to the Empire State, and each license would cost $10 million and last for 10 years, at a tax rate of 15%.
If you can’t make it to Las Vegas, perhaps one of your local watering hole can help. Gambling at Dave & Buster’s will soon be allowed for loyalty members who are over 18 old, with real money betting on games.The company has partnered with Lucra Sports, a white label gamification software company out of Connecticut.