Wynn Las Vegas is asking a Clark County District Court judge to order the new Fontainebleau resort to stop poaching its executives immediately. Wynn attorneys included new details about its accusation that Fontainebleau has repeatedly contacted company executives bound by noncompete clauses to convince them to quit and go to work for the competing resort in
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In a move that has ignited fierce debate and legal wrangling, the Minnesota Racing Commission recently voted to legalize historic horse racing (HHR), prompting strong opposition from legislators advocating for the legalization of mobile sports betting. Some legislators, led by Rep. Zack Stephenson, contend that the Racing Commission’s decision to greenlight HHR runs afoul of
SkyCity Entertainment Group has undergone changes in its executive leadership as the company announced the appointment of Avril Baynes as its Australia interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) following the resignation of long-time staffer David Christian. David Christian, who has been with SkyCity for nearly two decades, has resigned from his role as COO of Australia. Throughout
Montenegro’s gambling revenue, including casinos, betting houses, slot-machine clubs, and internet betting, saw a yearly surge of 58.5% to 6.5 million euros ($7 million) in the first quarter of 2024, according to the country’s Finance Ministry. According to a ministry’s statement issued last week, the increase in revenue was a result of regulatory changes that
Genting Malaysia Bhd, the owner of Resorts World casino in New York City, said that an expansion of its gambling offering would lift its tax payments to the state by $1 billion annually. This would mark an increase from the $600 million in taxes paid by the resort last year. Plans for a major expansion of
The Danish Gambling Authority has taken action against online gaming software provider and operator SkillOnNet, issuing three injunctions for violations of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AML). These charges were levied due to breaches in risk assessment, business procedures for internal control and documentation of implemented controls. The authority has also imposed reprimands on the company
BMM Testlabs has acquired new licenses to provide compliance testing, inspections, and certification services in Botswana and Nigeria. The Botswana Gambling Authority and the National Lottery Regulatory Commission in Nigeria, the respective official gaming regulatory bodies in those countries, granted BMM licenses for the land-based and digital gaming markets in the two African nations. BMM, which
Gaming manufacturer and distributor SUZOHAPP is exhibiting at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (IGA) from April 8-11 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. At the event, SUZOHAPP will be focusing on showcasing “new, innovative solutions to attract the next generation of players.” As part of this endeavor, SUZOHAPP will be highlighting its
The Dominican Republic has taken decisive action by blacklisting over 40 major operator brands ahead of the re-regulation of its online gambling market. This significant move coincides with the issuance of Resolution 136-2024, introducing a new regulatory framework aimed at governing online gambling activities within the country. Under the purview of the Dirección de Casinos y
iGaming software and business solutions provider Slotegrator has signed a deal with online crypto casino Sweet. This collaboration signifies a pivotal development in the growing GambleFi ecosystem, which merges gambling with decentralized finance, offering a fresh direction in digital gambling, Slotegrator said in a statement. The Sweet platform caters to diverse player interests with a wide range
Louisiana’s Gaming Control Board (LGCB) has moved to ban proposition bets on college athletes, effective August 1, one week after National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker urged states to address concerns regarding such wagers. In an order issued to licensed sports betting operators, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board emphasized the prohibition of player
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has released Big Bass Secrets of the Golden Lake, a feature-packed 5×3 slot with two bonus games. With this launch, Pragmatic Play adds a new title to the Big Bass franchise, where a special free spins experience can be unlocked. When three or more scatters land in the base game, awarding up to
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various industries has raised questions about its potential to exacerbate addictive behaviors, particularly in sectors like online gambling. DraftKings, a prominent player in the sports betting realm, has recently found itself at the center of this debate as it increasingly incorporates AI into its platform. Speaking at the
On April 10 and 11, at the Las Americas Convention Center in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, a new edition of GAT Expo Cartagena will take place. The event, which will gather more than 3,000 entrepreneurs from the Latin American gaming sector, has a mastermind behind its organization: José Aníbal Aguirre. The CEO of GAT Expo spoke
For years Brazil has seen neighbouring LatAm countries embrace the lucrative world of gaming and sports betting and as one of the world’s largest economies, it has always had the potential to become a major player in the international market. In this analysis, Patricia Souto Rial, VP of Business Development for Spain and LATAM at Quixant,
Canadian sportsbook and iGaming operator Rivalry announced unaudited financial results for the three and 12-month periods ended December 31, 2023. Rivalry said the expansion into new segments helped drive revenue up by 34% year-on-year to CAD 35.7 million ($26.2 million) in 2023, while the betting operator was also able to reduce net loss by 22%. The strong
Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands (MBS) casino and hotel resort is gearing up for a significant expansion with the construction of a fourth hotel tower, a move that was delayed by the global COVID-19 pandemic. MBS announced on Friday that it will commence full-scale construction of the project, which includes erecting a fourth tower adjacent to its
Fanatics Betting and Gaming has launched its online Fanatics Sportsbook in the state of Arizona. The company has entered into a long-term partnership agreement with the Tonto Apache Tribe, owner and operator of the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino, to secure market access. Bettors in the state can now download the product on iOS and Android.
The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced the appointment of Grainne Hurst, currently serving as Entain’s group corporate affairs director, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Her appointment comes as part of a broader restructuring initiative within the BGC’s senior leadership hierarchy. The decision to appoint Hurst as CEO follows the announcement
Adjusted gross weekly sports betting revenue from New York State’s nine mobile operators reached $41.9 million for the week ending March 31st. This marks an improvement as the collective hold rose by over three percentage points to 9.2%, reveals the latest data released by the New York State Gaming Commission. Compared to the previous week,