Thailand’s government has taken a step toward legalizing casinos with the cabinet’s approval of a draft law aimed at boosting tourism, creating jobs, and increasing investment. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced the decision on Monday. The proposed legislation will now be sent to parliament for deliberation. If passed, gambling activities would be permitted within large-scale
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Curaçao and the Netherlands have agreed to collaborate closely on the implementation of the island’s newly approved gambling law, the Landsverordening op Kansspelen (LOK), in a move aimed at bolstering transparency and curbing illicit activities in the sector. The law, which came into force on December 24, 2024, seeks to better regulate Curaçao’s gambling
Circa Sports’ professional football contests, Circa Survivor and Circa Million VI, came to an exciting close over the weekend. After a thrilling season, the sports betting venture will pay out a record-breaking $20,266,000 amongst contests winners. The largest prize pot in history, totaling $14,266,000, will be awarded to the eight winners of Circa Survivor. All
Gaming technology provider Win Systems will participate in ICE 2025, which will be held in Barcelona for the first time from January 20 to 22 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via. “This prestigious event provides an ideal platform for Win Systems to unveil its latest innovations and reinforce its dedication to excellence in the gaming industry,” according
iGaming supplier FBMDS will participate at ICE Barcelona, where it will showcase its portfolio of online gaming products at Booth 3H30. The event will be held from January 20 to 22 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via. Under the ‘Every Spark Counts’ theme, the brand aims to “light the way at ICE Barcelona with innovative games, enhanced player engagement metrics,
SOFTSWISS, a tech provider with over 15 years of experience in iGaming, reveals key takeaways from a recent customer survey conducted by Kantar. The findings highlight the essential features operators prioritize when selecting casino platform software and game hubs. Lately, SOFTSWISS has shared the needs and expectations of iGaming operators when choosing a software supplier,
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has launched Treasures of Kongar, a new video slot set in the depths of the jungle. In the title, players venture into Kongar’s untamed world, “where glittering treasures lie hidden amidst fierce wildlife and legendary power.” Treasures of Kongar sets itself apart with its gripping narrative and innovative features, says
PENN Entertainment and ESPN on Thursday announced that ten additional retail sportsbooks at key PENN properties will be rebranded to ESPN BET Sportsbook in early 2025, subject to all regulatory approvals. The move increases the total number of ESPN BET-branded sportsbooks at PENN properties to 19. The new ESPN BET locations will serve customers across
We first mentioned the Durango Casino in one of our weekly news videos back 2022 when it was still just an idea. The property has only been open since December of 2023, but already their owner, Station Casinos, in preparing for a $116 million expansion as part of the second phase of development. Construction for
We’re looking at the Enchanted Waters online slot from Yggdrasil, which comes with 5 cascading reels, 4 rows, and some very high volatility! Players hope to land one of the four mermaid symbols to trigger one of four features, from re-spins to multipliers, and from expanding wilds to the removal of all low paying symbols!
The Ottawa Black Bears has announced a partnership agreement with PowerPlay Online Sportsbook and Casino. Under the terms of the deal, the company’s logo will be featured on the Canadian professional box lacrosse team’s home and away jerseys. In addition to the jersey sponsorship, the six-figure deal will also provide PowerPlay with branding elements inside the
Developers behind “The Coney,” a proposed $3 billion casino on Coney Island, have pledged a $200 million community trust fund in a bid to gain support for the project. The announcement comes as the casino proposal faces scrutiny ahead of public hearings. The fund, if approved, will be managed by a board of local
Iowa lawmakers are poised to debate legislation that would block the construction of new casinos in the state, with a proposal expected to surface early in the 2025 legislative session. The measure, a response to Cedar Rapids’ ambitions to establish the Cedar Crossing Casino, would halt new casino developments until 2029. Republican Representative Bobby
Casino foot traffic across the United States fell 4.8% in December compared to the previous year, continuing to trail pre-pandemic levels by 10.5%, according to a report by Jefferies Equities Research. Analysts attribute the dip to ongoing normalization post-COVID, reduced visitation days due to one fewer weekend, and rising operational costs. “Overall casino foot
Distributed gaming operator J&J Gaming has announced the completion of its acquisition of Nevada-based Leisure Gaming, an operator of 10 nonrestricted casinos primarily located at truck stops. The deal was finalized following approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission in November and marks a major expansion for J&J Gaming and its subsidiary, Golden Route Operations (GRO).
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Livingston, Texas held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Ischoopa Travel Center on the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation. The new space includes 81 Class II gaming devices in the east side section of the building. The west side of the building features a convenience store equipped with a variety of snacks and tobacco.
Kentucky Representative Thomas Huff has introduced a bill aimed at expanding gambling in the state by allowing voters to determine whether their communities should host casinos. Filed for the 2025 legislative session, House Bill 33 (HB33) outlines a framework for casino operations and fantasy sports regulation, overseen by the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRGC).
A recent report from the Department of Trust (DoT) of the United Kingdom has shed light on how gambling fits into the broader spending habits of UK consumers, revealing that it accounts for 10.69% of the average person’s monthly leisure expenditure. The study, based on raw bank data from 304,022 individuals who made payments to
iGaming solutions provider SOFTSWISS has unveiled its first Sportsbook Network Jackpot, a progressive jackpot system designed to unite multiple brands in an exclusive network campaign with a shared prize pool. The Sportsbook Network Jackpot debuted with an initial prize pool of 35,000 euros, which will continue to grow as more brands join. All clients working with
The BMM Innovation Group (BIG), a technology conglomerate focused on product compliance testing, training, and cybersecurity solutions for the global gaming industry, announced that it is exhibiting at the ICE Barcelona 2025 trade show and conference on January 20-22 at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain. Martin Storm, President and CEO of the BMM Innovation