The Stronach Group has announced it will be closing down its Golden Gate Fields horseracing venue in North California amid company plans to focus on the southern part of the state. The thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering group called the decision “a major development aimed at consolidating, invigorating and innovating racing throughout Southern California.” By
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Merkur UK has funded the planting of 25,000 trees through its 360 Program. With this initiative, the business says it has underlined its credentials “as one of land-based gaming’s most progressive corporate citizens.” For the initiative, Merkur UK joined forces with Ecologi, described by the firm as a leading climate action platform whose stated mission
The three land-based casinos in Detroit, Michigan have reported a 2.9% year-on-year increase in revenue for June, bringing in a total of $101.5 million. This figure represents a $2.9 million increase compared to the same period in 2022 when the casinos achieved $98.6 million in revenue. However, it is worth noting that June’s figure shows a 3.9%
There’s another big construction project near the Horseshoe! This time it’s Bottled Blonde Las Vegas, a $50 million dollar venue that will take up 25,000 square feet and stand four stories! Evening Entertainment Group is the Arizona company investing in the project, which will overlook Las Vegas Boulevard from the Grand Bazaar Shops. The Bottled
Las Vegas Sands’ revenue more than doubled to $2.5 billion in the second quarter of 2023, driven by the steady recovery of visitation in Macau, surpassing Wall Street estimates. Executives of the company, which has five casino resorts in Macau and one in Singapore, said on Wednesday that Sands’ scale in these two countries bodes
The Maritim Casino of Menorca in Spain, operated by the Comar Group, has added Zitro’s Mighty Hammer multi-game to its entertainment offer, the gaming manufacturer and supplier announced on Tuesday. “This innovative title, which has demonstrated its success and performance worldwide, offers players three levels of excitement and multiple possibilities, each connected to a different
iLottery and iGaming solutions provider NeoGames said Tuesday that its shareholders have approved the previously announced business combination with Aristocrat. Under the terms of the deal, Aristocrat is set to acquire NeoGames for $29.50 per share in an all-cash transaction, representing an enterprise value of approximately $1.2 billion. Investors holding 86% of NeoGames’ outstanding shares voted,
Gaming Innovation Group’s (GiG) sportsbook platform is now live in the US State of Maryland following the launch of its partner Crab Sports. Earlier this week, Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) issued a sports betting license to the brand, making the start of its operations possible. GiG notes that Crab Sports is uniquely positioned
Las Vegas casino-hotel Circus Circus is undergoing renovations for over $25 million. The update is part of a plan by casino mogul Phil Ruffin, who took ownership of the property in 2019, to bring the venue back to its heyday with nearly $30 million in investments. The latest developments at the property include a new
iGaming solutions and content provider EveryMatrix has gone live with operator WynnBet in the US. The deal will see EveryMatrix provide Wynn Resorts’ online gaming brand with content from its in-house studios, including Armadillo Studios, via seamless integration with the company’s iGaming Integration Platform, CasinoEngine. WynnBet has initially launched EveryMatrix content in New Jersey, with
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng has revealed that a comprehensive five-year economic diversification plan for Macau, titled ‘Plan for Moderate Economic Diversification of Macau Special Administrative Region (2024-2028),’ will “soon” be made public. The move is part of an effort to reduce the city’s over-reliance on the gaming industry. The announcement was made during the second
The biggest poker tournament in the world, the World Series of Poker Main Event, is over for 2023. And an American has won the WSOP title for the first time in a long time. Daniel Weinman , a 35 year old player from Atlanta took home the prestigious Gold Bracelet and a cool $12 million.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has announced a landmark achievement for the state’s gambling industry, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) from all regulated verticals soared to an unprecedented $5,513,729,520 during the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The record-high revenue is also the second time the state eclipses the $5 billion mark and helps solidify Pennsylvania’s position
Online sportsbook Betway is acting as an official partner of the new Major League Cricket (MLC) tournament, a move set to further enhance the Super Group’s brand presence in the sport, which is now targeting a new audience in the United States. “Major League Cricket Powered by Betway” is a new T20 competition that takes
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has released its sports integrity report for the second quarter (Q2) of 2023, revealing a yearly decline in suspicious betting activity. According to the report, there were 50 incidents of suspicious betting activity reported to relevant authorities during Q2 2023, which represents a significant 44% decrease compared to the
The Australian state of Victoria is launching reforms for its electronic gambling industry in an effort to better protect residents from potential gambling harm. The government is rolling out new mandatory pre-commitment limits, under which gamblers will be permitted to put a maximum of AU $100 ($67) into an electronic gaming machine, down from the
EGT Digital has announced a collaboration with Ukraine betting site SlotsCity, under which the Bulgarian provider is supplying its 70 titles to the brand. Among the highlights are Bell Link, High Cash, Clover Chance, and the 5 games with a Single Progressive Jackpot. Visitors of SlotsCity will also get access to the multiplayer xRide. “We
Daniel Weinman has won the record-breaking 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event World Championship at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. Following ten days of intense action and a much shorter-than-anticipated final day, Georgia’s Winman walked away on Monday with $12,100,000 in prizes after claiming the title of world poker champion. “I was honestly on
Gaming and betting technology provider BetConstruct has entered into a new partnership with games supplier ELA Games, the company announced. The solutions provider has agreed to host ELA Games’ growing slots portfolio, further strengthening its foothold within the iGaming industry by expanding its reach to a large group of players. BetConstruct describes ELA Games as
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play is releasing Cash Box, a new online slot that challenges players with the “thrilling task” of entering the vaults and cracking open the box. The slot’s 5×3 reels present 15 vault doors, some of which may already be open whilst others remain locked. Players can randomly open the boxes by