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Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota, celebrated the grand opening of its all-new baccarat room on Saturday. The newly designed, dedicated space is next to Mystic Lake’s Minnehaha Café and features 12 tables, a noodle bar, and a tea station. “This new offering enhances the gaming experience at Mystic Lake; it’s something our

Genting Singapore has begun construction on an SG$6.8 billion ($5 billion) expansion of its Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) property, marking a significant development for one of Asia’s largest integrated resorts. A groundbreaking ceremony on Friday featured RWS CEO Tan Hee Teck and Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Culture, Community and Youth Alvin

New Jersey’s internet gambling market reached a new high in October, with casinos and their online partners raking in $213.6 million, surpassing September’s previous record of $208 million, as players increasingly favor online betting over traditional casinos.   Combined revenue from in-person casinos, internet gambling, and sports betting totaled nearly $500 million for the month,

Flutter Entertainment has announced a restructuring of its leadership and organizational structure, with changes taking effect in January 2025.   The company is consolidating its international operations into five regions which are the UK & Ireland (UKI), Asia-Pacific (APAC), Southern Europe & Africa (SEA), Central & Eastern Europe (CEE), and Brazil, under a newly expanded International Division. 

Wind Creek Hospitality, owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, has announced an agreement to acquire the Birmingham Racecourse in Alabama. The sale is expected to be finalized by early 2025. Wind Creek will transform the Birmingham Racecourse into “a premier entertainment destination in the Southeast” and will continue to offer parimutuel and historical

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has expressed confidence that Texas will legalize online sports betting in its upcoming legislative session, which begins on January 14, 2025. Christie, a prominent figure in the fight for sports betting reform in the United States, shared his views during an interview with Covers.com.   Christie played a key role

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is considering a change that would allow problem gamblers to re-enter casinos immediately after their self-imposed bans expire, eliminating the current requirement for them to request formal removal from the self-exclusion list. The proposed change aligns casino self-exclusion policies with those for online gaming, video gaming terminals, and fantasy sports,

iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has launched Big Bass Xmas Xtreme, the latest festive addition to its Big Bass series. Set in the icy Antarctic wilderness, the holiday-themed slot features penguins, fishing gear, and the popular fisherman in a new seasonal adventure.  The bonus game is triggered by landing three or more scatters. Before the

iGaming solutions provider Control F5 has published an article in its blog that explores the changes caused by the regulation of gambling in Brazil, Law 14.790/2023 and Ordinance No. 827/2024, and how this influences the competitiveness of operators and the future of the market. Legal certainty: a new horizon for operators and bettors The legalization of sports

A commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) settled a lawsuit with FanDuel on Friday over the alleged unauthorized use of the names and images of MLB players on its sports betting platform.  The settlement obtained by The Associated Press said MLB Players and FanDuel agreed to a voluntary dismissal of the

Luxury cruise line Crystal has debuted the first-ever Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea for guests aboard Crystal Symphony, following a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on the first night of the Chairmen’s Cruise in Venice, Italy. The arrival of the new casino follows the announcement of an exclusive collaboration with Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) earlier in the

A commission reviewing New Hampshire’s charitable gaming industry has recommended that lawmakers consider allowing slot machines in state casinos. The move, aimed at boosting revenue, has also raised concerns about gaming addiction and community impacts. The commission suggested in a recent report that slot machines, if permitted, should operate at the same pace as existing

Pennsylvania is set to become the sixth state to join the multi-state poker agreement, a regional compact that facilitates online poker across multiple states.The compact was originally between New Jersey, Nevada, and Delaware, but has since grown to include West Virginia and Michigan as well. The official name for this pact is the Multi-State Internet

We really thought they would work it out… but no. Another Las Vegas strike is happening – this time at Virgin – right before the big F1 race, and the timing is surely not a coincidence. Don’t misunderstand, we truly appreciate the workers position. And we want everyone who works for a living to make

Lottery and gaming solutions provider Skilrock Technologies has announced its sponsorship of the upcoming Evolve, Unify, Thrive: LatAm Gaming Evolution webinar, scheduled for December 3, 2024. The event will delve into the latest trends, opportunities, and advancements in the Latin American gaming industry, offering insights for stakeholders and enthusiasts alike. Far from being Skilrock’s first

Sports betting and iGaming operator BetMGM has announced an extension of its partnership with the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights through the 2026-27 season. As part of the agreement, BetMGM will continue as an official betting partner of the Vegas Golden Knights with prominent signage on the Knight Tron and throughout T-Mobile Arena as well as

Better Collective, the Danish sports media and betting company, has announced restructuring efforts following a mixed financial performance in the third quarter of 2024. While the company reported growth in revenue and earnings, it faces mounting challenges in key markets such as the United States and Brazil, prompting strategic cost-cutting measures. One of the most

Union workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas picketed for a third day on Sunday as the standoff between management and laborers seeking higher pay and benefits showed no signs of resolution. With no new talks scheduled, the open-ended strike—Nevada’s first of its kind since 2002—continues to disrupt operations just a week before the high-profile Las

VBET was awarded the title of Best Online Casino Operator 2024 at the SiGMA Europe event, held last week at the GMs Suite, Hilton in Valletta (Malta). The award recognizes VBET’s commitment to delivering an exceptional user experience through innovative technology, several gaming options, and a secure platform, the company said in a statement. VBET’s focus

B2B online casino solutions provider Evolution has announced a three-year extension of their US agreement with FanDuel Casino. The renewal strengthens the strategic partnership between the two companies, reaffirming Evolution as FanDuel’s sole provider of core live dealer casino games.  Under the terms of the extension, FanDuel players will continue to have access to Evolution