The Philippines’ gambling industry is setting its sights on an ambitious target – doubling its gross gaming revenue by 2028. This goal is fueled by the influx of tourists, particularly affluent Chinese gamblers, and the gaming regulator’s chief, Alejandro Tengco, highlighted this prospect on Wednesday. Tengco noted that at least six new casino projects, collectively
Month: August 2023
Clarion Gaming Managing Director Stuart Hunter has praised senior members of the US-based global gaming industry for their ‘hospitality, time and expert insight’ during a recent fact-finding and engagement visit to Las Vegas. During three days spent in the capital of gaming the Clarion team held meetings with C-Suite executives from GLI, Light & Wonder,
Another important interview resonated in the industry after iGaming veteran, Jean-Pierre Houareau, CEO at Live Solutions, spoke with iGB and explained how AI affects the online gambling industry and what changes this modern technology could bring. With the modernization of the world came the modernization of this form of entertainment. Introducing AI into this form of entertainment will take
Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut has announced the grand opening date for its new Pequot Woodlands Casino. The casino, which covers over 50,000 square feet, and is located in the Grand Pequot Concourse set to open to the public on August 29th. Foxwoods’ website notes that the new casino houses over 430 new slot machines,
SAHARA Las Vegas announced on Monday it was awarded a total of 12 wins in Casino Player Magazine’s 2023 Best of Gaming Awards, including five first-place wins, four second-place wins, and three third-place wins. The annual awards recognize the casino industry’s top properties and are determined by popular vote. First-place prizes included Favorite Casino-Resort for
The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR), located in the Reno-Tahoe region, Nevada has picked up 38 wins in Casino Player Magazine’s 2023 Best of Gaming Awards, more than any other gaming property in the nation, including 17 first-place honors, 11 second-place wins, and 10 third-place mentions. The resort was named Best Overall Gaming Resort and
In the ongoing conflict between tribal casinos and card room operators, a resurgence of tension is anticipated as state legislators resume their sessions. A pivotal bill, Senate Bill 549, is set to be deliberated upon, potentially allowing tribal nations to initiate civil actions against card rooms. The bill proposes a limited three-month timeframe in 2024
The online casino landscape is expanding at an unprecedented rate, presenting us with abundant opportunities for growth and success. However, with every new horizon comes a unique set of challenges that demand our attention and strategic planning to ensure our continued relevance and prosperity in this dynamic market. In this article, Uplatform’s Maria Bashkevich delves
Las Vegas is gearing up for an enhanced football season, as Circa Resort & Casino, known for its expansive sportsbook and the adults-only downtown Las Vegas casino-resort is all set to elevate the 2023/2024 professional football season with a series of offerings, sports betting contests, and parties. Circa’s sportsbook is expanding its footprint with the
August 18, 2023 Dusk Till Dawn is set to be awash with budding poker players from far and wide as the Nottingham-based poker club, the home of British poker, is hosting the 2023 APAT World Championship Of Amateur Poker (WCOAP). The WCOAP, affectionately known as “The Worlds,” is the highlight of the APAT season for
August 18, 2023 How well do you know your football? Well enough to win a share of a cool £1 million? If so, you need to drop what you are doing and head to bet365 and get involved in the 6 Scores Challenge because a £1 million prize pool is up for grabs. As the
August 18, 2023 Sam Coyle Senior Casino & Gaming Manager Like playing slots and casino games? If you’re a NJ-based casino player, then you could get lucky and win up to $500 in the bet365 Weekly Winners promotion for the chance to win up to $500 cash in their prize draw. How does the bet365
August 18, 2023 The 2023 Merit Poker Retro Series $3,300 Main Event has come to an end late in the night at the Merit Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino. The key quality needed to win this year’s edition was patience, as it took four lengthy days to determine the last player standing. Out of the
August 17, 2023 Five-time World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring winner Preston McEwen has been on a tear this year and hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. Specifically, the Tennessee grinder has been crushing at Harrah’s Cherokee in North Carolina, where he recently made three final tables, including a third-place finish in the
The New Jersey gambling industry generated a total of $506 million in revenues in July 2023, up 5.3 percent from the same period of the prior year. As Associated Press (AP) reports, New Jersey casinos, horse tracks, and their online arms and partners contributed to the result, with the Atlantic City-based Borgata casino achieving the
Fanatics Holdings, Inc.’s subsidiary, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, went live with its Fanatics Sportsbook in four U.S. states: Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Tennessee. Innovative and carefully crafted app: The sportsbook went through six months of beta testing, and it is finally ready to be presented to the players. The app is carefully designed and crafted
Blueprint Gaming, a UK-based casino software developer and multi-platform gaming content supplier, has released Rise of Atlantis II, the sequel to the original hit, Rise of Atlantis, an Atlantis-themed slot featuring the supposedly submerged city of Atlantis because the Greek gods were displeased. Mystical visual: True to its name, the main theme of the slot is
OKBet Infinity Inc, a flagship online gaming and junket operator, has halted its operations along and shut down its VIP rooms in the Philippines without prior notice. Decision made by the Board of Directors: A statement from the firm, which trades as OKBet VIP Club, seen by Inside Asian Gaming states: “Our Board of Directors
We’re taking a look at the Pharaoh’s Gaze Doublemax, a 20 payline, highly volatile game with 3 rows and 5 cascading reels! Collect the mini Pharaoh’s Gems to activate reels with extra Wild symbols for 3 consecutive spins. Plus there are Scatter Symbols, Bonus Spins, and even a Gamble Feature! This slot revolves around the
Sports betting company Fanatics Betting and Gaming has unveiled the new Fanatics Sportsbook app in Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Tennessee. After six months of beta testing, the app is now available for download on iOS and Android for sports fans in these states. The app simplifies the fan experience with a seamless registration process, user-friendly betting interface,