The construction works on the integrated resort LET Westside in Manila, Philippines, are progressing, and the grand opening is coming closer since it is estimated that the casino will be opened in late 2024. The time for choosing the casino leaders has come, and the decision has been made. Tough decisions: When it comes to
Month: October 2023
North Carolina’s government is serious in its attempts to regulate sports betting, especially fantasy sports betting in the state. The State decided to prohibit daily fantasy sports pick’em contests that are similar to props. The new legislation: However, the Coalition for Fantasy Sports is positive that the legislators will protect fantasy sports when the sports
ESPN Bet is currently moving toward a mid-November debut, an ESPN source revealed to LSR on October 16. Blockbuster agreement: Two months ago, during August, Penn Entertainment entered into a 10-year, $2 billion stock-and-cash partnership, with ESPN, for the media giant to allow it to use ESPN’s name for an online wagering platform. On a
The exciting and interesting 2023 Major League Baseball playoffs are here and they are in full swing now following an MLB regular season full of surprises. The 2023 MLB postseason is our 2nd – look at the big – league’s new 12 – team format, which includes an additional wild – card spot in both
Global iGaming operator LeoVegas Group has joined forces with football team Newcastle United FC to promote the creation of 50 jobs in the North East of England. The Newcastle-based company has chosen Newcastle United stars Dan Burn, Sean Longstaff and Paul Dummett to star in an employer branding film, as part of its efforts to expand
The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has announced the creation of GSA Africa, a new division dedicated to promoting standards in the land-based and online gaming, sports betting and lottery sectors in Africa. The IGSA announced this strategic initiative as part of its annual meeting, held at the Global Gaming Expo 2023 in Las Vegas,
Gaming solutions provider Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) has announced the installation of 24 A-Star slot machines at City of Dreams Manila, marking the first-ever arrival of these cabinets in the Philippines. The company described the deployment as “a significant milestone in the Asian gaming market.” The A-Star cabinet range, comprising of a 27” Dual and 43”
A week after the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) was held in Las Vegas at The Venetian Expo, DRGT’s Jurgen De Munck (CEO); Alex Stiglich (Managing Director, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru & Uruguay); and Alfredo Moreno (Managing Director, Mexico), reflect on the company’s participation at the major gambling industry event. In an interview with Yogonet, the executives
“We are proud to have given customers a fresh look at Zitro’s offering, our most extensive and diverse product lineup to date. We have put in a tremendous amount of work to expand our GLARE product line, and we have developed new games for all four of the cabinets we have,” said Johnny Viveiros Ortiz,
Konami participated in the 2023 Global Gaming Expo (G2E), held in Las Vegas, with a display of innovations in casino gaming and systems technology. During the event, the company highlighted popular games such as Dragon’s Law Fortune, Stuffed Coins and the new All Aboard titles, which attracted the attention of visitors alongside brand extensions including
October 18, 2023 Earlier this year, PokerStars announced that an exciting program created for women to learn more about poker would return in 2023, and it will soon culminate on Oct. 18 at European Poker Tour (EPT) Cyprus with a Showdown tournament, which will award a full package to EPT Prague in December The Women’s
Gambling regulations in Peru are about to change. The government released changes in the regulations in the online gambling industry, specifically in implementation and regulation in this industry, on October 13, 2023. New law implementation The new rules for remote gaming and sports betting in Peru are regulated by Law No. 31557. The document is called
Sports betting and iGaming operator Tipico has announced the launch of its new proprietary online casino platform, available across the state of New Jersey. Along with the launch, Tipico Casino said that its product has been rated the #1 US casino app in its debut, surpassing heavyweights such as BetMGM, DraftKings, and Barstool in a recent
Las Vegas’ The Venetian Resort has unveiled plans for a significant $188 million renovation of its Convention Center, with the redesign project being executed by the renowned design firm Woogmaster Studio. The reimagined Convention Center is set to feature a range of key design elements, including a fresh color palette, the incorporation of luxurious lounge spaces intended
Macau’s Financial Intelligence Office (GIF) has reported that 3,178 suspicious transaction reports (STR) were filed by financial entities and gaming operators during the first nine months of the year. The figure represents a rise of 89.5% compared with the same period in 2022, in which there were 1,677 reports. The increase is attributed to a rise in the
iGaming technology supplier Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has extended its agreement with online betting and gaming brand Betway for the provision of its automated affiliate marketing compliance and screening tool, GiG Comply. Described as a proactive tool that helps ensure affiliate partners are fully aligned with all brand and responsible gaming requirements, GiG Comply’s automated
Around 3,700 workers employed at Detroit’s three casinos – MGM Grand Detroit, Motor City Casino, and Hollywood at Greek Town — walked off the job at noon on Tuesday as contract negotiations failed to yield new agreements, the Detroit Casino Council (DCC) said. The striking workforce comprises various roles, including dealers, cleaning staff, food and beverage
October 18, 2023 The latest leg of the new look EAPT is only days away, with the 888 Poker Room Bucharest playing host from November 3-12. A €560 buy-in €180,000 guaranteed EAPT Bucharest Main Event is among the busy schedule, and PokerNews is delighted to reveal its live reporting team will be in Romania throughout
Newcastle stunned by reports Tonali has admitted to betting on Milan games Midfielder facing long ban if he has placed bets on matches Tonali’s agent says player has a gambling addiction Newcastle executives have been stunned by widespread reports in Italy that Sandro Tonali has admitted to placing bets on Milan matches during his time
The Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) has responded to the UK Government’s proposed 1% levy on online gambling companies, a move officials aimed at raising about 100 million pounds ($121 million) per year to fund research, education, and treatment (RET) of gambling addiction. In response to the proposed levy, which is one of a host