Month: November 2023

Sportsbook and casino platform provider Digitain announced Thursday that it has signed a sportsbook agreement with gaming operator LeBull.pt as they launch in the Portuguese market.   Vardges Vardanyan, Founder of Digitain, commented on the agreement: “Portugal is a growing regulated market, and we are delighted to work with the management of LeBull. We share the same

The annual SiGMA Europe gaming exhibition drew over 20,000 participants from 100 countries this month, providing a platform for industry players to connect and share insights. For iGaming software and business solutions supplier Slotegrator, the event was “truly inspirational,” with the team now ready to share its insights. The event facilitated a comprehensive reflection on the year,

Petersburg is re-entering the race for hosting Virginia’s fifth casino. The City Council adopted its legislative wish list Tuesday night, and bringing a gambling resolution to city voters by 2025 is one of six requests. The list claims that Petersburg could see results similar to what Danville and Bristol are now experiencing with the successful

Casino and hospitality giant MGM Resorts International has been named one of the top employers for veterans in the United States, according to the Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers list. The ranking places the company at the top in Nevada and as a leader in the hospitality sector nationally. The Best for Vets: Employers

UK-based game studio Blueprint Gaming has unveiled its latest game, Deal or No Deal The Big Hit Megaways Jackpot King. The launch coincides with the return of the long-running television game show Deal or No Deal, complete with the same new set design, dedicated logos and familiar glitz of the franchise. This game marks a new

Jeremy Hunt, the British politician serving as the chancellor of the Exchequer, said the government will soon consult on bringing remote gambling under one tax, as opposed to the three-tax structure currently in place. The announcement was made during the Autumn Statement, which is a government document featuring economic forecasts and tax spending proposals. Hunt

New Jersey lawmakers are set to hold a hearing next week on a bill to overturn the state’s casino smoking ban exemption. The Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee has scheduled a hearing on the bill on November 30th at 1:00 PM. The casino smoking ban proposal is one of 11 bills the

Casino operator Genting Malaysia’s net profit surged to MYR158.3 million ($33.8 million) in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2023. The figure represents a notable reversal for the company, bouncing back from an MYR8.2 million ($1.75 million) loss recorded in the same period last year. Revenue surged 19% to MYR2.71 billion (US$579 million) during the

The Kenosha County Board has opted to postpone deliberations on an intergovernmental agreement with the Menominee Tribe concerning a proposed casino. The decision to delay formal consideration until January 16 was reached with a 13-7 vote during Tuesday night’s meeting, with the board citing the need for additional time and information to thoroughly assess the

Indiana’s gambling industry continues to witness a persistent downward trend in revenue, with October marking the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year drops for the state’s 12 casinos. While the overall financial outlook remains subdued, a contrasting surge in sports betting activity was observed last month, with handle increasing by 6.3% from September 2023 to nearly

The government of Seychelles has announced the implementation of a new set of regulations under the Seychelles Gambling Act, aiming to strengthen control over the online gaming and betting sector. This measure, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers last Wednesday, seeks to clarify the specific categories of interactive gambling for the purpose of issuing licenses,

Hospitality staff unions in Las Vegas announced on Wednesday that employees at Wynn Resorts have voted in favor of a new five-year contract, following similar moves by competitors Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International. Representing approximately 5,000 workers at Wynn Resorts properties, the unions disclosed that an overwhelming 99% of members supported the newly negotiated

Ladbrokes’ parent company Entain faces intensifying investor unrest as two additional US-based activist hedge funds, Sachem Head Capital Management and Dendur Capital, voice concerns over the gambling group’s languishing share price and the ability of CEO Jette Nygaard-Andersen to revive the FTSE 100 company’s performance. This move follows the footsteps of Eminence Capital, another Wall Street activist

Italian gaming and betting operator SKS365 is launching a corporate forest of 1,000 trees to promote environmental sustainability and support rural communities in different parts of the globe. The initiative is the first the company is promoting as part of its PlanetGreen365 corporate sustainability program. The new project is part of the company’s ESG agenda. The