ESPN has released sports betting guidelines for employees at the company ahead of the launch of ESPN Bet on November 14th. The development comes shortly after the platform received a go-ahead to launch in Massachusetts by the Gaming Commission, with the requirement of more information about how personalities on the ESPN network are allowed to
Month: November 2023
The nation of Georgia’s Orbi Group and Block Group have teamed up with Mark Advent, founder and creator of the Las Vegas casino New York New York; and Bill Allen, former chairman and CEO of Bloomin’ Brands, to announce the creation of Iconic Entertainment. The group’s first project – a 1,400-room luxury integrated resort and
The amazing new Durango Casino has been getting a lot of attention lately. The Station Casino project was slated to open just before Thanksgiving, but that’s not going to be the case. And while Station has offered no specific explanation for the delay delayed, they did say it was to “ensure a first-class opening of
Casino operator Genting Singapore Ltd reports about the sustained recovery in the region as the company generated almost SGD690.0 million (US$507.1 million) in gross gaming revenues in the third quarter of 2023. The recovery seems to be driving the company to accelerate the expansion of the Resorts Worlds Sentosa as it is looking to have
In the early hours of November 9, over two dozen racehorses accommodated in a barn at the upstate New York track within the Tioga Downs Casino & Resort were brutally killed after the barn was set on fire. Additionally, police believe the fire was intentionally set. Investigation: The casino and track are located in the
Another interesting week for all Everygame Poker’s players is beginning – and as the players are already used to, the prizes are fantastic! If the players decide to try two Betsoft slot games, they will get free spins as an award from November 13 to November 20. On top of that, if the deposit is
The Detroit Casino Council (DCC), which represents workers at Detroit casinos, has urged the public to boycott four sports betting and online casino platforms affiliated with the city’s three gambling venues, currently experiencing worker strikes. These platforms include FanDuel (Motor City Casino), the soon-to-be-launched ESPN Bet and Hollywood iCasino (Hollywood at Greek Town), and BetMGM
Six US affiliate companies have joined forces to create a new group called the Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association (RGAA), dedicated to “nurturing an environment where affiliates can serve the commercial needs of the regulated online gambling market.” The RGAA was launched by Better Collective, Catena Media, Gambling.com Group, oddschecker Global Media, Spotlight Sports Group, and
Century Casinos has posted a 43% increase in net operating revenue to $161.2 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, up from $112.5 million in the same period in the previous year. However, earnings from operations were $14.5 million in the third quarter, down 28% from $20 million in the Q3 of 2022.
The seventh edition of Safer Gambling Week is set to take place from November 13th to 19th, 2023, with the UK gambling industry rallying together to advocate for safer gambling practices. Organized by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), BACTA, and the Bingo Association, this annual event aims to intensify efforts in promoting responsible gambling.
Customer satisfaction is the top priority in every industry. It’s a complex puzzle with a few pieces that need to come together: fulfilled requirements, realized expectations, and quality results. What can help to achieve these goals? A client-centric approach. Slotegrator shares how this method drives success in iGaming. According to Deloitte’s report ‘Wealth Management Digitalization
With the inaugural Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix just a week away, room rates along the famous Strip are experiencing declines. Over the past year, room prices at several Caesars Entertainment properties, monitored by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, have witnessed reductions of up to 75%, offering potential attendees more affordable accommodations leading up to
Flutter Entertainment has announced its results for the third quarter of 2023, showing a revenue increase of 7.6%, reaching $2.47 billion. The jump is primarily attributed to the performance of U.S.-facing brand FanDuel, which Flutter acquired in May 2018. However, customer-friendly sports results are expected to push full-year earnings to the bottom of the forecast
Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy BMM Testlabs has announced its participation in the Macau Gaming Show, scheduled for November 14-15 at the Galaxy International Convention Center. The company will be present at booths A-15 and A-16. During the exhibition and summit, BMM’s team members will be available for discussions about the company’s services tailored to regulated
Station Casinos has released new renderings of its planned Inspirada hotel project in Henderson as it waits for the approval of a development agreement with the city. Las Vegas Review-Journal accessed documents filed with Henderson that show the project will house 201 rooms, about 58,000 square feet of casino space, and almost 7,000 square feet
iGaming Academy, a provider of training for online gambling and land-based companies, has announced the development of its Curaçao Academy, in partnership with a local training institute. The development comes as Curaçao is in the middle of significant changes relating to its gambling regulations. The changes are aimed at modernizing the gambling industry and have
The SBC Summit Latinoamérica wrapped up another successful edition, held from October 31 to November 2. The conference attracted a record attendance of 2,500 senior executives, focused on the Latin American market, marking a 150% increase from the previous year. Post-event surveys highlighted that 80% of attendees were highly satisfied, particularly praising the attention to
November 13, 2023 After ten and a half hours of play, a new bracelet winner has been crowned at the 2023 World Series of Poker Europe at King’s Resort in Rozvadov. Bernd Gleissner topped a field of 182 entrants in Event #14: €1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Turbo Freezeout, last defeating Candido Cappiello in heads-up play to
November 13, 2023 The 2023 World Series of Poker Europe has been a super success inside King’s Resort in Rozvadov, with guarantees smashed across the board. The most ambitious guarantee was featured in the €10,350 Main Event, which promised to pay out no less than €5,000,000. That figure was eclipsed in the tournament’s first starting
November 12, 2023 The $351,650 first place prize is now within sight in the $5,000 buy-in World Poker Tour (WPT) bestbet Scramble. Well, it is for the 17 remaining players, and especially for Gege Gocaj, who finished Day 2 with a sizable chip lead. On Sunday, 128 of the original 365 entries returned to action