In this article, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, delves into the key news and developments that defined the online gaming sector during this transformative year. The iGaming sector reached new heights in 2023, marking a year of substantial growth, innovation, and regulatory evolution. Not only did the industry experience a surge in revenue,
Month: December 2023
Sportradar and Tennis Data Innovations (TDI), a specialist joint venture vehicle of ATP and ATP Media, have entered into a multi-year agreement providing the sports technology company with global data and streaming rights for betting, and media data rights, for all ATP Tour and ATP Challenger Tour events. In a statement, Sportradar noted that the
December 12, 2023 The biggest buy-in of the 2023 World Series of Poker Paradise at Atlantis Resort in The Bahamas has come to a close as Masashi Oya took down Event #9: $100,000 Ultra High Roller Championship. Oya bagged the bracelet and the $2,940,000 up top after besting GGPoker ambassador Jason Koon in heads-up play.
December 12, 2023 Oleg Vasylchenko has overcome a 56-entry field and defeated Enrico Camosci heads-up to win the €74,673 first-place prize here at the 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour Prague. Along with his maiden EPT title, Vasylchenko claimed four mystery bounties en route to his victory, totalling €80,000 to bring his final payday €154,673. Vasylchenko’s
PENN Entertainment Inc., a flagship global multi-platform sports entertainment firm, officially will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its 2nd hotel tower at M Resort, a $206 million project, at 2 PM PST on December 12th. Groundbreaking ceremony: After a brief presentation with dignitaries such as the whole Henderson City Council that consists of 5 members,
Pope County officials have taken a decisive step in the ongoing debate over casino vendors for the construction of a casino and resort in Russellville by voting seven to six in favor of exclusively supporting Cherokee Nation Entertainment as the preferred candidate for a casino partnership. The vote, held on Thursday, marks a pivotal moment in
FBM Foundation, the humanitarian cooperation arm of the FBM gaming brand, has made a significant contribution to the Philippine Children’s Medical Center in Manila. As part of its ‘LIVE. LOVE. HOPE.’ donation program, the foundation provided over ₱1,000,000 ($17,990) in donations to aid the center’s daily operations and distributed grocery packs and educational supplies, benefiting
December 12, 2023 It took an extra session to crown the winner of the €2,200 Eureka High Roller at the 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour Prague, but Poland’s Grzegorz Kozieja sprinted to the finish line on Day 3 to wrap up proceedings. The professional poker player and coach overcame a 2:1 chip deficit as he
Wazdan, an experienced supplier of premier content to the iGaming industry, has entered a partnership with the prominent Spanish operator Gran Madrid Casino Online. Under the terms of the deal, the supplier will provide its extensive slot portfolio to the online casino through the aggregation platform Light & Wonder, one of the leading aggregators in
Events production company Eventus International has unveiled the lineup of expert speakers for the upcoming SPiCE (Strategic Platform for iGaming Conference and Exhibition) India 2024 edition, slated to take place from February 27 to February 29 in Goa’s Mariott Resort. The company had previously revealed the topics that will be highlighted at the event last
The Brazilian Senate confirmed, through its news agency, that the analysis of bill 3626/23, which establishes rules for the operation and taxation of fixed odds sports betting, is on the agenda of the plenary session this Tuesday, December 12. The rapporteur of the initiative, Senator Angelo Coronel (PSD-BA), read his opinion during the plenary session
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the new luxury resort and casino developed by Fontainebleau Development that is set to open Wednesday, has announced Fontainebleau Rewards, its loyalty program. This program enables members to earn points and benefits from spending on gaming, hotel stays, dining, and more. Fontainebleau Rewards is a tiered program that offers its members the
In November, Maryland’s legal sports betting market surged past its previous record, demonstrating a robust appetite for this type of wagering. The monthly handle reached $550.7 million, surpassing the prior high of $497.1 million in December 2022. This also marked a 14% increase from October’s $483.1 million, which was the second-highest handle at that time.
The Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in North Carolina is currently undergoing a $275 million expansion project, expected to be completed by late 2024. Although the resort opened in Murphy in 2015, a casino expansion has been underway for the past year. The multi-million investment includes a 25,000-square-foot gaming floor expansion, seeking to add 300 slot machines, 8
Gaming equipment manufacturer Euro Games Technology (EGT) has been recognized as a ‘true leader’ by credit risk and business information solutions firm ICAP CRIF for another year in a row, owing to its results for 2022. At a special awards ceremony that took place at the Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia on 7th December, the company
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has announced the appointment of Matthew Saxon as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Platform & Sportsbook. The appointment comes as GiG continues to strengthen its senior executive team under Platform and Sportsbook CEO Richard Carter. With a 30-year tenure across iGaming and financial sectors, in a resume that includes executive positions
The Palm Beach Kennel Club (PBKC) has announced a strategic partnership with the Seminole Tribe of Florida to boost enrollment for the tribe’s online sportsbook app in the state. This move aims to amplify the growth of sports betting in Florida, following the state’s recent launch of the market. The agreement centers around the Seminole
After two years of steady growth, it appears the online casino industry in the Netherlands is poised for more of the same in the coming year, according to the Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). The country’s sole regulating agency responsible for all gambling-related issues recently revealed that while growth of the Netherlands’ regulated online market
Legislators decided in September not to include language in the budget forbidding Richmond from holding a second referendum. That referendum was shot down 58-41 by Richmond voters in a citywide ballot referendum last month. Plans for the project, branded as the Richmond Grand Resort and Casino, called for an entertainment and gaming complex at 2001
The Asian Poker Tour (APT) canceled Friday the last two days of its APT Hanoi Billions 2023 series, which was being held at the National Convention Center in Hanoi, Vietnam. The event was interrupted on the eighth day of a planned ten-day schedule. The cancelation includes the record-setting main event, which was set to be