Pansy Ho, Chairperson of MGM China Holdings, said that a fresh perspective, with art and culture as the keys, is essential for the future of Macau, the world’s biggest gambling hub. Ho believes that, particularly for MGM China, the focus should be on these two fronts. Macau, historically the sole authorized Western presence in China
Month: December 2023
December 06, 2023 The second annual World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship is off to a strong start with four players having captured Wynn replica trophies in the first week. “Miami” John Cernuto, Martin Kozlov, Michael Rossitto, and Ian Bradley took down the first events at Wynn Las Vegas. The series, which includes the first
The Malta Gaming Authority has now confirmed the cancellation of AMGO iGaming Malta Limited. The decision, effective from December 6, will require the company to notify its players of the cancellation via email and the company website. Alongside the notification, AMGO iGaming Malta must include instructions on how players can withdraw funds from its platform, with
FBM is expanding its footprint in the United States by installing the Mythic Link collection in Florida. Eternal Kingdom, Ancient Tropics, Golden Voyage, Nature’s Paradise, Eternal Kingdom Origins and Golden Voyage Origins are now available for players at the Hialeah Park Casino in Miami. “Mythic Link provides an exciting six-game suite that takes players on
Gaming technology group Novomatic has been upgraded in this year’s ISS ESG sustainability rating, making it “one of the top performers in the electronics industry.” ISS ESG (Institutional Shareholder Services) is a rating agency specializing in sustainability and one of the world’s three leading ESG rating agencies, along with Sustainalytics and Moody’s ESG Solutions. The assessment
Gaming technology and services provider BetConstruct has announced the reception of a Virtual Slot Machines License from the GGL, Germany’s iGaming regulator, providing it legitimacy in the country’s gambling market. By receiving this new license, BetConstruct can now offer virtual online slot machines in compliance with German gambling laws and requirements. This opens up new
Maryland’s casino industry reportedly generated total revenue of slightly above $157.7 million in November 2023. As reported by The Southern Maryland Chronicle (SMC), the total revenue generated from slot machines and table games in six casinos in the state reflects a 3.5% decline in comparison to the same month in 2022. $66.1 Million in Tax
Print Studios, the Malta-based casino game studio that provides top-notch slot games, has officially released Pine of Plinko 2, the sequel to the smashing hit Pine of Plinko Dream Drop. In this sequel, players have the opportunity to meet their friend Piney the gnome again and immerse themselves in another outstanding adventure with him. Frosty
Churchill Downs opened the Derby City Gaming Downtown and made Louisville, Kentucky, a popular destination for horse racing and betting fans. The Derby was opened exactly 150 days prior to the legendary 150th Kentucky Derby. New venue to revive the downtown: The new $90 million venue is located downtown, and it is an annex of
A top-tier sports betting and iGaming operator, BetMGM, launches the NHL Gold Blitz online slot game to mark the first NHL-endorsed slot in the iGaming history. The lucrative product of the operator’s long-time partnership with Digital Gaming Corporation is reportedly already available in New Jersey, with expansion to other US states to follow soon. Premier
Over a hundred Los Angeles-area cardroom workers and their supporters assembled in Fullerton on December 6 to officially protest a legislation they worry could spur a loss of income and jobs for their area of work. Reason for the rally: The protest was organized just in front of the office of Democratic state Sen. Josh
Anaxi, Aristocrat’s online real money gaming division, has announced the launch of its new Mobile on-Premise solution for tribal gaming operators. This solution, initially presented through a partnership with WinStar World Casino and Resort, allows customers of casinos on trust land to access Aristocrat’s Class-II gaming content on their mobile devices. “Our commitment to both guest
In a gathering of over 100 Los Angeles-area cardroom employees and supporters on December 6 in Fullerton, concerns were voiced regarding a proposed bill they fear could lead to job and revenue losses for their industry. The demonstration took place outside the office of Democratic state Sen. Josh Newman, who sponsors Senate Bill 549, also
Southern Oklahoma’s Chickasaw Nation has launched a mobile gaming app exclusively for the Winstar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, the tribe’s largest gaming hub near the Oklahoma-Texas line. The app will take and pay out real money, a change from phone games where no cash changes hands. The betting app’s release comes despite most
CampoBet, a Soft2Bet-powered brand, has unveiled its revamped mobile application for both iOS and Android users. The new CampoBet SE app offers a native, user-friendly experience with enhanced features and a sleek design “that promises to elevate the online betting experience for Sweden players.” The app is now available for download on the App Store
BMM Testlabs has appointed Sean Mason as Senior Director of Tribal Services, the company announced on Wednesday. Mason brings more than 20 years of industry experience working with tribal regulators and operators to the role. BMM Testlabs Executive Vice President Travis Foley said: “BMM’s continued growth has allowed us to further expand our Tribal services
Online sports betting has emerged as one of the major gambling verticals in the United States, but as of December 2023, it remains illegal in Mississippi, with wagers allowed only within the premises of licensed casinos within the state. Mississippi introduced in-person sports betting back in 2018, a development that Jay McDaniel, executive director of
Sports betting and iGaming operator BetMGM has announced the launch of NHL Gold Blitz, billed as the first-ever online slot game endorsed by the NHL. The game is currently live in New Jersey, and BetMGM plans to extend its availability to other states where its iGaming operations are active. Developed as part of BetMGM’s partnership
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) opened Wednesday the new Derby City Gaming Downtown in Louisville, Kentucky. The $90 million investment marks CDI’s sixth historical racing machine (HRM) entertainment venue in the Bluegrass State. The public grand opening festivities included a commemorative ribbon cutting and a $40,000 charitable donation to Norton Healthcare Foundation and The Hope Buss. The
December 07, 2023 The opening event of the first ever World Series of Poker Paradise has crowned a champion here at Atlantis Resort in beautiful Bahamas and while sharks swim in the ocean just a few hundred yards away, a different type of shark has stacked up every chip in the room to stand alone