Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, the globally famous gaming and entertainment brand based in Connecticut, revealed that it has officially named Joffre Wells as its VP of Capital Markets, Investor Relations and Corporate Treasurer, making him part of its Executive team. In addition, two more internal promotions occurred, as individuals who have been with Mohegan for
Month: December 2023
In the end, the MLB superstar designated hitter/starting pitcher, Shohei Ohtani, landed where many expected him to land. On the afternoon of Saturday, December 9th, 2023, Ohtani announced that he will be signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Shohei’s new contract terms with the Los Angeles Dodgers is quite staggering as it covers 10 –
As expected by the Macau gaming and travel stakeholders, the Christmas season has brought a strong visitor activity to the region. GGRAsia reports that city officials recorded more than 362,600 visitors from December 23 to December 25 inclusive. Public Security Police has reportedly come up with preliminary data showing that the daily average in visitor
You may have forgotten about Rio Las Vegas as part of your holiday plans. But the revamped casino has a lineup of New Year’s Eve festivities to ring in 2024 that would make a good time for anyone! And on December 31st from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., attendees can immerse themselves in the ultimate
A pioneering software development company and solution provider for the gaming market, Octavian Gaming, has partnered up with SKS365, a leading Italian online gaming and sports betting operator. The strategic partnership will enable the provider to make its online portfolio available to Italian players through the SKS365’s vertical Planetwin365. Internally Made Products Now Available Therefore, all
December 26, 2023 In 2022, cheating scandals in poker — online and live — were getting out of hand. Allegations against high-profile players such as Bryn Kenney, Jake Schindler, and Ali Imsirovic rocked the poker world. And we certainly can’t forget about the J4 incident on Hustler Casino Live. As such, poker operators and pros
Gaming firm Macau Legend Development has confirmed the sale of its Savan Legend casino resort in Laos, sealing the deal at $39 million. The firm disclosed the transaction in a stock filing sent to Hong Kong’s exchange, projecting a pre-tax gain of approximately HKD47 million ($6 million). The decision to divest the Laos-based casino resort was
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos reported a significant economic impact in North Carolina over the past year, substantially contributing to the state’s development. Attracting both local and outside visitors, the casinos generated considerable revenue and boosted employment, tourism, and local economic activity, according to a report. In the fiscal year 2023, Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos presented the following
Sports & Casino: Luke Garrison Luke Garrison is a professional writer who grew up just outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He currently works at the Canadian Press and enjoys the outdoors in his free time. Hockey This may not come as much of a surprise, but Canadians love betting on hockey. There are seven different
December 25, 2023 Sean Perry is out of the Circa Survivor football contest after the Denver Broncos lost 26-23 on a last-minute field goal by the New England Patriots. The high-stakes poker player had refused to chop the $9.3 million prize when 13 contestants remained. Of the ten entries that were left in the contest
Less than a month after its launch in Maryland, DraftKings’ Pick6 product has been withdrawn from the market. The fantasy game, which launched in early December in six US jurisdictions, including Maryland, faced objections from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. The state’s regulatory body concluded that Pick6 violated state regulations and ordered its
December 25, 2023 For the third straight year, Hustler Casino Live dominated the poker live-streaming game, and yet again, it wasn’t even close. There are many great live-streams in poker these days, including one hosted at The Lodge Card Club, co-owned by a few high-profile pros — Doug Polk, Andrew Neeme, and Brad Owen. That
The closing year was a rewarding one for designer and manufacturer Konami Gaming. The company was able to progress its mission to integrate more creative entertainment options into its traditional land-based product, while its iGaming arm broadened its reach into social gaming and wagering sites by offering its popular slot brands for omnichannel game delivery.
In an exclusive interview with Yogonet Gaming News, Ari Fox, the CEO and Producer of Gameacon & CEC Live, sheds light on the initiatives and significant takeaways from the 2023 events held by the CEC (Casino Esports Conference). Delving into the evolution of the gaming landscape, Fox elaborates on the pivotal role of these events
As the year draws to a close, Alan Burak, Vice President of Monografie, creator and organizer of SAGSE events throughout the Americas, shares his review of 2023, highlights the changes experienced by the industry, and affirms that 2024 will offer greater growth and investment opportunities in Argentina for the gaming market, both land-based and online.
The Las Vegas’ Global Gaming Expo (G2E), presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and organized by RX, has been a launch pad for the biggest and best products and ideas in gaming for 23 years. The 2023 event, which concluded on October 12, drew in more than 25,000 gaming professionals to Las Vegas with exhibitors and attendees representing more than
In 2023, the International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) celebrated 25 years of supporting the gambling industry. As the year now comes to an end, IGSA Vice President Mark Pace spoke to Yogonet in a special interview, reflecting on the major developments that took place in 2023 for the association, including the formation of various new
SOFTSWISS, the well-known global provider of software and content for online casinos and sports betting operations, announced that a lucky player managed to hit a jackpot worth nearly 3 million euros at N1 Casino. The online casino is powered by the SOFTSWISS Casino Platform and the lucky hit was accomplished by a player from Finland with
As 2023 comes to a close, gaming technology group Novomatic summed up the major developments that took place this year, including product launches, new strategies, and market expansion, in an exclusive interview with Yogonet. In the conversation, Novomatic members of the board Ryszard Presch and Johannes Gratzl touched upon these topics, along with discussing the company’s
2023 is fast approaching its end, and companies worldwide are reflecting on the year that ends and preparing for the one that’s ahead. In an exclusive interview with Yogonet, Ian Tibot, Chief Product Officer at Future Anthem, shared the company’s highlights for the year, and its plans for the future. The executive further provides his opinion