In an exclusive interview with Yogonet, Jurgen De Munck, CEO of casino solutions provider DR Gaming Technology, reflects on the gaming industry’s trajectory in 2023, highlighting a year marked by resurgence and a return to normalcy. Moreover, notable among the industry’s shifts is the drive towards cashless gaming, where De Munck emphasizes the operational insights and
Month: December 2023
Gaming and hospitality firm Mohegan went through several major developments in 2023, among them the first step towards Asian expansion by soft-launching its INSPIRE resort in South Korea in November. However, the company is also working towards growth opportunities elsewhere, including the digital gaming segment, where Mohegan is seeking to secure a premier position by
As 2023 comes to an end, Yogonet spoke with Yana Mareva, Head of PMO & Account Management at Uplatform, who shared the company’s highlights for the year, and its plans for the future. Mareva also gave us her opinion on the uses of AI, sustaining that it is a “valuable tool to assist us in our
December 24, 2023 A Michigan poker player and four-time World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Ring winner was allegedly kidnapped and held captive for more than a month as part of a two-year extortion scheme that federal investigators are apparently looking into. According to local news reports on Dec. 21, George Janssen of Bad Axe,
December 24, 2023 Twelve years is a long time in any industry, let alone in poker. But after more than a decade, 2023 saw the return of the North American Poker Tour (NAPT). Announced by PokerStars in August this year it marked the triumphant return of the PokerStars live brand to the United States. Sure
If you’re planning to spend New Year’s Eve in Sin City you need to make plans, and watching the fireworks in Las Vegas should be a part of those plans. The question remains, however, of where there will be shows, and where’s the best place to see them? As we welcome 2024 there will be
December 24, 2023 The World Poker Tour (WPT) entered 2023 on a high note having successfully executed the first-ever WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas in December 2022. That event would go on to win “Event of the Year” at the Global Poker Awards, while the Wynn’s Ray Pulford nabbed “Tournament Director of the
Christmas is almost here, and content providers outdone themselves to bring the festive spirit and release great titles with fantastic holiday themes. Among them is Red Tiger, which developed a new, Christmas-themed slot that will definitely trigger the Christmas magic even in the Grinches out there. Unwrap the presents for great prizes: The new release,
December 23, 2023 The New Year is not only an opportunity for poker players to look ahead, perhaps setting new resolutions and goals, but also a chance to look back at the year gone by. In 2023, that entails remembering those players who passed on. Here’s a look at some of those we lost over
December 23, 2023 2023 was not the year of poker cheating scandals that 2022 proved to be with multiple high-stakes pros being accused of cheating and the infamous Garrett-Robbi hand on Hustler Casino Live. However, the year ended with a scandal involving private games, marked cards and millions of dollars. Earlier this month, HCL regulars
Get ready for the best time in Las Vegas at the Fremont Street New Year’s Eve bash! The 2024 Time of Your Life Festival is set to be a real blowout, with Third Eye Blind, Tone Loc, and other performers scheduled to attend. Heck, Vegas Mayor Caroline Goodman is even going to show up! Plans
In-demand game development studio Blueprint Gaming has launched the Fishin’ Frenzy Christmas slot game in time for the ultimate festive experience. In the latest release, the popular studio uses its typical characters and the abundance of features as an homage to the holiday season and provides a flagship product easily recognizable in the bunch of
Buckle up and get ready for a Christmas adventure like no other! Nolimit City, the Swedish online game developer and provider widely known for its controversial slots, has added its own twist when it comes to Christmas-themed slots with its latest release, Jingle Balls. This humorous slot follows the same structure as its sibling Remember
Our team has explored all the online casino payment options, and our expert take is that Payoneer is a great choice for all kinds of online payments worldwide. However, it is not the best one when it comes down to online casino payments in the Philippines. That’s why most Filipino players and foreign visitors prefer
December 22, 2023 Seniors tournaments got a lot more difficult when Daniel Lowery turned 50 on November 25, and it didn’t take long before he stacked the age-restricted field for yet another poker accolade in his hard-charging career. By winning the WPT $10,000 Seniors NLH High Roller just weeks after his 50th birthday, Lowery likely
Florida State Sen. Blaise Ingoglia has filed Senate Bill 1054 to support the expansion of parimutuel gambling in the Sunshine State. The bill proposing to delete “a requirement that certain permit holders show that their permits have not been disapproved or recalled at a later election” by the Florida Gaming Control Commission is to be
One of the leading aggregators and content providers in the iGaming industry, Relax Gaming, has become a supplier to the operator partners of the renowned Playbook Engineering on the global level. Expansion to new markets: This partnership means a significant milestone for Playbook Engineering since Relax Gaming’s offering will be available to the players worldwide.
Bingo operator Real Fun Group has acquired eight bingo clubs and the associated retail facilities from Majestic Bingo. The acquisition out of administration is reportedly expected to support the operator’s intention to play a prominent role in the UK’s independent bingo sector. Expanding Bingo Club Portfolio: As Insider Media Limited (IML) reports, the latest acquisition
Yggdrasil, a globally recognized iGaming provider based in Malta, has signed a content distribution agreement with Circus.nl, the leading online platform for sports wagering, casino and live casino in the Netherlands. Expansion of presence: With this partnership, Yggdrasil hopes to further extend its presence in the Netherlands, which it officially entered in 2021, and introduce its
Hacksaw Gaming makes its debut with Betsson Group’s Rizk on the Croatian market for the first time in its history. Expanding to the rapidly growing market: The mobile iGaming industry recently became popular in Croatia, especially compared to other Balkan countries. The market is still small, but it has great potential to grow, and Hacksaw