Kansas’ gaming industry experienced a groundbreaking month in December, setting a new record for sports wagering revenue at $20.1 million. This figure surpassed the previous record of $14.4 million in October by 39.6%. The December revenue also stood at 95.2% higher than the $10.3 million reported in December 2022 and 125.8% above the $8.9 million from
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Wizard Games, a powerful subsidiary of renowned NeoGames S.A., invites the players to join them on a magical adventure in an enchanted forest that hides magical animals and mysterious treasures. Its newest slot release, Golden Elk, promises a thrilling adventure that can lead to fantastic prizes. Fantastic features for a thrilling slot experience: The slot
After entering the South African market with its partner LottoStar during June 2023, RubyPlay has now developed a custom Immortal Ways title for its aforementioned partner. 1st custom title in South Africa: The new game includes branding from LottoStar to make it stand out from other games, which means it’s titled Immortal Ways LottoStar, as
Everygame Poker keeps surprising its fans with fantastic rewards that can help increase the chances of winning grand prizes. This week, the company decided to award all players with additional free spins for the two sweetest games in the whole collection: Triple Juicy Drops and Super Sweets. Spins will be available from January 15 to
After an extended period of betting operation decline, the 24-year concession granted by the Macau government to Macau Jockey Club (MJC) in 2018 will now be terminated. As reported, the Government will terminate the concession as of 1 April 2024 and take over the venue and facilities of MJC without compensation after the initial five-year
CEO and President of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), aka the gaming regulator of the Philippines, Alejandro Tengco, estimates that the gross gaming income (GGR) of the Philippines this year, involving non-casino operations, is probably to reach PHP336.38 billion, which is approximately US$6.03 billion. In addition, if the estimate is realized, it would
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) ordered Tabcorp to make almost all of its Electronic Betting Terminals (EBTs) cashless. The statewide direction is issued because of various incidents when minors are caught while gambling on them, which is illegal in the province. Betting terminals regulations: From late January, the only betting terminals that
After two sports betting bills passed the Missouri House and died in the Senate in 2022 and, respectively, 2023 to mark repeated attempts to legalize sports betting in the state, a coalition of six major sports teams including the Kansas City Chiefs, Royals and Current is reportedly launching a campaign to put sports gambling on
Yggdrasil, a highly productive game development studio, has released the Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax™ slot game to ensure constant presence in the iGaming market. Such a presence may again be made memorable as the new slot release offers an exciting theme and an abundance of features to stand out from the crowd. 10,000x Win Potential:
SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, a leading iGaming aggregation platform, has partnered with the prominent game provider Ready Play to include the developer’s immersive and engaging portfolio in the platform’s soft gaming offerings. The partnership will enable the aggregator to further expand its coverage in the global iGaming market to simultaneously mark another collaboration of the first-league
It was recently reported that the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) increased its handout to the country in the first 11 months of 2023, but it still fell short of pre-pandemic numbers. Boost: In compliance with the data of the Bureau of the Treasury, the part of PAGCOR’s realized income attributable to the National
Maltese gaming industry continues to positively impact the country’s economy through its role of a key driver of economic growth and innovation. The gaming industry in Malta contributed EUR 810.7 million, or around 9.5%, to the country’s Gross Value Added (GVA) during the first half of 2023. Over the same period, the industry’s overall contribution
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. Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto Located in the North York area of Toronto, this 33-acre mega casino just opened in
Over 40% of the people in Nebraska, Maine, and Arizona, and about half of the residents of both Ontario and British Columbia say that they’ve done something that would count as doomsday prep within the last 12 months. This includes stockpiling supplies, learning survival skills, and creating emergency plans. To see how the rest of
In Brazil, the online gaming and casino sector is expected to earn more than BRL 100 billion (about $20 billion) in the next three years (2024, 2025 and 2026). This is the projection made by the Federation of Hotels, Bars, and Restaurants of the State of São Paulo (Fhoresp) and the Institute of Development, Tourism,
iGaming and sports betting operator BetMGM has announced that the Star Trek: The Next Generation slot is now exclusively available at BetMGM Casino. Atlantic Digital, a London-based game studio, has created the game, which is based on the cult science fiction television series. Star Trek: The Next Generation is currently available in Michigan and BetMGM plans
Petersburg is aiming for a casino referendum in 2024 and, unlike previous attempts, the Virginia city seemingly has strong support. While Senate Bill 628 does not specifically state that Petersburg would replace Richmond as the fifth Virginia casino host city, it amends requirements for the host city that would fit Petersburg. The legislation removes a
In the iGaming world, it’s essential to predict industry trends. Each year, Slotegrator, one of the iGaming industry’s leading software and business solution providers for online casino and sportsbook operators, traditionally shares its vision of trends with its audience. This year, Slotegrator released a new report on iGaming trends in 2024 to help gambling operators
All three operating casinos in Virginia posted a combined adjusted gaming revenue of $58.52 million for December, according to the Virginia Lottery’s latest report. The Bristol Casino, set to become the future home of Hard Rock, marked its most successful month on record in December, reporting nearly $15 million in adjusted gaming revenue. Bristol Casino’s
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), the provincial agency that owns Caesars Windsor, could announce a new operator for the property by fall. For the first time since the property opened 30 years ago, the license to operate the slot machines and blackjack tables at the Ontario casino is up for grabs. As per