The Culinary Union has reached a tentative agreement with Circus Circus Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, marking another development in its ongoing labor negotiations with properties across the gambling mecca. The new 5-year deal is set to impact nearly 700 workers associated with the establishment. The union said a Circus Circus contract ratification vote will
Month: January 2024
UK bookmaker William Hill has announced the expansion of its horse racing ambassador portfolio by adding Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer Gavin Cromwell; National Hunt jockeys J. J. Slevin and Sean Flanagan; and broadcaster and presenter Jane Mangan. This move is part of an effort to strengthen the brand’s presence in Irish horse racing. The new ambassadors will
The Gaming & Technology Expo organization announced the transfer of the event that has been held for the last three years in Punta Cana to Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, on September 18 and 19. “The decision to change the location and date is due to direct suggestions from the leaders of
Gaming products manufacturer and distributor SUZOHAPP has entered into a strategic partnership with LED Studio. This collaboration will enable SUZOHAPP to distribute LED Studio’s range of products globally. According to the company, the partnership is aimed at enhancing product offerings in the gaming and sports betting sectors. In a press release, the distributor noted that LED Studio
The Tropicana Las Vegas hotel-casino, in operation for nearly seven decades, is slated to close on April 2, according to a memorandum sent to employees by management on Monday. As per the memo, the Strip location is set to undergo demolition ahead of the construction of a $1.5 billion baseball stadium. Arik Knowles, General Manager
After three years of limited progress in the push to ban smoking at Atlantic City’s nine casinos, a major development unfolded on Monday as the New Jersey Senate health committee approved a measure aimed at closing the loophole that allows indoor smoking at gambling venues. This marks a step forward for casino workers who have
“I think the most important thing is that Las Vegas Sands is actively trying to facilitate the development of integrated resorts in the State of Texas and through the liberalization of gaming,” Dumont said during the call as reported by the WFAA. “Over time, we hope that it happens. I can’t tell you when it’s
January 30, 2024 Reaching the final table of a major online poker tournament is exciting for everyone involved, but the excitement surrounding 888poker XL Winter Series Mystery Bounty Main Event final table is off the scale. Not only is there a first-place prize worth $82,618 up for grabs, but one of the lucky eight finalists
January 30, 2024 Jack Solomon has been crowned the champion of the 2024 GGPoker UK Championships Main Event at Dusk Till Dawn, taking home £96,130, after a deal with heads-up opponent Yong Foo. The deal resulted in Solomon taking home £80,130, but he wasn’t content to stop there and claimed the remaining £16,000 at stake
ICE London 2024 is right around the corner, and companies around the world are making preparations to attend the first major tradeshow of the year. Ahead of the event, Yogonet caught up with Maria Ism, Senior Sales Manager at Uplatform, who shared the company’s plans for the event, as well as her assessment of 2023 and
International Game Technology announced that its IGT Canada Solutions ULC subsidiary has signed an agreement with Loto-Québec to deliver PeakDual 27 Video Lottery Terminals across the Canadian province through a multi-year, phased rollout. This agreement is part of Loto-Québec’s multi-phase VLT replacement cycle. “For decades, Loto-Québec has looked to IGT to supply quality hardware and
On Friday, Atlantic City received authorization to proceed with a project to reduce its main street from four lanes to two, despite opposition from casinos and a hospital, which are concerned the plan could lead to potential traffic congestion, scare away gamblers, and cause delays for emergency vehicles. Superior Court Judge Michael Blee dismissed claims
Global bookmaker 1xBet is set to take part in the ICE London and iGB Affiliate exhibitions, both taking place from February 6 to 9 in the UK capital and set to cover the gambling industry and affiliate marketing. “At ICE London and iGB Affiliate, you will learn how to become our affiliate and earn big
Lottery and gaming industries platform and services provider Skilrock Technologies has confirmed its attendance at ICE London 2024, scheduled to take place from 6-8 February 2024 at the ExCeL exhibition center. “As the company continues to expand its reach, its commitment to sustainable growth for the lottery & gaming industry is clearly demonstrated through active participation in
Gaming technology group Novomatic is set to showcase its products and solutions at this year’s ICE London, set to take place at the Excel center from February 6th – 8th. In a special interview with Yogonet, Thomas Schmalzer, Novomatic’s VP of Global Sales, discussed the company’s goals for 2024 and the range of offerings Novomatic
January 29, 2024 Pragmatic Play has agreed to supply Sky Vegas with live casino games, according to a recent press release from the games maker. One of the premier names in iGaming, Pragmatic Play has brought their award-winning live casino titles, including roulette and blackjack, to Sky Vegas. The UK-based casino, one of the top
January 30, 2024 Josh Noy Global Live Events Assistant Manager An exciting week of action at 888poker LIVE Madrid has come to an end, but not without a storybook finish for Spain’s Manuel Ledesma under the bright lights of the final table at his home poker room. After starting the final day as the short
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. More specifically, each province now has the power to legalize single-game sports betting. Commercial sportsbooks have been preparing to enter
January 29, 2024 Nadya Magnus is continuing her tradition of giving away coveted tournament seats to women in the poker community. This year, the 2021 GPI Female Player of the Year will award two $10,000 World Series of Poker Main Event seats to two lucky women. Magnus teased the giveaway on X by writing that
January 29, 2024 The Borgata welcomed back poker players with its first Winter Poker Open and more than 16,000 entries turned out over 22 events to award more than $12 million in prizes over three weeks. The popular series was capped off by the $5,300 Championship Event, where 689 entries turned out to build a