President Luiz Inácio Lula da Siva (PT) sanctioned the law regulating the sports betting and online gambling market in Brazil. After intense negotiations with Congress in 2023, the government achieved its goal and the president signed Law 14.790/23 (which was processed as PL 3.623/23 in Congress) with vetoes. The confirmation was published in an extra
Month: January 2024
Macau’s casino industry demonstrated resilience in December, defying China’s weakened consumer spending trends with a staggering 433% increase in gaming revenue. According to data released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, gross gaming revenue for the month reached 18.6 billion patacas ($2.3 billion), representing 81.3% of the pre-Covid December 2019 levels and surpassing analyst
The Japanese government has declined the proposal for a casino resort in Nagasaki Prefecture, expressing skepticism regarding the project’s financial viability. The decision marks a pivotal moment for the country’s nascent gambling industry, leaving Osaka as the solitary prefecture pursuing a similar endeavor within the nation. Initially envisioned for development at Huis Ten Bosch, a
Formula 1 team Sauber has entered into a two-year title partnership deal with crypto casino and sports betting platform Stake. As part of the deal, the Swiss racing team, previously under the Alfa Romeo name, becomes Stake F1 Team. “Last season represented the start of Stake’s journey in Formula 1, and the brand’s new role
January 02, 2024 WPT Global is the place to be in early January if one of your New Year’s resolutions was to play online poker for big money in 2024 because the $4 million WPT Winter Festival is in full swing. The massive series shuffled up and dealt on Christmas Eve, meaning more than 80
END 2 END’s Development Manager, Nicolás Grecco, highlighted the growth achieved by the company specializing in real-time Multiplayer Bingo, both in terms of the technology of its products and the licenses obtained in different parts of the world. In an interview with Yogonet, the executive announced the launch of its new product, Instant LOTTERY, which
Hard Rock International, along with partner GEK TERNA Group, held Friday the groundbreaking ceremony for its Greece luxury resort and casino, located in the heart of the Athens Riviera. The event, held at the historical Hellinikon Airport, featured a commemorative shovel celebration followed by a ceremony at the Hellinikon Experience Center, attended by Hard Rock
Virginia State Senator David Marsden, representing Fairfax County, plans to reintroduce legislation allowing the county to hold a referendum on constructing a casino. While last year’s legislation did not progress, Marsden envisions an expansion beyond just a casino in his proposal this year, pairing the property with a convention center, concert hall, hotel, and additional
Seven mobile sports betting companies have applied for a license to operate in North Carolina, meeting the deadline of December 27. If approved, these operators would be qualified to start their operations in the state as soon as a launch date is set by the Lottery Commission, which is responsible for overseeing the nascent market.
Gaming technology and services provider BetConstruct confirmed its attendance at this year’s ICE London tradeshow, set to take place on February 6-8. To celebrate a decade of participation, at Stand S4-110 the company will “reveal a completely new concept, emphasizing the notion of transforming dreams into business solutions.” At the event, the company will showcase capabilities, tools,
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. The Types of Available Hockey Betting Markets in Canada There is certainly no shortage of hockey betting markets available to
January 01, 2024 The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) wrapped up its 14th season over the weekend at the Venetian Las Vegas. It was there that the last mid-major tournament of the year – a $1,100 buy-in Main Event – took place and presented players their last opportunity to win points to both the GPI Mid-Major
January 01, 2024 If you follow me on X at @ChadAHolloway, you know that I often post poker-themed thrift store finds. I’m fond of thrifting, and with Vegas being a transient city, I can tell you that the dozens of secondhand shops are ripe for the picking. I usually hit at least a thrift store
The amazing Las Vegas Sphere opened in the summer of last year, and the very first act was the world renown rock band U2. They blew the roof (can we call it a roof?) off the Sphere every month since, but their time at the venue is coming to an end in early March. And
January 01, 2024 For the 13th year, poker pro and media personality Bernard Lee celebrated the holiday season by providing for children and families experiencing homelessness in the Boston area. Through his charitable initiative, the Full House Charity Program, Lee gave 38 homeless families holiday packages that included clothing, books, games, toys and supplies. Keeping
December 31, 2023 Police took into custody and arrested a poker player wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred Sunday morning near the Las Vegas Strip. Jon Letzkus, 45, is accused of firing his weapon from the balcony of the MGM Signature Towers overlooking the Strip at around 6:00 a.m. Although no one was