Don’t look now, but even the Las Vegas bus drivers and mechanics are now getting into the spirit of walking off their jobs. Drivers voted to authorize a strike a few days ago, but did not go as far as setting a date just yet. After rejecting a proposed contract, the Las Vegas bus drivers
Month: January 2024
Are you ready for professional baseball in Las Vegas? If so, that means a Tropicana demolition, but not a lot of people seem to be upset about that. The building is one of the oldest on the Strip… but not for much longer. Bally’s Corporation owns the resort, and they have officially announced that April
January 29, 2024 The end of an era is near as Tropicana Las Vegas has announced its expected closure date — April 2, 2024 — as the property which opened in 1957 will become the future home of the Oakland Athletics. Prominent Las Vegas X account @LasVegasLocally reported rumors of the anticipated closure Monday morning
View image in fullscreen UK shareholders should vote against Flutter’s flight to the US Nils Pratley The dwindling band of UK loyalists should send a message that exiting to the US is not as easy as flicking a switch Flutter, the FTSE 100 gambling firm that owns Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Bet, has been
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, responsible for regulating the state’s casino industry, is facing heightened scrutiny as the local gambling industry expands. Legislative concerns, recent audit issues, and public attention to the commission’s expenditures have brought the regulatory body under closer examination. A state lawmaker is proposing legislative changes to enhance the governor’s oversight
New Jersey Senator Joe Vitale’s proposal to end smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos is heading for a crucial vote in the Senate’s health committee today, Monday. Vitale, a Democrat representing Middlesex, has been introducing a bill every two years since 2006 to curb smoking in New Jersey casinos. Vitale believes the bill is gaining momentum after
MGM Resorts International’s online gambling subsidiary, BetMGM, is reportedly in talks with X, formerly known as Twitter, to integrate sports gambling statistics onto the social media platform. The collaboration aims to introduce a feature on X that will display betting odds and provide users with a direct link to BetMGM, as per Fortune. BetMGM is the
Gaming technology provider Win Systems will be presenting the latest developments from its Gaming division at the ICE London 2024 trade show, scheduled for February 6-8 at the ExCeL exhibition center in the UK’s capital. The company intends to conduct personalized presentations of its new products, which were previously introduced at G2E and are now entering
January 29, 2024 We all know modern tech has its downsides – screen addiction, privacy woes, getting a QR code instead of an actual menu in a restaurant – but for us casino fanatics, there is one silver lining: the live casino. As much as a visit to our local casino holds a special place
View image in fullscreen FanDuel owner Flutter lists in New York amid US gambling boom Gambling giant hails America as its ‘natural home’ and proposes primary listing in New York as US sports betting business surges One of the world’s largest gambling companies listed in New York on Monday, describing the stock exchange as its
Kayshon Boutte, a wide receiver of the New England Patriots, got arrested due to accusations related to illegal online gaming. He is accused of being involved in illegal gaming while he played at Louisiana State University and was underage. Illegal online betting and betting on himself: Boutte allegedly created an online betting account using a
One of the leading content providers in the whole iGaming industry, Spinomenal, partnered with NetBet Italy, a leading provider of sportsbook and online casino content in the country. The newly established content agreement will see Spinomenal’s impressive portfolio of content integrated into NetBet’s offering through an advanced Light & Wonder’s OpenGaming platform. The company also
iGaming software solutions supplier SOFTSWISS has been awarded the Great Place To Work certificate in Poland. This certification, issued by the namesake international research and consulting institute, recognizes employers worldwide for creating outstanding workplace environments. It is awarded through anonymous employee feedback and corporate culture analysis. “The certificate underscores SOFTSWISS’ commitment to fostering an environment where tech
A sports betting revenue report in New York was published, and the state was very successful since the revenue surpassed $3 billion during the last month. The Gaming Commission released the adjusted gross revenue for the week that ended on January 21, and it was more than $47.5 million. Significant milestones: New York and New
The SOFTSWISS Casino Platform has introduced the Tournament Service, an upgraded version of its Tournaments feature. “This update enhances the flexibility and reliability of the previous edition, reinforcing its role in player engagement,” SOFTSWISS explained. According to the iGaming solutions provider, “the primary goal of the Tournament Service is to involve players in the gambling
In October 2023, B2B gaming technology and solutions provider Inspired Entertainment signed a landmark agreement with the National Basketball Association (NBA), securing rights to develop Virtual Sports games centered around the league’s archived footage. The NBA-themed offering, alongside Hybrid Dealer, a new product category that blends physical and digital elements to offer branded casino and gameshow
January 29, 2024 Flutter Entertainment Plc, owners of the Betfair, FanDuel, Paddy Power, PokerStars, and Sky Betting & Gaming brands among others, has listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Peter Jackson, Flutter’s CEO, was invited to ring the famous NYSE Opening Bell on January 29, signaling the latest step on Flutter’s journey in
The 2024 Hall of Fame class includes 2 of the best pure MLB batters of their era and one of the greatest as well as one of the most indelible 3rd – basemen in the history of Major League Baseball history. Joe Mauer, Todd Helton, and Adrian Beltre were all elected by the Baseball Writers’
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced a new commercial agreement with data, technology, and sports transmissions provider FeedConstruct, who will become the new Regional Sponsor of AFA in Europe. “This strategic collaboration marks the growth of AFA as a leading global sports brand, constantly adding new commercial agreements in different regions and with leading
Betting firm Flutter, owner of FanDuel, is set to list in New York on Monday. The company hailed its landing on the New York Stock Exchange as a “pivotal moment” for the group as its business continues to surge in the United States. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and headquartered in Dublin, Flutter has dropped