Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) announced record results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. GLPI’s total revenue for Q4 increased by 9.7% year-over-year to $369.0 million, compared to $336.4 million in the prior year. Revenue for the full year climbed to $1.44 billion from $1.31 billion in 2022. Net income
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iGaming content provider Play’n GO has revealed that a recent poll conducted by the company in Sweden shows overwhelming support for the prohibition of the slot mechanic featured in Bonus Buy games. The results of the nationally representative survey in Sweden include the following findings: Seven out of ten members of the general Swedish public
Macau’s Legislative Assembly has successfully passed the initial reading of new legislation aimed at combating illegal gaming activities in the city. The Law to Combat Illegal Gambling Crimes, introduced last year, seeks to revoke existing legislation associated with crimes related to animal racing, provide clarity on side betting offenses, and explicitly prohibit online betting within
Sacramento soccer team Republic FC and Sky River Casino have announced a new three-year partnership to enhance the entertainment experiences “on matchday and beyond.” Sky River Casino will now become Republic FC’s exclusive casino and gaming partner and will be featured throughout Heart Health Park and on match broadcasts. The partners will also use their shared
Quixant has announced its participation in the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (IGA) 2024, taking place in Anaheim, April 8 – 11 2024. The gaming and sports betting technology provider will showcase its range of hardware platforms, cabinets, kiosks, and Software Suite solutions at booth #332. After launching IQ 2 – their latest hardware platform
Bloomberry Resorts Corp, one of the biggest integrated resort operators in the Philippines, allegedly will try to sell Jeju Sun, its South Korean property. Failed acquisition: This is the second attempt to sell the casino since the first one failed eight years ago. The operator agreed upon a sale, but it never occurred. Bloomberry is
As technology advances, cryptocurrencies become more and more popular. According to the recent SOFTSWISS research, in 2023 the number of people who use crypto to place their bets increased by more than 20%. Changes in the iGaming landscape Current predictions say that by 2030 the iGaming market will double, and the estimated compound annual growth
The free volcano show at The Mirage is set to make a return this Friday, following a temporary hiatus, resort officials revealed on Wednesday. According to the resort, the iconic Strip-side attraction will once again captivate audiences with its display nightly, running every hour from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The volcano underwent a brief
Great Canadian Entertainment has announced that the World Series of Poker (WSOP) is heading to Toronto for the first WSOP Circuit hosted at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto. The WSOP Circuit, in association with GGPoker, will take place from March 22 to April 1, 2024. Featuring eight Circuit Ring events in total, the WSOP Circuit at
Skilrock Technologies and TrulyExpo have announced the lineup of speakers and sponsors for the Africa: Vibrant Realm of Lottery and Gambling webinar, set to happen on March 6th, 2024. With a focus on the potential of the continent’s gambling market, the webinar will touch on pressing challenges and emerging opportunities. According to the gaming technology provider,
The introduction of compulsory affordability checks has caused much controversy in the UK’s regulated betting and gaming industry. In a parliamentary debate on Monday, Philip Davies MP described the UK Gambling Commission’s proposals for financial risk checks as “completely unacceptable.” The debate was triggered after the horse racing sector collected more than 100,000 signatures in a
GMA Consulting has announced the reappointment of gaming industry expert Josh Swissman as the Education Chair for the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2024 event. Swissman, a founding partner and managing director of GMA Consulting, will lead the educational initiatives for the gaming trade show, following his successful stint in 2023. Swissman, who curated the educational
February 29, 2024 The fourth day of the $1 million guaranteed PokerNews Online Championship at 888poker saw a trio of champions crowned in the eagerly anticipated Deep Stack events. Many online poker tournament players prefer Deep Stack events because the plentiful starting stacks and slower blind structure naturally allows the cream to rise to the
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Jackpocket announced that Jackpocket Casino has become the first iGaming operator in the U.S. to receive Internet Compliance Assessment Program (iCAP) certification for best practices in player protection. Administered by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the iCAP is the highest standard in the U.S. for online responsible gaming. To earn this certification, Jackpocket stated
In a bid to streamline the casino industry, Sri Lanka has introduced amendments to its casino licensing regulations, imposing minimum investment thresholds and revising fee structures. The move, effective from January 1, 2024, marks a shift in the country’s approach to integrated development projects, and follows the submission of ten casino applications. Sri Lanka currently
The Danish Gambling Authority achieved a legal victory in Næstved court, resulting in the blocking of 83 illegal gambling websites. This marks the 10th time the Authority has gone to court for this reason, escalating its efforts to combat illegal online gambling. Since 2012, the Authority has targeted unauthorized websites catering to Danish players, resulting
The Georgia Senate has taken significant steps toward expanding the state’s gambling landscape, with two separate proposals – one seeking to legalize sports betting and another one also calling for casino gambling – gaining traction in legislative chambers. In a move that could potentially pave the way for legalized sports betting, the Senate approved Tuesday
It seems like just yesterday that the Vegas Sphere announced the U2 Vegas residency that would help open the venue. And now here we are, just five months and 40 shows later, talking about them leaving town. Sort of sad, really. The band’s UV Achtung Baby Live concert series is officially closing, with the final
February 28, 2024 There’s been no shortage of big headlines from the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) as of late, including Daniel Lowery winning his 15th ring at WSOPC Cherokee and Ari Engel soon after winning his 17th online to extend his lead on the all-time ring list. The former ring list leader, Maurice