The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) has officially published a statement combating misinformation regarding its plans for privatization. The impact of misinformation: In the aforementioned statement, the gaming regulatory agency points out that the roll out of misinformation has caused unnecessary demotivation of workers. In this regard, Alejandro H. Tengco, President and CEO of PAGCOR,
Month: February 2024
Slotegrator highlighted its main product developments during the 2024 edition of ICE, which took place at the ExCeL exhibition center in London last week (February 6 – 8). The event saw global iGaming providers, game developers, casino operators, and trailblazers gather to demonstrate new solutions, discuss changing regulations, and share the latest news and insights. ICE
The Kamer (Dutch parliament) has rejected a proposal for a comprehensive ban on gambling advertisements even as it backed enforcing loss limits and tougher penalties for violations in the upcoming safer gambling amendments to the Remote Gambling Act (KOA Act). The parliament witnessed a contentious session as proposals to overhaul the gambling landscape in the
Date Time Event Buy-in (TWD) Buy-in (USD) Wed 28 Feb 11:00 a.m. #1 APT National Cup Freeroll 0 $0 11:00 a.m. #2: PL Omaha Hi 5-Card 8-Max 10,000 $324 11:15 a.m. #3: Single Day high Roller Freezeout 100,000 $3,243 11:30 a.m. #4: APT National Cup Flight A: TWD 15M Gtd 10,000 $324
Date Event # Event Name Guarantee Buy-In 2/16/24 1 Bounty Builder Series 01: $5.00 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO, Zoom, Sparring Session], $2K Gtd $2,000 $5 2/16/24 2 Bounty Builder Series 02: $30 NLHE [9-Max, Progressive Total KO], $5K Gtd $5,000 $30 2/16/24 3 Bounty Builder Series 03: $100 NLHE [Progressive KO,
Sports Information Services, better known as SIS, a flagship provider of multi-channel 24/7 live betting services such as horse and greyhound racing, based in Milton Keynes, UK, is pleased to reveal that it has entered into an alliance, aka signed a major distribution agreement, with Genius Sports, an international supplier of sports technology based in
Comtrade Gaming has announced the launch of its Central Monitoring System in Uganda. The solutions provider called the launch “a ground-breaking development” set to revolutionize Uganda’s gaming industry by establishing the NCEMS (National Central Electronic Monitoring System), which is being designed and implemented to strengthen regulatory compliance and foster responsible gambling practices. With the rapid
The Oneida Indian Nation has revealed plans for a $50 million expansion at its Point Place Casino in Bridgeport, Madison County. The expansion project, set to commence in the coming months, seeks to transform the casino into a premier destination, offering an array of new amenities for guests. Citing a growing demand from patrons for
Sweden’s Government Proposal and AGT’s Response The Swedish government (Regeringen) has plans to hike the gambling tax rate from 18% to 22% of the gross gaming revenue. If approved, this change will come into effect on July 1st, 2024. As stated, this tax rise will bring an additional 540 million SEK in tax revenue each
Last week marked the last ICE edition to be held in London, before the major gambling expo relocates to Barcelona next year. DRGT actively participated in the event and, in a Q&A, shared insights into its interactions with both existing and potential customers at the event. In this interview, Jurgen De Munck, DRGT CEO; Duncan Pollock, Managing Director
Affilka, the iGaming affiliate management platform by SOFTSWISS, has announced that it registered a two-fold increase in affiliate Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) in 2023. The company said that during the period, it significantly bolstered its reach, welcoming 120 new brands into its partner network, now exceeding 320 brands. Moreover, almost 100,000 new affiliate accounts were
New Jersey state Sen. John Burzichelli introduced a bill Monday that would permit Atlantic City casinos to continue to allow gamblers to smoke on the casino floor while imposing additional restrictions on lighting up. The bill might be seen as a favorable compromise by casinos, as many workers fight to prohibit smoking altogether. His measure
New Jersey State Senator Joe Pennacchio has renewed his proposal for the introduction of slot machine gambling at horse racetracks in the state. The legislative initiative put forward by the Senator, SCR14, suggests forming a consortium of Atlantic City’s casinos to operate the machines, thereby generating substantial tax revenue for the state. In contrast to
February 15, 2024 PokerNews and 888poker have come together to bring you the first-ever PokerNews Online Championship, a week-long poker tournament festival boasting combined guaranteed prize pool in excess of $1 million. The inaugural festival between two of poker’s most recognizable brands runs from February 25 through March 5, during which time more than 40
February 15, 2024 Imagine rounding out 2024 with a poker tournament and cash package worth $100,000 just for excelling in your favorite online poker events. This could happen to you thanks to the inaugural Player of the Year leaderboard at WPT Global. Although the WPT Global Player of the Year leaderboard began at the start
Belgian sports betting and gaming operator Betfirst has partnered with Partouche Group’s Middelkerke Casino to launch a new online casino in Belgium. The new online casino received an A+ license owing to its new partnership, with Betfirst looking to become the “country’s leading operator” in online casinos. Back in 2011, the Betsson-owned sportsbook became the
BetConstruct showcased its portfolio of offerings at the ICE London 2024 edition, held February 6 – 8 at the ExCeL exhibition center. The company said in a statement that it enrolled an “unprecedented number of visitors and new cooperations” at the show. Along with its iGaming, crypto and Web3 solutions, BetConstruct was at the show
IGT announced that it has been recognized with top honors in two award programs held in conjunction with ICE London: the International Gaming Awards and the European Casino Awards. The company’s multidimensional omnichannel games won “Lottery Product of the Year” at the International Gaming Awards last week in London. The annual awards program recognizes online
Agua Caliente Casinos’ Rancho Mirage resort is set to host the Casino Esport Conference (CEC) from March 19 to 21. Founded by brothers Ben and Ari Fox, the 2024 CEC Live integrates esports, virtual and augmented reality, table games, and new forms of entertainment. The event will showcase keynote speakers from esports, casino gaming, and
If you decide to try a new hobby, then know that playing chess in the Philippines is one of the trendy options. The ancient game is drawing attention because it is available to everyone, and there is no special equipment required besides the chess board and pieces. In this blog post, you can find out