Lawmakers in Philippine’s House of Representatives have raised concerns regarding the sudden closure of 2,000 lotto outlets nationwide. During a hearing, a lotto agent testified, suggesting suspicions that the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) may be showing favoritism towards e-lotto without prior notification to agents, media reports said. Initially, the PCSO stated that the closures
Month: February 2024
State Senator Ronald D. Kouchi of Hawaii has introduced Senate Bill 3376, a piece of legislation that aims to position the Aloha State as a destination for sports betting and poker. Unlike previous attempts, SB 3376 takes a distinctive approach by allocating tax revenue generated from wagering toward a wildfire relief fund. The bill, which
L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), a gambling regulator from France, works hard to prevent illegal gambling in the country. The regulator recently warned all players about the fraud that is occurring in the industry: various illegal gambling operators use the brands of popular licensed operators to advertise their services on social media platforms, especially Facebook.
Ahead of ICE London 2024, set to take place February 6-8 at ExCel London, Yogonet caught up Marina Ostrovtsova, CEO at BGaming, on what products the iGaming developer will be presenting this time around and her expectations for the expo’s last edition in the UK capital. This time around, the online gaming supplier is set
After a year of growth, marked by its network’s expansion to over 15,000 global partners and a 20% surge in new collaborations, Alpha Affiliates prepares to be part of the 2024 edition of iGB London, to be held from February 6 to 9 at the ExCel exhibition center. At the meeting, the affiliate company will
Global Gaming Women (GGW) announced the appointment of Lauren Bates to President of the Board of Directors. Additionally, Siobhan Lane, Light & Wonder, Inc.’s EVP & Group CEO, Gaming was named 1st Vice President, and Brandi Ellis, SVP of VIP Marketing at Caesars Entertainment, has been named to the position of 2nd Vice President. These appointments
Sports betting and casino platform Stake.com announced it will be at iGB Affiliate next week with the biggest stand in the event’s history. The high-profile international brand, which is the principal sponsor of Premier League Everton Football Club, will be present at the event’s final edition in London at a 225 square meter stand (Q30) situated
As the gaming industry eagerly anticipates the upcoming ICE London 2024 event, Sportradar, a leading provider of sports betting and data solutions, is gearing up to present its latest innovations at the show. Mateo Lenoble, Regional Sales Director LATAM at Sportradar, shares insights into the company’s offerings and expectations for ICE London this year. One
February 01, 2024 Hustler Casino Live once again found itself in the middle of controversy as one of the show’s most popular former players publicly feuded with the show’s producer and co-owner, Ryan Feldman. Garrett Adelstein called out Feldman and fellow stream player Chris “Luda Chris” Chen on X on Wednesday after attention was brought
January 31, 2024 Texas is known for having some of the best tournament action in the country, and the state is living up to its reputation with the upcoming 2024 Champions Club Winter Poker Open, a series taking place Feb. 2-19 and culminating with a $1,500 buy-in Main Event with a $1 million guarantee attached.
Spinomenal, a flagship iGaming content supplier based in Israel, has decided to celebrate its 10-anniversary in style, by debuting an exciting fresh initiative called Spinoleague. Description of Spinoleague: This one-of-a-kind contest boasts an exceptional maximum prize pool of €10 million. In addition to that, it also offers an outstanding gaming experience. The Spinoleague presents a
The Miami casinos are going through a lot these days – and the most recent issue was Jeff Soffer’s aim to withdraw the license issued to Hallandale Beach and grant it to Fontainebleau Miami Beach resort. A letter against casinos: Ken Griffin, a billionaire hedge funder, disagrees with this and opposes the bill that will
During the first month of 2024, the gaming industry in Macau continued to grow in terms of accumulated profits, with gross gaming profit (GGR) reaching MOP19.3bln, which is approximately US$2.4bln. Additionally, this GGR represents 77% of the MOP24.9bln, which is approximately US$3bln, revealed in the first month of 2019, two months prior to the global
We’re rapidly approaching one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, and Super Bowl betting is already taking place. It’s not just happening in Las Vegas, either. All across America there are people in nearly 40 states placing wagers. However, if you’re playing in the big game, you best not be one of them.
The compact between the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation has been approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), allowing the tribes to offer sports betting at their Silver Wolf Casino in Wolf Point, Montana. This is the first time that an Indian tribe will be able to offer legal
1xBet is inviting ICE London and iGB Affiliate 2024 visitors to attend the London Baby Party on February 6, in which the bookmaker is participating as a Gold Headline Sponsor. The event starts at 08.00 P.M. at the Natural History Museum and will last until late at night. Guests of the London Baby Party will
Global bookmaker 1xBet has partnered with esports tournament operator PGL Esports for the first-ever Counter-Strike 2 Major event held in Copenhagen, Denmark. As part of the deal, 1xBet has been designated the official betting partner of the tournament. The Romanian esports organization PGL Esports conducts tournaments in CS:GO, Dota 2, and many other titles. PGL
iGaming solutions provider Digitain has announced the launch of its new AutoBet sportsbook feature, which the company says is set to “redefine the sports betting experience” by ensuring that bettors are able to select a bet with their preferred odds. The feature puts control in the hands of users by allowing them to define their
A House bill aimed at addressing concerns related to illegal gambling operations in Florida has successfully passed its second committee, though lingering apprehensions persist regarding unintended consequences and potential ambiguity. HB 189, which recently gained approval from the House Appropriations Committee, focuses on escalating penalties for operating unlawful gambling establishments and illegal slot machines, Florida
Well, the good news is the Bellagio Fountains have been cleared of the disgusting grand stands from the Formula 1 race. So it must be time to get back to normal and get on with life, right? Well, not so fast… there’s more money to be made. Fresh off their appearance in the Las Vegas