Station Casinos bids farewell to one of its longstanding executives as Bob Finch, Chief Operating Officer of Red Rock Resorts, announced his retirement after 40 years with the company, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing. Despite stepping down, Finch will continue to work for the company during a transition period until
Month: February 2024
The New Hampshire Lottery and DraftKings have announced the celebration of four years of sports betting in the state. Since its inception in December 2019, the New Hampshire Lottery has generated more than $100 million through sports wagering for public education, supporting students, teachers, and schools across the state. Over that period, New Hampshire players
In response to mounting concerns over the intertwining issues of gambling addiction and financial distress, Sweden’s Ministry of Finance has put forth a memorandum advocating for a sweeping ban on using credit for gambling activities. The proposed measure, aimed at mitigating the risks associated with gambling-related indebtedness, seeks to safeguard individuals from the adverse effects
February 28, 2024 Luton is a town best known for its historical links to the hat-making industry, Luton International Festival (the largest one-day carnival in Europe), and being the home to English Premier League newcomers Luton Town, but from March 4 through March 10, Luton will instead be awash with poker players from far and
The Spanish online gambling market is growing, and according to the recently published report, the online gambling revenue in the country grew to €315.3 million (£269.8m/$342.0m) during the fourth quarter of 2023, which represents an increase of 0.6% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. The total deposits increased as well. Most popular games But
Tipico Sportsbook has launched the “Tipico Fair Play Pledge,” billed as a first-of-its-kind initiative to establish trust with sports wagering customers. The move aims to redefine the act of placing a bet to make it easier for customers to understand and control, says the brand. The Fair Play Pledge will foster a safe online atmosphere
Online slots and live casino content provider Amusnet has announced its participation in the first-ever SBC exhibition in Brazil, SBC Rio 2024. This event marks a significant moment for the iGaming industry in Brazil, says the supplier, following the country’s recent move to embrace market regulation. With the Brazilian government officially approving iGaming regulations two months ago,
Fanatics Betting and Gaming has launched the Fanatics Sportsbook in Indiana. Sports bettors living in and visiting Indiana can now download the Fanatics Sportsbook on iOS and Android to begin wagering. Indiana marks the fourteenth state for the Fanatics Sportsbook. In August 2023, Fanatics began acquiring the US businesses of PointsBet and planning the migration
Casino loyalty and technology developer Acres Manufacturing Company announced Tuesday the release of Player Budget, a new customer rating system that identifies each player’s individual budget and spending habits. “Player Budget’s understanding of these habits enables casino operators to dramatically improve their direct marketing strategies by prioritizing players with deeper pockets and higher profit potential,
The gambling industry is very massive, and with the potential harm gambling can cause, it needs to be regulated. The way gambling is regulated in individual regions is quite different. Some countries use a central governing agency to enforce gambling laws, while others give each state the freedom to regulate gambling as it deems fit.
February 28, 2024 WPT Global is renowned for its excellent choice of poker tournaments, including the KO Series which is in full swing right now. However, WPT Global also looks after its cash game players and gives away over $25,000 in cash and prizes every week to cash game grinders through the Kings of Cash
February 28, 2024 You have likely bumped into Canada’s “algsxr” if you frequent online poker tournaments at 888poker. It is also likely the Canadian has relieved you have your stack at some stage. That was certainly the case for many on February 27 because “algsxr” took down the $109 PKO 6-Max, part of the PokerNews
The Arizona Department of Gaming, the organization in charge of regulating the sports betting and gambling industry in the American state, has announced that December 2023 has brought record-breaking sports betting revenue. The gross revenue for the sports betting industry in Arizona amounted to 66.1 million dollars in December 2023, a figure which represents an
February 27, 2024 Mike Postle made a surprise X Spaces appearance on Monday to deny the allegations against him, and the poker player who accused him of cheating on a live-stream four years ago, Veronica Brill, has fired back with a lengthy statement provided to PokerNews. Postle is alleged to have used some sort of
Bundesliga International and sports technology company Sportradar have announced the extension and expansion of their global partnership for an additional six years, running until the end of the 2031-2032 season. The extended agreement aims to deliver innovative data and audiovisual products to fans of Germany’s football competitions. Bundesliga International is a subsidiary of DFL Deutsche Fußball
A new Vegas poker room is coming to a major Strip Resort as they completely redesigning their existing room… making it one of the biggest and most modern in Sin City! Plus, the World Series of Poker just published its schedule for 2024, while online poker shared liquidity gets a big boost! [embedded content] Poker
It’s now official. The Uruguayan government has approved the tender conditions for the state-owned Carmelo Hotel and Casino. The winning bidder will reportedly be expected to bring the property back into a luxurious condition, following years of inactivity that ruined the resort. As reported, the Carmelo Hotel and Casino will undergo extensive renovation and developments
Although it lasted for more than a year to solve, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission recently imposed a fine of $40.000 to Encore Boston Harbor for its 2nd breach linked to providing bets on in-state college sports at its physical sportsbook. The violations occurred during February last year: The 2 breaches occurred during February of last
The Ministry of Tourism of Uruguay launched on Monday the call for the sale of two properties conditioned to the construction and operation of a luxury hotel with casino concession in Carmelo. The permit for the private operation of games of chance will be granted for 20 years. In the presentation, the Ministry informed that
Sportsbooks in Arizona closed out the 2023 calendar year on a high note, reporting a monthly record revenue of $67.7 million in December, according to the state’s Department of Gaming. This figure exceeded the previous high of $60.1 million in September. The top three revenue totals in 28 months of wagering were recorded in the