Shareholders of Golden Matrix Group (GMG), a developer, licensor, and global operator of online gaming and eCommerce platforms, systems, and gaming content, have voted to approve the acquisition of B2B sports betting and gaming company MeridianBet Group. Zoran Milosevic, the Chief Executive Officer of MeridianBet Group, said: ”Today marks a major milestone for MeridianBet, and I am
Month: March 2024
Opponents of the Seminole Tribe’s operation of online sports betting suffered defeat on Thursday as the state’s Supreme Court ruled against their latest challenge to the agreement between the tribal nation and the state government, which permits the addition of this gambling activity. The court determined that the opponents had submitted an incorrect petition type
Citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg has reported that Rush Street Interactive is allegedly considering strategic options, including a potential sale. According to the people, RSI has reached out to multiple suitors, including DraftKings, in its exploration of these options. Following the news, shares of the company rallied late Thursday. Rush Street, which operates brands
March 22, 2024 Guests: Corey Eyring In the 822nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by WPT Global, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz & Kyna England come to you from Level 9 Studios in Las Vegas to discuss the latest poker news, stories, and gossip. That includes Nik Airball‘s 20-minute tank in a big
Pragmatic Play keeps expanding its impressive portfolio of content in the newest slot release, Fire Portals. The game is enriched with fantastic multipliers and powerful wilds to enhance the thrill and grant the player the opportunity to win amazing prizes. Fairytale setting and unique features: The slot is placed across a 7×7 grid. It brings
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), one of the world’s most prominent software solution providers for online casinos and sports betting websites, has announced that its global footprint has further expanded following the signing of two new partnership agreements in Spain and Argentina. The first partnership was the one signed with Juegging, a major operator in the
In the realm of Italian gaming, a seismic shift is underway as two industry juggernauts, Hacksaw Gaming and BetFlag, join forces to redefine the very essence of online entertainment. BetFlag, The Champion of Italian Gaming At the helm of this epic alliance stands BetFlag, a true champion in the Italian gaming sphere. Backed by the esteemed Lottomatica Group, BetFlag’s influence reverberates
In a bid to curb what he termed a “growing public health crisis”, Representative Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) unveiled plans to introduce legislation aimed at limiting the marketing practices of online sports betting companies in the United States. Joined by members of Northeastern University’s Public Health Advocacy Institute, Tonko emphasized the need to address the proliferation
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has given the green light to revised ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at altering casino licensing in the state. The amendment, spearheaded by the Local Voters in Charge ballot committee, seeks to repeal the Arkansas Racing Commission’s authority to issue a casino license in Pope County and
Betwinner was one of the bookmakers present at SBC Summit Rio, an event held between March 5 and 7 in Rio de Janeiro and attended by more than 4,000 people. The company is among the 134 that had previously expressed their interest to the Ministry of Finance to operate in the regulated betting market. In
Since its implementation, the Novovision casino management system has had “a significant impact” on the daily business in the two venues of the Casinò di Venezia in Italy, according to gaming technology giant Novomatic. According to the company, the state-of-the-art functionalities of its casino management solution have “made the daily business of Italy’s oldest established gaming house
Sports betting e-commerce platform Winible has announced $6 million in seed funding. The company says its “first-of-its-kind” platform enables sports influencers and experts to monetize their insights and predictions with customizable digital storefronts, subscription models, and payment processing. The round was led by Inspired Capital with participation from industry figures such as Adam Wexler (PrizePicks), Kyle
The official opening of Phil Ruffin’s $128m historic horse racing (HHR) casino, called Golden Circle, at the Wichita Greyhound Park will take longer than originally anticipated. Reason for opening date change: The new selected opening date for the 3-story establishment is September 2025, according to information a Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC) official told
Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is poised for expansion this summer as it prepares to introduce 12 live table games, complementing its existing array of offerings, which currently include 1,000 slot machines, electronic table games, a retail sportsbook, and a restaurant. Catawba Two Kings Casino currently employs 280 people and anticipates
The SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator has announced a new partnership with Tornado Games. The deal follows a recent milestone for the content hub for iGaming projects, as SOFTSWISS’ flagship product reached 20,000 games and continues to enrich its portfolio. SOFTSWISS describes its new partner as “an innovative game developer that creates engaging online slots that blend striking
March 22, 2024 The Casino Portomaso is the location for the next stop on the popular EAPT, with the tour calling it home from April 5-10. The 2024 EAPT Malta festival features five action-packed tournaments, including the €200,000 guaranteed Main Event, which the PokerNews Live Reporting team is bringing you all of the action from.
March 22, 2024 The excitement is ramping up for one of the most unique events of the year as time draws closer to the start of the highly anticipated WPT Voyage. From March 31 to April 6, 2024, the World Poker Tour will take over an entire Virgin Voyages cruise ship—the 1,400-cabin Valiant Lady—for a
March 22, 2024 The 2024 edition of the WPT Prime Amsterdam Main Event has reached its final day’s play, with only nine of the 1,340 players who started the €1,100 buy-in event with high hopes of becoming a World Poker Tour champion still in the hunt for the title. The bulk of the €1,289,400 prize
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) announced that, along with The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU), it has completed a thematic review of the remote gaming sector. The review was carried out with the aim of assessing gaming operators’ knowledge on matters related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combatting the Funding of Terrorism (CFT). The review,
View image in fullscreen MLB embraced betting. Now it’s smeared with gambling’s grubby underbelly Like every other US sports league, baseball pushes betting on its fans at every turn. Now its biggest star is associated with a gambling fiasco This is Major League Baseball’s worst nightmare. The face of the league, its one, true international