March 19, 2024 Robert Rohlich clinched victory in the highly contested 2024 Eureka Rozvadov €1,100 Main Event, besting a field of 1,526 contenders at King’s Resort. His commanding performance on the final table earned him the title and a substantial first-place prize of €243,500, marking the largest payout in Eureka Poker Tour Rozvadov history. Rohlich
Month: March 2024
March 18, 2024 High Stakes Poker Season 12 has been action-packed through the first four shows. But it really picked up in Episode 5, which aired Monday night on PokerGO. The table remained the same from Episode 4, with Andrew Robl having everyone easily covered and nearly $1 million in front of him. Vivian Yang,
Sun International, the leading hospitality and gaming firm based in South Africa, experienced annual revenue growth by 5.5% to R12.10bn, which is roughly €590.4m, during the past year. This increase was driven by the excellent performance of its leading casino Sun City and its sportsbook brand SunBet. Revenue data: South African gaming market saw an
As MGM Resorts, a global leader in gaming and entertainment, pursues development of its three hotel brands in Dubai, the company’s CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle has recently announced that the casino giant is now looking at the United Arab Emirates’ government to pass a gambling decree and enable MGM Resorts to seek a casino
Online casino bill, HB 1319, authored by Maryland Rep. Vanessa Atterbeary, has officially passed the House of Representatives and is on its way to the Senate for approval. Non-unanimous vote: On March 16, the House voted 92-43 in favor of passing Maryland online casino bill. For the adoption of the constitutional amendment three-fifths of the
iGaming platforms developer and operator Golden Matrix Group (GMGI) reported a new quarterly record, as its revenue for the three months to 31 January grew 10% to $11.84 million. The company also reported Q1 net income of $74,505, a significant improvement from a loss of $443,521 in the same quarter last year. The company posted $1.19 million
The Philippines is poised to emerge as Asia’s second-largest gambling destination after Macau, potentially surpassing Singapore as early as next year, according to the head of Manila’s gaming agency. “If Singapore doesn’t expand, they will plateau. Don’t be surprised if next year we will surpass them,” Alejandro Tengco, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of state
Kansas sports betting witnessed year-on-year growth in February, with consumer spending across online and retail surging by 4.6% to $203 million. This was accompanied by a more than 8,405% increase in revenue within the state. The total handle in February was above last year’s $194.0 million. However, it marked a 15.3% decline from January’s figure
London Mayor Sadiq Khan faces mounting pressure to fulfill his pledge of banning gambling advertisements from the Transport for London (TfL) network, a promise made in his 2021 election manifesto. The call for action comes amid concerns over the adverse impact of gambling addiction on individuals and families. Despite Khan’s commitment to the ban, no
March 18, 2024 Last week, Doug Polk revealed that he’s been a losing player lifetime in livestreamed ring games by around $400,000. On Sunday, the Upswing Poker founder won big in a marathon session at The Lodge Card Club. But was it big enough to get unstuck? Not only did Polk book a sizable profit,
The Prague Gaming and Tech Summit, a betting and gaming industry conference aimed at the Central and Eastern Europe market organized by media and events platform Hipther Agency, looks back on its journey ahead of its 2024 edition, to be held 25-27 March at Vienna House. In the rapidly evolving worlds of iGaming and technology, few events
The new Fontainebleau at the north end of the Las Vegas Strip has opened their Oasis Pool Deck. The resort calls the area six acres of serenity, opulence and unparalleled recreational bliss available to hotel guests. There are seven distinct pool experiences, four bars, two restaurants, daylife destination LIV Beach, and a 2,300 square-foot gaming
The World Poker Tour (WPT) will take place in Macau in June, a first in its 22-year-old history. Macau has long been a gambling and poker hub, having hosted some of the world’s largest cash games for years. Legendary pros like WPT ambassador Phil Ivey have called Macau home over the years. “Macau has long
Wynn Resorts has revealed a series of new renderings for its proposed casino and hotel location within Hudson Yards. The property, Wynn’s submission for the New York casino race, which will see up to three downtown casino licenses awarded, would be developed along with Related Companies and is expected to cost $12 billion. The proposed
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has released sports betting figures for February. The state’s 13 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks generated a handle of $442.6 million, up by 30.4% year-on-year. However, the figure was 18.8% behind the $545 million handle from January. While $428.2 million was spent online, $13.4 million was spent
B2B casino and sportsbook platform provider Soft2Bet confirmed its upcoming launch in the U.S. at the NEXT Summit New York 2024, hosted by NEXT.io. During the event, Soft2Bet showcased its Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA) solutions and engaged with key industry stakeholders in the United States. Ahead of Soft2Bet’s expected New Jersey license later this year,
The Tidelands bill, which delineates the permissible locations for casino construction along the Coast and asserts control over local harbors, received unanimous approval in the Mississippi Senate on Thursday. According to Sen. Scott DeLano (R-Biloxi), the bill has another 30 days until a final vote. Before Thursday’s vote, two amendments were introduced to Senate Bill
In recent years, responsible gaming has emerged as a paramount concern within the gambling industry. As consumers become more informed and regulations tighten, operators are increasingly prioritizing customer well-being and safety. In this analysis, Slotegrator delves into the essential aspects of responsible gaming and considers special tools to integrate responsible gambling practices into their solutions
North Carolina could become one of the country’s top 5 sports betting markets, according to expert reports. With an estimated 10.8 million people, a range of popular sports teams, and the potential for nine online sportsbooks, the state, which this month launched legal betting, has high growth potential. This is further supported by a report
Control F5, a company specializing in solutions for online gambling companies, announced that it will be present at the 32nd edition of SAGSE Latam 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The event will be held at the Hilton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Centre on March 20 and 21 and will be attended by more than