New Jersey’s refusal to change the unique property tax structure created for Atlantic City casinos is proving to be a financial burden for taxpayers in Atlantic County, according to Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson. Levinson pointed out that the state’s decision to appeal a court ruling against the casino PILOT (payment in lieu of tax)
Month: March 2024
March 11, 2024 The 2024 Kings Of Tallinn was the tenth iteration of the ever-popular live poker festival. Its €1,100 buy-in Main Event will be remembered for being the biggest on record and for ending a long-running hoodoo over Lithuanian players. Some 914 players bought into the 2024 Kings of Tallinn Main Event, obliterating the
A fast-growing iGaming content provider, White Hat Studios, has signed a content supply deal with a global gaming and entertainment giant Bally’s Corporation. Under the deal, the in-demand game development studio will integrate its premium content with the operator’s online casino in the Rhode Island jurisdiction. The latest White Hat Studio’s launch thus marks the
Morgan Stanley has revised its Macau casino revenue projection for March to MOP19 billion (US$2.37 billion) after the gaming sector underperformed last month. Marking a three percent increase compared to February, the forecast also indicates a recovery to 74 percent of the pre-pandemic 2019 level. Macau’s gross gaming revenue faced a decline in February compared to
Bally’s Evansville Casino & Hotel in Indiana has opened its Bally Bet Sportsbook in conjunction with the launch of Bally Bet mobile sports betting in the state. The new sportsbook will be open Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Central Time. The new sportsbook is in the former William Hill Sportsbook inside the
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced an extension of the sign-up period for the voluntary ESG Code of Good Practice in the remote gaming sector. The decision followed a recently held Meets session in which licensees were invited to learn more about the Code. “The sessions are intended to foster mutual understanding and support and reinforce
The Tribal Gaming Protection Network (TGPN) has announced new details for the 2024 Women in Tribal Gaming Symposium, presented by Aristocrat Gaming. The event is scheduled to take place May 22 – 23 at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino in Chandler, Arizona. Bea Carson, Chairwoman for the Choctaw Gaming Commission, has been selected
March 11, 2024 Online poker players living in Ontario have a fantastic tournament series on the horizon, one with over $200,000 in guaranteed prize money. 888poker Ontario is hosting the Mystery Bounty Festival from March 17 through March 25, with every tournament played as an exciting Mystery Bounty event. The 888poker Ontario Mystery Bounty Festival
One of the biggest names in the software development industry, Swintt, joined forces with Circus.be to expand to Belgium and present its impressive portfolio to Belgian players. Belgian expansion: Swintt, which became popular in the industry because of its captivating games, including recent hits such as Dynamite Boost and Big Max Multi Reel, joined forces
March 11, 2024 Day 2 of the $3,500 Wynn Millions Championship has wrapped up inside the Wynn, Las Vegas after another ten levels played out on the hosts’ iconic blue felt. On a high, after the second stage was completed, was Martin Zamani, who bagged the chip lead as 45 players advanced to Day 3.
The parent company of the Greene Turtle catering giant is looking to launch a sports betting facility in Georgetown, Washington D.C. The famous restaurant chain has reportedly signed an agreement with the former Rí Rá Irish Pub to bring the brand into the District. As reported by Washington Business Journal (WBJ), the company is still
After the great losses the Macau casino industry experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, mostly because of the measures that restricted traveling, which disabled foreign tourists and the ones from Mainland China and Hong Kong from visiting the city, the industry seems to be recovering. The revenue is growing again, and tournament poker is back, so
New York’s sports wagering revenue saw a decline in February, largely due to the state’s lack of full slate of football. Combined with Super Bowl week, during which BetMGM reported a loss of $9.6m on the Big Game, it’s not surprising that the joint income of the state’s 9 sportsbooks was their lowest monthly income
Iran’s Intelligence Ministry has dismantled an online gambling and betting network with ties to the United Kingdom, marking a major crackdown on illicit financial activities in the country. In a statement released on Saturday, the ministry revealed that the operation to dismantle the network, dubbed Nitro Bet, followed 14 months of extensive intelligence gathering and
Win Systems joined the international celebration of Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, “recognizing the invaluable role women play in the Gaming industry today.” In a statement, the gaming technology provider said it believes the special date brings an opportunity to reflect on achievements made and to further drive gender equality across all sectors. Historically,
State Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny County) has announced his plans to introduce a Pennsylvania Senate bill aiming to ban the use of credit cards in sports betting, online casino games, fantasy games, and the Pennsylvania iLottery. “Online gaming and sports betting are growing exponentially, especially with young adults. At the same time, credit card debt
Another great St. Patrick’s Day game, we get a look at the Finn and the Candy Spin online slot from Net Entertainment! This is a 5 reel game with 5 rows, and marks the third game to feature Finn, everyone’s favorite sugar-loving leprechaun! One unique feature is the Swirly Spin game mechanic, where the symbols
March 11, 2024 The Asian Poker Tour (APT) Taipei 2024 festival has wrapped up and it is safe to say it surpassed all expectations. APT Taipei boasted over 100 trophy events, making it one of the busiest schedules in the tour’s long and illustrious history, but it is the prize money awarded in some of
US sports betting giant FanDuel has announced initiatives and financial support aimed at promoting responsible play during Problem Gambling Awareness Month. FanDuel and Kindbridge Behavioral Health (Kindbridge), a mental health service provider that helps people with problem gambling issues, are teaming up as part of these efforts. The partnership will initially concentrate on a pilot program in
iGaming solutions supplier SOFTSWISS has published its Sports Betting Calendar 2024. The company’s product team has gathered 56 major sports events in one convenient file available for free, accessible through this link. The company noted that sports events play a pivotal role in the promotional strategies of sports betting operators, often serving as catalysts for increased