A group of real estate developers from Las Vegas intends to construct a potentially highest resort on the 27-acre location that previously housed the Wet ‘n Wild water park and has been the goal of Jackie Robinson’s All Net Arena project for years. New project: LVXP, the real estate development firm based in Las Vegas,
Month: April 2024
A Turkish opposition party representative announced that the north Cyprus casinos will pay a lower tax rate after the new bill is passed in the ”parliament.” MP party representative in the ‘parliamentary’ finance committee Erkut Sahali told Cyprus mail on 25 April 2024 that this body had approved two installments of reforms regarding casino operations
Slotegrator has announced a new partnership agreement with online casino and sportsbook Betnwin in India. Through this collaboration, Betnwin gains access to a range of gaming content using Slotegrator’s APIgrator game integration solution. Betnwin is a new online casino and sportsbook platform that offers bets on over 60,000 unique events in over 60 sports each week,
Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has approved a new baccarat side bet offering odds as high as 50 times the stake. Regulator’s approval of the side bet will reportedly be welcomed by Macau’s concessionaires as a valuable addition to their respective offerings. New Baccarat Side Bet: According to GGRAsia, the new baccarat side
The famous software developer Swintt joined forces with Casino 777 to offer its impressive portfolio of games to players in the Netherlands and Belgium. Conquering the Netherlands and Belgium: The offering of almost 150 releases includes popular titles from the company’s SwinttPremium and SwinttSelect offerings. On top of that, the offering might see titles from
The Rumbao Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Viejo San Juan will add a casino to its entertainment offer. The investment was confirmed by executives of Driftwood Capital, the company that owns the establishment located in the historic area of the city. It is estimated that an investment of $12 million will be required for the construction
Latin American gaming operator Enjoy is in the advanced process of selling part of its assets in Chile to the Mexican group Logrand, while in Uruguay other investors are interested in the former Conrad business. According to the Chilean newspaper Diario Financiero, Enjoy is in “a deep level of negotiations to fix the assets and prices”
Arkansas mobile sports betting is projected to surpass $500 million in 2024, marking a significant increase from the $404 million recorded in the previous year. According to Scott Hardin, spokesperson for the Racing Commission, Arkansans are averaging about $1.55 million per day on sports betting through the state’s three casino apps. The rise in mobile
Ever wanted to play on a bulldozer? Then you have to get out to Dig This Las Vegas, just minutes from the Strip! We visit the good people at Dig This, the family friendly heavy equipment playground! Spend a few hours driving bulldozers, excavators, and caterpillars… oh my! And Dig This Vegas is the perfect
April 30, 2024 For the second time since December, Ren Lin won a major poker tournament on Monday, this one the $3,300 buy-in Texas Poker Open Main Event for $400,000. The tournament, which took place at Champions Club in Houston, attracted 735 entrants. Shaun Deeb represented 13 of them, which we covered on Sunday. Deeb
After a members-only meeting that lasted over an hour and a half, the Petersburg City Council, VA, suddenly voted unanimously on April 24 to select Cordish Companies, the company with headquarters in Baltimore, as the designer that will have the opportunity to construct a casino in the financially struggling city. Abrupt decision: Nothing on the
French gambling operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ) reappointed Stéphane Pallez as Chairwoman and CEO during the company’s Annual and Extraordinary Ordinary General Meeting on April 25. Shareholders supported Pallez’s continued leadership with 94.2% approving her four-year extension. Pallez has been at the helm of FDJ since 2014, overseeing its growth and strategic initiatives. Under her leadership, FDJ
The Dutch gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has confirmed the implementation timeline for its new Responsible Gaming Policy, with most of the changes set to take effect on June 3, followed by the remaining amendments in October 2024. Initially scheduled for May 2024, the implementation was delayed to June 3 due to an extension granted
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCORE) reported a significant increase in income for the first quarter of the year, surpassing ₱25 billion (approximately $433.4 million). During the first quarter, PAGCOR’s income reached ₱25.24 billion, reflecting a substantial 42.6% rise compared to the same period in 2023, when it generated ₱17.70 billion ($306.7 million). This Q1
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has released its new football-themed Live Casino title Football Blitz Top Card. The new release is presented by professionally trained live dealers and combines sports-style betting with the higher or lower card game format. Ensuring end-to-end action, players have 10 seconds to place their bets on the hand they think will draw
The National Lottery of Malta has deployed Novovision, a cashless solution provided by Novomatic. With the rollout of 56 Novovision cash terminals across its retail network, the National Lottery of Malta aims to enhance convenience for lottery customers while streamlining payout processes for winning tickets. Novovision has been chosen as the preferred solution by National
A renowned developer of virtual sports and numbers games, Kiron Interactive strengthens its position in Ethiopia through a deal with Hulu Sport, a leading operator in the market. Deal with Hulu Sport: Thanks to the extended deal with Hulu, Kiron will launch its renowned Mobile Lite Football Leagues product. Before establishing a new deal, Kiron
Atlantic City’s main casino workers union, Local 54 of the Unite Here union, along with the New Jersey Attorney General, has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by another union seeking to prohibit smoking in the city’s nine casinos. The lawsuit, initiated by the United Auto Workers earlier this month, aims to overturn
Nearly 3000 South Koreans were apprehended for illicit online gaming activities in the past six months, according to the latest report by the country’s National Office of Investigation (NOI). Out of the 2925 South Koreans who were apprehended, 1035 were teenagers. While 75 adults were formally arrested, 566 teenagers were referred to counseling centers for
Online gambling giant Betsson has shared its first-quarter results. During the period, the company reported a 12% revenue increase, reaching €248.2 million ($265.8 million), with a 25% growth organically. According to the Swedish firm, the quarter was characterized by “a continued positive development with high customer activity, good growth, and strengthened profitability, as well as new growth-oriented initiatives.” The