A proposal to transform an abandoned pub in the heart of Hull, a port city in East Yorkshire, England, into a 24-hour gambling establishment has gained approval. Situated on Paragon Street, the venue, which last traded as the Kingston Tavern and was formerly a Yates’ Wine Lodge, is slated for a transformation under the plans submitted
Month: April 2024
Virginia’s city of Petersburg has been added to the list of places eligible for a casino after Governor Glenn Youngkin accepted the move on Wednesday. SB 628, sponsored by Senator Lashrecse Aird, was passed 80-19 with an amendment that removes the reenactment clause. This means the General Assembly opened a path for residents to vote
With the number of online casinos growing steadily, operators are facing increasing competition. For this reason, knowing how to retain and attract players is key, and offering just the right support to them can make a difference. “In the iGaming landscape, having robust First Line Support is essential,” says Artyom Rudakov, Head of SOFTSWISS Managed
iGaming content developer PopOK Gaming has announced the launch of its latest adventure crash game CrashoSaurus. The game transports players through time where they can team up with a fearless caveman to outrun a dino stampede, the company said of the title’s story and background. In CrashoSaurus, players will dodge lightning strikes, evade gigantic rocks, and narrowly escape
Slotegrator’s experts will be at the upcoming SiGMA Americas summit in Brazil to share what to expect from this fascinating and lucrative market. In this article, they highlight some of their expectations for the market. In 2024, Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies granted final approval to regulate the country’s sports betting market. The iGaming industry expects
Rush Street Interactive has announced the renewal of its exclusive multi-year agreement with New York sports broadcasting legend Mike Francesa. “I’m thrilled to continue my partnership with BetRivers, which in my opinion offers the best online sportsbook in the industry,” expressed Francesa. “Joining forces with the RSI team enables me to connect with fans in
EGT and its digital arm EGT Digital have announced that they will be the platinum sponsors of the Casino Operations Summit. The 2024 edition of the event, specifically tailored to European multi-channel casino operators, will take place in Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam on 23rd-25th April and its slogan will be “Think different”. This year the
Global bookmaker 1xBet will take part in SiGMA Americas 2024, one of the largest forums in Latin America dedicated to the gambling and betting industry. In this analysis, the company explores its strategy for the region and the favorable conditions of the market. The exhibition is scheduled for April 23-25 at the Transamerica Expo Center
Game studio Galaxsys has announced the launch of Lotto Boom, which it describes as “a classic lotto game” where the key to success lies in matching combinations and determining the outcomes of each game. The title promises a variety of features and bonuses. The company claims that the game elevates the traditional lotto-style game by offering
April 19, 2024 Get ready to mark your calendars because 888poker LIVE is gearing up for its next exciting stop in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain! From May 8-20, 2024, all roads lead to the illustrious Casino Barcelona, nestled along the picturesque seafront. This edition promises to deliver an unforgettable fusion of thrilling poker
In its recent trading news, the Rank Group has highlighted a significant 6% year-on-year increase in income for the third quarter, reaching an impressive £182.3 million. This growth trajectory shows the company’s solid performance across its digital and land-based gaming sectors. Land-Based Revenue Overview The Grosvenor venues continue to lead in terms of revenue generation for the Rank Group. Despite showing a modest growth
April 19, 2024 A seventh circuit ring winner has been crowned here at the 2024 World Series of Poker Circuit Playground. After eight hours of play Event #7: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em has come to a close and Kyle Yun-Wing Ho was the last player standing from the 36 players who began Day 2. Ho will
April 19, 2024 Spring has sprung, and it’s time to elevate your tournament game with the WPT Global Warm Up Festival, which runs from April 19 to 28 and features $2.5 million in guarantees. And here’s the kicker—WPT Global is not charging a single cent of rake! Get ready for the kickoff of their quarterly
Brazil, one of the largest regulated iGaming markets in the world, has set new rules which ban the use of credit cards and crypto currencies for payments related to gambling and sports betting. The new rules were published by the Regulatory Policy of the Prizes and Betting Secretariat and the Ministry of Finance on 18
April 19, 2024 Guests: Tyler Patterson In the 826th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by WPT Global, World Poker Tour (WPT) champ Tyler Patterson joins Chad Holloway as special co-host while on the WPT Voyage. The duo talks about WPT Voyage activities, such as Matt Savage‘s golf tournament, and Patterson’s deep run
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has revealed the outcome of a crackdown on illegal online gambling services operating around the time of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The report published by the authority shows that 200 offshore services were reviewed in the lead-up to and during the event. Of those services, 21
Massachusetts experienced a surge in its sports betting handle for the month of March, reporting an increase of over $110.0 million compared to the previous month. The sports betting handle reached $642.3 million, marking a notable rise of 20.7% from February’s figure of $542.5 million. While March’s handle fell slightly short of January’s $651.7 million,
A leading iGaming technology and service provider, Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG), participates in the launch of Casino Time, a joint venture of the leading Ontarian iGaming operators, provincially owned and registered with the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario. Under the agreement, the technology company will power up the unique Casino Time experience with its
The fate of slots-like skill games in Virginia convenience stores and truck stops remains uncertain as the state Senate voted to reject Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s proposed changes to a bill aimed at legalizing and taxing these gambling machines on Wednesday. Virginia Mercury reported that the Senate voted 34-6 against the governor’s amendments, opting to return
Pennsylvania managed to reach $554.6m in income collected from all types of gambling in March, representing a 7.6% increase over the previous year, according to figures released on April 17 by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). A new record in a very short time: The overall figure represents the 2nd time in 3 months that