The introduction of casinos to the state in 2015 has not spurred an explosion in problem gambling, according to a new University of Massachusetts study presented on Wednesday to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The study is the first statewide population survey that compares gambling behavior and attitudes before and after the opening of three casinos
Month: April 2024
Allwyn has commenced a trial rollout of brand new National Lottery permanent point of sale (PPOS) in select stores across the UK. This initiative marks the next phase of Allwyn’s investment in retail, through which the company says it aims to modernize store environments and drive in-store sales. Collaborating with accessibility and sustainability experts, Allwyn has
Endeavor Group, the sports and entertainment giant that owns OpenBet, is set to transition into a private company in 2025 following an agreement with private equity firm Silver Lake. Silver Lake, already Endeavor’s largest shareholder, will acquire 100% of the outstanding shares in a deal that values the company at $13 billion. The deal comes
Kangwon Land Inc., the company behind South Korea’s Kangwon Land Casino, has revealed a new expansion and renovation project worth KRW2.5 trillion ($1.9 billion), for a new upscale casino resort including hotel and other property amenities. The project is expected to triple the dimensions of the property’s casino space by 2032. The fresh phase is said
Standard General’s bid to acquire Bally’s Corporation has encountered resistance from rival shareholder K&F Growth Capital, which asserts that the offer grossly undervalues the company. In contrast to Standard General’s proposal, K&F has advocated for a major strategic reset, emphasizing the sale of Bally’s interactive assets and a shift away from costly developments in markets such
Choctaw Landing, the Choctaw Nation’s new luxury resort and casino in Hochatown, Oklahoma, is now open and accepting bookings. The property opened its doors Wednesday, April 3, leading into its official grand opening on May 23, 2024. While the property has begun accepting guests, some resort services, including conference services, pool opening, concerts, and cultural
Hacksaw Gaming, an online real money game developer based in Malta, continues to work hard to satisfy existing and attract new players. In this sense, on April 3rd, it expanded its existing content alliance with Admiral Bet to Montenegro, and on April 4th, it officially launched a new heist-themed slot titled Cash Crew. New alliance:
Dreamscape Companies has announced the addition of the Lapa Lounge at Rio Las Vegas, scheduled to open in June this summer. As renovation work continues, the newest addition to the redesigned Rio Casino draws inspiration from the pulsating energy of Rio de Janeiro’s famed Lapa neighborhood. This new bar pays homage to the vibrant ethos
April 04, 2024 The fantastic Playground Poker Club in Montreal, Canada, is set to be crammed to capacity with poker players from far and wide between April 8-23 because the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is in town. The Playground Poker Club has hosted dozens of prestigious live poker events over the years, but
Sports betting and gaming group Entain has launched a new game, Bingo Tournaments, through its UK brands Gala and Coral. The offering is described by Entain as “an industry-first that brings a fresh twist on the free-to-play experience.” Through the new launch, players can now go head-to-head for leaderboard points to claim top-ranking positions and
In a turn of events within the Bulgarian Parliament, proposed revisions to the Gambling Act aimed at curbing gambling advertisements were dealt a crushing blow on Wednesday. Kostadin Kostadinov of Vazrazhdane proposed these amendments, which faced a defeat with a vote of 67-29, alongside 79 abstentions. The proposal was backed by Vazrazhdane, BSP for Bulgaria, and
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Gaming Authority in the regulated market of Netherlands, has released on 4 April 2024 an official monitoring report of the Dutch gaming industry performance in 2023. The regulator’s report, the sixth published since the launch of legalized gaming operations in the country, reveals that online gambling operations increased in 2023. However, gross
Betano, a prominent sports betting and gaming operator and a premium brand of the global technology giant Kaizen Gaming marks a significant milestone in its international expansions. The brand is entering the UK market under the latest partnership between Kaizen Gaming and a leading market operator, BV Group, to continue a winning streak of the
The newest season of WPT® Korea was “bigger and better” compared to previous seasons, which means that its total of twenty-eight events managed to collect a combined prize pools of KRW7.63 bln, which is approximately US$5.6m, and to lure an overall of 4,146 players from a total of thirty-three countries, according to the World Poker
Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Hotel has announced the promotion of Stacey Young to Senior Vice President of Casino Operations. With 25 years of casino management experience, Young is set to bring his leadership skills and strategic insight to this new role. Young joined MotorCity Casino Hotel in 2003 as a Slot Technical Manager. He continued his
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has taken its slots portfolio live with the newly launched Hommerson Casino in the Netherlands. The provider’s library of premium slots can now be accessed by Hommerson Casino players online, including fan favorites such as Sugar Rush and Sweet Bonanza, in addition to more recent titles such as Big Bass Amazon
The UK’s Gambling Commission has imposed a penalty of £582,120 ($738,035) on sports betting giant bet365, citing failures in anti-money laundering (AML) measures and social responsibility protocols. Hillside (UK Gaming) ENC, which holds a licence for bet365’s bingo and casino products, is mandated to pay £343,035 ($434,769) and Hillside (UK Sports) ENC, which holds a
Euro Games Technology (EGT) has announced its participation at the GAT Expo Cartagena, to be held April 9 – 11 in Cartagena de Indias (Colombia), where it will showcase an extensive product selection Located at booth A13, slot cabinet Phoenix will be the main highlight in the display from the Bulgarian manufacturer. The model features 27-inch monitors,
Thailand’s first economic corridors hosting legal casino gaming may open as soon as 2029, according to new reports. Casino gambling in the country could become legal should a study passed by the House of Representatives be given final approval by the cabinet. As per the proposed plan, up to eight potential integrated casino resorts are to be
Global gaming brand FBM has been shortlisted for the Casino Supplier of the Year distinction at the Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2024. The winners are set to be announced on June 4th at the next SiGMA Asia trade show in Manila. “Last year was quite a ride for FBM and its efforts are paying off