Bacta, the trade association for the amusement and gaming machine industry, along with the Bingo Association, is set to present a set of recommendations aimed at enhancing safer gambling practices. Spearheaded by Bacta’s Technical Standards Group, led by Alan Claypole of MERKUR UK, the initiative seeks to fortify existing regulations while ensuring the competitiveness of
Month: April 2024
Negotiations on the much-debated gambling legislation are set to resume this week as the Alabama Legislature reconvenes following a week-long hiatus. Throughout the 2024 legislative session, gambling has remained a focal point of discussion among lawmakers, despite a week-long delay over IVF-related issues. The debate centers around two bills aimed at establishing comprehensive gaming regulations in
April 02, 2024 United Kingdom-based grinder “pokacerules” is the latest 888poker player to triumph in the $109 buy-in, $100,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty Main Event. The British player rode their luck at the final table but it doesn’t matter how you win, it’s that you get over the line and get the job done. The latest
Sports betting became legal in North Carolina on March 11, 2023, and customers seem to be pretty excited about it – maybe even overly excited. On the first day when betting was available, almost $29 million was wagered, while players spent nearly $200 million during the first week. Problems for college athletes: NC State, UNC,
The Oswego Village Board recently granted liquor and video gambling licenses to two existing Speedway gas stations within the community. The proprietors sought two of the remaining four available gas station video gambling licenses for their establishments located at 1830 Route 30 and 4032 Route 34 prior to the implementation of restrictions on video gambling
CT Interactive has successfully launched its portfolio of games on Vivatbet.eu. The company says that this collaboration “underscores CT Interactive’s strategic expansion” efforts in the Baltic region, further solidifying its position as a key player in the online gaming industry. Milena Tsankarska, CCO at CT Interactive, expressed her excitement about the partnership, stating: “We are
The Ministry of Finance in Brazil is laying groundwork for a distinct digital extension dedicated to sports betting and online casinos websites. The ministry plans to create “.bet” domain, designated exclusively for companies operating within the sector, BNL Data and GMB reported. This domain extension is poised to precede the traditional “.br” in website URLs.
Gaming technology and content provider Inspired has announced the launch of Super Wild Free Spins to the B3/LBO market. “Players can immerse themselves in the thrill of a brand-new 10-win line slot game, where every spin promises wild excitement,” says the company. Players get to experience the “adrenaline rush” of an exhilarating bonus round, triggered
International Game Technology announced that it will showcase its performance-focused portfolio of games and solutions for tribal casinos at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (IGA) 2024, April 9-11 in Anaheim, Calif. Under the theme “We’ve Got Game,” IGT’s booth #536 will feature an array of gaming solutions designed to engage players and drive growth, the
April 02, 2024 Do you want to be part of this weekend’s PokerStars Sunday Million 18th Anniversary? Sure you do. It’s only the most iconic tournament in all of online poker. And what’s even better is that PokerStars is offering you the chance to win your way directly to the Sunday Million 18th Anniversary and
April 02, 2024 Josh Noy Global Live Events Assistant Manager As the final ten players gathered for an added Day 3 of the $1,500 Platinum Player Championships, only two of them sat down with less than 25 big blinds. Australia’s Chris Moussa was one of them as play resumed at Doltone House Western Sydney at
April 02, 2024 Eleven months ago, Ludovic Geilich took down the £1,000 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) Edinburgh Main Event and walked away with £79,590. A year on, he became a two-time GUKPT champion after navigating his way through 206 opponents in the £1,250 GUKPT Blackpool Main Event. Next week, Geilich is gunning to join
Pragmatic Play, one of the leading content suppliers to the iGaming industry, has launched the Blackjack League series of daily tournaments to feature a breathtaking EUR 1,000,000 monthly prize pool. The unique tournament series, dedicated to the popular Live Casino card game, has started on 1 April to run through 30 June 2024, with Pragmatic
The recent credit downgrades to Bally’s Corp. are not expected to impede plans for the construction of a $1.5 billion, 33,000-seat stadium, reassured the head of the Las Vegas Stadium Authority. Steve Hill, chairman of the stadium authority, stated that the downgrades to Bally’s credit rating will not disrupt the proposed baseball stadium project, which
Gaming company Belatra has announced the celebration of its 31st anniversary saying that April marks a significant milestone for for the company. Since its inception, Belatra has been at the forefront of innovation in the gaming industry, continuously evolving, and expanding its audience base. Over the past three decades, Belatra has remained committed to delivering
In a bid to tackle the pervasive issues of money laundering and terrorism financing, Bulgaria’s gambling industry has forged an alliance with key government agencies. The National Revenue Agency (NRA) and the State Agency for National Security convened a crucial meeting, helmed by NRA Director General Rumen Spetsov, where strategies for bolstering anti-money laundering (AML)
Gun Lake Casino (GLC) has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in West Michigan by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). This is the fifth consecutive year that the GLC has been distinguished for its workplace environment and employee-focused initiatives. This honor comes as the company plans its next
Play’n GO and Benny Bunny, issuing a release, announced its latest launch as the company invites players to an “egg-filled valley of rewards” in Easter Eggspedition. In this 5×3 online slot, players are invited to join in on the Easter adventure by exploring a chocolate-filled wonderland comprised of rewards such as Guaranteed Scatters, Free Spins
April 02, 2024 A massive field of 3,233 entries assembled at the Royal Dublin Society for the 2024 Irish Open €1,150 Main Event, partly thanks to sponsors PokerStars and Paddy Power Poker, setting a new record for the Irish Open and absolutely smashing the guaranteed prize pool of €1,000,000 by creating a prize pool of
April 02, 2024 They went back and forth, both Simeon Spasov and Giorgiy Skhulukhiya trying to finish off the Merit Poker Carmen Series with a victory in the Merit Poker Cup and waging an epic heads-up duel. It took until the clock passed midnight here at the Merit Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino, but Spasov