Tourism operators in Thailand’s southern province of Songkhla, which borders Malaysia, are urging the national government to consider the establishment of a casino resort to bolster tourism during off-peak periods. Hat Yai, the fifth-largest city in Thailand and located within Songkhla province, is situated approximately 216 kilometers (134 miles) by road from George Town, a
Month: May 2024
The DC Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) celebrates a triumphant shift to FanDuel as its premier sports wagering platform, marking a period of substantial growth and revenue generation. A lucrative transition: Since the introduction of FanDuel’s mobile sportsbook app and website, the District witnessed an impressive surge in activity. Within the initial 30 days
Sen. Jude U. Hofschneider (R-Tinian) has introduced Senate Local Bill No. 23-05, marking a significant step towards enabling internet gaming licenses on Tinian, the island in the Northern Mariana Islands, for a period not exceeding 20 years. Fostering economic growth: The proposed legislation is poised to catalyze economic growth in Tinian by tapping into the
EvenBet, a leading provider in the online gaming industry, has recently become a valued addition to Slotegrator’s partner network, showcasing a commitment to delivering top-tier poker and casino games for seamless integration. A legacy of excellence: Established in 2001, EvenBet boasts over two decades of professional expertise in the gaming sector. With a strong focus on online
HIPTHER Agency has announced the kick-off of the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit, to be held at the flagship Olympic Park Casino in Tallinn, Estonia. The Welcome Meet is scheduled for June 3, 2024, from 18:30 to 22:00. Attendees will gather at the Olympic Park Casino, located in the heart of Tallinn at the Hilton Tallinn Park
Three Macarthur FC players of Australia’s top men’s soccer league have been suspended following charges related to an alleged betting scandal. Football Australia issued no-fault suspensions on Friday night for Macarthur captain Ulises Dávila, and his teammates Clayton Lewis and Kearyn Baccus. The A-league players were arrested during dawn raids on Friday as the NSW
BetMGM is celebrating Wheel of Fortune’s 8,000th episode during the game show’s “Big Money Week”, airing this week from May 20 to 24. For the first time in the history of the renowned show, there will be a Nightly Progressive Jackpot sponsored by BetMGM that will be added to whatever a contestant wins if they
Betsy Fretwell, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, is stepping down from her position after serving for five months. Fretwell is set to return to consulting. She began her role in January to lead business efforts, including building out the Grand Prix Plaza’a year-round activation and spearheading community and stakeholder
Content supplier to the iGaming industry Pragmatic Play has expanded its Live Casino footprint across Peru after going live with local operator Atlantic City. The partnership sees Pragmatic Play’s full Live Casino portfolio integrated with the brand, enabling Peruvian players to access titles such as Blackjack, Roulette, and Baccarat. This latest agreement comes amid Pragmatic Play’s
Gaming technology giant Novomatic has reflected on its participation at the FIJMA trade show, which took place from May 7th to 9th at the IFEMA exhibition center in Madrid. The company showcased an extensive range of products tailored for the Spanish market at the show. Novomatic Spain, the company’s subsidiary, unveiled the new and enhanced version
The Hippodrome Casino in London’s Leicester Square has upgraded its network infrastructure using Extreme Networks technology to enhance security, guest services, and operational efficiency. The upgrade, conducted in partnership with IT provider ITHQ, includes Wi-Fi 6E services, datacentre and edge switches, analytics, and a cloud management platform. This improvement addresses the network challenges of the
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced the cancellation of the authorization issued to Tipbet Limited, effective November 28, 2023. This decision, in accordance with regulations 9 (1) (c), 9 (1) (d), 9 (1) (i), 9 (1) (l), 9 (1), 9 (1) (m), and 10 (1) (a) of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations (S.L.
A proposed ban on sports sponsorship in Germany was rejected at a public meeting of the sports committee of the German Bundestag (the national parliament). Experts cited the critical funding that sponsorships provide to German sports as the primary reason for their rejection. Inka Müller-Schmäh, managing director of the Association of Sports Sponsorship Providers, emphasized the
May 22, 2024 Five years and 11 Triton Poker stops later, Nick Petrangelo can finally call himself a Triton Champion after getting over the line at the Montenegro High Roller Series. The battleground this time around was Event #10: $50,000 NLH Turbo, where 53 entries tried their luck at a shot at glory. Those players
North Carolina’s foray into legalized sports betting has proven to be a lucrative venture, as revealed by the latest report from the North Carolina State Lottery Commission. The report notes that in just one full month, between April 1 and April 30, North Carolinians placed bets amounting to $648,934,226 on various sports events. This figure
May 22, 2024 The countdown to the end of the 2024 Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) on PokerStars is on, with the Main Events looming large on the horizon. But there are still plenty of titles to be won, as exemplified last night with 18 more winners. There were also huge ramifications for the
May 22, 2024 Ireland’s number one poker experience, the Irish Poker Tour, is heading on a Portuguese adventure in June, with the tour calling the Casino Troia, Setabul, Portugal, home between June 18-24. The Irish Poker Tour Portugal Adventure boasts €400,000 in guaranteed prize pools, including a €250,000 guaranteed Main Event costing €700 to enter.
ItalyDigitalEjis, a leading software development company specializing in responsible gaming, has formed an exciting partnership with Exalogic, Italy’s premier gambling platform provider. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Italian gaming landscape, particularly in enhancing responsible gambling practices and preventing addiction. Predictive Software for Safer Gaming DigitalEjis has developed a groundbreaking software solution that
A pivotal lawsuit in Germany aimed at reimbursing gambling losses has been referred to the European Court of Justice (ECJ). The Federal Court of Justice of Germany (BGH) was initially scheduled to decide on whether unregulated operators should refund player losses earlier this month. However, this hearing was canceled after the defendant, an Austria-based sports
GambleAware chief executive Zoë Osmond has robustly defended the charity’s work following a recent complaint from the Good Law Project. This complaint, filed in March, questions how effectively GambleAware disseminates information and accuses its trustees of failing to provide adequate gambling harm education. The Good Law Project argues that GambleAware’s underperformance stems from its industry