May 09, 2024 OlyBet ran its OlyBet Showdown Vilnius – Ace Breaker festival at the Olympic Casino in the heart of the Lithuanian capital in January and February 2024, and it was so well-received that they are returning to the same venue in June for the OlyBet Showdown Vilnius – Jacks of June festivities. Running
Month: May 2024
Hospitality workers at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas are gearing up for a two-day strike as contract negotiations with their employer stall, according to union officials. Culinary Local 226 members are the only workers along the resort corridor yet to reach an agreement with their employer. Negotiations stalled, strike imminent: While most downtown and off-Strip
Games Global has inked an exclusive partnership with UFC, the premier mixed martial arts organization worldwide, to create branded slot content inspired by the renowned sports brand. Over the next three years, Games Global will roll out distinctive UFC-themed slot titles, with the initial release set for a global debut in July following an exclusive
In the realm of online gaming legislation, New York Senator Joseph Addabbo is recalibrating his approach. Faced with the challenge of garnering support for a comprehensive bill encompassing iGaming, online poker, and iLottery in 2023, Addabbo has pivoted to a more focused strategy with his latest proposal. Addabbo’s earlier endeavor, SB8185 introduced in 2024, aimed
Red Rock Resorts, the publicly traded entity of Station Casinos, reported a 12.7% year-over-year increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2024, reaching $488.9 million. The earnings per share (EPS) stood at $0.68, compared to $0.75 in the same period last year. The company’s revenue, driven by the successful launch of its newest property,
The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians and its Angel of the Winds Casino Resort have announced a multi-year partnership with the University of Washington Athletics, designating it as the official casino resort partner statewide for the Huskies. “This agreement marks a significant collaboration between two iconic Washington institutions, heralding a new era of sports entertainment,” the
Sometimes marketing strategies for iGaming evolve faster than the industry itself. iGaming software supplier and aggregator Slotegrator gleaned some white-hot insights into iGaming marketing in 2024 from a recent exclusive interview with Martin Calvert, marketing director at ICS-digital and ICS-translate. The interview focused on a few main topics: Current trends in iGaming marketing. Top tools
Hospitality workers represented by the Culinary Union are set to stage a 48-hour strike at the Virgin Las Vegas property starting Friday morning, marking the first labor action at the resort, which rebranded from Hard Rock Hotel to Virgin Hotels in March 2021. More than 700 members of the Culinary Union Local 226 will participate
Scott Sibella, a former top executive at major Las Vegas casinos, has been sentenced to a year of probation after pleading guilty to violating federal anti-money laundering regulations. The sentencing, handed down by U.S. District Judge Dolly Gee, also includes a fine of $9,500 and a $100 special assessment. In January, Sibella pleaded guilty to
May 09, 2024 If you’re a regular slot machine player, I’d make a fair bet that at one time or another, you’ve been offered some slots ‘advice.’ The casino’s most popular game is rife with myth and legend, from newbies to veterans – when to up your stake, when is the machine going to pay
May 09, 2024 The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) continues its international tour with a trip to Paris, France, from May 19 through May 28. The Stade Jean-Bouin in the French capital plays host to ten WSOPC ring-awarding events, including a €1,200 buy-in Main Event that PokerNews‘ live reporting team will bring you updates
Former Strip casino president Scott Sibella has avoided prison time but will be on probation for a year after being sentenced on Wednesday following his guilty plea for violating the Bank Secrecy Act. U.S. District Judge Dolly Gee, based in Los Angeles, also fined Sibella $9,500 for actions he took as president of the MGM
Casino equipment and online games provider Light & Wonder Inc(L&W) reported a notable surge in first-quarter revenue, reaching US$756 million, marking a 12.8% increase from the previous year. Although the latest quarterly revenue experienced a slight dip of 1.8% sequentially, the company expressed satisfaction with its performance, as stated in a Wednesday press release. Robust
Hacksaw Gaming, a leading provider of casino equipment and online games, is thrilled to announce its latest venture in Croatia. This collaboration marks the beginning of an exciting partnership with Hrvatska Lutrija, the country’s national lottery. Exciting game titles now available: Popular titles such as Chaos Crew, Wanted Dead or a Wild, Hand of Anubis, and RIP City are now
Casino and sportsbook platform provider Soft2Bet has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and activated its membership in Ontario, following its licensing in the Canadian province. Soft2bet obtained its Certificate of Registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) at the end of March, where the company’s Ontario-focused brand Tooniebet.com will now feed
Data analysis by sports odds intelligence firm Bettormetrics shows that the leading US sportsbooks are potentially losing “tens of millions of dollars” in revenue due to the length of suspension times during live sporting events contests. Suspension is when a sportsbook periodically shuts down betting lines in a sporting event to readjust the odds based
The brand is celebrating how its guest offerings have “Come Together” under the same loyalty program with a global star-studded campaign featuring soccer icon Lionel Messi; singer/songwriter Noah Kahan; multi-platinum artist and producer John Legend; and superstar Shakira. They star in Hard Rock’s omnichannel marketing campaign that began Tuesday and features The Beatles’ classic song “Come
International Game Technology (IGT) announced Wednesday that it is modernizing video poker across the Netherlands with a 500-unit deployment of PeakBarTop cabinets at Holland Casino gaming venues throughout the region. This multi-phase installation started in 2023 and once complete will account for the largest PeakBarTop installation in Europe. “IGT’s PeakBarTop cabinets have elevated the aesthetic
New York Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) introduced bill 9226 on Tuesday, which calls for the legalization of online poker. The bill, if passed, would bring up to 10 online poker operators to the Empire State, and each license would cost $10 million and last for 10 years, at a tax rate of 15%.
Bragg Gaming Group has taken a significant step in the Italian gambling market by announcing the launch of its proprietary slot content, now certified for Italy, with Sisal, a leading Italian operator in online casino, sports betting, and lottery. This partnership marks a notable advancement in Bragg’s strategy to cement its presence in Italy’s vibrant