Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited joined forces with John Keells Holding PLC to construct a new integrated resort in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is estimated that the resort will cost more than US$1 billion. Long-expected Southern Asian resort: John Keels is one of the biggest conglomerates in Sri Lanka, with the largest listing on the
Month: May 2024
Following Scott Sibella’s guilty plea in January 2024 for violating the Bank Secrecy Act in connection with the federal investigation into illegal bookmaking, the Nevada Gaming Board has now filed a complaint against a former president of Resorts World Las Vegas four months later. The violations: Before this three-count complaint, the casino executive was accused of
June 04, 2023 The 2023 World Series of Poker has just kicked off at Bally’s, Las Vegas and thousands upon thousands of poker fanatics are starting to arrive in Sin City for the biggest poker event of the year. For many players, the WSOP is a dream come true, and the experience can be both
May 01, 2024 Jon Pardy is a survivor. Now, you’re probably thinking, “Jon Pardy was never on Survivor, he was the winner of Big Brother Canada 2.” That’s true, but while Pardy was never on the reality TV show Survivor, he was the last player standing in a special Survivor-related poker tournament in Las Vegas
Amidst an evolving economic landscape, gaming executives report a positive outlook for the US gambling industry while remaining satisfied with the current business environment. This according to the American Gaming Association’s Gaming Industry Outlook. An amazing 44% of all US gambling industry executives surveyed characterized the current environment as good, while half say it’s only
May 01, 2024 A dealer at the popular but controversial Legends Poker Room in Houston has been accused of rigging a deck in a cash game. Shaun Deeb, fresh off his 13-bullet Texas Poker Open Main Event run at nearby Champions Club, shared a video sent to him from a player at Legends that might
View image in fullscreen Online gamblers who lose £500 or more a month to face extra checks New measures will eventually also ban some features on online games, regulator for Great Britain says Online gamblers who lose £500 or more a month are to face extra checks from August, the regulator has confirmed, as part
A compromise plan involving a lottery and the introduction of 10 casinos received the green light from the Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday night. This crucial advancement now positions the legislation just one step away from being subjected to the voters’ final verdict. With a vote of 72-29, the House has approved HB151, a
May 01, 2024 A field of 395 entrants gathered together for the $1,700 Main Event at the World Series of Poker Circuit festival at the Horseshoe Tunica in Mississippi. The turnout made for a prize pool of $588,425, of which $127,307 was reserved for the first-place finisher. When the dealer pushed the final pot of
Online gaming provider PopOK Gaming has announced the launch of its latest slot game, titled Royal Flash. The provider says that the classic-style slot game “takes players on a fruity escapade, promising an exhilarating journey filled with excitement and grand wins fit for royalty.” The slot draws inspiration from traditional fruit machines and “exudes classic charm with
View image in fullscreen Flutter shareholders vote to move listing from London to New York Paddy Power owner will make switch to its ‘natural home’ by May in further blow to London Stock Exchange London’s stock exchange is to lose another high-profile company after shareholders in the Paddy Power owner Flutter backed a proposal to
B2B gaming content and solutions provider Inspired Entertainment has announced the launch of Solid Gold, the latest title in its Fortune Community slot lineup, catering to the Cat C market. Fortune Community offers multiplayer gaming tailored for the Category C and bingo markets, with games designed to activate a community bonus during play, ensuring all eligible
Global bookmaker 1xBet won at the SiGMA Americas Awards 2024. 1xBet came ahead of its competitors in the Best Esport Operator category, with the victory resulting from voting on the award page and a survey by an authoritative jury. The winners were awarded on April 23rd at a special ceremony held as part of the
Online gaming provider CT Interactive’s LatAm team participated earlier this month in this year’s SiGMA Americas 2024 expo. From April 24-25, the team led by Diego Verano Ponce and Ana Ruth Farías was present at the event, held at the Transamerica Expo Centre in São Paulo, Brazil. “The company’s decision to participate in this event underscores its
A heated virtual hearing hosted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs on April 24 shed light on the simmering tensions surrounding the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation’s proposal to construct a casino in Pasco, Washington. Lasting four hours, the session delved into the contentious plan, which encompasses a casino along with a hotel, event center,
Caesars Entertainment has announced an upgrade to the Caesars Palace Online Casino mobile app, with the new-look application now live on both iOS and Android for users 21 and older According to Caesars, the new app is headlined by “an industry-first multi-lobby navigation layout” with curated lobbies dedicated to game concepts including slots, table games,
May 01, 2024 Sometimes it feels like the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) never sleeps. There is always another stop just coming up or just having passed. For example, the RGPS Horseshoe Council Bluffs just wrapped up over the weekend and the RGPS St. Louis is already underway. However, if you missed the former and can’t
Caesars Entertainment has announced the appointment of Kim Harris Jones to its Board of Directors. The company says that with a track record of strategic corporate leadership as both an executive and a board member, Harris Jones will bring “a unique perspective and in-depth experience” to the Board. “Kim Harris Jones is a tremendous addition
Fontainebleau Las Vegas has been selected as an official event partner of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024. As part of the agreement, Fontainebleau says it will deliver “an epic party” during race week, transforming the Paddock Club Rooftop into an open-air LIV Las Vegas, November 21st through 23rd. LIV, created by David
The SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator experienced a surge in the total Jackpot Bet Sum in Q1 2024, which tripled compared to Q1 2023 and surged by 28% compared to Q4 2023. During the first quarter of 2024, the Jackpot Aggregator saw expansion, driven primarily by increased engagement from both existing and new clients. The number of