MGM China Holdings Ltd, a majority-owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International and the Macau-based casino operator, is actively pursuing expansion plans for its flagship property, MGM Cotai. The company has begun consultations with consultants and designers regarding the addition of hotel rooms and wellness services at the resort. Consultations underway: Unnamed sources familiar with the
Month: June 2024
The Justice and Citizenship Commission (CCJ) has given its approval on Wednesday (19) with a vote of 14 to 12 in favor of the bill that legalizes the operation of casinos and bingo halls in Brazil, as well as allowing gambling and betting on horse races. The approved text will now proceed to the Senate
iGaming and sports betting operator BetMGM has announced an exclusive partnership with Brian Christopher Slots that will make Brian Christopher, a casino gaming influencer, a BetMGM brand ambassador. BetMGM will showcase Brian Christopher in live streams across social media channels featuring its online casino platforms as well as in future marketing campaigns. “Brian Christopher Slots’ influence
Jun 20, 2024 June is Pride Month. Dedicated to celebrating and commemorating LGBTQ+ pride, Pride Month is over 50 years old and started after the Stonewall riots, a series of gay liberation protests in 1969. PokerNews will release a series of articles to mark Pride Month, showcasing the role LGBTQ+ individuals play in our industry
The SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator has launched a Game Release Calendar designed to enhance operators’ convenience and operational efficiency. The Game Release Calendar provides operators with a weekly preview of upcoming game releases. It offers advance information about new providers joining the platform and anticipated new games from existing ones. This helps operators decide which games to
Aristocrat Gaming and the Dallas Cowboys have announced a multi-year partnership, making Aristocrat an Official Partner of the NFL team. This collaboration marks a new step in Aristocrat’s sports partnership strategy, aimed at amplifying their NFL-themed slots game portfolio. As an Official Partner, Aristocrat Gaming will have signage throughout the team’s stadium year-round, including in-stadium,
Sports technology company Sportradar has partnered with Vicca Group for the deployment of its all-in-one ORAKO sportsbook, powering Vicca’s sports betting business in Colombia. To deliver “a modern wagering experience” for customers of its Zamba sportsbook, the South American operator is leveraging ORAKO’s capabilities, which Sportradar says scale in real-time and are optimized for intense data
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has expanded its partnership with Rizk, a Betsson Group brand, to deliver customized Live Casino environments via Smart Studio. Live tables utilizing Smart Studio’s technology, such as Auto Mega Roulette, Speed Auto Roulette, and Blackjack X, are now available to Rizk players across key regulated markets. The launch sees
Games aggregator Hub88 has been selected as an early adopter to host Evolution Gaming’s latest live slot Balloon Race for a two-week period ahead of its official general release, the companies announced in a press release. The aggregator will host the three-phase title from 19 June, making it available to operator partners before it goes live
Jun 20, 2024 All But Seven Slain in the Monster Stack; Pedro Neves Leads Event #38: $1,500 Monster Stack No-Limit Hold’em Final Day Chip Counts No More Horsing Around as $10K H.O.R.S.E. Championship Reaches Final Five Event #45: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship Final Day Chip Counts Huge Day 1b Turn Out Sets New Seniors Championship Record
View image in fullscreen Gambling watchdog looks into second Tory candidate over alleged election bet Party urged to suspend Laura Saunders, whose husband – the party’s director of campaigns – is also reportedly being looked at UK election live – latest updates The Gambling Commission is looking into a second Conservative candidate over an alleged
As summer heats up, so does the collaboration between Hacksaw Gaming and Newgioco, signaling an exciting new chapter in the Italian iGaming landscape. This partnership introduces some of Hacksaw Gaming’s most popular and innovative titles to Newgioco’s platform, promising players an exhilarating and fresh gaming experience. A Promising Partnership Newgioco, a leading leisure betting technology
Jun 19, 2024 In Event #44: $2,000 No-Limit Hold’em at the 2024 World Series of Poker, Jared Kingery emerged as the latest bracelet winner after three intense days of battle. Kingery reigned over Javier Gomez in heads-up play, claiming $410,359 and his first career bracelet, while Gomez settled for $273,581 as the runner-up. 2024 World
Jun 19, 2024 The PokerNews Deepstack Challenge (PNDC) has entered its fourth and final week, with the results from Week 3 leaderboard all in the books. New Zealand poker player Charlie Hawes became the first non-American to win the weekly leaderboard, which sends the best ten players into the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship bracelet event.
Jun 19, 2024 It only took slightly longer than half an hour to crown a winner in Event #43: $1,500 Mixed: Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better; Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better; Big O (7-Handed) and the first player from Sweden posed for the winner shots this summer here at the 2024 World Series of
Jun 19, 2024 Slowrolling — it’s a divisive topic in the poker world. Some players take great joy in taking part in the act, while for others, it’s their biggest pet peeve when at the table. There have been plenty of examples that have made headlines over the years, with Nik Airball‘s slowroll on Ethan
Jun 19, 2024 The $25K Fantasy league rolls on, and as of June 19, Team The Dinkers (Josh Kay) is still on top with 662 points, which is a good bit ahead of both Team Sternheimer (523 points) and Team Sepiol (461 points). Of the 19 teams, Team Chingas is on the bottom with 83
Online crypto betting platform Thunderpick and esports organization HEROIC have announced the launch of the Thunderpick Path to the Pros tournament. The tournament gives the opportunity for Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) players “to experience competitive gaming like the professionals, whether they’re gathering friends for fun or aiming to make a name for themselves in the world of
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) has expressed support for Governor Phil Murphy’s initiative to address problem gambling through the formation of the Responsible Gaming Task Force. In a statement, CANJ praised the Governor’s leadership, emphasizing their readiness to collaborate with the Murphy Administration. “The Atlantic City casino industry applauds New Jersey Governor Phil
Sports gaming and media company Betr has announced a strategic partnership with women-focused sports betting community Betting Ladies. The collaboration aims to foster inclusivity and empowerment within sports betting by tapping into Betting Ladies’ audience and leveraging Betr’s platform and social channels, the parties said. As part of this partnership, Betr says that it will