A federal appeals court in Washington has denied the Justice Department’s request to reinstate charges against former Wynn Resorts chairman and CEO Steve Wynn for failing to register as a foreign agent in 2017. The three-judge panel affirmed a lower court’s ruling that Wynn was not obligated to register as a lobbyist when he advised
Month: June 2024
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has shortlisted four finalists for the position of its next Executive Director. According to Journal Star, the commission announced the finalists on Friday at its June meeting, which also included a discussion that tabled an attempt to transfer the racetrack license to Ogallala from Hastings’ Adams County Fairgrounds. Interim Executive
The European Lotteries (EL) Association granted Observer Membership status to the National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Ghana on Monday. The decision was made during the General Assembly of the EL Industry Days Seminar, being held in Salzburg, Austria from June 16 to 19. The 45 member countries present at the event voted unanimously to grant
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has celebrated the release-week performance of the most recent iteration of its Dead series of games, Rich Wilde and the Tome of Insanity, with the latest game data described as “exceptional” by Head of Games Retention George Olekszy. Rich Wilde and the Tome of Insanity is Play’n GO’s 21st release
Ontario-based iGaming and sportsbook operator PowerPlay.com has announced the launch of its new Canadian website, which the company says will “elevate the gaming experience” for its customers. The new site features Same Game Parlays and Props on their sportsbook, as well as hundreds of new casino games, and the ability to play multiple casino games
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will not hear the Florida sports betting case, a decision that effectively maintains the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s exclusivity on sports betting in the state. The decision came after the justices considered the case, West Flagler Associates v. U.S. Department of the Interior, during a private
EGT’s jackpot Gods & Kings Link has made its debut in the Bulgarian market. The first local gaming establishment to install the product is GoldenEye in Svilengrad, billed as “the largest casino in the country.” “We are very happy to once again have the opportunity to support our partners from GoldenEye by providing them with one of
Jun 18, 2024 Earlier this year on an ordinary Monday afternoon, a bespectacled man walked into the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop on Las Vegas Blvd. Tucked under his arm was an uninteresting box that only he knew contained something rather interesting – a pair of gold watches dating back more than 40 years. These
The new cable television channel, FanDuel TV, has launched as an ad-supported, free to watch streaming television (FAST) channel. The American sports betting company recently announced the launch of the service, which the company said was an “important step in expanding distribution for FanDuel content and reaching new audiences.” Programming on FanDuel TV Extra features
Multinational gaming company Codere has announced a recapitalization agreement to reduce its corporate debt by €1.2 billion ($1.28 billion) to €128 million ($137 million) and secure €60 million ($64 million) in new financing. The company aims to reduce debt to focus on its strategic growth and long-term value plans. The Spanish operator stated that €20 million ($21.4 million)
The last day of the Peru Gaming Show (PGS 2024) was the scenario for a panel that gathered the general director of Casino Games and Slot Machines, Yuri Guerra, and the CEO of Apuesta Total, Gonzalo Pérez, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the regularization process of the online sector in Peru. During the dialogue,
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has updated its list of approved sports wagers and clarified betting regulations for the public ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The document outlines legal wagers that can be placed with online and retail Iowa sportsbooks and details the current betting rules and policies, Covers reported. A significant
FanDuel president Christian Genetski has warned D.C. City Council Chairman Phil Mendelson that the company may end its partnership with the city to operate its sports betting platform. This warning came in a letter sent before lawmakers approved a 2025 budget that includes provisions to expand the sports betting market in the District. The new
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced on Friday that total gaming revenue for May 2024 reached $510 million, marking an 8.3% increase from $470.9 million in May 2023. Year-to-date, total gaming revenue amounted to $2.57 billion, reflecting a 13.1% rise compared to the $2.27 billion reported in the same period last year. While
Jun 18, 2024 The latest edition of the $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event at 888poker is done and dusted, with Brazil’s “ChristianRA” navigating their way through a 975-strong field and claiming $8,633 or the $100,000 prize pool. A field of 975 meant a slight overlay on the $100,000 guarantee, not that the entrants cared by
Jun 18, 2024 In the 838th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway is joined by Kyna England and Connor Richards at Level 9 in Las Vegas and talk about latest from the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP)! That includes Phil Ivey winning his 11th bracelet and first in a decade, UFC announcer Bruce
Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., a leading player in the Philippine gaming and hospitality sector and owner of Manila’s prestigious Newport World Resorts casino complex, has announced the appointment of Laurence Hawke as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective from July. Introduction of Laurence Hawke: Laurence Hawke brings over 30 years of extensive experience
Australian gambling company Tabcorp has announced a leadership change with the appointment of Gillon McLachlan as its incoming Managing Director and Chief Executive. McLachlan, well-known for his tenure as the CEO of the Australian Football League (AFL), will assume his new role in August pending necessary approvals. McLachlan acknowledged the complexities ahead for Tabcorp, emphasizing his
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has launched a new instalment in its Big Bass series with Big Bass Mission Fishin’, featuring two “thrilling” bonus games. “Under the cover of darkness, everyone’s favorite fisherman goes underwater in search of high-paying symbols,” says the provider. Players can select one of two missions when they hit three or
Philippine authorities are intensifying efforts to shut down illegal offshore gambling operators, many of which are reportedly managed by Chinese firms, amid rising concerns over their alleged ties to criminal syndicates. On Thursday, Alejandro Tengco, Chairman of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor), revealed that approximately 250 to 300 offshore gambling firms are operating