The Swedish gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has strengthened its commitment to sports integrity by becoming an associate member of the United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS). ULIS, a syndicate of state lotteries based in Lausanne, Switzerland, works with international partners to detect and warn against suspicious betting activities and potential match-fixing. “We are thrilled to welcome the
Month: June 2024
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has signed a partnership deal with operator Chapinbet to strengthen its position in the Latin American iGaming market. Pragmatic Play is set to integrate its portfolio of Slots, Live Casino, and Virtual Sports titles onto Chapinbet’s online platform, becoming available to its customer base across the continent. Chapinbet’s customers will
Spanish gaming operator Punto Zero‘s gaming halls have added a new attraction to their offerings with the introduction of Zitro’s Fu Frog game. Since its launch in Spain, Fu Frog has gained popularity due to its unique gameplay and engaging visuals, Zitro said in a statement. The game features three frogs that progressively inflate, with players
Gaming resorts and entertainment company Mohegan has announced the promotion of Nelson Parker as the company’s Chief Strategy Officer. Parker was previously the Senior Vice President of Strategic Development for Mohegan. In this new role, he will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and executing growth opportunities and strategic new ventures for the company. “Nelson has
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts has been awarded the New Marketer of the Year Award by the Asian American Advertising Federation (3AF) at its annual 3AF Excellence Awards. The award was announced during a gala dinner in Plano, Texas. Held annually in May during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the 3AF Asian Market
Jun 12, 2024 Apple Pay is now one of the world’s most popular payment methods, with millions of us carrying a device to make payments every day. Not only does this payment method provide convenience, but you can also be sure that all Apple Pay transactions are secure. But did you know you can also
Jun 12, 2024 BetMGM Casino, the renowned sports betting and online gaming operator, recently made an exciting announcement: a lucky player from Southfield, Michigan, struck gold with a $1 million win on a mere 40-cent bet while engrossed in ‘Bison Fury’. Maintaining anonymity, the ecstatic winner achieved this remarkable feat by hitting the progressive jackpot
Jun 13, 2024 $10K 2-7 Triple Draw Championship Fails to Crown a Champion Event #29: $10,000 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Championship Chip Counts Coleman in a Dominant Position at the Final Table of the $3,000 NLHE 6-Max Event #31: $3,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em Final Day Chip Counts $1,500 Stud Event Reaches Final Nine With
Jun 13, 2024 What could be more of a dream for a poker fan than winning a bracelet in their first-ever World Series of Poker? That’s what Evan Benton managed to do when he emerged as the winner of Event #28: $1,500 Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em, here at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. Just a
Jun 13, 2024 An explosive final table in Event #30: $600 Mixed: No-Limit Hold’em; Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack came to a close after only four hours, with Alen Bakovic overcoming Brian Keith Etheridge after a back-and-forth heads-up battle. The Canadian was a popular winner. After winning over the crowd and fellow players with his table talk
The dazzling lights, the electrifying atmosphere, and the clinking of chips – brick-and-mortar casinos hold a special allure for gamblers. But in the digital age, this allure is challenged by the convenience and anonymity of online casinos. Sure, the glitz and glamour of a real casino may be impressive, immersive, and even iconic, but the
Online betting has benefitted significantly from improved technology and connectivity. However, as technology, websites, and apps continue to develop, so do the sophisticated techniques that cybercriminals use to hack sites and gain access to sensitive information. Betting expert Kane Pepi describes the safety and regulation of online casinos as one of the most important factors
Jun 12, 2024 Pennsylvania’s Zach “CaptainLevi” Gruneberg, the reigning WSOP PA Online Player of the Year, captured his second career gold bracelet and a $16,665.16 payday this past Sunday after winning WSOP PA’s Online Bracelet Event #2 – NL Hold’em PKO. After nearly 10 hours of play with unlimited re-entry for the first four and
Jun 12, 2024 It’s been 10 years since Phil Ivey last won a bracelet, a drought that could come to an end Wednesday. The Poker Hall of Famer has reached the final table in Event #29: $10,000 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Championship (6-Handed), and he’s hoping to capture his 11th World Series of Poker
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has unveiled a new slot title, Gold of Fortune God. The 5×3 dragon-themed game is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of 300+ titles, “highlighting innovation and dynamic game design once again,” according to a press release. “In this thrilling game, players brave the fiery depths of the dragon’s temple,
The Dutch gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has issued penalties for operators LCS Limited and Blue High House, as they continued to offer online gambling in the country despite not holding relevant licenses. The regulator says it previously reached out to both LCS and Blue High House about the issue, but noted they continued to
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has unveiled a new slot title, Gold of Fortune God. The 5×3 dragon-themed game is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of 300+ titles, “highlighting innovation and dynamic game design once again,” according to a press release. “In this thrilling game, players brave the fiery depths of the dragon’s temple,
The three Detroit casinos reported $113.2 million in monthly aggregate revenue (AGR) for May 2024. As reported by the Michigan Gaming Control Board, $111.3 million was generated from table games and slots, while retail sports betting contributed $1.9 million. The monthly market shares were distributed as follows: MGM held 46%, MotorCity 31%, and Hollywood Casino at
The New York State Senate and Assembly have passed legislation to establish a firm deadline for the casino licensing process in downstate New York. The bill, SB 9673, is now awaiting approval from Governor Kathy Hochul. On June 7, the Senate approved the bill by a 51-4 vote, followed by the Assembly’s approval with a
As The Mirage, a fixture on the Las Vegas Strip, readies for closure, projections indicate its operators will allocate roughly $80 million in severance packages for departing employees. Yet, amid this process, disparities could emerge as not all employees may receive equal payouts, according to local media reports. Upon its closure on July 17, a total