An ambitious proposal has been submitted to transform Niagara Falls’ skyline with a towering hotel and residential complex. The development, spearheaded by Hennepin Realty Holdings, seeks to erect two 58-story towers at 6546 Fallsview Boulevard, promising to become the tallest structures in the city if completed. Currently, the site hosts the Oakes Hotel, which boasts
Month: June 2024
PT’s Taverns, the Las Vegas Valley’s premier tavern operator with over four decades of Nevada presence, is poised to surpass 70 locations by month’s end, signaling a robust expansion strategy anchored in the introduction of new brands. Diverse brands, enhanced offerings: Blake Sartini II, overseeing the tavern group alongside Golden Entertainment Inc.’s casino properties, delineated the
The Philippine gaming industry is adapting to a more regulated environment while exploring alternative markets to sustain growth in the absence of Chinese tourists, according to Alejandro H. Tengco, chairman of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Speaking at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia last week, Tengco announced PAGCOR’s plan to start privatizing
The Swedish gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has launched a campaign aimed at young adults to highlight the risks and consequences of gambling for money. The campaign, titled “With your future as a bet,” specifically targets individuals aged 18 to 25. It seeks to raise awareness about the potential dangers of unhealthy gambling through emotionally resonant messages.
Graeme Croft, Vice President of Table Operations at MGM China, emphasized the importance of robust team training and thorough process evaluation when implementing smart tables into casinos. Craft made these comments at a round table discussion titled ‘Smart Table: New Era of Cohabitating with Innovations’ at the G2E Asia conference held at The Venetian Macao last
June 10, 2024 The £1,000 buy-in Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) Leeds Main Event was much smaller than usual, a direct result of the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) being in full swing, but it still saw 192 entrants create a £160,890 prize pool and a £36,150 top prize. James Jones was the last
Amid all the recent turmoil and negative headlines surrounding sports betting, we thought we would look at the various sports league gambling policies. And we begin with Major League Baseball, who has seen a rash of bad press surrounding this issue. League Commissioner Rob Manfred recently commented on the issues and had this to say
The Illinois Gaming Board has renewed seven retail sports betting licenses, marking the first such renewals since operators began taking wagers in March 2020. Administrator Marcus Fruchter, wielding expanded powers granted post-COVID-19 pandemic and renewed annually, extended the licenses for four years through June 2028. The renewals include Argosy Casino Alton, DraftKings at Casino Queen
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has announced that it will begin accepting applications for sports betting licenses from July 8-19. The ADG will accept applications for at least “one event wagering license reserved for Arizona Tribes” and no less than one for Arizona Sports Franchises. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the materials on
May marked a significant rebound for Bally’s Chicago, which achieved a record $11.7 million in adjusted gross receipts, according to data released by the Illinois Gaming Board. This represents a 13% increase from April, reversing the temporary casino’s first month-over-month decline since its opening at Medinah Temple in September. The temporary casino also saw a
Casino gaming provider Euro Games Technology (EGT) will exhibit on June 12th and 13th at the Peru Gaming Show, which is set to gather operators, players, and gaming industry experts in the country’s capital, Lima. EGT says it will “stay true to the tradition and show them a special selection of its top-performing products,” which
Online casino and sportsbook TotoGaming has announced the celebration of its 20th anniversary on June 10th. Its founders launched TotoBet in 2004, a few months before the UEFA European Championship. In 2012, TotoBet underwent its first rebranding and became TotoGaming. Today, it has become an international brand, represented in Armenia and Romania, offering a range
June 10, 2024 Matt Stout has some big plans for the Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) this summer during the World Series of Poker (WSOP). The CSOP has three events over the next month that will help raise money for some important causes, all taking place in Las Vegas at The Sterling Club, a country
The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians of Little River Casino Resort has named Michael Schrader General Manager of the property, ahead of its 25th anniversary in July. “I am happy to announce Michael as the new General Manager for the resort,” said Larry Romanelli, Ogema of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. “He
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is notifying all prospective and current holders of a Recognition Notice Certificate (RN Certificate) that the guidance pages for the New Recognition Notice Application and the Recognition Notice Annual Maintenance Applications have been updated. The Applications Page has been updated to reflect the documentation that is required to be submitted via the
Global sports betting giant Flutter announced that it has been included in TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2024 list in the Pioneers section. To assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations across sectors, and polled its global network of contributors and correspondents, as well as outside experts. Then TIME editors evaluated each company on key
The Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards have entered the voting phase, following a record-breaking submission process with over 100 games from more than 70 suppliers. The B.F.T.H. Arena Awards 2024 is organized by iGaming solutions provider BetConstruct in partnership with investment solution Ortak. The event is set to take place on July 1-4 in Yerevan, Armenia. Participants can cast their
Sports betting and iGaming operator BetMGM announced that a player in Southfield, Michigan won $1 million on a 40-cent bet while playing Bison Fury. The Michigan player, who chose to remain anonymous, hit the progressive jackpot in April and plans to spend some of the money on a house. Developed in-house by Entain, Bison Fury
Social media has become the best way to find news globally. It’s no surprise that many users will look for information to bet on their favorite sports and teams on it as well. In 2022, the revenue for sports betting in the USA was $7.56 billion. This evolution shows us that the future of sports
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has recommended approval for horse racing dates in rural Nevada. The board’s recommendations include race dates in Ely from August 16-18 for Agricultural District No. 13 in White Pine County, and in Elko from August 23-September 2 for the Elko County Fair Board. These recommendations are set to be considered