The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced new deposit limits on Monday as part of an amended Responsible Gaming Policy Rule aimed at creating a safer market for young people. The policy, published in the Netherlands’ Official Gazette, includes deposit limits of €300 ($325) for players aged 18-24 and €700 ($760) for players over 24,
Month: June 2024
The Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2024 winners were announced today at a luncheon ceremony held during the SiGMA Asia expo at Conrad Manila, in the Philippines. The awards recognize excellence in the gaming industry across various categories. Event Manager Mariya Savova said: “Congratulations to this year’s winners and to all those who were shortlisted, because as
The Catawba Nation is embarking on the construction of a grand casino resort, Two Kings, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, a mere 35-minute drive from downtown Charlotte. This endeavor, with a budget exceeding $700 million, is set to redefine the region’s entertainment landscape, signaling the tribe’s resilience and commitment to economic prosperity. Settlement secures path
Nolimit City returns to the rugged terrain of the Wild West with Deadwood R.I.P., the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2020 hit, Deadwood. Stepping back into the dusty streets of the Deadwood Wild West Universe, this installment promises an adrenaline-fueled gaming experience like no other. Building on the success of previous titles like Tombstone No Mercy and Tombstone R.I.P, Nolimit City
Prepare for an exhilarating transformation as Belle of Baton Rouge, the esteemed counterpart to Queen Casino, undergoes a monumental upgrade. Gaming & Leisure Properties (GLPI) has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking $111 million investment to reimagine this iconic establishment. With the construction of a cutting-edge land-based casino and a comprehensive hotel renovation on the horizon,
The Danish Gambling Authority, known as Spillemyndigheden, has released a refreshed version of its anti-money laundering (AML) guidance. This update, formulated after extensive consultations with external stakeholders, aims to support gambling operators, their employees, and other relevant parties. It complements the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority’s Guidance on Preventive Measures against Money Laundering and Financing of
The Netherlands’ regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has issued an updated Responsible Gaming Policy Rule, setting a new deposit limit of €300 for players aged 18-24 and €700 for players over 24. Announcing the revised rules on June 3, KSA highlighted the new deposit limits as a significant advancement in fostering a safer gambling environment for young
The Catawba Nation will begin construction of its $700 million-plus permanent casino resort in Kings Mountain, NC. The development comes after the tribe finalized a settlement with its former casino developer over the ground lease for its trust lands. According to a social media post by the tribe, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new resort
Clarion Gaming has announced that Michel Groothuizen, the incoming chair of the Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), will be making the opening address on the Pulse Stage at iGB L!VE on 17th July. This year’s event will run across four days from July 16 to July 19th at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre. The appearance will
Sports data solutions provider FeedConstruct has launched Betify, a statistics widget tailored for football betting. Betify, the latest addition to FeedConstruct’s Stats Widgets portfolio, offers comprehensive and market-specific statistics to help bettors make informed decisions. According to FeedConstruct, the introduction of Betify marks a significant advancement in the realm of sports betting analytics, providing users with
More than five years since the last full-sized G2E Asia took over the halls of The Venetian Macao’s Sands Expo, the major gambling event makes its long-awaited return this week, running June 4 – 6. More than 8,000 professional visitors from 80 countries and regions and over 100 exhibitors are expected to attend this year’s G2E
Major League Baseball is probing San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano for allegedly betting on baseball games, a potential violation that could result in a lifetime ban. According to a source familiar with the investigation, Marcano is suspected of placing bets on games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates while sidelined with an injury last season. Growing
Efforts to legalize casino gambling in Texas appear to face even steeper challenges in the upcoming legislative session. In 2023, the Texas House narrowly missed the required votes to advance a constitutional amendment allowing the establishment of eight destination resort casinos. State Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Allen, emphasized that the Senate will need to take the
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit tournament is set to launch its new season in Tallinn, Estonia, from July 19 to July 28. This prestigious event will be held at the Olympic Park Casino and the luxurious Hilton Hotel, marking a significant milestone for poker enthusiasts in the region. The tournament, organized in partnership
PopOK Gaming has announced the release of its latest instant game, Mines – the World of Diamonds. Mines invites players to test their luck and uncover hidden diamonds in a new gaming experience, according to the iGaming content provider. Featuring a 5×5 grid with 25 mini cubes, each cube conceals either a sparkling diamond or a
Online sports betting operator NetBet Sport has announced the launch of their Bet AI Assistant, billed as “the first AI-powered betting assistant in the industry.” Developed in-house by NetBet’s machine learning and AI teams, Bet AI Assistant seeks to enhance user experience and streamline the betting process. “NetBet’s pioneering tool marks a significant milestone in
Despite sometimes strict regulations, Asian markets are considered some of the most desirable in the world. Here, Slotegrator shares what operators need to know when planning to enter markets in Asia. According to Statista, total online gambling market revenue in Asia is projected to reach $5.71 billion in 2024, and by 2029, the number
The SOFTSWISS Casino Platform has released two bonus features, Cashout cancellation bonus and Timezone management, aimed at influencing two key casino project metrics – engagement and retention. Cashout Cancellation Bonus The Cashout Cancellation Bonus allows players to receive a reward for canceling their cashout requests. Players can cancel their entire cashout or choose to cancel 25%,
Gaming technologies and services provider SYNOT Group participated in the 40th edition of the international gaming show FIJMA, which took place from May 7 to 9 at the IFEMA exhibition center in Madrid. The company showcased its products at stand C11, which covered an area of over 200 m². The event was attended by two dozen representatives
June 04, 2024 In the 834th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Connor Richards come to you from Level 9 in Las Vegas where the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is happening now! The trio recap the big winners and losers from the Hustler Casino Live (HCL) $1,000,000 Cash Game,