The 2024 WSOP has crowned a new champion after a long and arduous battle during the Main Event. Jonathan Tamayo is from Humble, Texas. That’s a suburb of Houston, where we grew up. So we were already proud of him just for making the final table. But he did more than that. He made history
Month: July 2024
Evoke, the parent company of 888, William Hill, and Mr Green, reported that it fell short of its H1 2024 adjusted EBITDA target by £35 million to £40 million ($45.44 million to $51.93 million). The shortfall was attributed to high marketing costs and lower-than-expected revenue, as disclosed in a trading update Thursday. In response, the company
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a decree creating the National Secretariat of Sports Betting and Economic Development of Sports. The new structure will be subordinated to the Ministry of Sports, headed by André Fufuca (PP). Published last Friday, July 12, in the Federal Official Gazette, Decree 12.110 establishes that the secretariat will
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has unveiled its newly established Tribal Advisory Council. The council seeks to increase awareness and respect for Native cultures as they relate to all facets of gambling so that these cultural practices can help other Native and non-Native communities, the non-profit organization said. The NCPG noted that even
The Cordish Companies celebrated Wednesday the ‘topping off’ ceremony for the upcoming $270+ million Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana. Set to become the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market upon completion, the project aims to serve as a regional destination for “world-class gaming, dining, entertainment, and hotel amenities,” according to the developer. The Cordish Companies
Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO of Global Lottery, will be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024, International Game Technology PLC (IGT) announced on Wednesday. Ascoli will be honored later this year at an event hosted by the Public Gaming Research Institute (PGRI) in conjunction with the
With the target opening date set for the first quarter of 2025, the Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana in Bossier City is gearing up to become a major entertainment and gaming hub. Developed by The Cordish Companies, this venue is positioned to dramatically reshape the local economic and social landscape, bringing both excitement and employment
BetMGM and Caesars Sportsbook have officially launched their mobile platforms citywide in Washington, DC as of Wednesday, July 17. This expansion follows the enforcement of the FY2025 budget, which transitions the market from a monopoly to a competitive landscape. Previously, both operators were limited to offering their platforms within exclusion zones. The budget includes provisions allowing broader market
As part of its campaign against illegal gambling and child gambling, the Government of the City of Buenos Aires has now requested the Central Bank to block all transfers to accounts linked to unauthorized gambling platforms operating in the city. Through the Buenos Aires City Lottery (LOTBA), the Chief of Government, Jorge Macri, sent a letter
Coljuegos, the regulatory entity of gambling in Colombia, informed that to date it has ordered the blocking of 8,676 websites for promoting illegal sports betting sites, as well as online casinos operating without authorization. In a press release, the Colombian regulator pointed out that “the websites that, within their content, include advertisements to portals that
Pay4Fun, a payment methods company, announced that poker player Rodrigo Garrido took the company’s brand as its ambassador to the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Las Vegas, which was held from June 12 to July 12 in Las Vegas, USA. The company highlighted that “the event is considered the biggest and most important in the
The iconic Mirage resort and casino has officially closed its doors, marking the beginning of its transformation. The property is now surrounded by fences as crews prepare for demolition, which is set to start within the next week. The renowned volcano will be dismantled, making way for a new centerpiece: a towering guitar. A closing
Venture into the underworld with Hacksaw Gaming’s latest release, SixSixSix. This slot is not for the faint of heart, featuring a dark, monochrome design inspired by classic Hacksaw aesthetics and the eerie ambiance of an underworld setting. With a high volatility index, a default Return to Player (RTP) rate of 96.15%, and a maximum win potential
OpenBet, a leader in the sports betting industry, has demonstrated exceptional performance during this year’s UEFA European Football Championship, handling over 140 million bets and overseeing more than £850 million wagered across the month-long event. This monumental achievement underscores OpenBet’s pivotal role in sports betting, providing cutting-edge technology and services that drive customer engagement and
SkyCity Entertainment Group will temporarily close its Auckland casino for five days in 2024, marking a significant event in New Zealand’s gambling sector. This decision comes after the company admitted to breaches in host responsibility requirements and agreed to a settlement with the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). The closure represents the first voluntary casino
In a strategic move to enhance the iGaming landscape in Bulgaria, REEVO has partnered with Slotino, aiming to deliver an expansive and innovative gaming experience to the Bulgarian market. This collaboration marks a significant step for REEVO as it leverages its extensive library of over 8,000 games, which includes a mix of in-house developed games
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI) is making a significant investment to reshape Manila’s tourism and leisure landscape with $172 million allocated for upgrading the existing Newport World Resorts and developing the new Westside City project in Entertainment City, Manila. This financial commitment highlights AGI’s strategic focus on enhancing its hospitality and entertainment offerings to meet
Gaming technology supplier Win Systems is set to participate in this week’s DigitalEntertainment24 Summit, to be held on Thursday, July 18, at the Museu Cerdà de Puigcerdà (Spain). Organized as part of the Universitat d’Estiu Ramon Llull 2024 Puigcerdà, the DigitalEntertainment24 Summit will be dedicated to the presentation and discussion of technological advancements driving the
Gaming systems and casino equipment provider SYNOT has announced its debut in the Swiss market with the installation of its products at Casino Admiral Mendrisio. The first installation included a set of Eclipse FL-32 cabinets with the latest version of the Firebird Red gaming system. This version offers a range of original games including 6 Hold
Kinectify recently entered the area of tribal data sovereignty by partnering with Microsoft to deploy its services on the Microsoft Azure Cloud for Sovereignty. The solution addresses tribal nations’ critical need for data control and risk management, allowing them to gain all the benefits of cloud infrastructure and modern software without comprising data control. The intelligence and