Month: July 2024

Macau is projected to generate MOP18.5 billion (US$2.3 billion) in gross gaming revenue this month, slightly below the initial forecast of MOP19 billion. JP Morgan Securities Asia Pacific attributes this revision to a “slower start to the month,” Macau Business reported. In the first 14 days, the gaming sector recorded approximately MOP8.3 billion ($1 billion),

Croatia’s Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic has committed to fast-tracking a comprehensive reform of the nation’s gambling laws, following concerns over the high and unprotected exposure of gambling to citizens. The draft decree was submitted to Parliament by Plenkovic on Thursday, urging ministers to support the reform of Croatia’s Gambling Act. Addressing Parliament, Plenkovic emphasized the

The Philippines experienced a rise in gross gaming revenue (GGR) during the first half of 2024, reaching PHP194.74 billion ($3.33 billion), a 19.2% increase compared to the same period last year. The figures were reported by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor), which attributed the surge partly to recent reforms and stronger regulations under

Star Entertainment Group has switched off all electronic gaming machines and electronic table games in its three casinos as some of the systems were disrupted while being upgraded to prepare for the introduction of cashless gaming. Brisbane’s Treasury Casino, The Star Gold Coast, and The Star Sydney are the venues affected.  In an announcement to the

The Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is seeking public comment to help prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Nisqually Indian Tribe’s proposal for a casino resort in Lacey. The project, called the Quiemuth Casino Resort, would be built on vacant land north of Interstate 5 near the outdoor store Cabela’s. According to

Crash games are experiencing a boom in popularity: their simple mechanics and incredibly engaging gameplay are attracting the attention of players around the world. Slotegrator Academy experts explain why crash games have become so popular and how their integration can bring new players to online casinos. Crash games are games of chance based on dynamics

The Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino marked a key milestone on Friday with the opening of its new hotel addition, featuring 175 rooms, a pool, fitness center, and dining hall. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the hotel comes just months after the casino unveiled Spokane Live, a midsize concert venue, in November last year. The casino,

Live casino solutions provider CreedRoomz has announced that it will be part of iGB Live Amsterdam 2024, taking place from July 16th to July 19th. At iGB Live Amsterdam, CreedRoomz will showcase its latest gaming solutions. In a press release, the company invited attendees to its booth: “Explore CreedRoomz’s diverse gaming portfolio, featuring a wide

The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has welcomed the new ministers at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and pledged to work together on safer gambling, boosting economic growth and support for grassroots sport. The standards body congratulated Lisa Nandy MP on becoming the new Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport,

There’s been a lot of talk about the rising costs of a simple Las Vegas vacation. Over the years, Sin City has slowly lost its reputation for inexpensive travel. Gone are the days of the cheap buffets, and now there’s talk of hotel room rates going up again. But hey, that’s what happens when a

PIN-UP Partners confirmed its attendance at iGB L!VE, scheduled for July 17-18 at the RAI Amsterdam. This year’s edition will be the last to take place in Amsterdam, as the event will relocate to London in July 2025. PIN-UP Partners will be using its iGB L!VE presence to build new partnerships and find affiliates as

In a last-minute agreement, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and FanDuel have settled their negotiations, restoring NYRA’s signal to FanDuel’s betting platforms just in time for the opening race at Saratoga Race Course. While specific terms of the multi-year agreement remain confidential, both parties confirmed the restoration of the Saratoga Race Course signal, a

Denmark’s gambling regulator, the Spillemyndigheden, has partnered with the Consumer Ombudsman (Forbrugerombudsmanden) and Gambling Advertising Board (Spil Reklamenævnet) to coordinate their efforts when taking action against gambling companies’ illegal marketing of games in the country. Gambling companies’ marketing can cross jurisdictions, the Consumer Ombudsman noted. Therefore, the three authorities have entered into a cooperation agreement to

iGaming solutions provider EGT Digital will present the latest novelties in its portfolio at the iGB Live Amsterdam 2024 event, set to take place from the 17th to the 18th of July at RAI Amsterdam. For another year in a row, EGT Digital will gather operators, players, and industry experts at its stand 12-G40 during

The Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino marked a key milestone on Friday with the opening of its new hotel addition, featuring 175 rooms, a pool, fitness center, and dining hall. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the hotel comes just months after the casino unveiled Spokane Live, a midsize concert venue, in November last year. The casino,