The Ministry of the Interior is seeking public comments on a draft government proposal for a new gambling act, a key reform initiative outlined in the Government Programme. Under this proposal, Veikkaus Oy will no longer maintain its monopoly over betting, online slot machines, and casino games. These gambling activities will be opened to competition
Month: July 2024
According to a Las Vegas-based gaming analyst, the recent closures of two significant properties on the Las Vegas Strip will likely benefit the largest casino operators, Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International. These two giants, which collectively oversee 16 casino-hotels and five non-gaming hotels, stand to see substantial economic gains from the shuttering of the
Pragmatic Play, a prominent content provider in the iGaming industry, has announced the launch of Mega Sic Bac, an innovative new Live Casino game that promises thrilling gameplay and unique betting options. This latest addition to their acclaimed Live Casino portfolio stands out with its use of four dice and random boosted payouts that can reach
The Finnish Ministry of the Interior has introduced a draft government proposal to reform the country’s gambling system. This proposal, which aligns with the Government Programme, aims to dismantle Veikkaus Oy’s current monopoly on betting and online casino games and open these markets to competition through a licensing model. The consultation period for this draft
Wisconsin’s Potawatomi Casino Hotel and Gene Simmons, co-founder of rock band Kiss, have opened a new rock-inspired restaurant and entertainment venue called Rock & Brews. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Carter casino’s new amenity was held on Tuesday. Simmons was in attendance at the ribbon-cutting for the new restaurant. He and fellow band member Paul
iGaming solutions supplier SOFTSWISS has secured South African certification for its Casino Platform and Sportsbook. The company has received a Letter of Certification (LoC) from the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), securing approval under the South African B2B manufacture license. This license was initially obtained by Turfsport, a South African software supplier with 35 years of
Former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter is set to face federal charges for his involvement in an alleged sports gambling operation. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, Porter is expected to plead guilty on July 10. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn has filed a felony charge against
A New Jersey lawmaker is pushing to lift the state’s ban on sports betting involving in-state colleges and universities. Assemblyman Michael Venezia has introduced Resolution 140, a measure aimed at amending New Jersey’s constitution to allow wagering on all college sports or athletic events. The bill, introduced on June 28, applies to licensed operators in
BetMGM has been recognized as Sports Betting Operator of the Year and Employer of the Year at the EGR North America Awards 2024. The EGR North America Awards, which seek to celebrate excellence in the North American online gaming industry, were hosted in New York City on June 27. “Winning two EGR North America Awards
Jul 04, 2024 6 min read Last updated Jul 04, 2024 Event #77: $2,500 Big Bet Mix saw only 19 players come into the day from an initial field of 468. These final survivors were left to play for the lion’s share of the $1,041,300, with all eyes on the first-place prize of $209,942 and
Being a fan of poker is easier than ever. Not only is this game popular at traditional land-based casinos, but it is also one of the card games that is ever-present at every online casino. Moving things to the web did wonders for poker as now more players have access to it. If you look
Aristocrat Interactive, the new online real money gaming division of Aristocrat, has introduced its Content & Aggregation’s suite of gaming content to Hard Rock Digital’s Hard Rock Bet in New Jersey. As a result of the deal, users of the platform can now access a collection of Aristocrat Interactive’s popular games within the state. Titles
Gaming content provider SYNOT Games has expanded its cooperation with United Remote to the Danish market, launching its content with the new casino brand Spilleautomaten. The partnership will integrate SYNOT Games’ gaming content into United Remote’s aggregation platform, “enhancing the global gaming experience with dynamic and immersive content.” This deal earned Spilleautomaten.dk from WinTeq access
Payment solutions provider OKTO has entered into a strategic partnership with Novibet, a GameTech company operating in Europe, the Americas, and New Zealand. The collaboration begins with the launch of the cash-to-digital payment solution NoviCASH powered by OKTO in Greece, with Cyprus to follow. According to a statement from the companies, the advanced NoviCASH solution
Flutter Entertainment has announced the appointment of Christine M. McCarthy and Robert R. (“Dob”) Bennett to the Board of Directors, effective July 30, 2024. McCarthy will sit on the Audit Committee and Bennett will serve as a member of the Risk and Sustainability Committee. “Christine and Dob’s extensive experience in the entertainment industry will be
WagerWire has launched a new feature allowing fantasy players to buy and sell live daily fantasy Pick’em entries through its app, available on iOS and Google Play stores. This is the first time that fantasy players can legally trade their entries with just a tap, says the sports gaming marketplace technology company. Users can now buy
Jul 04, 2024 5 min read Last updated Jul 04, 2024 This daily article series is brought to you by GTOWizard July 3, the 37th day of the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas was one to remember, not least because it was when Event #81: $10,000 WSOP
Jul 04, 2024 3 min read Last updated Jul 04, 2024 “I’m on cloud nine,” an elated Jason James told PokerNews after taking down Event #75: $1,000 Tag Team No Limit Hold’em. “This bracelet is cool because I get to share it with a friend,” James continued. “It’s f****ng incredible,” added his teammate Jimmy Setna
Jul 04, 2024 4 min read Last updated Jul 04, 2024 It took an extra day and countless hours trading back-and-forth pots, but Arash Ghaneian won his second World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet and $376,476 in Event #74: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship after a heads-up battle for the ages
Jul 03, 2024 3 min read Last updated Jul 03, 2024 Matthew Lambrecht clinched his maiden World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet and his first seven-figure score in Event #76: $10,000 Mystery Bounty No-Limit Hold’em for $1,018,933 — a career-best. Lambrecht overcame his compatriot Damarjai Davenport heads-up who banked $678,707 for his efforts. A total