The new hotel and event center at Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, Arkansas is drawing closer to completion. The development, expected to open in 2025, is set to drive revenue and job creation in the area, according to the property’s management “You know a 200 to 300 hundred-foot tower crane in southeastern Arkansas is
Month: July 2024
Pay4Fun, a payment company with a presence in the online betting and gaming sector, continues to increase its client and partner base, having announced the recent integration of yet another site: Retrobet. This site offers a wide range of games including slots, live casino, soccer betting, and jackpots. “In addition to advanced functionalities and guaranteed security, our
Reno-based casino company Monarch Casino & Resort, which operates Reno’s Atlantis Casino Resort and the Monarch Casino Resort in Black Hawk, Colorado, has reported record financial results for the second quarter of 2024, driven by strong performance at its Black Hawk property. The company achieved net revenue of $128.1 million, marking a 3.6% increase year-over-year.
Based on the given and freely available data, online gambling has been on the rise for the past ten or so years, changing the way people enjoy games or luck or skill. The virtual gambling sector caters to all, starting with live-like virtual slots and moving up to strategic like internet poker. So, for beginners
Gaming and Leisure Properties has reported its financial results for the second quarter of the year. For the period ended June 30, the real estate investment trust (REIT) reported $380 million in revenue, up 6.7% from the same quarter last year. As a result, the firm has updated its full-year guidance. Additionally, net income for the quarter
Jul 26, 2024 2 min read In news that will make anyone who followed poker in the 2000s feel old, Daniel Negreanu turned 50 years old on Friday. The poker legend known as “Kid Poker” for the past quarter century can probably go ahead and retire that moniker. He’s now officially eligible to compete in
Jul 26, 2024 3 min read The luxurious Casino Barcelona will be packed to the rafters from August 26 until September 8 thanks to the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona festival taking place. But did you know that the casino will also be full of poker players in the couple of weeks prior to
Jul 26, 2024 4 min read From June 17 to July 7, Global Poker and PokerNews teamed up to present the Global Poker x PokerNews Cup. The Global Poker x PokerNews Cup series is just one of Global Poker’s flagship series (others include the upcoming GOAT festival, the Rattlesnake Open, and the Grizzly Games). It
Jul 26, 2024 In the 849th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by 888poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Kyna England are at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about the “LaptopGate” controversy that came out of Jonathan Tamayo‘s big win in the 2024 WSOP Main Event for $10,000,000. How did
iGaming turnkey solutions provider Soft2Bet has reported a successful participation at the final Amsterdam edition of iGB L!VE, where it showcased its solutions and engaged with industry professionals. The event featured fully booked workshops, including sessions on Soft2Bet’s Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA), a gamification solution designed to enhance player engagement and retention in the iGaming
International Game Technology (IGT) and Everi on Friday announced the simultaneous acquisition of IGT’s Gaming and Digital business (IGT Gaming) and Everi by a newly formed holding company owned by affiliates of Apollo Global Management. The all-cash transaction values the combined businesses at about $6.3 billion. On February 28, 2024, IGT and Everi entered into agreements
Boyd Gaming has reported revenues of $967.5 million for the second quarter, a 5.5% increase from $917.0 million in the same period last year. The net income for the quarter was $139.8 million, or $1.47 per share, down from $192.5 million in Q2 2023. The drop in net income was attributed to the favorable impact
Rhode Island-based Bally’s Corp. has agreed to a buyout offer from Standard General LP, its largest shareholder, for $4.6 billion. The New York-based hedge fund, managed by Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim, will merge Bally’s with regional gaming operator The Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc., also part of Standard General’s portfolio. The buyout includes the now-closed
In this analysis, 1xBet explores the most popular games and slots offerings in the Latin American region. Latin Americans love entertainment, so it’s no surprise that gambling games and slots on the 1xBet platform are very popular in our region. The international bookmaker caters to its users’ preferences, giving significant attention to both gambling and
SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS INC., the renowned Japanese entertainment conglomerate, has officially announced its acquisition of Stakelogic B.V., a dynamic Dutch game developer known for its popular online slot games and live casino technology. The acquisition, conducted through SEGA SAMMY’s subsidiary SEGA SAMMY CREATION INC., involves an upfront payment of €130MM and additional earnout payments dependent on specific performance
In a significant development for the Dutch gaming landscape, BetComply, renowned for its regulatory and technical compliance expertise in iGaming, has successfully partnered with iCasino to secure a coveted Dutch license. This collaboration marks the official launch of the HardRockCasino.nl brand in the Netherlands, which began operations at the start of July under a brand license agreement. This
EveryMatrix’s flagship casino product, CasinoEngine, has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing 6 billion monthly game rounds and exceeding €6 billion in monthly turnover. This significant achievement comes just months after the platform reached 4 billion game rounds and €4 billion in turnover, underscoring an accelerated pace of growth within the competitive iGaming industry. Accelerated growth and market
The Ho-Chunk Nation has unveiled new details for its upcoming casino complex in Beloit, Wisconsin. The project includes a $405 million casino, convention center, and an 18-story hotel to be built at the southeast corner of Willowbrook and Colley roads, near Interstate 39-90. The 240,478-square-foot casino will feature a 62-seat bar, four restaurants with an outdoor
Gaming technology and services provider BetConstruct hosted “a pivotal masterclass” on July 11, led by Jochen Biewer, Managing Director of Chevron Group. The session focused on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance and provided insights into upcoming regulatory changes in the German market. Jochen Biewer, also Managing Partner of MGT Digital Compliance Solutions and Member of the
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has expanded its efforts to combat fraud within the online gaming sector by placing seven individuals on the iGaming Involuntary Exclusion List. The Board, following advice from its Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC), approved the recommendation on Wednesday. This decision came after investigations conducted by the Board’s Bureau of Investigations