Two key New York State lawmakers have publicly opposed the proposed casino project by Wynn Resorts and Related Companies at Hudson Yards on Manhattan’s West Side. The opposition centers on concerns about placing a casino, hotel, and residential towers next to the High Line pedestrian park. Assemblyman Tony Simone, a member of the panel that
Month: July 2024
Following the conclusion of its Progressive KO format Total KO Series (TKO) with a prize pool of €333,000 ($361,732), Stretch Network has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of its regular tournament schedule, set to begin on July 29, 2024. The new schedule introduces a range of daily, weekly, and monthly tournaments designed to offer exciting and
Bally’s Corporation, the famous global gambling and entertainment conglomerate, has announced that the company is set to be acquired by its largest shareholder, Standard General, for $975 million. The New York-based hedge fund, which currently holds about 25% of Bally’s shares, proposed a buyout at $18.25 per share. This valuation marks a substantial increase over
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG), supported by data from Fantini Research, has released a new report detailing the performance of online sports betting and gambling operators in the United States for the first quarter of 2024. The report includes data from 28 casinos across six states, representing approximately 64% of the U.S. iGaming market. This
In a decisive move to address fiscal challenges, Nebraska could see an item on the November ballot to legalize online sports betting following Governor Jim Pillen’s announcement. The governor highlighted the significant untapped revenue currently lost to neighboring states due to unregulated online gambling. “Online sports betting is real and it’s happening in the state,” Governor Pillen stated. “Whoever
The Gambling Commission has released its inaugural annual report on gambling behavior in Great Britain, marking a significant step towards understanding the complexities of gambling habits. This extensive survey, produced by the National Centre for Social Research and the University of Glasgow, aims to establish a comprehensive baseline for future comparisons. Key Insights and Findings
Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, is set to deliver a keynote address at the SBC Summit 2024, inspiring the event’s 25,000 attendees to embrace innovation and leverage available technologies for groundbreaking advancements. Berners-Lee will participate in a fireside discussion at the Super Stage of Feira Internacional de Lisboa’s MEO Arena on
Betting holding company BetBoom announced that it officially obtained a local permit to operate gambling activities in Peru. Its international project operates online and offers betting on its website and mobile platforms and, according to the operator, the application for Android will soon be available for download. “Obtaining the Peruvian license opens new opportunities to
Jul 26, 2024 5 min read The life of a poker player is full of ups and downs; it’s the nature of the beast and Brad Owen‘s army of followers get to ride that rollercoaster without having to step foot in a poker room because the vlogger documents his wins and losses at the tables.
Jul 26, 2024 3 min read A new episode of the Poker in the Ears podcast, hosted by PokerStars ambassadors James Hartigan and Joe Stapleton, has landed. And the affable duo are joined by the spade brand’s latest acquisition, Belgian poker pro Kenny Hallaert, as well as recapping the big hands and stories from ‘The
Defining a High Roller Firstly, let’s assess exactly what is meant by a high roller in gambling terms. These individuals are those who spent a lot of their money gambling online, with the amount sometimes being dizzyingly high. A common saying in the world of betting online is that “the house always wins”. For a
Jul 25, 2024 2 min read Poker players hoping for a chance to win a seat in the 2024 WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas are in luck. Thanks to the WPT Global Summer Festival series taking place July 28-August 18, there are a few opportunities to do so. The online festival, which PokerNews
Bally’s Dover Casino Resort has resumed its 24-hour gambling operations as of July 8, 2024. This move follows the lead of Delaware Park Casino, which reintroduced continuous gaming earlier this year. Previously, Bally’s Dover operated 24 hours from Thursday at 8 a.m. through Monday at 4 a.m., with a break from 4 a.m. to 8
The North Texas Commission (NTC) is establishing a committee to explore the potential implications of legalizing casino gambling and sports betting, as momentum builds ahead of the 2025 legislative session. The committee will include business and community leaders and will study the effects of destination gaming on economic development, workforce needs, infrastructure, transportation, and public
The co-developers of Petersburg’s proposed $1.4 billion casino complex, The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise, said that should voters greenlight their plans on a November 5 referendum, a temporary site will go on Brassfield Parkway off Wagner Road in the city’s southern end while the final project is being built there. The developers shared
Sin City is always changing… just ask the Tropicana or the Mirage. Now, we have heard whispers of at least two new projects at the Las Vegas Sphere. If these rumors are accurate, then the venue should continue to bring in audiences for the next several months, even without the headlining live entertainment events they
Play’n GO has launched its latest mythology-inspired slot game, Rise of Olympus Origins, transporting players to Mount Olympus “to bask in the glory of the gods.” In the game, Hades rules the Underworld, Poseidon the seas, and Zeus holds dominion over the skies, also serving as king of the gods of Olympus. Rise of Olympus
View image in fullscreen ‘I didn’t go out, I didn’t sleep’: a life unravelled by problem gambling As a report reveals the extent of harm gambling causes in Great Britain, one woman tells how she lost everything Harm from problem gambling in Great Britain ‘may be eight times higher than thought’ Jenny always dreamed of
Personalized, targeted marketing has become a universal business practice — but there’s no universal approach that works for every business. What does it look like for iGaming projects, and where should online casinos and sportsbooks start? Find out in Slotegrator’s new report. At the end of the day, every business has the same main goal:
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has reported record financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, reporting a net revenue of $890.7 million, which is a 16% increase from the $768.5 million recorded in the same period last year. The net income attributable to CDI surged by 46% to $209.3 million, compared to $143 million