Aug 30, 2024 2 min read Texas Card House had quite a day on Wednesday, seeing as the Lone Star State poker brand won a legal battle against the city of Dallas and had a stellar opening night at its new Austin location. PokerNews reached out to the card room’s CEO, Ryan Crow, who was
Month: August 2024
Aug 30, 2024 In the 854th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by WPT Global, Chad Holloway, Kyna England and Mike Holtz are back at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about Ludwig‘s recent admission that he regrets working with an unregulated online poker site, which in turn caused fallout involving
Kaizen Gaming, a global leader in the GameTech industry, has elevated its sports marketing endeavors by securing the official global sponsorship of both the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League. This commitment is set for three seasons, spanning from 2024/25 to 2026/27. In Greece and Cyprus, the sponsorship will be represented under Kaizen’s
SJM Holdings, a casino operator from Macau, has witnessed a substantial enhancement in its operational outcomes, primarily due to cost reductions in its satellite casinos and significant upgrades across its major properties, according to the latest analysis by CBRE Equity Research. The firm disclosed its financial results for the first half of 2024, showing a
In a significant strategic shift, BlueBet, recently merged with Betr, has announced its decision to exit the U.S. market and concentrate its operations exclusively in Australia. This move is set to occur shortly after the merger, indicating a forthcoming rebranding of the combined business. The decision mirrors challenges faced by smaller Australian betting firms such as PointsBet, which have struggled
In a significant move to enhance transparency and safeguard the integrity of college sports amid the expansion of legalized gambling, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has announced that it will begin releasing player availability reports for football, baseball, and basketball before league games this season. This policy aligns the SEC with the Big Ten and Mid-American (MAC) conferences, which have
4ThePlayer has released its latest slot game, 7×7 Zeus, through the prestigious Yggdrasil’s YGG Masters program, inviting players to delve into a world ruled by the ancient Norse gods. This new game brings an innovative twist to slot mechanics by expanding the game grid to impressive dimensions, truly embodying the might of Zeus. Expanding reels and multipliers: The
Gaming technology provider BetConstruct will showcase its offerings at next month’s Entertainment Arena Expo. The event will be held September 3-5, in Romania. The Central and Eastern Europe casino industry event returns for its 16th edition next month. The B2B event gathers both local and international industry specialists and enthusiasts on the largest show floor in
Sports gaming and media company Underdog Fantasy announced the next investment from its GuardDog fund to foster innovation in responsible gaming, which was founded with $1 million last year. GuardDog will provide funding to The Game Safety Institute (GSI) and its efforts to build wider product intelligence platforms to more accurately assess risk for each
iGaming solutions provider EGT Digital will make its debut at this year’s edition of SiGMA East Europe, slated to take place on September 3rd and 4th at the Hungexpo Budapest Congress and Exhibition Centre in Budapest. The company says that it has prepared “a rich product selection,” which will be available to guests at stand
Related Companies and Wynn Resorts have unveiled new details of their planned $12 billion casino complex in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards, as part of their joint proposal to secure one of New York State’s downstate casino licenses. The development, dubbed Wynn New York City, would feature an 80-story tower with a gaming facility, hotel, office spaces,
The new Hard Rock Casino Rockford opened its doors to the public at 3:00 PM Thursday, following a star-studded grand opening event. The new 175,000-square-foot casino, which comes with a $300 million price tag, is located just off the I-90 State Street exit in Rockford, Illinois, and took two years of construction. The Rockford casino’s
Colombo, Sri Lanka is poised to host the premier SiGMA South Asia event, a significant conference dedicated to the online gaming industry, from November 30 to December 2, 2025. This marks the first major gaming summit for South Asia, a region that encompasses over a quarter of the global population. The SiGMA organizers have expressed
Rivalry Corp has reported a net revenue of CAD4.7 million ($3.49 million) for the second quarter of the year, marking a 3% increase from Q1 2024 and a 22% rise compared to the same period in 2023. This growth is attributed to the company’s strategic focus on improving margin efficiency, achieving a record net revenue
iGaming technology provider SOFTSWISS has introduced its new Retail Betting Solution, made possible by its acquisition of a majority stake in South African software provider Turfsport earlier in the year. The new solution aims to support diverse betting activities, including sports betting, horse racing, lotteries, and casino games, and will enable operators to establish offline gambling
Uplatform will present its customized iGaming solutions at the SBC Summit 2024, scheduled for September 24-26 at the Feira Internacional De Lisboa & MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. The company aims to demonstrate how its innovative, tailored services can help operators grow successful iGaming ventures. The SBC Summit, one of the major events in the
iGaming platforms developer and operator Golden Matrix Group (GMGI) has announced significant progress in its expansion strategy, focusing on its anticipated entry into the U.S. iGaming market and further expansion across Europe and South America. The company, through its subsidiary Expanse Studios, is in the process of applying for a New Jersey Casino Service Industry
iGaming and sports betting operator VBET is expanding its global portfolio of partnerships by announcing a strategic agreement with the Malta Football National Team, becoming its official betting partner. Aragats Asatryan, VBET’s CEO, expressed his strong support for the partnership, stating: “We are proud to welcome the Malta Football National Team into our extensive portfolio
July 2024 marked a notable downturn in Nevada’s gaming revenue, with the state experiencing its first decline in four months. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s report released on August 28, the total gaming win for the month was $1.31 billion, reflecting a 6.9% decrease compared to July 2023. This decline follows a particularly
Iowa’s online casino landscape may see a shift in priorities, as State Representative Bobby Kaufmann, the driving force behind iGaming legislation over the past two years, announced that he is unlikely to introduce new online casino bills in 2025. Although Kaufmann’s most recent attempt to advance online gaming, HSB 227, stalled in committee during Iowa’s