Aug 16, 2024 12 min read Get ready for one of the poker events of the year: the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona! This iconic festival will take place at Casino Barcelona from August 26 to September 8, 2024 and offers an incredible mix of poker, top-notch entertainment, and the chance to experience
Month: August 2024
In a testament to the resilience and growing appeal of the U.S. commercial gaming industry, nationwide revenue surged to an unprecedented $17.63 billion in the second quarter of 2024. This impressive figure, reported by the American Gaming Association (AGA) in its latest Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker, marks the 14th consecutive quarter of annual revenue growth.
Singapore’s legal system took a decisive step by formally charging two former bank relationship managers, marking a significant development in the country’s largest-ever money-laundering scandal. This action represents the first time Singapore has criminally charged finance professionals in connection with the S$3 billion (US$2.3 billion) case. Charges and allegations unveiled: The charges, which were articulated in a local
The U.S. commercial gaming sector has hit a new milestone with its revenues reaching $17.63 billion in the second quarter of 2024, as reported by the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. This performance represents the 14th consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth and sets a new high for Q2 earnings historically. Diverse growth across gaming
The University of Notre Dame, Indiana, has announced a suspension of its men’s swimming program for at least one academic year following an investigation that revealed violations of NCAA gambling regulations. This decision comes after an external review confirmed reports of misconduct within the team, indicating a breach of the expected conduct standards for student-athletes. Investigation and
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has filed a disciplinary complaint against Resorts World Las Vegas, alleging that the casino engaged in significant regulatory breaches. The complaint, submitted Thursday, accuses the casino of having allowed individuals with connections to illegal bookmaking, histories of gambling-related felony convictions, and ties to organized crime to gamble on its premises.
WarHorse Casino in Omaha has resumed operations after a brief closure caused by a cooling system malfunction. The casino, which first opened its doors on August 6, temporarily shut its doors on Thursday after its water-based cooling system was damaged during ongoing construction. WarHorse Gaming announced the reopening early Friday morning, stating that the issue
Play’n GO, a prominent player in online casino content, has recently introduced its latest online video slot, ‘Scourge of Rome’. This new title transports players back to 218 BC, dramatizing one of the most daring military maneuvers in history—Hannibal Barca’s legendary march across the Alps to challenge the Roman Empire. In ‘Scourge of Rome’, players
In Arkansas, a state known for its stringent gaming regulations, Saracen Casino Resort is making headlines with a proposal to expand online gaming. The Pine Bluff-based casino, under the leadership of Chief Marketing Officer Carlton Saffa, aims to introduce an online game reminiscent of a raffle. This game would funnel a portion of its revenue
Nevada’s gaming watchdog has lodged a formal complaint against Resorts World, accusing the establishment of fostering an environment conducive to money laundering linked to illicit bookmaking activities. This 31-page complaint, filed early Thursday, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing scrutiny of the casino’s operational practices. Regulatory backdrop and past penalties: The Nevada Gaming Control Board’s
The temporary Bally’s Chicago opened its new VIP Lounge for high rollers with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday. Amenities include private space away from the Medinah Temple gambling floor, complimentary food, non-alcoholic beverages, comfortable seating, and televisions showing sports and entertainment programming. The new space is located on the third level and opens daily for
Two of Arkansas’s three casinos are fighting over a proposal to expand online gaming, according to an Arkansas Democrat-Gazette report. The new gambling vertical would help funnel money to college athletes. Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff aims to create an online game similar to a raffle that would send some money to collegiate athletic
The Netherlands gambling authority, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has warned 13 online gambling providers against obstructing and delaying payouts to its customers. According to the KSA’s announcement, a study of online gambling license holders revealed that 13 operators placed illegal conditions on their payout processes. Nine of those operators have been informed to remove these conditions
MGM Resorts International and Latin America media giant Grupo Globo have announced the formation of a new venture to seek a sports betting and iGaming license in Brazil. If the license is approved later this year, the new venture will launch in Brazil in early 2025 under the BetMGM brand. According to the companies, the new
Aug 16, 2024 In the 852nd 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 the wild Triton Cash Game that saw multiple seven-figure pots. In fact, Tony G won a pot worth $2
Lawrence Ho, Chairman and CEO of Melco Resorts and Entertainment, has downplayed concerns surrounding a recent crackdown on currency exchange practices in Macau, stating that the gaming industry has seen a strong start to the second half of the year. Speaking during the company’s Q2 earnings call, Ho described the currency exchange issue as a
A federal judge is expected to consolidate several lawsuits this week involving former MGM Resorts International employees who claim they were wrongfully terminated for refusing the company’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The lawsuits, filed between December 2022 and July 2024 in the U.S. District Court of Nevada, allege that MGM dismissed workers who declined the vaccine on religious grounds,
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will return to Macau for the first time in a decade, with a fight night scheduled for November 23, 2024, at the Galaxy Arena, a newly opened cultural and entertainment venue by Galaxy Macau. This marks the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization’s fourth event in the special administrative region of China,
iGaming software solutions provider SOFTSWISS is expanding its Tournament Tool within the Game Aggregator to include non-cash prizes. iGaming brands using the tool can now offer rewards such as free spins, luxury cars, trips, mobile devices, and branded merchandise. The Tournament Tool has led to a 22% increase in average daily bets per user, with more than 20
AI is playing an increasingly important role in the gambling industry, having turned from a “nice-to-have” to a must-have. Companies failing to leverage its capabilities risk being left behind, missing out on artificial intelligence’s potential to automate and optimize processes. And in the context of a sector so reliant on innovation such as iGaming, where