Aug 16, 2024 3 min read The World Poker Tour heads to Cyprus later this month for a WPT Prime festival, featuring a $1,000,000 GTD Main Event at Chamada Prestige Hotel & Casino. A relatively new live poker destination, Chamada has been running poker festivals since 2021 but this is the first time they’ve partnered
Month: August 2024
Aug 16, 2024 3 min read Fresh off a career-best score in Las Vegas over the summer, 888poker ambassador Lucia Navarro is back in the poker strategy streets, sharing her knowledge and wisdom. In the latest strategy video from the platform, Navarro shares some practical tips you can use to determine where you’re at and
Aug 15, 2024 2 min read Matt Snook, who crossed off a bucket list item of playing in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) just one month ago, passed away after a year-long battle with cancer. The Kansas City resident and two-time “The Voice” contestant served as an inspiration when he entered the 2024 WSOP
Aug 15, 2024 3 min read The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has filed a 31-page complaint against Resorts World Las Vegas, accusing the casino of allowing gamblers with ties to illegal bookmaking and organized crime to gamble on its premises. The complaint, released on Thursday, alleges 12 violations related to money laundering. If proven,
The founders of FanDuel are ramping up their legal battle to reclaim equity they allege was unfairly stripped away during the company’s 2018 sale to Paddy Power Betfair, now known as Flutter Entertainment. The dispute, which involves claims of undervaluation and breaches of fiduciary duty, has been revived in a New York court with an
Missouri voters will have the chance to decide whether to legalize sports betting in the state this November. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft confirmed on Tuesday that a constitutional amendment to allow and tax betting on major sporting events has been certified for the November 5 ballot. The campaign behind the amendment, called “Winning for Missouri
Rank Group has reported growth in both revenue and profits for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024. During the period, the company saw a 9% increase in like-for-like (LFL) Net Gaming Revenue (NGR), reaching £734.4 million ($943 million). This growth was observed across all segments of the business, including a 9% rise in revenue
The commercial US gaming industry increased by 8.9% reaching $17.63 billion in Q2, according to the American Gaming Association’s Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. Q2 was the 14th consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth and it is the highest-grossing Q2 revenue performance on record. Quarterly revenue from land-based gaming – including casino slots, table games, and retail sports
Melco Resorts and Entertainment has reported a 22% increase in operating revenue for the second quarter of 2024, reaching $1.16 billion compared to the same period last year. The casino operator also saw a rise in adjusted property EBITDA, which climbed to nearly $303 million, up from $267 million in the previous year. Operating income
Thailand’s proposed legalization of casino resorts has sparked debate within the current government coalition, as the Bhumjaithai Party voiced concerns about the plan’s social and economic impact. This stance aligns with the opposition Democrat Party, which has also expressed doubts about the benefits of such legislation, according to Bangkok Post. The Ministry of Finance recently
Global betting company 1xBet has been shortlisted for the SiGMA East Europe Awards 2024 in the Best Affiliate Program and Best Online Sportsbook categories. The winners will be chosen by a panel of industry experts and public voting on the award website. They will be announced at a gala ceremony on September 2, 2024, as part of the SiGMA East
William Hill owner Evoke reported an increase in its losses for the first half of 2024, largely due to declining performance in its UK betting shops and rising financial costs. The company’s losses soared to £143.2 million ($183.83 million) for the six months ending June, a stark contrast to the £32.5 million ($41.72 million) loss recorded
International air travel capacity to Las Vegas will fully recover from the pandemic by the fourth quarter, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) was told Tuesday. By the end of the year, international air capacity will have reached 104 percent of pre-pandemic levels with flights from every global destination except Canada exceeding full
The cofounders of FanDuel are escalating their legal battle to reclaim what they assert is lost equity from the company’s 2018 acquisition by European bookmaker Paddy Power Betfair, now known as Flutter Entertainment. In a revised lawsuit filed in New York state, cofounders Nigel Eccles, Lesley Eccles, Thomas Griffiths, Robat Jones, and Chris Stafford, joined
The three Detroit casinos posted $105.9 million in monthly aggregate revenue (AGR) for July. As reported by the Michigan Gaming Control Board, $106.3 million was generated from table games and slots, and negative ($399,229) from retail sports betting. The monthly market shares were distributed as follows: MGM held 48%, MotorCity 29%, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown 23%.
Gaming technology developer and distributor Galaxy Gaming announced that Gavin Isaacs, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors since June 2019, has confirmed his intention to resign from the Board of Directors effective August 30, 2024. The company will not immediately fill his position and instead will consider doing so in the coming months, according to
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has rolled out its Social Tournaments platform in Latin America. The platform converges two major trends, socialization and gamification, “which promise to continue attracting numerous users across the continent.” This form of entertainment invites players to participate in online slot tournaments for free and has achieved great popularity in other
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Hacksaw Gaming’s Donny Dough invites players to dive into a world filled with gold, jewels, and enticing multipliers. This slot game, designed on a 5-reel, 4-row grid, offers an array of 14 paylines. Its standout feature, LOOTLINES, enhances gameplay and boosts the chances of hefty payouts in every mode. Mastering the LOOTLINES Mechanic: LOOTLINES presents a unique twist
SOFTSWISS, a leading provider in the iGaming industry, is making significant strides towards becoming the first certified software provider in Brazil. The company is currently undergoing the certification process for its Casino Platform and Sportsbook offerings, with the evaluation being conducted by an authorized testing laboratory. This development represents a crucial step for SOFTSWISS as