The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced Tuesday that Board Members have unanimously approved the one-year renewal of licenses for Detroit’s three commercial casinos, including MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown. The Board also passed a resolution to allow more small businesses to provide goods and services to the Detroit casinos.
Month: August 2024
The Ukrainian Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) continues its rigorous efforts to combat illegal gambling by blocking another five unlicensed websites. The sites—1xslot.com, Bet2casino.fun, Betmatch2win.com, Betwinner6.com, and Kasinos-vip.net—were found to be operating without the necessary licenses, violating Ukraine’s gambling laws. KRAIL mandated that these sites cease operations within three working days,
iGaming software company Slotegrator has announced a partnership with game development studio Orbital. Orbital offers a diverse range of games, including slots, crash, and provably fair games. “Orbital’s games effectively combine user-friendliness with visually appealing designs that evoke nostalgia for the classic Gameboy and Nintendo era,” Slotegrator said. The core principle of Orbital’s provably fair games
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that its Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks slots awarded three million-dollar-plus jackpots in July, totaling over $4 million. On July 24, a Powerbucks slots player won CAD 1,189,379 playing Gong Xi Fa Cai Grand at South Beach Casino & Resort in Manitoba, Canada. On July 26, a Wheel of Fortune slots player
With a presentation by Pay4Fun, SBC will organize the webinar ‘Brazil after January 1, 2025: What changes and how are the rules of the game’, next August 22 at 11:00 am, to discuss the regulated sports betting and online gambling market in the South American country. The panel will feature Leonardo Baptista (CEO and co-founder
iGaming content provider PopOK Gaming has been shortlisted in the Best Game Studio 2024 category at the SiGMA East Europe Awards. “Being shortlisted in the Best Game Studio category is a testament to our team’s passion for creating games that resonate with players and partners alike,” the company said. Tsovinar Elchyan, head of Partnerships of
Casino Guru has secured the shortlist for the Vixio Global Regulatory Awards 2024 in the Outstanding Contribution to Safer Gambling category, going up against 12 established companies from the sector. The VIXIO Global Regulatory Awards 2024 is due to take place on December 4, 2024. Casino Guru noted that it is the only affiliate business to have made thisyear’s cut,
Aug 14, 2024 11 min read Money has an obvious fascination for poker players. We are always curious as to who won the most money, who lost the most, who the richest poker players are, and which poker players have the highest net worth. “Poker may be a branch of psychological warfare, an art form
Aug 14, 2024 3 min read In Episode 3 of 888poker’s thrilling docuseries, the team takes a well-deserved break after all five members successfully bagged chips on Day 1 of the World Series of Poker Main Event. But their day off is anything but ordinary. Join the 888poker pros as they dive into a whirlwind
Aug 13, 2024 6 min read The 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) kicked off at the end of July and wrapped up on Tuesday night with the conclusion of its traditional “Big Four” finale. That included the $5,300 buy-in, $3 million GTD SHRPO Championship, the $25,500 High Roller, $1,100 Deep Stack NLH, and
iGaming and sports betting operator BetMGM has launched its Wheel of Fortune Online Casino in Ontario, marking the company’s second brand-led online casino in North America. The new platform is a result of collaboration with Sony Pictures Television and International Game Technology (IGT), bringing the popular TV show Wheel of Fortune to the digital gaming space.
Hard Rock International has announced the promotion of Frank Chesky to Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer. Chesky’s responsibilities include advising executive management on legal matters regarding commercial transactions, regulatory issues, international and domestic policy-making decisions, and formulating business, operational, and legal strategies. In addition, he leads legal and compliance teams to oversee current,
Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first 11 days of August totaled MOP7.1 billion ($886 million), driven by strong demand in the mass gaming segment during the summer holiday period, reveals a new report from brokerage J.P. Morgan. Analysts DS Kim, Mufan Shi, and Selina Li observed that the average daily revenue last week
Illinois’ sports betting handle for June fell below the $1 billion mark for the first time in nine months, reaching $848.1 million, according to the Illinois Gaming Board. Despite the decline, the handle was still up 27.4% compared to the same month last year, reflecting continued growth in the state’s sports betting market. The June
The new Las Vegas MLB Stadium may be in jeopardy due to concerns over investors and financing. Plus, we have an update on what’s being said about the Tropicana Las Vegas implosion date this fall. [embedded content] We know the Tropicana is coming down, we just don’t know when, exactly. Although, there are some pretty
The upcoming SBC Summit Latinoamerica will equip 4,000 industry professionals with the latest marketing strategies, acquisition tactics, and technological advancements that can help them enhance their performance in the region through the dedicated ‘Affiliates & Advertising‘ educational program. “As an increasing number of Latin American markets begin to mature, those in the affiliate and marketing sector must
The Ontario government is seeking a landmark court ruling on whether it can legally permit online gamblers in the province to play with individuals outside Canada. The case, which is set to be heard in Toronto this fall, could have significant financial implications for the province’s online gaming industry. Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey has
Grosvenor Casino Leicester in the UK has reopened its doors following a £3 million ($3.8 million) transformation. The upgraded casino includes a new sports lounge, a poker room, and an outdoor electronic gaming terrace. The refurbishment has also created 30 new jobs across food & beverage managers and gaming hosts. The casino on Highcross Street
Cambodian casino operator NagaCorp announced that it will incur an impairment charge of up to $95 million related to its halted gaming and resort project in Vladivostok, Russia. The charge, which stems from complications arising from the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, could lead to a significant hit to the company’s earnings for the first half of the
NagaCorp Ltd, a prominent casino operator listed in Hong Kong and operator of the NagaWorld casino resort in Phnom Penh, is grappling with financial uncertainties due to a significant revaluation of its stalled casino resort project in Primorye, near Vladivostok, Russia. The company has projected its first-half financial results will reflect these changes, showing either a