Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Informatics, under the stewardship of Minister Budi Arie Setiadi, has launched a robust initiative targeting 21 payment service providers. This action comes as part of a wider effort to clamp down on online gambling activities that are facilitated through digital payment platforms. On Saturday, the Ministry issued a statement revealing that these
Month: August 2024
Over a year after a legislative setback, Las Vegas Sands, a leading global casino operator, is preparing for another legislative push to legalize casino gambling in Texas. The company is actively engaging with local leaders across the state, leveraging the Texas Association of Business to host a series of roundtable forums. These forums aim to galvanize support
BMM Testlabs announced that will be exhibiting at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE), to be held August 13-15 at ICC Sydney, with a focus on regulators, suppliers, and operators in the Asia-Pacific and Oceania regions for testing, certification, inspections, audits, and other services. BMM stated that its showcase at the AGE show reinforces the company’s
In his latest analysis, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, explores the process and new rules for obtaining a Curacao gaming license. The Curacao gaming license has been a popular option for operators within the online gambling industry for many years thanks to its affordability, accessibility, and broad acceptance. However, recent changes to the
Merkur UK has announced the completion of phase 1 of its new political engagement program, having extended bespoke invitations to a total of 253 MPs with constituencies where the company has gaming entertainment venues. The 253 MPs, who were elected as part of the 2024 parliamentary intake, comprise 214 Labour MPs, 25 Conservative, 8 Liberal Democrat,
A resident of Kentucky has won the $10 million top prize from the Powerball Double Play drawing held on June 24th. The state becomes the third jurisdiction in the US to sell the Powerball Double Play top prize winning ticket. The fortunate player, a regular lottery participant, recounted their experience to Kentucky Lottery officials. They
Utah Representative Kera Birkeland plans to reintroduce legislation for a constitutional amendment that would bring lottery gaming to the Beehive State, giving residents the chance to vote on whether to legalize a state lottery. Birkeland, a Republican from Mountain Green, has confirmed that she will propose the amendment in the 2025 Utah State Legislature. If
Aug 12, 2024 2 min read It’s fast becoming one of poker’s must-have items, and now there’s an extra reason to try and get your hands on a coveted NAPT Gold Pass. A $10,300 NAPT Gold Pass sees players win entry to the NAPT Las Vegas Main Event, seven nights’ accommodation for them and a
Uganda’s External Security Organization (ESO) has launched an investigation into a scandal involving Ugandan diplomats in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accused of operating an illegal casino within the Ugandan Consulate in Dubai. The scandal surfaced after Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni reportedly discovered the illicit activities and ordered an immediate halt to the operation. The
Live dealer games provider Imagine Live announced Friday that the Swedish Gambling Authority Spelinspektionen has approved its portfolio of games. An Imagine Live spokesperson commented: “Our innovative games are known throughout the industry for their immersive gameplay and high-quality streaming. We are, therefore, delighted that our growing portfolio of live games is now accessible in numerous
iGaming content provider PopOK Gaming has unveiled First Balloon, the latest game in its Crash series. “This new addition promises to take players on an exhilarating adventure, where they will soar through the skies and experience breathtaking moments and enticing rewards as their balloon ascends,” the company said. PopOK says that First Balloon offers “a
SOFTSWISS has announced that Affilka, its iGaming affiliate management platform, doubled its affiliate Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) in the first half of 2024, as revealed by an analysis of the product’s financial metrics. Affilka now powers over 375 brands, demonstrating stable growth in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Additionally,
The Caesars Virginia casino project remains on schedule to open in the fourth quarter of this year, according to a statement from a Virginia Lottery official. Ray Dunkle, director of gaming operations for the Virginia Lottery, provided an update during a Virginia Lottery Board meeting in Richmond last week. “The permanent casino, the construction there
Aug 12, 2024 3 min read Do you need a summer getaway? How about throwing some poker into the mix as well? If that sounds like your cup of tea, you should seriously consider attending the Coolbet Open 7th Edition this month. From August 26 to September 1, the Chesterfield Poker Club in Tallinn, Estonia,
Aug 12, 2024 5 min read The PokerStars UKIPT London £1,100 Main Event has been nothing less than a roaring success, packing out the Hippodrome Casino from floor to ceiling across four days of action. Out of 725 entries, 13 hopefuls returned for the final day to compete for the lion’s share of the £696,000
Aug 12, 2024 3 min read Are you ready for a summer treat like no other? 888poker is heating things up with their Summer Sale Week, running from August 12-19. This limited-time promotion offers players the chance to enter some of 888poker’s most popular tournaments for half the usual buy-in—without any reduction in the guaranteed
Aug 12, 2024 2 min read The 2024 SunBet Poker Tour Time Square Main Event has crowned a winner, and SPT regular Harold Brooks posed for the winner shots inside of the Time Square Casino in Pretoria after a short-lived day. Brooks cut a deal with four other dealers to claim the largest piece of
Aug 11, 2024 5 min read The Venetian Las Vegas recently debuted its new poker room, which at 50 tables across 14,000 square feet became the largest on the Strip. Venetian’s card room had long been situated across from the Venetian sportsbook, just around the corner from the exit door to Las Vegas Boulevard. It
Aug 11, 2024 2 min read The Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT) and its popular Game Night sit n’ go style poker event returns Monday night at 6 p.m. PT on PokerGO. PokerNews will be on-site to conduct interviews and provide other content. Game Night III is headlined by Hustler Casino Live player and social media
Combined gross gaming revenues (GGR) for licensed casinos in the Philippines saw a 4.3% year-over-year decrease to Php49.48 billion (US$864 million). This slight decline was followed closely by first quarter GGR of Php49.68 billion (US$867 million). Despite the downward trend in traditional casino revenues, the overall gaming industry in the Philippines experienced robust growth, thanks to