Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel in Islandia, New York, is currently grappling with several state violations for allegedly employing numerous staff members who lacked proper gaming licenses. This situation marks a significant enforcement action by the New York State Gaming Commission. According to details released on December 15 by the state Gaming Commission in communication with
Month: August 2024
In the latest annual compilation by Forbes, several figures from the gaming industry have made significant moves on the list of the Philippines’ 50 Richest, with Enrique K. Razon Jr., Chairman and CEO of Bloomberry Resorts Corp, now ranked second. Razon’s net worth surged by approximately US$3 billion over the past year, elevating him to a staggering US$11.1 billion, largely
Light & Wonder, Inc., a leader in casino equipment and digital gaming, has announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, marking another period of strong performance and strategic achievements. The company continued its impressive streak with an 8th consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth, reflecting a robust increase of 12% year-over-year. This growth was driven
In June 2024, Denmark experienced a remarkable 37.0% increase in gambling revenue, reaching DKK703m (£81.1m/€94.2m/$103.0m). This substantial growth is attributed to a significant rise in sports betting activities, coinciding with the excitement surrounding Euro 2024. The total revenue, as reported by the Danish regulator Spillemyndigheden, includes contributions from sports betting, online casinos, land-based casinos, and physical slot machines. Sports betting takes
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator PrizePicks has been granted a daily fantasy sports operating license by the state of New Hampshire, its 35th operational market in the US. “We are thrilled to be able to offer our skill-based fantasy offering to sports fans throughout the Granite State,” said Adam Packer, Senior Vice President of Legal & Compliance,
The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians is moving forward with plans to build a new casino in Vallejo after overcoming a protracted legal battle, despite opposition from local officials and the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. The proposal, which involves developing a 160-acre site at the intersection of Highway 80 and Route 37, includes an
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has announced a public hearing for Wednesday, Aug. 28, to discuss the slot machine operator license renewal for Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Grantville. The hearing will take place at the East Hanover Township Building, 8848 Jonestown Road, Grantville, at 10:30 a.m. The session is open
iGaming software solutions provider SOFTSWISS is extending its ongoing charity campaign to support flood-affected regions in Brazil. In May, the company provided emergency aid and launched an information campaign listing approved charities endorsed by legendary F1 racer Rubens Barrichello, SOFTSWISS Non-Executive Director in Latin America. Now, the company says that it is focusing on a
Global sports betting and gaming company Entain witnessed its net gaming revenue (NGR) increase by 6% year-on-year to £2.56 billion ($3.24 billion) during the first half of 2024. Online NGR grew by 9%, excluding the US, bolstered by a 13% rise in active customers. Net loss after tax narrowed to £47 million ($60 million) from the
The push to legalize gambling in Brazil faces another delay as Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco (PSD-MG) signals he is in no rush to bring the bill to the plenary. The legislation, which seeks to legalize casinos, bingo, jogo de bicho, and betting on horseracing, will likely be postponed until after the first round of municipal
Aug 08, 2024 3 min read Antanas ‘Tony G’ Guoga had a brutal session in Wednesday’s Triton Poker Montenegro Cash Game Invitational, losing two seven-figure pots in quick succession. The two hands sent the poker legend ‘on his bike’ before coming back to the table with a fresh stack of $1.5 million. Upon his return,
Codere Online’s Aviv Sher has expressed expectations that Spain will reintroduce strict advertising controls for the gaming industry within the next year, despite the Supreme Court’s April ruling that overturned several measures within the existing decree. In April, the Spanish Supreme Court rolled back multiple advertising restrictions, allowing operators to market to players with accounts
A series of media reports have indicated that the Australian government is preparing to announce its response to the 2023 Murphy Report. However, it appears that the comprehensive ban on gambling advertisements recommended by the report is unlikely to be fully implemented. The government is expected to introduce a less stringent version of the ban,
Aug 08, 2024 3 min read It’s All-Star Week on Hustler Casino Live, and the star of the first show was the show’s co-owner, Ryan Feldman, whose massive win was so unlikely it surprised even the announcer. The first of two All-Star Games took place on livestream Wednesday night, and a second one is scheduled
Aug 07, 2024 2 min read The 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) kicked off at the end of July and is slated to run until August 13. During that time 102 events will take place including the $5,300 buy-in, $3,000,000 GTD SHRPO Championship that will take place August 9-13. More than two dozen
Aug 07, 2024 3 min read Poker solvers have been the talk of the town in recent weeks with 2024 World Series of Poker Main Event champion Jonathan Tamayo controversially harnessing an online tool via his rail at the final table to help boost his chances of victory. While the use of solvers in certain
Following the sudden death of the Horserace Betting Levy Board Chair and former Chair of the Association of British Bookmakers Paul Darling OBE, KC, the UK’s Betting and Gaming Council and its members paid tribute to the contribution he made to the industry. Michael Dugher, BGC Chair, said: “I was so sorry to learn of
Illinois’ DraftKings at Casino Queen paid out a total of $3,274,389 to jackpot winners in July. The top three winning slot machines in July include Dragon Cash – Golden Century Machine #3337, with a monthly payout of $107,391; Game King Poker – Keno Machine #2552, awarding $84,332 in winnings; and Dragon Link – Panda Magic
Casino giant Wynn Resorts reported operating revenues of $1.73 billion for the quarter ending June 30, an 8% increase from $1.60 billion in the same period of the previous year. The rise in revenues for the second quarter of 2024 reflected growth across several of the company’s key properties. Net income attributable to Wynn Resorts
Payment solutions provider Pay4Fun has announced a new integration with Super Casino. The site offers a wide variety of games, such as slots, live casino, soccer, and Jackpot. Additionally, Pay4Fun noted in a statement that the platform also guarantees a high-quality user experience. Pay4Fun stands out in the market for offering exceptional service to both its