The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has sent Bet365 a letter ordering the company to pay bettors a total of $519,323.32 for 199 winning wagers from December 2020 to November 2022, after the operator was found to be altering odds on sporting events without informing the state regulator. The regulator has ordered Bet365 to pay its customers
Month: August 2024
SkyCity Entertainment Group has announced the closure of its Auckland casino from September 9 to 13 as part of a license suspension agreement with New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). The settlement, reached last month, requires SkyCity to shut down the gaming area and related food and beverage outlets for five consecutive days. Other
Belgium’s decision to raise the legal gambling age from 18 to 21 has sparked a global debate on regulatory gaps and the maturity of young adults, according to Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC). The move, aimed at curbing gambling addiction, sets Belgium apart from other European Union countries such as Sweden, Germany, Finland, and Austria, where
MGM China is set to explore opportunities in Thailand’s emerging gaming industry, the CEO and President of MGM Resorts International, Bill Hornbuckle, confirmed. During a recent earnings call discussing MGM’s second-quarter performance, Hornbuckle revealed that he and Pansy Ho, Chair and Executive Director of MGM China, plan to visit Thailand next month to assess potential
Aug 06, 2024 3 min read The latest instalment of the 888poker World Series of Poker docuseries was released over the weekend, and the 888poker team gear up to take on the WSOP Main Event. Eastwood Gets a Piece of Barone Nick Eastwood The episode kicks off with StreamTeam members Aaron Barone and Nick Eastwood
Aug 05, 2024 3 min read The cards were back in the air Monday night on PokerGO for Episode 2 of the newest High Stakes Poker season. Jennifer Tilly spent much of the session in some tough spots facing difficult decisions. When the episode began, picking up where the show left off last week, nosebleed
With a view to the series of events to come next year, the Gaming & Technology Expo (GAT) confirms its dates for GAT Expo Cartagena 2025, to be held April 28-30 at the Las Americas Convention Center, in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. The 2025 edition of the fair will have the support of the Colombian National Government, through Coljuegos,
The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) will host its 29th Conference and Trade Show at the Oklahoma City Convention Center in Tulsa from August 12 to 14. Nearly 3,000 attendees, including tribal leadership, gaming executives and professionals, hospitality professionals, and vendors, are expected to gather in downtown Oklahoma City for the meeting. “The industry we
1win Partners, the affiliate program of the bookmaker 1win, published a report where it shares the best tips to maximize monetization on social media. For its affiliates to optimize their earnings through its affiliate program, making the most of their social platforms, 1win Partners listed the following tips. The best advice: Video reviews One of
Hotel room prices at select Las Vegas Strip casinos are down ahead of November’s Formula One race compared to last year, according to industry executives. During an earnings call Wednesday, MGM Resorts International President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle said 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix ticket sales were lagging and that some of MGM’s properties were charging
Aug 05, 2024 2 min read Days after acquiring the World Series of Poker (WSOP) from Caesars Entertainment, GGPoker has announced the schedule of an online bracelet series that will take place later this month. The series begins Aug. 17 and runs until Sept. 30, with 33 bracelets to be awarded. Players in the United
They’ve just been open for eight months, but a Durango Casino expansion is already in the works. Not only has the property been a financial success, but it’s also been a big hit with locals. Now, before they’ve even celebrated a first anniversary, plans are being made for expanding the casino floor and parking area,
The star of one of the most iconic poker film is speaking out. Recently, Matt Damon has a lot to say about a sequel to Rounders. The comments came on The Rich Eisen Show, so take them for what they are worth. Perhaps he’s sincere, but it takes more than that to make a movie.
Aug 05, 2024 3 min read The Global Poker GOAT VI Main Event had a familiar champion in the Sweeps Coins (SC) tournament. A name Global Poker players are certainly becoming familiar with — Ryan “MrGoldenPair” Smoot. You might be thinking to yourself, didn’t this same player just win a major event on the social
A new aviation law introduced in Macau could connect the gambling hub to the US, South America and Australia. Should lawmakers pass the Civil Aviation Activities Bill, Air Macau’s monopoly status would come to an end, opening the door for other airlines to establish operational bases in the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR). Macao News
The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) is experiencing delays in processing gambling license applications due to a surge in demand, according to GCB managing director Cedric Pietersz. Interest in entering Curaçao’s gambling market has multiplied, with the regulator receiving 740 online gambling license applications during its first half window, which closed in April. Pietersz expects an
The Arkansas Supreme Court has been called upon to disqualify a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at blocking a planned casino in Pope County from the upcoming November ballot. The lawsuit, filed by Cherokee Nation Entertainment and an affiliated group, challenges both the legality and wording of the ballot measure, which is backed by the Choctaw
The organizers of SBC Summit Latin America shared a detailed guide with information for all those interested in attending the event that will take place October 29-31 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Miami. The objective is to help delegates prepare effectively for Latin America’s leading online sports betting and gaming event,
Thailand is making significant strides toward legalizing casinos, a move aimed at enhancing the nation’s appeal as a tourism hub and stimulating economic growth through increased foreign investment and tax revenues. In a recent development, the Thai government has released a detailed 22-page draft bill proposing the establishment of casinos within large entertainment complexes that
The Thai government has released a draft bill aimed at regulating the country’s casino industry, with the establishment of a central regulatory body based in Bangkok and strategically placed branches across the nation. The draft bill, spanning 22 pages, was made public by Thailand’s Council of State and is open for public feedback until August