Marina Bay Sands, the renowned casino resort in Singapore, is poised to elevate its luxury gaming experience by introducing VIP gaming facilities on the 53rd and 54th floors of Tower 2. Slated to launch by September 2024, this initiative marks a significant enhancement in the resort’s prestigious offerings, confirmed by a resort spokesperson in a recent dialogue with
Month: August 2024
Macau has witnessed a notable increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in July 2024, signaling a robust recovery and a promising outlook for the remainder of the year. According to the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), the GGR for July stood at MOP18.6 billion (US$2.31 billion), marking an 11.6% increase year-over-year and a 5.1%
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has recently heralded the introduction of new Codes of Conduct for Gambling Related Agreements across prominent sports organizations, marking a significant advancement in the standards of sports sponsorship agreements in the UK. This initiative has seen the collaborative efforts of national sports giants like the Premier League, English Football League,
Playson, the renowned digital entertainment supplier, has successfully obtained a Peruvian B2B gambling license, marking a significant step in its strategy to expand its global market presence. This achievement comes as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to meet the stringent criteria set by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR) following the recent regulation
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has released “the first and only” gaming information security standard, “GLI Gaming Security Framework Module 1 (GLI-GSF-1): Gaming Information Security (GIS) Common Controls Audit.” The company has re-released the draft of the module for initial industry-wide comment. “GLI developed the GSF to address the industry’s strong demand for a comprehensive framework
iGaming software solutions provider SOFTSWISS announced the record-breaking launch of a new sportsbook project within 14 calendar days. The company also shared key insights and results for its Sportsbook in the second quarter of 2024. In Q2 2024, the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook team launched 22 new projects across 11 casino platforms, demonstrating the compatibility of their
The National Indian Gaming Commission has authorized the Native Village of Eklutna to proceed with plans for a casino-style gaming hall near Anchorage, Alaska. The move follows a February decision by the Interior Department that altered the legal interpretation of Alaska Native trust lands, overturning long-standing precedents. The proposed gaming hall is designed to feature electronic
Century Casinos has announced that Eric Rose, a long-term regional Vice President and General Manager of the company, will take over the top leadership role at the Nugget Casino Resort. Eric Rose has been appointed Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Nugget, succeeding the previous GM, who is no longer with Century. Rose
Rhode Island-based Bally’s Corporation reported a 2.5% year-over-year increase in company-wide revenue for Q2 2024, reaching $621.7 million. This growth was driven by a 3% increase in Casinos & Resorts revenue to $343.1 million, a 9% rise in UK online revenues, and a 94.7% surge in North America Interactive revenue to $49.2 million. However, overall
Aug 01, 2024 2 min read In 2015, Felix Stephenson won the first legal Norwegian Poker Championships Main Event. The event in Norway, which kicks off Sept. 28, has become a huge deal and for more reasons than you might realize. The entire series runs through Oct. 2, and eight of the 29 events are
Online gaming content provider CT Interactive announced that it has certified 51 more games for the Georgian market. The supplier called it “another step in the company’s commitment to providing top-tier gaming content and enhancing the player experience in the Eastern European country.” Dimitar Muhovski, Product Analyst at CT Interactive, emphasized the importance of the
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has addressed complaints regarding advertisements by William Hill and Ladbrokes Coral. The watchdog warned William Hill over a promotional ad that offered a £60 bonus for new customers but failed to prominently disclose payment restrictions, specifically the exclusion of Apple Pay. The complaint argued that this omission was a significant condition
Gaming technology and services provider BetConstruct has announced the inclusion of Gates of FTN by Pragmatic Play, a B.F.T.H. Arena Awards’23 winning game, into the Ortak platform. According to BetConstruct, Gates of FTN offers players a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a world where mythology and blockchain technology converge. “As players navigate through mystical
Australian sports betting and iGaming operator PointsBet announced a 16% increase in revenue for the full year 2024, reaching $267.1 million, as the company capitalized on significant cash reserves from the recent sale of its US business to Fanatics for $225 million. The company closed the fiscal year with a record quarterly cash flow of
The National Indian Gaming Commission has authorized the Native Village of Eklutna to proceed with plans for a casino-style gaming hall near Anchorage, Alaska. The move follows a February decision by the Interior Department that altered the legal interpretation of Alaska Native trust lands, overturning long-standing precedents. The proposed gaming hall is designed to feature electronic
Aug 01, 2024 3 min read The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) may be done and dusted but that doesn’t mean the Las Vegas poker action has to stop. That’s because 888poker sent a team of pros and ambassadors to “Sin City” to play in the $10,000 Main Event, and a camera crew to
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various industries, including sports betting. The integration of AI in casinos and sports betting platforms is creating unprecedented opportunities for bettors. This article explores how AI is reshaping the sports betting landscape and what it means for you. As technology continues to advance, so does the sports betting industry. AI’s
Aug 01, 2024 3 min read Over the last two weeks, King’s Resort continued to play host as the home of European poker and welcomed the 2024 Euro Poker Millions (EPM) to its site. The tour, which boasted a €2 million guarantee for its €590 Main Event, journeyed to Rozvadov, Czechia, and thousands followed in
Aug 01, 2024 3 min read It was set to be the story of the summer, with Kristen Foxen deep in the largest WSOP Main Event of all time. However, it wasn’t to be as she fell just short of a historic place at the final table, busting in 13th place for $600,000. In her
What is Neteller? Founded in 1999, Neteller is a well-established payment solution. This highly renowned digital payment method is owned and managed by Paysafe Group, a UK financial firm. It is regulated under the Central Bank of Ireland. Neteller financial services expand worldwide to several countries. Among its services include a prepaid card that can