The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it has issued a formal warning to Network Ten after it found its streaming service 10 Play breached gambling advertising rules by presenting ads outside allowed times during two live-streamed sports events. The ACMA investigated 10 Play following complaints from a viewer relating to live streams
Month: August 2024
Allied Irish Bank (AIB) has rolled out a new initiative allowing customers to voluntarily block gambling transactions on their personal and business cards. This measure, available to all 3.3 million AIB customer accounts, aims to provide additional support to individuals struggling with gambling-related issues. The gambling block can be activated by customers who call the
What amazing new shows at the Vegas Sphere will be playing this fall? There are huge rock stars scheduled to perform, an “immersive” concert movie people will love, the first ever electronic music act, and a Hollywood movie classic that fits their huge wrap-around screen! [embedded content] The Sphere has been lighting up Las Vegas
Sports betting giant DraftKings is set to expand its retail presence in the US market with the opening of a new retail sportsbook at the Lake of the Torches Resort Casino in Wisconsin. The sports betting company has entered into a market access agreement with the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, which will
California’s Chumash Casino Resort has unveiled its new third-floor The Sports Bar at Chumash. The venue features an expansive wraparound bar with built-in countertop gaming units, marketplace-style food stalls offering a wide variety of food options, 20 TV screens, and two LED walls showing the day’s top games. The Sports Bar is open daily from noon
The iconic Tropicana Las Vegas hotel towers will be imploded in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 9, to make way for the Oakland Athletics’ new stadium, Bally’s Corporation confirmed on Monday. The demolition will be part of a commemorative event featuring a drone and fireworks display. Pending final approval, the implosion is scheduled
Aug 27, 2024 3 min read Last year, Michael Persky became the first-ever World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Graton champion by taking down the Main Event for $175,595. One year later, Persky came close to winning back-to-back titles with a deep run in this year’s $1,700 Main Event as he finished fourth for $54,475
Aug 27, 2024 2 min read The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) continues its “RunGood Resorts” season with a stop at the Horseshoe Casino in Tunica, Mississippi September 3-8. The six-day series features several ring events that will culminate in a $600 buy-in, $200K GTD RunGood Main Event. That tournament will be live reported by PokerNews
Online payment solutions provider Pay4Fun announced that it has just strengthened its portfolio with a new integration with the gaming platform WinMaker. As stated in a press release, WinMaker is known for having “a multitude of fun opportunities, with a wide selection of games including casino, slots, jackpots, table games, blackjack, and much more.” Moreover, the
On August 29 and 30, PayBrokers will be present at CGS Recife, one of the largest iGaming events in Brazil, to be held in the capital of Pernambuco. The participation is part of the company’s strategy to reinforce its commitment to innovation and excellence in the digital payments industry sector. The payment solutions company, specializing in
PENN Entertainment, in partnership with Light & Wonder, has introduced branded live dealer tables through its Hollywood Casino online platform in Michigan, the companies announced on Tuesday. This launch marks the first time Light & Wonder Live has created custom live dealer tables using an operator’s brand in Michigan, and the debut of PENN’s local property-branded
The cityscape of Chicago’s River West neighborhood is set to transform with the demolition of the former Tribune publishing site on Tuesday, making way for the new Bally’s casino and hotel complex. This significant development marks the beginning of a new chapter in the area’s evolution into a vibrant entertainment and leisure destination. Officials have
Aug 27, 2024 4 min read Season 13 of the High Stakes Poker continued on Monday night with the season’s fifth episode on PokerGO. It was a continuation of last week’s game in which Jennifer Tilly and Andrew Robl squared off in what turned out to be the largest pot of the current season. Episode
The Royal Turf Club of Thailand (RTCT) is set to dramatically alter the entertainment landscape with its proposal for a $5.8 billion project, “The Royal Siam Haven.” This ambitious initiative, as revealed during a recent club meeting, is poised to position Thailand as a leading leisure and tourism hub in Asia. According to Asia Gaming
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) recently sanctioned Network Ten’s streaming service, 10 Play, for non-compliance with gambling advertising regulations during two high-profile live sports events. These infractions were flagged during the live streams of the A-League Women’s match between Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets, and a friendly match of the Socceroos against England on 14 October 2023. Initial complaints
In a landmark decision, the Philippine Supreme Court has ordered the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to remit 30 years’ worth of payments to the Philippine Sports Commission. This ruling, made public on Thursday, August 22, mandates that PAGCOR must “remit the full amount of 5 percent of its gross income per annum, after deduction of its 5 percent franchise
Swintt, the EGR award-winning software provider, has officially made its debut in the UK market in collaboration with the innovative iGaming operator, SuprNation. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for Swintt as it introduces its full suite of Elysium Studios and Select slots titles to UK players. Swintt enters UK market through SuprNation partnership: The partnership
On August 20, 2024, the Court of First Instance in Georgia delivered a significant ruling in favor of Aviator LLC, a company involved in the gambling services sector. The court upheld Aviator LLC’s claims of trademark and copyright infringement against the gaming company Spribe OÜ and Adjarabet, the largest online casino in Georgia, which is owned by the UK-based
Vietnam has decided to extend the trial period that permits its citizens to gamble at select casinos until December 31, 2024. This decision follows the mixed financial results reported by the Phu Quoc casino during its pilot phase. The trial, initially set to conclude in 2022, has been extended to allow further evaluation of the
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has joined forces with gaming operators to launch experience-based promotions for international tourists, offering over 100 prizes to encourage visitation to Macau in the second half of 2024. The ‘Experience Macao Limited Edition’ International Promotional Campaign, unveiled on Monday, features an interactive game with 100 mega prizes that can