Month: September 2024

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) stands on the brink of becoming a powerhouse in the global casino industry, with projections indicating potential annual gross gaming revenues (GGR) of US$3 billion to US$5 billion. According to multinational investment bank and financial services company Morgan Stanley, the UAE’s unique positioning, with its array of ultra-luxurious hotels and bustling international
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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Hard Rock International is kicking off its 25th annual PINKTOBER campaign to fundraise through activations at properties around the world and online. Since its inception, Hard Rock has raised over $12 million for breast cancer research, including $1.3 million raised in 2023. Through its Hard Rock Heals Foundation,
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iGaming and sports betting operator BetMGM is returning to sponsor another week of Wheel of Fortune, bringing back its progressive jackpot and the Free Spin token for the BetMGM Big Winners Tournament, airing from September 30 to October 4. Following its successful Big Money Week sponsorship in May, BetMGM will continue its partnership with the
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The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) announced Thursday that Compliance Officer Jo’Elle Thompson has been named to the Emerging Leaders of Gaming (ELG) “40 Under 40” Class of 2025, recognizing her contributions to the casino gaming industry. The ELG “40 Under 40,” an initiative by The Innovation Group (TIG) in partnership with Global Gaming Business
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Several of the biggest Las Vegas residencies are set to come to an end in January, February, and March of next year. The performers in question are some of the biggest names in rock & roll and country music. So who are these huge music artists saying good bye to Sin City? We’re glad you
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Yggdrasil has expanded its presence in the Spanish iGaming market through a strategic partnership with Paf Group to support the launch of SpeedyBet in Spain. This collaboration brings Yggdrasil’s renowned slot portfolio, including fan-favorites like Valley of the Gods 2, to SpeedyBet’s Spanish customer base, enhancing the operator’s casino offerings. The partnership between Yggdrasil and
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Sep 27, 2024 3 min read Paul Bilzerian, convicted felon and father of controversial poker player Dan Bilzerian, used his son’s cannabis business to hide money he’s owed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for decades, federal investigators allege. The elder Bilzerian and Ignite, the aforementioned cannabis business, along with Bilzerian’s long-time accountant, Scott
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Brazil’s Finance Ministry is positioned to potentially generate up to R$3.4 billion (approximately US$ 620 million) this year through the regulation of online gambling. This revenue projection hinges on the approval of the authorization requests received during the initial licensing phase, as indicated by the Ministry of Finance. Regis Dudena, the head of the Secretary of Prizes and
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