The SBC Summit announced an exclusive media zone in partnership with Press Box PR. The collaboration will cover a host of duties, including Press Box PR senior leaders managing the Media HQ at the event and a pre-show press briefing for journalists. Every year in the betting and gaming industry, the SBC Summit brings together thousands of
Month: September 2024
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has announced a new online slot Buildin’ Bucks, players can hop into a realm where fairytales, fantastical magic, and construction collide. According to the provider, Buildin’ Bucks is a fairytale-themed slot that “embodies the greatness of past titles, whilst making bold new strides into the future.” Set in an elf-filled grassland, this
The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) presents IGSA 2024 Technology Summit: Focus – Future Tech, where industry leaders will focus on emerging technologies. The educational conference takes place November 11 – 13 at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel and Casino in Maricopa, Arizona. The three-day event is designed to provide intensive learning regarding future technology, cashless and credit
Gaming provider Euro Games Technology (EGT) has announced that its jackpot Bell Link has set foot in the Czech Republic. The prominent local operator Palasino Group a.s. made installations of the product in their gaming establishments Palasino Excalibur City, Wullowitz, and Furth im Wald, located near the borders with Austria and Germany. Bell Link, which
Apache Lonestar Casino, located in Devol, Oklahoma, announced an expansion of its facilities, set to enhance the gaming and dining experience for its guests. The expansion, scheduled for completion by the end of 2024, will add more than 2,000 square feet of gaming space and introduce additional seating, family dining, and new menu options at the
G2E Las Vegas is less than a month away and companies around the world are preparing for the tradeshow. Ahead of the event, DRGT executives shared the global supplier’s plans to present its latest products and solutions at the major industry expo. In this interview, Jurgen De Munck, DRGT CEO; Marco Herrera, Chief Executive Officer; Alfredo Moreno,
Global hospitality and entertainment company Delaware North announced that after a national search it has named industry veteran Jason Gregorec as the new President of its growing gaming division. According to the company, Gregorec, who has more than 30 years of gaming industry experience, will oversee a division that in recent years has diversified beyond its portfolio
No one likes sucker punch. Yet every time we turn around there seems to be another new Las Vegas fee that you won’t see coming. Sure, most people who travel to Sin City these days are aware of the bait and switch tactics of Resort Fees, but this new one is more difficult to spot…
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill introduced a new bill on Thursday aimed at imposing strict federal oversight on the rapidly growing sports betting industry. The Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act, or SAFE Bet Act, was unveiled by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY). The proposed legislation seeks to limit advertising,
Sep 13, 2024 3 min read A new poker movie is coming to video on demand (VOD) and limited theaters on Friday, September 13. Dead Money, written by Josh Wilcox and directed by Luc Walpoth, stars Emile Hirsch as Andy, who along with his girlfriend Chloe, played by India Eisley, “are involved in a crazy
Sep 13, 2024 Guests: Robbi Jade Lew In the 856th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by Global Poker, Chad Holloway, Kyna England and Mike Holtz are back at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about Robbi Jade Lew‘s appearance on the new reality TV show The Anonymous on the USA
Sep 13, 2024 3 min read The Casino de Marrakech in the Moroccan capital will be awash with poker players from far and wide between September 20-29 because the Unibet DeepStack Open series is in town. A bustling schedule of 34 events and satellites await anyone traveling to Marrakech, and PokerNews‘ live reporting team will
The United States has taken significant action against Cambodian tycoon Ly Yong Phat (Ly). imposing sanctions for his involvement in serious human rights abuses linked to illegal online gambling operations. The sanctions, which were applied under the Global Magnitsky Act, target Ly, his L.Y.P. Group Co., Ltd, and his property O-Smach Resort, accusing them of exploiting
Fanatics Sportsbook officially launched its platform in Washington, DC on September 12, in collaboration with Washington Spirit, the professional women’s soccer team based in the US capital. Fanatics Betting and Gaming has entered into a partnership agreement to become the team’s Official Sports Betting Partner and secure market access for its online sports betting platform. This
Flutter Entertainment is expanding its reach into Brazil’s fast-growing betting market with the acquisition of a 56% stake in NSX Group, the operator behind the popular Betnacional brand. The $350 million deal is set to close by the second quarter of 2025. The company announced on Friday its partnership with Grupo NSX to establish Flutter
Bookmakers BoyleSports and VirginBet have secured key sponsorship agreements in the UK and Ireland. In Ireland, BoyleSports, the country’s largest independent bookmaker, has signed a five-year partnership with Limerick Racecourse, becoming the title sponsor of the Munster National festival through 2028. The Munster National is a highly-regarded event in the racing calendar, and the bookmaker’s involvement is
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill introduced a new bill on Thursday aimed at imposing strict federal oversight on the rapidly growing sports betting industry. The Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act, or SAFE Bet Act, was unveiled by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY). The proposed legislation seeks to limit advertising,
Flutter Entertainment has finalized a deal to acquire a 56% interest in NSX Group, operator of the well-known Brazilian brand Betnacional. This initial purchase marks a significant move to establish a new branch, “Flutter Brazil,” with aspirations to complete the acquisition by the second quarter of 2025. Under the terms of the agreement, Flutter will provide $350 million in
Betting activities commenced on Thursday, September 12, on the upcoming November congressional elections. This follows a judicial ruling permitting such wagers—the only instance sanctioned legally in the United States. Kalshi, a New York-based startup, initiated the offering of these wagers following a judgment by U.S. District Court Judge Jia Cobb in Washington, who rejected attempts
The Star Entertainment Group has received a stern “show cause” notice from the New South Wales (NSW) Independent CasiSno Commission (NICC), compelling the casino operator to justify its fitness to maintain its casino licence. This action comes following the revelations of the second Bell Report, which highlighted significant operational failures at The Star. Addressing compliance failures: Issued just