Online poker software provider Stretch Network has confirmed its participation in the SBC Summit Lisbon 2024. At stand B155, the company will showcase its latest offerings and features. The event is scheduled to take place from September 24 – 26 at the Feira Internacional De Lisboa & MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. “The SBC Summit Lisbon
Month: September 2024
Sep 02, 2024 4 min read The 20th anniversary of the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Barcelona saw the ever-historic €100,000 EPT Super High Roller conclude in electric fashion as Kayhan Mokri emerged the victor for the second year in a row. Amongst the crowds of Casino Barcelona, Mokri repeated his own legacy, lifting another
Sep 02, 2024 2 min read After four Day 1 flights with 499 entrants, 63 players advanced to Day 2 of the $1,100 Event #2 at the 2024 Pennsylvania State Poker Championship, hosted at Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia. Sponsored by PokerStars, the event generated a prize pool of $479,040, culminating in a four-way deal
On August 23, Pay Instituição de Pagamento S.A., a company of the Eightroom Vpag Group, obtained authorization from the Central Bank of Brazil to become a payment institution that issues electronic money. The business model is aimed at the gaming and betting sector, recently regulated by Law 14,790 of 2023 and by ordinances issued by
Sep 02, 2024 3 min read BetMGM Casino is set to kick off the NFL season on September 5th with “Kickoff With The Stars”, a live blackjack experience featuring New York Jets legends Wayne Chrebet and Tony Richardson. The event, on September 5th, will feature the ex-football stars playing live blackjack in Evolution Gaming’s state-of-the-art
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) is set to introduce a cutting-edge, AI-driven customer experience designed to revolutionize fan engagement in horse racing. This was announced during the Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Sapporo, Japan. Andrew Harding, HKJC’s Executive Director of Racing, highlighted the pivotal role of fan engagement in the sport’s future, stating: “Fan
Philippine authorities arrested more than 150 foreign nationals on Saturday in a raid on an illegal online gambling operation on the central island of Cebu, as part of a broader government crackdown on illicit gaming activities. The operation, led by immigration agents and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission, uncovered makeshift workstations inside a resort where
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In a significant legislative move on Saturday, 31 August, the California Senate passed an amended version of SB 549, aimed at empowering the state’s tribes with a singular opportunity to legally challenge cardrooms. The bill, now approved, is headed to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for final consideration. Legislative journey and approval: The legislative process saw the
In a significant rebound for the gaming industry, Macau’s casinos have reported an impressive increase in gross gaming revenues (GGR) for August. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) provided figures showing that revenues reached MOP$19.8 billion (US$2.47 billion), marking a year-on-year increase of 14.8% and a 6.2% rise compared to July’s figures. Nearing pre-pandemic levels: This recent surge
The CEO of Apuesta Total, Gonzalo Pérez, speaks for the first time about the acquisition of the Peruvian online operator by Cirsa Group, a multinational in the gaming and leisure sector based in Spain and owned by Blackstone, which was announced at the beginning of July. In an exclusive interview with Yogonet, the Peruvian executive stated
In its series of tips for business development in the world of betting, the Control F5 solutions hub now stresses the importance of technology for betting sites, considered a key element for the success and operational efficiency of any online gaming platform. Transparency, transaction security, user experience, and compliance with the required regulations are some of
State Representative Bobby Kaufmann, the driving force behind Iowa’s online casino bills in recent years, announced that he has no plans to introduce new iGaming legislation in the 2025 session. However, Kaufmann remains supportive of any colleague who might take up the cause. The lawmaker’s most recent proposal, House Study Bill 227, stalled in committee
The California Assembly passed a significant bill on Thursday that would allow Native American tribes to challenge the operations of state cardrooms in court, a move viewed as a critical step toward resolving longstanding disputes over gaming rights. The bill, SB549, known as the Tribal Nations Access to Justice Act, passed with unanimous support in
The San Francisco 49ers and Cache Creek Casino Resort, owned by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, have proudly announced an extension of their partnership, which began in 2019. This enhanced agreement now positions Cache Creek Casino Resort as a founding-level partner of the 49ers, signaling a deeper commitment between the two organizations. A centerpiece of
Grand Korea Leisure Co Ltd (GKL), a prominent operator of casinos designated for foreigners in South Korea, has experienced a significant uptick in its casino revenue figures for August. In a September 2 filing to the Korea Exchange, the company disclosed that its earnings for the month soared to approximately KRW41.28 billion (US$30.8 million). This marks a robust
Shares of Star Entertainment Group have been temporarily suspended from trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as the company failed to meet the deadline for submitting its annual financial results. This trading halt, initiated on Friday, comes amidst the company grappling with significant findings from a regulatory report criticizing its governance and operational culture.
A new development in Missouri’s gaming industry has emerged as a proposal for a casino license on the Osage River near the Lake of the Ozarks has been approved for the November ballot, following a ruling by a Cole County judge on Friday. Overcoming signature shortfalls: Initially deemed short by 2,031 signatures in the 2nd Congressional District,
Comanche Nation Casino has been recognized as the No. 1 Casino in the state at Oklahoman’s annual Community Choice Awards. The awards program recognizes destinations throughout Oklahoma that provide exceptional service and experiences to the community and guests. Award finalists were invited to an awards gala at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City. The Comanche
Gambling advertising regulations are getting more and more strict in markets all over the world. Authorities add new rules as a response to a general global shift towards a safer environment for players, and players are more aware and informed than ever before. This is definitely a positive trend, shaping a new, better, iGaming world.