Macau’s Financial Services Bureau reported a significant rise in gaming tax revenues for August, with a collection of MOP$7.16 billion (US$891 million). This figure represents a 4.8% increase from the previous month and an impressive 11% growth over August 2023, where the tax revenue was MOP$6.44 billion (US$799 million). These figures illustrate the steady and robust growth in the gaming
Month: September 2024
Dive into the eerie atmosphere of Boo!, a spine-chilling slot game by Big Time Gaming that brings the thrill of ghostly encounters right to your fingertips. As you navigate through an ancient graveyard, the spectral scenes unfold with each spin, offering not only a visual feast of ghostly apparitions but also a chance to win big. With every
West Texas A&M University has taken a firm stand against online gambling by prohibiting access to such sites through any university resources. WT President Walter V. Wendler announced the enforcement of this policy in a guest essay published in the Amarillo Globe-News on September 22 and further shared this directive with the campus community via email on September 23.
The historic site of Hickory Ground in Alabama, once a ceremonial and burial site for the Muscogee Nation, has become the focal point of a heated legal battle between two Native American tribes. At the center of this dispute is the 20-story Wind Creek Casino and Hotel, a $246 million development constructed by Alabama’s Poarch
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has recently taken action against several social casino ads on TikTok, suggesting that players could win real-world money or tangible prizes. ASA found these claims misleading, as these particular social casinos do not offer real-money prizes. These rulings are part of a broader initiative ASA conducted in the UK to address concerns
Stretch Network Sep 25, 2024 2 min read If you were on the fence about becoming a Stretch Network customer, now is the time to hop off and create your free account. Why? Because Stretch Network has just unveiled the World Poker League (WPL), an exciting three-season series with combined guarantees weighing in at €2
Sep 25, 2024 3 min read Ever wanted to hit the blackjack table with one of football’s most iconic stars? FanDuel Casino is gearing up for a special event on Thursday, September 26th, as Rob ‘Gronk’ Gronkowski returns to the live dealer lobby for another exclusive casino experience— and you’re invited to join in the
Sep 24, 2024 5 min read Last updated Sep 25, 2024 When I sat down at my computer this morning and looked at WOW Vegas, I was genuinely amazed at the sheer number of promotions currently available. Sure, WOW Vegas has built a great reputation in just a few years for offering fantastic promotions, but
Sep 25, 2024 4 min read The titles keep coming for Parker “tonkaaaa” Talbot in the 2024 World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) after the PokerStars Ambassador picked up his fourth of the series last night. His victory in Event 85-M secured him $6,392 and the eighth WCOOP title of his career, drawing him level
Sep 25, 2024 4 min read After 17 flights and 6,146 entries, the 2024 WSOP Online International Main Event has crowned its champion. Moritz Dietrich is the name written in GGPoker and, indeed, online poker history books as the player who captured the industry’s largest ever prize, one tipping the scales at $4,021,012. The star-studded
View image in fullscreen Attempt to arrest Brazilian music star highlights boom in online gambling Arrest order for Gusttavo Lima, swiftly overturned, shows unregulated betting as criminal headache and health crisis In less than 24 hours, Gusttavo Lima, one of the most famous Brazilian country singers, sang at a rodeo in rural São Paulo state,
DR Gaming Technology (DRGT) returns to G2E Las Vegas, booth 4405 to showcase its latest products and solutions under the guidance of newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Marco Herrera. The event is set to take place at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, on October 8 to 10, 2024. Herrera’s appointment followed former CEO and co-founder
iGaming solutions provider Uplatform has announced a partnership with iGaming studio and casino provider Spribe. According to Uplatform, this collaboration marks a significant step in the evolution of iGaming, promising to offer an advanced catalog to operators and businesses around the globe. Spribe, established in 2018 in Kyiv, Ukraine, has swiftly emerged as an exceptional
Events services company Eventus International has announced the inaugural iGaming MarTech Amsterdam, which it describes as “a premier event uniquely tailored for marketing professionals in the iGaming industry.” Scheduled for 24th-25th July 2025, in Amsterdam, the event aims to redefine how marketing strategies are developed and executed in the increasingly competitive igaming landscape. This is
After the Colombian Government proposed to apply a Value Added Tax (VAT) of 19% to online gambling, within the framework of a new tax reform to finance the Budget 2025, the gaming sector guild has expressed its concern and rejection to the measure. The reform proposal, which was presented by the Executive in Congress on
The Dutch government has announced a phased increase in gambling taxes, raising rates by 7.3 percentage points on gross gaming revenue (GGR), despite strong opposition from the industry. The decision, revealed as part of the government’s autumn budget, has drawn criticism from industry players who warn the hike could lead to operators exiting the market
Sep 24, 2024 3 min read Hustler Casino Live returned to YouTube Monday night following a one-week suspension for the first night of High Stakes Week. The stream will likely be remembered for some big pots and one player going into the tank in a hand for about half the five-hour session. That comment was
Sep 24, 2024 3 min read Clinton Keown from Evansville, Indiana, passed away on September 22 in an automobile accident. A renowned athlete for both basketball and baseball, Keown was also a popular poker player in the community. Keown, born February 25, 1980, had $171,271 in lifetime earnings according to the Hendon Mob, which included
UK-based bookmaker CopyBet has confirmed the signing of a deal to become the Race Weekend Title Sponsor of the CopyBet November Racing Weekend, a two-day meeting at Ascot Racecourse on November 22 – 23. The announcement is CopyBet’s first-ever horse racing event sponsorship and will see the betting brand sponsor three races on each day. On
Leong Sun Iok, a lawmaker representing the Macao Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), has called for increased oversight of social responsibility programs within the casino industry. During a recent press conference held to review the legislative work of FAOM’s representatives, Leong highlighted the importance of gaming companies aligning with government efforts to support employment, develop