PENN Entertainment has debuted its first omnichannel casino offering with the launch of Liberty Diamond, a virtual slot game. The game, developed by AGS, is now available at PENN’s Hollywood Casino at the Greektown location in Detroit and online through the Hollywood Casino digital platform. Liberty Diamond is a 3×3 slot game that combines “the
Month: October 2024
At the SBC Summit Lisbon, a global gaming industry event that attracted over 25,000 delegates, 450 speakers, and 600 exhibitors, iGaming payments service provider OKTO made a strong impact by positioning itself as a key player in the Brazilian market, offering solutions that go beyond payments. As the Brazilian gaming industry gears up for regulatory changes, OKTO
iGaming solutions provider Slotegrator made a strong impact at SBC Summit Lisbon by showcasing its comprehensive range of solutions. From platform creation and API integrations to licensing assistance, the company demonstrated its commitment to supporting clients across every aspect of their operations. In this interview, Khoren Ispiryan, Senior Sales Manager at Slotegrator, discusses the key highlights from the
Oct 16, 2024 2 min read Table Of Contents The 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour is in full swing at the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel and Spa, with the $5,300 Main Event currently midway through Day 2. After late registration closed earlier, the series showstopper recorded 1,284 entries and generated a $6,227,400 prize pool, of
Logifuture, a prominent innovator in iGaming solutions, has embarked on a strategic partnership with Premier Bet & Partners, a well-established operator in Africa’s online gambling sector. Premier Bet will launch Logifuture’s Zoom Soccer in the Ivory Coast and Gabon, with plans to continue to expand across Africa. Zoom Soccer: a game changer in virtual sports: Zoom
On October 15, the grand unveiling of Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka marked a monumental step for the John Keells Group and the tourism industry of the country. Developed with an investment surpassing USD 1.2 billion, this venture stands as the most substantial and visionary private sector investment within Sri Lanka, poised to transform the tourism
Preparatory construction for the MGM Osaka integrated resort, a major international project involving United States-based MGM Resorts International and several Japanese investors, officially commenced on October 15. This project, valued at JPY1.27 trillion (approximately US$8.52 billion), is set in motion following a detailed schedule outlined in Osaka’s IR District Development Plan, updated last April. Groundwork laid for MGM Osaka’s integrated
Developers are setting the stage for two new casinos in east Biloxi, Mississippi, each vying for site approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission. These properties, located blocks apart, promise to enhance Biloxi’s gaming and entertainment landscape significantly. Navigating the path to construction: According to Biloxi SunHerald, Jay McDaniel, the executive director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission, clarified, “They’re two
Flutter CEO Peter Jackson has urged US states not to impose a punitive tax rate on gambling companies to avoid pushing bettors towards cheaper, non-licensed operators that illegally do not pay taxes. According to the Financial Times, Jackson estimates the US sports and online casino market will reach $63 billion by 2030. He pointed out
The Lincoln WarHorse Casino is opening its phase two expansion next month, officials announced Tuesday. The extended casino is opening on November 4th after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2:00 PM. Lynne McNally, WarHorse’s Head of Government Operations, said earlier this year that the expansion would double the size of the building’s interior. The expansion will
Bally’s Corp., the operator of Chicago’s first casino, has made steady progress in its first year, but revenues from its temporary site at the Medinah Temple have fallen short of projections. The casino generated $124.6 million in revenue over its first 12 months, below the city’s initial goal of $200 million annually, a target set
Plans for two new casinos in east Biloxi are advancing as developers seek site approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission. The projects, Tullis Gardens Hotel and Biloxi Capital’s Tivoli development, are located just a few blocks apart but represent separate ventures. “They’re two different casinos,” clarified Jay McDaniel, executive director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission.
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SkyCity Entertainment Group has been ordered to pay an additional $13.1 million in casino duty to the South Australian government following a ruling from the country’s High Court. This decision comes after a long-standing dispute regarding the treatment of customer loyalty points used for gaming machines at SkyCity Adelaide. The High Court’s judgment brings an
The highly anticipated GGMillion$ Week is back, and this time, it’s bigger than ever, thanks to an exciting collaboration with the $50 million-guaranteed WSOP Paradise Super Main Event. Scheduled from October 20 to October 28, 2024, GGMillion$ Week promises a thrilling series of high-stakes poker, offering millions in guaranteed prize pools and a unique opportunity
The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Hard Rock International are committing $1,000,000 in monetary donations to support the relief efforts for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The funds will support the World Central Kitchen and the American Red Cross to aid in immediate recovery and long-term rebuilding for communities devastated by catastrophic storms from
The Netherlands’ Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has granted licenses to online casinos Lucky 7 and Starcasino, thus allowing the two brands to legally operate in the country’s online gambling market. Lucky 7 will be powered by Finnplay, becoming the fifth brand to go live with the platform’s technology in the Dutch iGaming market. The license
iGaming content supplier FBM Digital Systems (FBMDS) has announced a strategic partnership with Brazilian operator Estrela Bet. The companies are teaming up to deliver “an innovative experience with a distinctly Brazilian identity” through the launch of the Ronaldinho Crash game. The partnership kicks off with the launch of Ronaldinho Crash, a crash game featuring Brazilian football icon
Gaming provider Zitro showcased its latest innovations for land-based and digital casinos at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, held from October 7-10 at the Venetian Expo. Zitro’s participation at the show was a “resounding success,” the company said, highlighted by the worldwide debut of its new CONCEPT cabinet line and expanded games
Kindred Group announced Monday that its Board of Directors has received the resignations of the Chairman of the Board, Evert Carlsson; and the Directors James H. Gemmel, Cédric Boireau, Andrew McCue, Jonas Jansson, and Kenneth Shea. The changes, effective immediately, follow the conclusion of a public offer by La Française des Jeux (FDJ) to acquire