In a strategic operation executed late on Thursday, October 10, Philippine law enforcement captured Lyu Dong, a Chinese national deemed the “big boss” of illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). The arrest, conducted in a subdivision in Biñan, Laguna, involved combined efforts from the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), the Bureau of Immigration, and military personnel,
Month: October 2024
In a move poised to reshape the gaming landscape across Africa, Galaxsys has officially announced a new strategic partnership with Betika, one of the continent’s leading sports betting platforms. This collaboration aims to integrate Galaxsys’s extensive portfolio of over 30 high-quality games into Betika’s thriving platform, which enjoys a vast user base across several African countries, including Kenya, Ghana, DRC,
The Drake Inquiry, established to investigate Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW), has received an extension for its deadline, now set for April 30, 2025. Originally expected to conclude by mid-December of this year, the need for a thorough examination of a high volume of submissions and complex issues has led to this postponement. Racing Minister David Harris emphasized that this
Digne-les-Bains, a picturesque town in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, is set to enhance its tourist and entertainment offerings with the construction of a new casino. This ambitious project, managed by the renowned Golden Palace Group, was formally introduced to the municipal council on Tuesday, October 8. The planned Casino Golden Palace Digne-les-Bains is expected to begin operations by the
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit or KSA) has reported significant growth in the regulated gambling market, with the market’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) increasing by 21.2% in 2023, reaching €4 billion. However, the KSA has also raised concerns regarding the country’s channelisation rate, which measures the proportion of gambling activity conducted through legal operators. While
Oct 11, 2024 2 min read The WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas is less than a month away, and you could be jetting out to Sin City armed with a $3,000 WPT World Championship Prime package and the chance to play for a $10,400 Main Event seat for free, thanks to Brad Owen
The South African gambling industry experienced unprecedented growth during the 2023-24 financial year, with gross gambling revenue (GGR) reaching an all-time high of ZAR59.3 billion, a significant 25.7% increase from the previous year. This marked a milestone for the industry, driven largely by the explosive growth of the sports betting sector. According to the National
Oct 10, 2024 2 min read Table Of Contents The latest World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stop kicked off today in Pompano Beach, Florida and will award nearly two dozen Circuit rings across an array of events. The WSOPC Pompano Beach stop, which runs Oct. 10-21 at Harrah’s Pompano Beach, will culminate with a
Oct 10, 2024 2 min read Table Of Contents Lena Ayad had never played before this week’s Celebrity Poker Tour H3 Game Night at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. But that didn’t stop the H3 Show executive assistant from winning the event for $5,000 and besting the H3 crew, which included co-hosts Ethan Klein and
Vegas has said goodbye Tropicana for the last time with a stunning display that lit up the Las Vegas skyline with a spectacular drone and fireworks show, followed by the dramatic 22-second implosion of its iconic towers at 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9. This landmark event ushers in a new chapter for Las Vegas,
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has granted Stake Brazil Ltda. official authorization to operate within the country’s expanding iGaming sector. The decision follows a detailed review of Stake’s application and supporting documents, allowing the company to continue providing its gaming and betting services to Brazilian consumers while the Ministry evaluates its full license application. The company
The SBC Summit Lisbon 2024, one of the most important events for the gaming and betting industry, was held from September 24 to 26. The meeting brought together more than 25,000 professionals and about 450 speakers in a 100,000-square-meter space. One of the protagonists of the event was Zitro Digital. Yogonet was able to chat
Explori, the independent agency which provides research insights covering over 7,000 events across the world, has ranked the 2024 edition of iGB L!VE in its top 5% for overall visitor satisfaction. The ranking is even higher for iGB L!VE’s affiliate community, whose level of satisfaction placed the sector-leading event in Explori’s top 3% worldwide. Naomi
The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) hosted a webinar featuring Eugene Ravdin, a leading expert in content creation and digital brand marketing. With extensive experience in content for platforms like UEFA.com and his current role at MightyTips, Ravdin shared valuable strategies for building digital brand authority, especially in light of recent changes to Google’s algorithms.
Brazil’s Ministry of Sports has issued clear guidelines for approving sports betting and iGaming operations through the recently published MESP Ordinance 98/2024. This ordinance outlines that the National Sports Betting Secretariat will lead the effort in reviewing applications, appointing a technical team responsible for analyzing licensing requests. The team, composed of three members, will document
James Bay Resources Ltd., a Canadian mining company, and its CEO, Stephen Shefsky, have filed a lawsuit against Wynn Resorts Ltd., accusing the Las Vegas casino giant of negligence and unjust enrichment after a California businessman allegedly gambled millions in loaned funds. The suit, filed in April in the Ontario Court of Justice, claims that
Lisbon was the setting for the SBC Summit 2024 event in the Portuguese capital, which took place between September 24 and 26. The main players of the gaming industry were present at one of the biggest events of the sector in Europe, among them Soft2Bet. During the event, Yogonet spoke with Nicolás Campano, the company’s Sales
Maryland’s six casinos reported $159.5 million in gaming revenue for September 2024, marking a 2.8% increase compared to the same period last year, according to figures released by the state’s lottery and gaming agency. The revenue boost led to $68.7 million in contributions to the state, a 3.4% rise from September 2023. Of that, $49.5
The landscape of Las Vegas casinos is undergoing a transformation as the gaming industry pivots towards attracting a younger demographic, a trend highlighted by industry executives at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E). Innovations in technology and gaming experiences are playing a key role in this shift, as noted by MGM Resorts International President Bill Hornbuckle.
BetConstruct’s head of gaming operations Ruzanna Elchyan, shared insights about the upcoming Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards. The event will take place on December 13. The B.F.T.H. Arena Awards has now reached its third edition, which is a significant milestone, to say the least. What unique strategies or elements have been key to sustaining and growing the success of