Is Bally’s Las Vegas set to return to the Strip? It sure looks that way! And we have new renderings of what that resort could look like, along with the baseball stadium they plan to build right next door. But first, Delano Las Vegas will soon be no more! But don’t worry, they’re not tearing
Month: October 2024
Oct 29, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents Our recent visit to Texas included a stop at one of the premier places to play poker in the Lone Star State — Texas Card House Social in Austin. The brand-new card room not only featured more than 40 card tables and a delicious attached kitchen,
View image in fullscreen The Guardian view on gambling: a public health approach is a good bet Editorial The industry points the finger at individuals. But addiction is a social problem that requires prevention as well as cure The regulation of internet gambling was left out of the last government’s online harms bill. So far,
Political risks are escalating for foreign gaming operators in Macau due to increased regulatory oversight from China, according to a recent report by consulting firm Steve Vickers and Associates (SVA). The appointment of Sam Hou Fai as Macau’s Chief Executive in October 2024 marks a shift toward tighter state control, mirroring Beijing’s push for “common
Golden Entertainment has named Skylar Dice as senior vice president and general manager of The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod. In this new role, Dice will lead all aspects of the resort’s operations, overseeing its 2,427-room hotel, 80,000-square-foot casino, and the tallest freestanding observation tower in the U.S. Dice first joined The STRAT in 2021
The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) has unveiled the official program for its 2024 edition, set to take place at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia, Bulgaria on November 27-28. The event will gather experts and pioneers to share insights, regulatory updates, and tech developments shaping the gaming industry. Among the topics that EEGS will explore is the future
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR announced on Tuesday that it generated revenue of PHP 79.43 billion ($1.36 billion) for the first nine months of 2024, a figure that marks a 42% increase over the same period last year. According to the report, revenue for the third quarter reached its highest for the year at PHP 27.7 billion ($475
Brazil’s Senate has announced a delay in the launch of two highly anticipated inquiries, the Commission of Inquiry (CPI) of Bets and the CPI of Integrity, which aim to investigate the nation’s gambling industry and its effects on citizens, family finances, and sports integrity. Both inquiries are slated to examine the framework governing Brazil’s fixed-odds
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has appointed Jordan Maynard as the permanent Chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), formalizing a role he has held in an interim capacity since March 2024. Maynard succeeds Cathy Judd-Stein, who retired earlier this year. In a simultaneous appointment, Healey also named former Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur to serve as
Gaming technology provider BetConstruct will showcase its products and solutions at the upcoming SiGMA Europe in Valletta, Malta, to be held on November 11-14. The event is set to gather thousands of delegates, more than 500 speakers, and 1000 sponsors and exhibitors. Also part of the event are networking sports side-events, parties, cultural activities, awards ceremonies,
Ian Hughes, Chief Commercial Officer at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), has been recognized as a leading technology innovator in Las Vegas, winning in the Emerging Technology category at the Las Vegas Top Tech Awards 2024. Presented by Vegas Inc. and Cox Business, the annual awards honor tech leaders working in Las Vegas, chosen from nominations
Merkur Gaming is set to showcase its gaming portfolio at the Balkan Entertainment and Gaming Expo (BEGE), taking place at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia, November 27 – 28. In a press statement, Merkur noted that over the past few decades, the gaming industry in the Balkan States has experienced significant growth, making BEGE
The SBC Summit Lisbon 2024, held from September 24 to 26, welcomed over 25,000 delegates, 450 speakers, and 600 exhibitors from the global gaming sector, positioning itself as one of the largest gaming events in Europe. The summit provided a dynamic platform for industry leaders to showcase their latest developments, exchange insights, and engage with
Aristocrat Technologies, a leader in the global gaming industry, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first international company to secure a gaming-related vendor license in the United Arab Emirates. This landmark development not only enhances Aristocrat’s footprint in the global market but also introduces a new era of gaming within the UAE. Breakthrough in
Illinois has taken decisive action to uphold the integrity of professional football by imposing restrictions on specific types of NFL game bets. This measure comes directly in response to concerns expressed by the NFL, which fears certain bets could be easily manipulated by individuals such as players, coaches, or referees. Comprehensive overview of prohibited betting types: The Illinois Gaming
William Hill has been announced as the new sponsor of the County Handicap Hurdle at The Cheltenham Festival. Staged over an extended two miles on the final day of Jump Racing’s Olympics, Gold Cup Day, the William Hill County Handicap Hurdle will take place on Friday, March 14, 2025. It is always one of the
Payment solutions expert OKTO has announced a strategic partnership with online gaming platform provider Microgame in Italy. The collaboration extends OKTO’s open-loop OKTO.WALLET solution to the PVR (Punto Vendita Ricariche) market, offering Microgame’s operator partners “a fully compliant and efficient payment option in line with the latest PVR decree.” Designed with deep market insights, OKTO notes that
Aristocrat has become the first international gaming technology company to receive a license from the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the Australian slot machines manufacturer announced on Monday. The license, categorized under “Gaming Related Vendor,” allows Aristocrat to supply land-based electronic gaming machines (EGMs) and online gaming solutions to licensed commercial operators
The Seminole Tribe of Florida and West Flagler Associates have reached an agreement to promote jai alai betting on the Seminole’s Hard Rock Bet app. The partnership, announced on Monday, comes four months after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed a lower court ruling to stand, clearing the way for Florida digital sports betting statewide. As
Earlier this month, the latest edition of the G2E exhibition, presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and organized by RX, brought more than 25,000 gaming professionals to Las Vegas, fostering industry innovation and driving gaming’s growth. During the event, Yogonet sat down with Derek Stevens, CEO of Circa Sports, to discuss the company’s recent