Plans to legalize casino entertainment complexes in Thailand have been delayed, with the government opting to hold further discussions with coalition partners and stakeholders before moving forward. The proposed bill, which aims to bring legal casinos to the country, is a key part of the Pheu Thai-led government’s policy agenda. However, the process has been
Month: October 2024
In a significant expansion of its brand portfolio, easyGroup has announced its entry into the UK sports betting market with the launch of easyBet.net. This initiative represents a strategic move to leverage the sports betting industry’s growth potential while extending the reputable ‘easy’ brand into new business territories. easyBet.net: innovating sports betting: easyBet.net emerges as a fresh
The Philippines is on the verge of a significant regulatory milestone as it nears its removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list. This progress stems from a series of strategic reforms implemented to enhance the nation’s anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) frameworks, aligning with international standards. In-depth review of AML/CFT
In a decisive move to combat illicit gambling activities, Macau’s government has enforced a robust new legislation known as the Illegal Gaming Law, which became effective immediately following its publication. This law marks a significant enhancement in the legal controls over the gaming industry, specifically targeting under-the-table betting and unauthorized money exchanges that have been rampant
iGaming solutions provider Slotegrator has announced a partnership with Upgaming, a supplier of solutions for Sportsbook and Casino operators, including turnkey and API products. “Their platform combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly interfaces, offering an exceptional gaming experience across various verticals — esports, live casino, and mini-games,” Slotegrator said of its new partner. Upgaming stands out
iGaming solutions provider SOFTSWISS reported robust growth in Q3 2024 for its Game Aggregator and Jackpot Aggregator solutions, with substantial gains in market share, client engagement, and platform expansion. The SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, which houses a vast iGaming content portfolio, has expanded to feature over 23,500 games from more than 280 game providers. In Q3 2024, the
Renato Gomes, Director of Financial System Organization and Resolution at the Central Bank of Brazil (BC), voiced criticism on Thursday regarding a proposed ban on using the instant payment platform Pix for sports betting and online gaming transactions. Speaking at an event hosted by HSBC in Washington, D.C., Gomes argued that restricting Pix payments for
Sahara Las Vegas will close its seven-table poker room on November 16, pivoting to a new slot machine concept that will launch in mid-December, the north Strip resort-casino announced. The change comes as poker rooms continue to dwindle on the Las Vegas Strip, a trend accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in smaller and mid-sized
With the volume of registrations for iGB Affiliate tracking nearly 87% ahead of the same stage last year Neil Roarty, spokesperson for multi-channel marketing company ClickOut Media, has predicted that the first edition of the show to be held in Barcelona will be a ‘really monstrous event.’ Expanding on his hopes for next year’s inaugural
Musselburgh Racecourse has confirmed that Virgin Bet will return as the title sponsor for two of its flagship events in 2025—New Year’s Day and Easter Saturday Racedays. These two events, integral to Musselburgh’s “Sensational 6” lineup of racedays, are expected to draw thousands of fans. Scheduled for January 1, the New Year’s Day Raceday annually
Entain has reported a significant increase in NFL betting activity in the UK and Ireland. According to data from Entain’s Ladbrokes and Coral brands, the 2024/25 season has seen a 65% year-on-year increase in the total number of Brits & Irish betting on the NFL. The NFL now plays three games in London every season, with
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment, one of Canada’s largest gaming companies, is reportedly exploring a private debt deal of up to C$1.8 billion ($1.3 billion) to refinance its existing loans and issue a dividend to its owners. Working with Morgan Stanley, Gateway has begun reaching out to potential lenders, sources familiar with the discussions told Bloomberg,
Kenneth Bryan, the Cayman Islands’ Minister of Tourism and Ports, has proposed an incentive to allow cruise ships to operate their casinos while moored in Caymanian waters, provided that the public supports the construction of a cruise berthing facility in an upcoming referendum. Currently, gambling onboard cruise ships is prohibited within the country’s territorial waters, but
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing collaboration to raise standards within the gaming industry. The agreement signifies a commitment from both regulatory bodies to share intelligence and coordinate efforts to better protect consumers, prevent criminal activity, and safeguard vulnerable players
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Oct 27, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents Day 2 of the CAD $3,500 buy-in, CAD $1.5 million GTD World Poker Tour (WPT) Playground Championship saw 286 players from the 806-entry field return to action, but thanks to late registration being open until the start of play, 34 players joined the mix to bring
Oct 27, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents Rich Alsup might not be a household name in the poker world, but his list of poker accomplishments would be the envy of most poker players. The Minnesota native has more than $2.4 million in lifetime earnings according to the Hendon Mob, won the 2022 World
The Tropicana implosion finally happened. Now, attention has turned to the building of the new Bally’s Las Vegas and the baseball stadium it will share a lot with. Bally’s just revealed their ‘master plans’ for the property which show three hotel towers being built at the same time as the new stadium. And while the
Oct 27, 2024 3 min read When it comes to Meet-Up Games (MUGs), Brad Owen was one of the early pioneers. He’s played in MUGs all around the world, most recently at Playground during the World Poker Tour (WPT) Montreal. On Monday, October 21 at 1 p.m., the poker room was packed with players battling
Oct 27, 2024 2 min read Table Of Contents Kristen Foxen and husband Alex Foxen had quite a week of poker. The couple had a combined five World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets six days ago. They now have seven. The WSOP Online bracelet series on the Michigan, Nevada, and New Jersey shared liquidity poker