Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, has reaffirmed the government’s plans to eradicate online gambling, a practice strictly prohibited in the country. Speaking at the event “Combating Online Gambling and New Crimes in the Era of Digital Economy 5.0” in Jakarta on Wednesday, Hafid detailed the ministry’s intensified efforts, which include leveraging
Month: November 2024
Gaming products supplier Zitro has introduced Merging Fu Pots, a new slot game with a variety of features and bonuses. The game invites players to unveil hidden wins within each of the slot’s pots. Merging Fu Pots offers players the chance to unlock a variety of bonus features with a 75-credit bet, including: Green
Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ:GLPI) received a boost on Wednesday after Deutsche Bank upgraded the casino-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) from “Hold” to “Buy,” citing a robust pipeline, favorable valuation metrics, and a well-positioned balance sheet. The investment bank also raised its price target to $54 from $49, indicating a 7% upside from Tuesday’s closing
Nov 22, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents London’s Hippodrome Casino kicked off the inaugural Women’s Winter Festival, sponsored by PokerStars, with the fast-paced one-day event; the £1,100 Women’s High Roller. A total of 27 entries were made, generating a prize pool of £25,920. Of this five-figure sum, the lion’s share landed in the
Nov 21, 2024 2 min read The eyes in the sky and a poker player’s attention to detail led to a poker dealer at JACK Cleveland Casino being fired and indicted for allegedly stealing chips out of cash game pots. Jason Saliba, a 51-year-old Ohio resident, was indicted on 14 casino gaming law violations, a
Nov 21, 2024 5 min read Table Of Contents The poker pro defeated the amateur in a showdown in the 2024 Celebrity Poker Tour Championship between Maria Ho and Impractical Jokers star Brian Quinn as the acclaimed poker comentator won $50,000, the championship belt and her second CPT title. More than 60 celebrities — ranging
Nov 21, 2024 2 min read The ClubWPT Gold $5 Million Invitational Freeroll at Wynn Las Vegas will be the largest free-entry poker tournament ever. But, wait, there’s more. A World Poker Tour (WPT) press release on Thursday revealed an extra incentive with another $750,000 in cash and prizes added to the mix via a
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LiveScore Group is set to cut over 100 jobs across multiple business locations, including London, as part of a restructuring move. Announced this week, the changes were described as “a difficult yet important step” for LiveScore Group, seeking to streamline the business for long-term sustainable growth. All employees impacted by the decision have been informed
Nov 21, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents Earlier this week, the World Poker Tour (WPT) bestbet Scramble Championship hosted its $5,000 Main Event, a tournament that drew 361 entrants and awarded a $1,642,550 prize pool. Poker pro Nick Yunis emerged victorious to claim a $315,791 first-place prize and to etch his name on
Catskill Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation will be shutting down at the end of the month, after almost 50 years of operation. Catskill OTB offered betting on horse racing from locations in the Hudson Valley and on its website, Interbets. The organization will cease taking bets on November 30, following 48 years of operations. OTBs were
Real-money casinos have had a major rise in popularity in recent years. A mix of new technology and relaxed regulations has meant that many Connecticut residents are now experiencing the thrill of casinos. With more and more players exploring the exciting online casino world, as well as heading out to casino establishments, the state’s gaming
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved consent agreements on Wednesday presented by the Board’s Office of Enforcement Counsel during its latest public meeting, resulting in fines totaling $70,000. The penalties were imposed on two Video Gaming Terminal Operator Licensees. TA Operating LLC was fined $37,500 for its failure to have a Board-credentialed employee present while the VGT
Michigan’s commercial and tribal operators reported a total of $253.7 million in combined iGaming and sports betting gross receipts for October, marking a 2.8% decrease compared to last month. This figure includes $220.7 million from iGaming, the highest to date, and $33 million from sports betting. In September, gross receipts stood at $202.6 million for iGaming and $58.4
A recent study conducted by independent research firm Eilers & Krejcik reveals that legalizing sports betting in Texas could significantly benefit the state’s economy. According to the study, titled “Legal Online Sports Betting in Texas: Revenue Forecast and Economic Impact Analysis,” the state could generate over $360 million in direct tax revenue annually, while also creating
In its latest analysis, iGaming solutions provider Uplatform explores the intersection between music, pop culture and iGaming, providing insights into how operators can leverage these experiences to engage players. Music and pop culture have always shared a dynamic and symbiotic relationship, influencing societal trends and shaping collective experiences. This connection is particularly evident in major
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has launched its latest slot, Wildest Gambit, a 5×3 slot that combines adventure, mystery, and win potential with an x20,000 Multiplier. “Wildest Gambit unites the legendary Wilde family – Rich, Cat, and Uncle Gerard – in an epic journey across four unique destinations. From the golden sands of Egypt to the dense
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has released Might of Freya Megaways, a new mythology-themed slot featuring up to 117,649 ways to win. Freya, the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and war, presides over the 6×7 grid, where tumbles can lead to wins of up to 8,000x. The Freya Super Symbol, which acts as a wild, can land
Nov 21, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents Major changes are coming to Hustler Casino Live, starting with the launch of a 24/7 poker network on the Kick streaming service. High Stakes Poker Productions (HSPP), HCL’s production company, will debut the High Stakes Poker Network (HSPN) on Thursday. The launch will include round-the-clock Hustler
Playtika Holding Corp., a leader in mobile gaming and interactive entertainment, has finalized its acquisition of Tel Aviv-based gaming company SuperPlay. Known for popular titles like Dice Dreams and Domino Dreams, SuperPlay’s addition significantly bolsters Playtika’s portfolio and development capabilities. This acquisition enhances Playtika’s status in the mobile gaming market by diversifying its offerings and