Nov 21, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents The second edition of the PokerNews Online Championships at 888poker is at the halfway stage, meaning it won’t be long until we discover the Mystery Bounty Mini Main and Main Event champions. Several Day 1s have been completed in both events, with more flights running up
Month: November 2024
Nov 21, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents The Olympic Park Casino and Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel is again hosting the Queens of Tallinn festival, with the 2024 edition running from November 28 through to December 1. The Queens of Tallinn festival is a celebration of women in poker, and continues OlyBet’s dedication to
Nov 20, 2024 2 min read Big Deal for One Drop will take place at Resorts World Las Vegas this week in the middle of Formula 1 race week and will feature some of the biggest names in poker and entertainment. Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte is set to headline the $10,000 buy-in charity
In a move towards modernizing India’s lottery sector, the state of Goa has introduced an entirely online lottery platform, sanctioned by the Directorate of Small Savings and Lotteries. This initiative, known as Great Goa Games, aims to bring transparency and convenience to an industry that has long grappled with allegations of mismanagement and fraud. Ticket
F1 returns to Sin City this weekend with hope that the Las Vegas Grand Prix will go down better with the local community than it did last year. The night race down The Strip looked spectacular and drove a $1.5 billion boost to the local economy, but months of construction work and the closure of
Denmark’s Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, has drawn attention to the latest updates from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on high-risk jurisdictions, reinforcing the importance of compliance with global anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) measures. The FATF’s updated lists classify jurisdictions based on their AML/CFT compliance. – Grey List: Includes countries
Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands (MBS) integrated resort is reportedly seeking to secure a loan facility of approximately SG$12 billion (US$9 billion), which would mark the largest financing deal in the city-state’s history. According to Bloomberg, this unprecedented move aims to support the planned expansion of its casino and resort complex while also refinancing an existing
Bally’s Corporation shareholders have approved the company’s $4.6 billion takeover from Standard General, Bally’s largest shareholder. The move paves the way for a merger with The Queen Casino & Entertainment (QC&E), a portfolio company majority-owned by Standard General. In July, Bally’s accepted a $4.6 billion acquisition offer from Standard General, with the hedge fund acquiring
Alabama lawmakers are preparing to revisit gambling legislation in 2025, following last year’s failed attempt to pass a comprehensive bill. While challenges remain, key stakeholders, including legislators and the influential Poarch Creek Indians, are expected to play critical roles in shaping the debate, as reported by CBS 42. “It is here. It is here
The Directorate General for the Regulation of Gaming (DGOJ), part of the Spanish Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption and Agenda 2030, penalized 15 operators of the online betting and gambling sector for “serious or very serious” infractions during the first semester of 2024. The fines amount to EUR 65,325,000 (over $69.1 million) and 13 of
Global casino management systems and jackpot technology supplier DR Gaming Technology (DRGT) will attend the upcoming Balkan Entertainment and Gaming Exhibition (BEGE) for the first time. The event is set to take place on November 27 – 28, a the Inter Expo Center in Sofia, Bulgaria. “Having recently secured our Bulgarian supplier license, as well as approvals
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is gearing up for its 2025 opening by hosting its first major job fair on Wednesday, December 4. The event, set to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bossier Civic Center (620 Benton Rd., Bossier City, LA 71111), aims to fill over 750 positions across multiple departments.
Michigan’s online casino and sports betting market reached new heights in October 2024, setting a record with $220.7 million in gross receipts. This marks the state’s highest-ever monthly total for iGaming, surpassing the previous record of $215.2 million set in March. However, sports betting revenue dropped significantly during the same period, reflecting contrasting trends within
Nov 20, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents Legendary casino streamer Vegas Matt thrilled fans at Detroit’s MotorCity Casino this weekend with an unforgettable live show, part of his exciting collaboration with FanDuel Casino. The charismatic casino star took the stage on Saturday night alongside his regular crew, including fan favorites E.J, WBG, and
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Tasmanian politics, the government has postponed the implementation of its pioneering cashless pokies card, citing the need to align with other states for a cohesive pre-commitment strategy. This decision has ignited a political firestorm, leading to a no-confidence motion against Premier Jeremy Rockliff by the Greens. The motion comes in response
In an impactful development in the corporate landscape of the gaming industry, Bally’s Corporation has announced that its stockholders, during a special meeting held on November 19, 2024, overwhelmingly approved the previously disclosed definitive merger agreement with The Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc. This agreement signifies a critical consolidation within the industry, with The Queen Casino being a significant portfolio company
Marina Bay Sands, the iconic integrated resort in Singapore, is planning to secure a $9 billion loan to finance its ambitious expansion project. If successful, this will be the largest syndicated loan ever recorded in Singapore, reflecting the resort’s vision to elevate its offerings to new heights. The loan facility, coordinated by DBS Group Holdings,
Step into the fantastical world of Emberfall, a Slotmill creation, where each spin on the 6×6 grid could lead to sizzling payouts and an exhilarating Scatter Pays experience. This vibrant slot game, set against a backdrop of molten symbols and glowing embers, offers players not only a visual feast but also the chance to win big through
The genesis of Singapore’s most significant money laundering investigation occurred following multiple raids on August 15, 2023, targeting individuals involved in scams and extensive online gambling operations. These raids not only disrupted well-orchestrated schemes but also led to the seizure of high-value assets including luxury cars, high-end real estate, and expensive personal items like jewelry and watches. The
iGaming solutions provider Slotegrator successfully showcased its solutions at SiGMA Europe 2024, one of the main iGaming events of the year. Held in Malta from November 12-14, the show brought together over 27,000 industry professionals from around the world. Sloegrator said the global event acted as a “dynamic meeting point” for innovation, networking, and reflecting