Virgin Hotels Las Vegas faces ongoing labor tensions as Culinary Local 226 members persist in their strike, now entering its fourth day with no forthcoming negotiations. The strike, which began last Friday, on November 15th, involves approximately 700 hospitality workers demanding significant wage increases under a new five-year contract. Unresolved contract negotiations impacting hotel operations: The lack of
Month: November 2024
Flutter Entertainment, a leading name in the global gambling sector, has announced a significant restructuring of its organizational design to better position the company for future growth. This strategic shift introduces a simplified, two-division model designed to enhance operational efficiency and drive expansion. New divisional structure and leadership appointments: At the core of this restructuring is the formation of
In a significant regulatory update, Google has revised its “Gambling and other games” advertising policy in Germany. This amendment, orchestrated in collaboration with Germany’s Joint Gambling Authority (GGL), stipulates that only licensed organizers and intermediaries are permitted to advertise on Google Ads. The updated policy explicitly excludes comparison websites that consolidate offers from multiple gambling providers, aiming to tighten the
Genting Singapore has begun construction on an SG$6.8 billion ($5 billion) expansion of its Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) property, marking a significant development for one of Asia’s largest integrated resorts. A groundbreaking ceremony on Friday featured RWS CEO Tan Hee Teck and Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Culture, Community and Youth Alvin
New Jersey’s internet gambling market reached a new high in October, with casinos and their online partners raking in $213.6 million, surpassing September’s previous record of $208 million, as players increasingly favor online betting over traditional casinos. Combined revenue from in-person casinos, internet gambling, and sports betting totaled nearly $500 million for the month,
Flutter Entertainment has announced a restructuring of its leadership and organizational structure, with changes taking effect in January 2025. The company is consolidating its international operations into five regions which are the UK & Ireland (UKI), Asia-Pacific (APAC), Southern Europe & Africa (SEA), Central & Eastern Europe (CEE), and Brazil, under a newly expanded International Division.
Wind Creek Hospitality, owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, has announced an agreement to acquire the Birmingham Racecourse in Alabama. The sale is expected to be finalized by early 2025. Wind Creek will transform the Birmingham Racecourse into “a premier entertainment destination in the Southeast” and will continue to offer parimutuel and historical
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has expressed confidence that Texas will legalize online sports betting in its upcoming legislative session, which begins on January 14, 2025. Christie, a prominent figure in the fight for sports betting reform in the United States, shared his views during an interview with Covers.com. Christie played a key role
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Nov 19, 2024 3 min read Next month, the World Poker Tour (WPT) will host the largest freeroll in poker history at Wynn Las Vegas as part of the WPT World Championship festivities. One player in the field will be Las Vegas’ Carolyn Wayne, a longtime poker player who won a Golden Passport into the
The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), Germany’s Joint Gambling Authority, has launched an updated interactive whitelist to improve consumer transparency. This list, previously offered as a static PDF, now features advanced search and filter options. Users can easily identify licensed gambling operators and intermediaries by filtering results based on gambling types—such as online poker, sports
Thailand is edging closer to a major shift in its gambling landscape as the government advances a bill to legalize casinos within large-scale entertainment complexes. Prommin Lertsuridej, Secretary-General to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has indicated that the legislation could pass through parliament by mid-2025. The Cabinet is expected to approve the bill before the end
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is considering a change that would allow problem gamblers to re-enter casinos immediately after their self-imposed bans expire, eliminating the current requirement for them to request formal removal from the self-exclusion list. The proposed change aligns casino self-exclusion policies with those for online gaming, video gaming terminals, and fantasy sports,
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has launched Big Bass Xmas Xtreme, the latest festive addition to its Big Bass series. Set in the icy Antarctic wilderness, the holiday-themed slot features penguins, fishing gear, and the popular fisherman in a new seasonal adventure. The bonus game is triggered by landing three or more scatters. Before the
iGaming solutions provider Control F5 has published an article in its blog that explores the changes caused by the regulation of gambling in Brazil, Law 14.790/2023 and Ordinance No. 827/2024, and how this influences the competitiveness of operators and the future of the market. Legal certainty: a new horizon for operators and bettors The legalization of sports
A commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) settled a lawsuit with FanDuel on Friday over the alleged unauthorized use of the names and images of MLB players on its sports betting platform. The settlement obtained by The Associated Press said MLB Players and FanDuel agreed to a voluntary dismissal of the
Luxury cruise line Crystal has debuted the first-ever Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea for guests aboard Crystal Symphony, following a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on the first night of the Chairmen’s Cruise in Venice, Italy. The arrival of the new casino follows the announcement of an exclusive collaboration with Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) earlier in the
A commission reviewing New Hampshire’s charitable gaming industry has recommended that lawmakers consider allowing slot machines in state casinos. The move, aimed at boosting revenue, has also raised concerns about gaming addiction and community impacts. The commission suggested in a recent report that slot machines, if permitted, should operate at the same pace as existing
Nov 19, 2024 7 min read Table Of Contents Arian Kashani‘s journey to the pinnacle of the UK and Ireland Poker Tour Nottingham Main Event was as inspiring as it was rewarding. After 11 years of grinding through obstacles and setbacks, Kashani’s persistence paid off as he triumphed over a field of 1,282 entries at
Nov 19, 2024 5 min read Table Of Contents If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again is how the old adage goes, and it appears “d5t6y7” received that particular memo. The 888poker grinder bought into the $109 Opening Event of the PokerNews Online Championships on November 17 and busted. Their second bullet was