The state of New Jersey, a pioneer in legalizing sports betting across the United States, is now exploring new measures to restrict certain types of wagers. A proposed bill in the state legislature aims to prohibit proposition bets—commonly referred to as “prop bets”—that focus on the individual performance of college athletes. The initiative is a
Month: November 2024
On a landmark Friday, November 15th, the grounds of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) became the focal point of a major advancement in Singapore’s hospitality and entertainment sector. The initiation of a SG$6.8 billion (US$5 billion) waterfront expansion was marked by a special groundbreaking ceremony. Led by notable figures including RWS CEO Tan Hee Teck and Minister of State
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has enacted a definitive ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) through Executive Order 74, signed on November 5, 2024. This action follows his strong stance against POGOs expressed in his State of the Nation address in July, where he highlighted the sector’s links to crime and corruption. Under this
In a significant ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has upheld the dismissal of a patent infringement case brought by geolocation service provider GeoComply against its competitor, Xpoint. The dispute centered on allegations that Xpoint infringed on a GeoComply patent for a “geolocation engine,” which verifies a user’s physical location, essential
New Zealand is preparing to implement a regulated framework for online casinos by early 2026, aiming to create a safer environment for players while curbing potential harm. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden announced that up to 15 operators would be licensed under the new system, which includes strict measures for consumer protection. “Currently, New
With the year coming to an end, companies around the globe are preparing for the year 2025, and industry events are a key aspect of this. In the following article, SBC analyzes the perks of attending the upcoming SBC Summit Rio event, set to take place on February 25 – 27. Why do people attend
In today’s highly competitive iGaming industry, securing a gaming license is just the beginning. To succeed, operators need to manage compliance, streamline operations, safeguard assets, and provide a seamless experience for users. In this article, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson analyzes the various ways in which partnering with Fast Offshore can be beneficial for operators. This
Macau’s government has forecast an 11% increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for 2025, projecting that the city’s casino industry will generate 240 billion patacas ($29.93 billion) as post-COVID tourism recovery boosts visitation. The GGR forecast, part of the 2025 budget proposal submitted to Macau’s Legislative Assembly, represents a rise from 216 billion patacas in
The organizers of the BEGE Awards 2024, taking place on November 27th at the Club Black & White in Grand Hotel Millenium, Sofia, have announced the shortlisted companies of the latest edition. “Join us in celebrating these exceptional organizations that exemplify innovation and an unwavering commitment to excellence in the gaming industry,” they invited. The winners
The permanent Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol in Virginia marked its official grand opening on Thursday with a guitar smash ceremony. The $500 million resort now occupies the site of the former Bristol Mall, offering a blend of gaming, entertainment, and dining designed to attract tourists from across the region and beyond. Located at
Investors and entrepreneurs are always on the lookout for the next big thing — but according to Slotegrator, it’s already here, in the form of a casino run through a bot in a popular messaging application. Here’s their case for why it’s the perfect solution for the modern iGaming market. The more things change, the
North Carolina reported $612 million in bets and $8.8 million in tax revenue from sports betting in October, according to a monthly report released by the North Carolina State Lottery Commission. The figure marks the third time the state’s monthly handle has surpassed $600 million since sports betting launched earlier this year. Bettors placed $612,046,491
California’s powerful gaming tribes and major online sports betting companies, including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Fanatics, have united to confront a mutual adversary: unregulated gray market sweepstakes sites. These sites, such as High 5 Casino and Fliff, are reportedly diverting millions from legal gambling by sidestepping regulation and taxation, potentially reaching a revenue of $4
During the ECA Casino Industry Forum, hosted by HIT universe of fun in Nova Gorica, Slovenia, the European Casino Association (ECA) announced the establishment of the ECA Strategic Supplier Partnership, an initiative to foster collaboration between the association and select partners supplying the land-based casino sector. The exclusive partnership aims to enhance industry cooperation and
Games provider Champion is launching the second installment of its CASSIOPEIA slot series, adding a new ancient Egypt-themed game to its portfolio. CASSIOPEIA 2, a 5×3 reel slot with 15 paylines, combines immersive gameplay, rich graphics, and a variety of bonus features. The game takes players back to the world of ancient Egypt, blending a
Just in time for the big race, Virgin Las Vegas is looking at a work stoppage. But hey, what would F1 be without drama? You may recall this is a pretty similar scenario to what happened just before last year’s Grand Prix race, and again just before the Super Bowl, when thousands of culinary workers
ACR Poker announces the return of its Winter Online Super Series from November 10th-25th with $20 million in guaranteed prize pools and a special $35,000 Leaderboard Competition. Designed to cater to all skill levels, the WOSS will feature over 230 events across a wide variety of games including Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Turbo, Hyper-Turbo, Mega Stacks,
Nov 15, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents For the last six weeks, the World Series of Poker has been holding its 2024 WSOP Online series for US players. The series was made up of 33 bracelets events held for the Michigan-Nevada-New Jersey axis and four additional bracelet events for players located in Pennsylvania.
Nov 15, 2024 2 min read Last weekend, the poker world learned that Lori Geer Smith (March 12, 1959 – November 7, 2024) passed away from cancer at her home in Chico, Texas. Lupe Soto, founder of the Women in Poker Hall of Fame, shared the news on the Ladies International Poker Series (LIPS) page:
Nov 15, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents The 2024 PokerStars North American Poker Tour Las Vegas wrapped up last Sunday when Nick Marchington took down the $5,300 Main Event for $765,200. However, during the same time, a slew of side events were still playing out at Resorts World Las Vegas. We previously recapped