EGT Digital has been named a finalist in five categories for the upcoming BEGE Awards 2024. The awards ceremony will take place on November 27 at the Black & White Club in the Palms Royale Sofia Complex, marking the event’s 15th anniversary of honoring excellence in the sector. Among EGT Digital’s nominations is Burning Hot
Month: November 2024
Nov 25, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents Italian grinder Enrico “WhaTisL0v3” Camosci added to his already glowing reputation by helping himself to two top prizes at PokerStars this weekend. Camosci, who is based in Malta, was the last man standing in the $1,050 Sunday Warm-Up High Roller before taking down the star-studded $5,200
The Australian government’s decision to delay plans for gambling advertisement reforms has ignited frustration in parliament and raised questions about the conflicting views among its ministers. The proposed measures, originally recommended by the late Labor MP Peta Murphy in a parliamentary report, aimed for a comprehensive ban on gambling ads. However, 18 months later, the
Lawmakers in Northern Ireland have urged the UK Government to take decisive steps to limit gambling advertising across the region. Members of the Stormont Assembly’s All-Party Group on Reducing Harm Relating to Gambling addressed a letter to Lisa Nandy, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, highlighting concerns over the absence of modern
Macau Legend Development Ltd, a prominent player in the global casino and hospitality sector, is gearing up to dispute the termination of its concession for a major casino resort project in Praia, announced by the Cabo Verde government. The Hong Kong-listed company is actively seeking legal counsel in Cape Verde, aiming to vigorously defend the rights
In a marathon Vallejo City Council session that extended from Tuesday night well into early Wednesday morning (November 19th – November 20th), a series of resolutions were adopted, including a pivotal one concerning the Scotts Valley Casino Project. This decision could shape the future landscape of Vallejo, California, both economically and environmentally. Unanimous approval with broad implications: The
In a significant policy shift, French senators have approved substantial tax increases across various sectors, including gambling, as part of a broader effort to bolster the national social security budget. This move aligns with a comprehensive strategy to address public deficits by tapping into industries with high-profit margins, including the gambling sector. Legislative shifts and industry impact:
Cryptocurrency continues to shape the global iGaming industry, with 58% of respondents in a recent SOFTSWISS survey identifying it as a primary driver for expansion into new markets. The findings come as the company, a leader in crypto gaming technology, releases its Q3 2024 State of Crypto analytics, highlighting trends and projections for the sector.
Arizona’s sports betting industry saw major growth in September, with bettors wagering about $732 million, marking a 20% increase compared to the same month last year. The state collected $3.96 million in privilege fees, while operators generated $39.697 million in revenue, the sixth-highest monthly total in Arizona’s three-year history of regulated sports betting. The growth
Events company SiGMA announced that the latest edition of SiGMA Europe, held earlier this month, marks its biggest event yet, having gathered about 27,000 delegates in Malta to explore the latest developments in the gaming industry. Despite weather channels predicting a week of gloom for SiGMA Europe 2024, the sun came out just as doors
Wynn Resorts has provided a detailed update on the construction progress of its Wynn Al Marjan Island project in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The development, which is poised to become the Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) first integrated gaming resort, is progressing on schedule and is expected to open in the first quarter of
Indonesia is ramping up efforts to eradicate online gambling, with Bank Indonesia (BI) freezing 7,500 bank accounts linked to illegal gambling activities. Deputy Governor Juda Agung announced the measures during a press conference at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, emphasizing the central bank’s commitment to eliminating online gambling nationwide. Fraud Detection and Account
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has announced a partnership with Austrian state lottery operator Win2Day. The deal will see titles from the Swedish-founded gaming giant, such as Reactoonz, Rise of Olympus, and Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness, go live on Win2Day’s platform. As of November 2024, Play’n GO offers a portfolio of over
Casino workers and supporters of smoke-free gambling halls demonstrated Thursday outside a hotel where New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy was due to speak, according to news agency Associated Press. The workers have been pushing for four years to end an exemption in New Jersey’s clean air law that allows smoking inside Atlantic City’s nine casinos.
The Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) has officially begun accepting applications for land-based bingo licenses. Licenses issued under the new framework will take effect on January 1, 2025, for operators who meet all requirements and submit completed applications by December 10, 2024. The regulatory authority has established a dedicated webpage titled “Land-Based Bingo,” providing essential resources,
Jackpot.com has announced an exclusive collaboration with convenience store chain 7-Eleven Inc. Under this deal, Jackpot.com is set to serve as 7-Eleven’s official lottery courier service, allowing consumers to purchase official state lottery tickets on a variety of devices. As part of the collaboration, 7-Eleven customers in Ohio and Massachusetts will be able to sign
Nov 25, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents The Women’s Winter Festival, sponsored by PokerStars, unfolded at London’s Hippodrome Casino, bringing together women from across the globe for four thrilling days of poker action. The £400 Main Event was the festival’s centerpiece, spanning all four days. Players participated in three Day 1 flights, with
Nov 25, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents The SunBet Poker Tour stop at GrandWest Casino in Cape Town tends to be the largest of the year, and the 2024 edition will be no different after a very busy start to the series for Africa’s Richest Poker Tour. It has teamed up with The
Nov 25, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents Dawid Smolka made his first Merit Poker final table in the spring of 2022, finishing seventh in the 2022 Retro Series $10,500 High Roller for $31,100. Over the next two years, Smolka established himself as one of the most consistent players in Merit Poker events, making
Nov 25, 2024 5 min read Table Of Contents The PokerNews Online Championship continued at 888poker over the weekend, with several players padding their bankrolls with sizeable scores. Lithuania’s “oK_No_Call” received the largest single payout of the weekend because they were the last player standing in the $525 buy-in Big Shot High Roller. Some 32