Kansas reported a record-breaking $291 million in sports betting handle for November, marking the state’s highest monthly total since launching legal sports betting. The figure represents a 5.5% increase over October’s $275.9 million handle and an 11.5% jump from $260.9 million in November 2023, according to official data. The surge in activity coincided with
Month: December 2024
Brazil’s Federal Regional Court of the 1st Region has upheld the right of Rio de Janeiro’s lottery authority, Loterj, to regulate sports betting and online gaming within the state, rejecting a federal challenge to impose additional licensing requirements. The court’s 6th Panel dismissed an appeal by the Attorney General’s Office (AGU) that sought to
The Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan has approved requirements and conditions for obtaining licenses to operate online gambling, lotteries, and betting activities. The resolution, adopted on December 6th and published on December 12th, implements an April presidential decree that permits online gambling and bookmaking activities starting January 1st, 2025. Under the new rules, organizers of
In order to strengthen its presence in the LatAm region and meet the particularities of each market, the authorities of SAGSE Latam officially presented its new regional expansion strategy. According to the announcement, starting in 2025 the brand will present specific editions under the names SAGSE South America and SAGSE Central America & Caribbean, thus maintaining
Everygame Casino Red has announced a new promotion for a Christmas slot, as well as a unique holiday themed gambling game! And both of these new games are available right now in Everygame’s instant play online casino, as well as its mobile casino for smartphones and tablets, from now through December 31st! First, Santa’s favorite
Dec 16, 2024 2 min read Table Of Contents On Sunday night, Chase Bricker became the newest poker millionaire at the World Poker Tour World Championships (WPTWC) by winning the largest freeroll in poker history, the ClubWPT Gold $5M Freeroll Invitational. The 36-year-old businessman from Texas claimed every last chip at the table, defeating runner-up
Dec 16, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents PokerStars ran the inaugural live Spin & Go Championship during the European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague festival, and Spain’s Carlos Gurdiel will forever be known as the competition’s first-ever champion. Gurdiel fought his way through the 81-strong crowd and helped himself to the €25,000 top prize.
The Philippines’ online gaming industry has emerged as the country’s top gaming tax contributor, surpassing traditional land-based casinos in revenue generation. Data from PAGCOR and Morgan Stanley reveals that in Q3 2024, online gaming achieved an annualized gross gaming revenue (GGR) of $2.4 billion, accounting for 70% of the GGR from land-based operations. Online gaming’s
Australian authorities have initiated legal proceedings against Entain, the global gambling operator behind brands like Ladbrokes and Coral, over alleged non-compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) laws. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) announced the case, marking its first civil penalty action against an online gambling operator. AUSTRAC accusations and allegations: AUSTRAC’s investigation into Entain began in September 2022
Bitblox Gaming is spreading holiday cheer with the release of Up or Down? Santa, a festive reimagining of its popular Bitcoin prediction game. This seasonal title offers players the chance to predict whether Bitcoin’s price will rise or fall within a one-minute timeframe, combining skill and chance in an engaging gaming experience. A festive twist on a fan-favorite:
At the beginning of December, SYNOT Group participated in the Casino Inside event, held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Bucharest, Romania. As in previous years, SYNOT became the main partner of this event, which attracted the top leaders of the gaming industry and offered attendees an opportunity to gain insight into the latest trends
Euro Games Technology (EGT) received a ‘True Leader’ prize for another year in a row at a special ceremony held by the ICAP CRIF at the Hilton Hotel in Sofia, on 11th December. The accolade was given in recognition of the outstanding performance of the 300 most successful enterprises from all industries in Bulgaria. EGT was
iGaming solutions provider SOFTSWISS has invited operators to join the current Prime Network Jackpot, which began with an initial prize pool of over 1,000,000 euros ($1.05 million). The base amount is ten times larger than the starting pool of the first Prime Network Jackpot launched in October 2023. Operators can join the current Prime Network
Gambling.com Group has announced plans to acquire Odds Holdings, the parent company of sports betting odds comparison platform OddsJam, in a deal valued at up to $160 million. The transaction includes an initial payment of $80 million, with an additional $80 million contingent on OddsJam’s performance through the end of 2026. The acquisition is set
Nevada gaming regulators have reached a tentative settlement with ex-casino executive Scott Sibella that would effectively end his career in the state’s gambling industry. The Nevada Gaming Control Board filed a stipulation of settlement with the Nevada Gaming Commission revoking Sibella’s gaming license and his finding of suitability in the state in addition to imposing
Liquor & Gaming New South Wales (L&GNSW) has launched a dedicated compliance initiative to prevent minors from accessing casinos, gambling, or consuming alcohol in the Australian state during the busy holiday period. This operation, timed to coincide with increased casino traffic during Christmas and New Year, underscores the state’s commitment to maintaining a strict regulatory
The future of Paris’s gaming clubs is hanging in the balance as political upheaval in France threatens to shutter all seven establishments by January 1, 2025. These clubs, which include the Barrière Club, Paris Élysées Club, and Club Montmartre, were launched in 2018 as part of an experimental initiative to bring regulated gaming venues back
In November 2024, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol celebrated a record-breaking month, achieving the highest adjusted gaming revenue (AGR) in its history. The combined AGR for the property surpassed $18.07 million, eclipsing the previous record of $16.27 million set in March 2024. This milestone coincided with the grand opening of the permanent Hard Rock facility, which significantly boosted
Dec 16, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents The 2024 European Poker Tour (WPT) Prague ran from December 4-15, and PokerNews was there throughout capturing all the action. That included in the €5,300 EPT Main Event, which saw Portugal’s Pedro Marquez top a record-breaking field of 1,458 entries to win the tournament for €963,450
Dec 16, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents The Grosvenor Behemoth Main Event crowned its champion on December 15 after an impressive turnout for the inaugural event. A field of 1,347 entrants created a £336,210 prize pool that the top 168 finishers shared. Cristinel Costin came out on top and reeled in a £43,700