Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy BMM Testlabs has been named the winner of the Testing Service or Solution Provider of the Year award at the 2024 Vixio Global Regulatory Awards, held last week in London. The Vixio Global Regulatory Awards celebrate individuals, teams, and businesses within the compliance and gambling industry. They are judged by
Month: December 2024
Dec 13, 2024 Guests: Nikki Limo In the 869th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, sponsored by the free-to-play WSOP App, Chad Holloway hosts from down in The Bahamas at the 2024 World Series of Poker Paradise, while Kyna England is back at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas. Mike Holtz is out with a broken
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is evaluating updates to regulations governing private gaming salons, marking the first potential overhaul in over two decades. During a recent workshop, industry representatives proposed adjustments aimed at increasing accessibility, enhancing customer experiences, and driving revenue. These changes could reshape how high-end gaming salons operate, reflecting evolving industry needs and global competition. Nevada
For the third month in a row, Tennessee’s sports betting market achieved record-breaking results in November, surpassing previous highs in both betting handle and tax revenue. Gross wagers during the month reached an impressive $598.6 million, an 8.6% increase from October’s record of $551.2 million and 13.2% higher than September’s $524.7. Data (pdf) released by
The JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa and Rampart Casino is celebrating its 25-year anniversary with a $75 million renovation. The property opened in 1999 as the first casino and resort in the master-planned community of Summerlin, on the western edge of Las Vegas. The casino, spa, and dining destination seeks to cater both
A guide for jurisdictions considering online gambling regulation has been drafted by the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States. The proposed Model Internet Gaming Act will be open for public comment, commencing today and continuing through December 31st. The draft proposal, developed over several months by the select Committee on Model Internet Gaming Legislation,
Wynn Macau has inked new Intellectual Property License Agreements with its parent company, Wynn Resorts. Under the renewed agreement, it will pay a maximum of $150 million for the use of its IP during the 12-month period to 31st December 2025. The agreement is revised upwards from the $140 million Wynn Macau paid in 2024. The
Affiliate solutions provider Cellxpert is looking to iGB Affiliate to help build on a record 2024 during which it has doubled its client base, secured major partnerships in key growth regions, including LATAM and Asia, and continued to strengthen relationships with large European and global operators. “In LATAM, we’ve partnered with standout operators such as
Dec 13, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents The massive field at the $1,100 WPT Prime Championship thinned dramatically after a whirlwind Day 2 at Wynn Las Vegas. Over the course of 18 action-packed levels in the Encore Ballroom, chips flew back and forth as the initial 1,206 survivors dwindled to a pack of
Dec 13, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents If you haven’t had a chance to check out the Live Poker at the Hippodrome cash game live stream, then you’re missing out! Every weekend there’s live poker action from central London with actual players — no hand-picked participants here just pure, genuine cash game grinders.
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has announced “record-breaking” results from its fourth annual European Safer Gambling Week (ESGW), held 18-24 November. The 2024 ESGW achieved a new participation milestone with 195 partners across 26 countries. The initiative included a social media campaign and events program. The results “demonstrated the broader European sector’s strengthening
UK betting company William Hill has announced the signing of Keith Donoghue as a horse racing ambassador. Donoghue, a jockey known for Cheltenham Festival victories aboard Tiger Roll, Delta Work, and Limerick Lace in recent years, joins William Hill’s roster of ambassadors alongside trainer Gavin Cromwell, broadcaster Jane Mangan, top ex-jockeys Sir AP McCoy and
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) announced that it has partnered with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), a new statutory body that, once established, will be responsible for the licensing and regulation of gambling services in Ireland, to streamline the process for complaints around advertising for gambling. GRAI will now advise consumers they
The Venetian Resort in the Las Vegas Strip announced it will grant year-end bonuses to all employees for the third straight year, as part of its Venetian Appreciation Award program. The initiative, designed to reward staff contributions to the property’s financial and service goals, will provide full-time employees with a $1,250 pre-tax bonus in
Online casino games developer WorldMatch has announced a partnership with Apostas Sociais to bring its catalog of games to Portuguese online betting platform placard.pt. According to the developer, the collaboration marks “a significant milestone” in WorldMatch’s strategic expansion within the Portugal market. Under the agreement, players on placard.pt will gain access to an initial offering of
Caesars Entertainment has closed its previously announced sale of the LINQ Promenade to a joint venture formed between TPG Real Estate and the Investment Management Platform of Acadia Realty Trust for $275 million. The Promenade is a shopping and dining attraction between the Flamingo Las Vegas and Caesars’ LINQ Hotel + Experience on the Las
EGT Digital announced that it is now authorized to operate as a provider in Peru. The company has received a license from the regulatory gaming authority, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR), which allows it to supply operators in the country with all of its core products, including the X-Nave platform, the Gaming Aggregator,
Dec 13, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents It has been a memorable 2024 on and off the felt for British grinder Matthew Davenport. The Macclesfield native’s incredible performances at the felt saw him become the National Poker League (NPL) and UK Poker League (UKPL) Player of the Year, earning him a £75,000 sponsorship
Macau has solidified its position as a global leader in the gaming industry, reporting MOP$8.0 billion (US$999 million) in gaming tax revenue for November 2024. This figure, released by the Financial Services Bureau (DSF), represents a 6.4% increase from the same period last year and a significant 20.3% jump from October’s tax revenue. This surge
Caleta Gaming has solidified its position as a leader in the gaming industry, becoming the first Brazilian game development provider to achieve certification for the country’s newly regulated market. This milestone, granted by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), affirms that Caleta Gaming’s Random Number Generator (RNG), Remote Gaming Server (RGS), and select game titles meet Brazil’s