iGaming content provider Play’n GO on Monday announced the US network release of its hit title Buildin’ Bucks. The title was released across Play’n GO’s other markets in September of this year and has now been licensed for release in five US states. The milestone gives American players access to the Leprechaun-themed 5-reel video slot game,
Month: December 2024
North Carolina had its second-best month for sports betting handle since launch, with state bettors wagering a near-record $657.7 million in November, according to the latest report from the North Carolina State Lottery Commission. The figure is second only to March’s $693.3 million, the month when sports betting went live in the state. Of November’s
The Philippine gambling industry is projected to hit $6.03 billion (over 350 billion pesos) in revenue this year, as Manila’s gambling scene continues attracting high-rollers from China, Japan, South Korea, and other countries. The figure would represent a new all-time record for the Asian nation. Alejandro Tengco, Chairman of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp
Spanish online gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached €348.1 million ($366.5 million) in the third quarter, an increase of 14.4% from the same period in the previous year, according to the country’s regulator. The Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ)’s latest report also shows GGR was up 0.5% quarter-on-quarter. Operators are benefitting from an April decision
In his latest analysis, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, shares insights into the application process for obtaining a gaming license in the Anjouan jurisdiction. In recent years, Anjouan has gained attention as a favorable jurisdiction for online gaming licenses. Its simple and quick licensing process, competitive costs, and credibility have made it a go-to choice
Regis Dudena, Secretary of Prizes and Gambling at Brazil’s Ministry of Finance, said on Tuesday, December 10, that 71 of the 114 companies that requested authorization to operate in the online gambling market within the first time limit have been cleared to pay the required fee of BRL 30 million ($4,977,240). Agência Brasil reports that the
Novomatic Americas has announced a significant change in its management team, aimed at “reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable growth in the USA.” CEO Alexander Merwald will be passing the torch to seasoned executives Sabine Stoppel and Jakob Rothwangl as part of the transition. The newly formed Management Board team of Novomatic Americas now includes Sabine Stoppel,
Gaming provider CT Gaming announced its participation in the upcoming ICE Barcelona 2025, marking the start of the exhibition season for the company. At stand #3657, the provider will present its line-up of signature products alongside new additions, including the multigame Diamond King 4. Among the products displayed will be the slot cabinet NEXT. This cabinet
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has announced further expansion of its Canadian operations via a partnership with operator PointsBet in the province of Ontario. The Swedish-founded gaming giant’s games will now be available to PointsBet players in the Canadian province, meaning popular titles such as Book of Dead, Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness, and
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has launched Mining Rush, its latest tumbling wins slot. The mining-themed 7×7 cluster-pays title features dynamite scatters that transform into bronze, silver, gold, or diamond nuggets, randomly awarding up to 1,000x. When a nugget is hit three times during tumbles, it upgrades to a higher-paying level until it reaches the diamond.
They’re at it again. Back in January we reported that MGM resort fees has been raised by quite a bit across all of their properties in Las Vegas. That increase saw the daily fee at their most expensive resorts rise to $50 per night, but apparently they were not done. Now, less than a year
Ready to spread holiday cheer visiting Nevada for a Las Vegas Christmas? From ice skating rinks and dazzling light shows to holiday-themed shows and Christmas cocktails, we explore some of the best ways to experience the magic of a Sin City Christmas in 2024. [embedded content] If you’re headed to Sin City at or around
It was 2017 when DraftKings & FanDuel attempted to merge into one, big, happy family. However, it did not take long for that move to be called off, as the Federal Trade Commission (along with a couple of attorneys general) said they would sue to block any merger. The combined companies would have controlled 90%
Boy does this game live up to its name! A Christmas Full of Wilds is overflowing with wild symbols! And they arrive on the reels in a variety of ways! This medium volatility game from Greentube has four types of magical Wilds across the 5 reel, 4 row array. And this game also comes with
Dec 12, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents It’s the season of giving, and it seems the team at WPT Global has definitely embraced the holiday spirit with their Holiday Rush promo, giving away $2.5 million in cash and 85,000 prizes this festive season. Running until January 10th, this Prize Drops promo in collaboration
Dec 12, 2024 2 min read Table Of Contents PokerStars and Club Barrière have announced the cancellation of the European Poker Tour (EPT) Paris 2025, which was originally scheduled to run from February 12-23 at Le Palais des Congrès. The cancellation is part of a broader uncertainty surrounding Paris’s gaming landscape. Recent developments indicate that
Dec 12, 2024 2 min read Table Of Contents PokerStars Italy is about to get a whole lot busier thanks to the online poker giant starting to migrate players from Sisal onto its platform. Currently, Sisal’s online poker operations are on the iPoker Network, but they will be part of a Sisal-branded PokerStars Italy Platform.
Dec 12, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents Winning the first €20,000 High Roller of the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Prague was already an impressive way to kick off the festival. Securing the €50,000 EPT Super High Roller title three days later was an even bigger feat. But claiming victory in the €25,000
Dec 12, 2024 4 min read What is a player to do when they love tournament poker, their mind allows them to compete against the best of the best, but their body doesn’t want to cooperate? That’s a question “Texas” Mike Moncek, who suffers from a heart condition, asked himself Wednesday night after playing in
Dec 12, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents Things are heating up at the World Poker Tour World Championships (WPTWC), with cards in the air for Day 2 of the WPT Prime Championship at Wynn, Las Vegas. The WPT Prime Championship, which smashed its $5 million guarantee, is set to pay out $9,379,900 to