The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has imposed a $10,000 fine on FanDuel for violating state betting regulations by accepting three wagers on Boston College’s men’s basketball team during the NCAA tournament, amounting to just $11 in total bets. The incident occurred between March 9 and March 13, 2024, when FanDuel erroneously enabled futures betting on
Month: December 2024
Missouri voters have given the green light to legal sports betting, approving Amendment 2 by a razor-thin margin of 50.05%. With the certification of election results by the Missouri Board of State Canvassers, the state is set to become the 39th in the U.S. to legalize sports betting and the 31st to include online wagering.
Dec 07, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents When it comes to French poker royalty, names like Bertrand “Elky” Grospellier, Antoine Saout, David Benyamine, and Julien Martini ring out. But could the torch be passed to a new flag bearer for the tricolor? Enter Thomas Santerne, the meteoric talent who is taking the poker
Dec 06, 2024 3 min read Friday night’s Hustler Casino Live $25/$50 game has been cruel to future Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Adrian Peterson, especially after a bad beat he took from rapper Lil Pump, who doesn’t even know how to play. The hand took place about 90 minutes into the stream,
Dec 06, 2024 In the 868th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, sponsored by the free-to-play WSOP App, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz are at Level 9 Studio to discuss the bitter social media feud between Vanessa Kade and Ryan Depaulo, which started over a sponsorship for Benjamin “Bencb” Rolle and saw the likes
Macau Legend Development (MLD) has accused the Cape Verdean government of committing an “offensive act” by unilaterally terminating contracts for a gaming and tourism project in Praia. The decision, announced in the Official Gazette last month, came without prior notice, according to the Hong Kong-listed company. The project, a multi-million-euro development first unveiled a
The iGaming industry grows and develops non-stop, bringing new and exciting opportunities for gambling businesses. Slotegrator, a B2B software supplier and aggregator, shared its outlook on the technologies, that will be a true game-changer for the iGaming next year. 1. Artificial Intelligence Even though AI has been around for a while, in 2025, it will
The FBM Foundation has partnered with the Lorenzo U. Limketkai Foundation to deliver the first-ever emergency vehicle to Leupapo Inc. The donation is set to help improve healthcare services for families battling childhood cancer in Northern Mindanao, the Philippines. On December 4, in collaboration with the Limketkai Foundation, the FBM Foundation donated an ambulance to meet
Resorts World Las Vegas has announced the establishment of a Board of Directors, with former MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren taking the helm as Chairman. The company also revealed that Alex Dixon, a Las Vegas native with extensive experience in gaming and hospitality, will step in as Chief Executive Officer on January 16, 2025.
The upcoming legislative session in Alabama may not bring significant progress for a gambling and lottery package, according to State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville). Despite recent shifts in Senate leadership and developments in the gaming industry, the proposal remains a contentious issue within the state legislature. In the final days of the 2024 session,
The Brazilian Senate has postponed a vote on a bill to legalize land-based casinos, bingo halls, and horse race betting until 2025, citing unresolved concerns and strong opposition. Bill 2,234/2022, which also seeks to legalize the traditional lottery game “jogo do bicho,” was approved by the Chamber of Deputies’ Constitution and Justice and Citizenship
Relax Gaming, a leading name in the iGaming industry has partnered once again with CasinoDaddy to launch Immortal 5, a superhero-themed online slot game designed to thrill players with its dynamic features and potential for massive wins. Following the success of their earlier collaborations, Sloth Tumble and Epic Dreams, this latest release introduces a team
Missouri residents will soon have access to legalized sports betting following the narrow passage of a ballot measure that secured 50.05% approval in the November election. Despite facing stiff opposition, the measure succeeded thanks to record-breaking campaign funding and support from the state’s major professional sports teams. State election officials certified the results on
Online betting operator Betfair announced it has completed payment of the R$30 million (US$5 million) licensing fee required to operate in Brazil’s newly regulated sports betting and iGaming market. The payment, made on November 29, marks a significant milestone in Betfair’s journey to become one of the first companies granted a license under Brazil’s
The holding company formed to acquire IGT’s Gaming & Digital Business and Everi Holdings announced that Hector Fernandez will lead the combined enterprise as CEO. The news comes after Everi’s stockholders last month voted in favor of a merger with Apollo Funds, which also includes the expected acquisition of IGT’s Gaming and Digital business. Fernandez brings
The BMM Innovation Group (BIG) announced Thursday the launch of the BMM Testlabs Brazil Hub. This microsite, available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, serves as a gateway to Brazil’s iGaming and sports betting market, as well as the potential future of land-based gaming. The BMM Brazil Hub is a resource for regulators, suppliers, and operators in
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has unveiled its new slot Lion Saga Odyssey. Set in the African wilderness, the release takes players on “a visually stunning quest,” guided by the Lion Spirit and his loyal pride, as they traverse the parched savannah in search of life-giving waters. According to Play’n GO, the latest addition to its
Leadership at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has shifted as the property’s top executives, Cliff Atkinson and Chad Konrad, assume operational control of the casino amidst ongoing labor unrest. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) granted preliminary approval to the newly formed entity C&C 4455, which will manage day-to-day gaming operations at the off-Strip property. This
On December 5, 2024, BC.GAME, a leading cryptocurrency iGaming platform, made the decision to formally relinquish its gaming license in Curaçao. This move underscores the growing difficulties operators face under Curaçao’s outdated regulatory environment, which has been perceived as increasingly hostile. BC.GAME’s exit from the island’s jurisdiction is a response to the jurisdiction’s inability to provide adequate legal
In a new class-action lawsuit filed against International Game Technology (IGT) and several major casino operators, four plaintiffs claim that the iconic Wheel of Fortune slot machines deceive players with a rigged bonus wheel. The plaintiffs allege that despite appearances suggesting fairness, the bonus wheel on these slots is pre-programmed to favor lower-value prizes, ultimately misleading players into believing they