The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced a significant new partnership, agreeing to host pre-season games in Macau starting in 2025. This marks the NBA’s highly anticipated return to the Chinese market following a prolonged hiatus due to tensions surrounding the 2019 Hong Kong protests. The agreement between Sands China and the NBA will see two games held annually over the next
Month: December 2024
In a move to further solidify its position on the Las Vegas Strip, Resorts World Las Vegas has appointed industry veterans Jim Murren as Chairman and Alex Dixon as CEO. This decision is part of a broader plan to enhance leadership and accelerate the resort’s growth, marking a significant evolution in the property’s governance. The appointments come at a crucial
In a major update for Brazil’s gambling landscape, the vote on a crucial bill that would legalize land-based casinos, bingo halls, and the controversial street lottery game jogo do bicho has been postponed by the Brazilian Senate. Initially scheduled for December 4, 2024, the vote now faces an uncertain timeline, with discussions likely to continue
Esports solutions provider DATA.BET announced a strategic partnership with Airhead Ventures to integrate its sportsbook betting solution into Panthera Platform, Airhead’s flagship product. The collaboration aims to enhance user engagement and expand market reach with a data-driven approach tailored to the growing global esports audience. The partnership brings together DATA.BET’s odds feed, covering over
Casino Guru announced the addition of two distinguished industry professionals, Duncan Garvie and Monica Shafaq, to the panel of judges for the upcoming Casino Guru Awards 2025. The Casino Guru Awards 2025, now in their third edition, celebrate excellence, transparency, and social responsibility in the iGaming industry. “With Garvie and Shafaq joining the judging panel,
The Grand Island casino in Nebraska has seen an influx of customers since it launched The Elite Sportsbook last year. General Manager Vince Fiala noted that Nebraska football’s matchup against Iowa marked the first time that customers could bet on high-stakes games. Speaking to KSNB, Fiala said he saw lots of bets that night. “There were
The Gaming StartUp Challenge 6.0, held during the second day of the BEGE Expo 2024, concluded with FightScout being crowned the winner of this year’s competition. The event, hosted at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia, brought together four startups competing to showcase their most innovative ideas. Competing alongside Ubitrack, Roni Games, and 2Play1, FightScout impressed the jury with its platform designed
Rainbow Casino, a gambling venue in Bristol’s city center, ceased operations abruptly on Tuesday, December 3, leaving patrons and staff in shock. A notice posted outside the premises confirmed the closure: “Dear customers, we regret to inform you that Rainbow Casino is ceasing operations on Tuesday at midnight.” The announcement ended weeks of speculation,
Lawmakers in Kansas and Missouri are pushing for legislation to ban smoking in state-owned casinos starting in 2025, citing public health concerns and the growing momentum of smoke-free workplace policies. The proposed measures, backed by advocacy group Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE), would exempt tribal casinos, including Kansas City’s 7th Street Casino, due to
The CEO of Gaming & Technology Events (GAT), José Aníbal Aguirre, and the President of the Association of Permit Holders, Operators and Suppliers of the Entertainment and Gambling Industry in Mexico (AIEJA), Miguel Ángel Ochoa, confirmed that GAT Expo Mexico 2025 will be held on August 20 and 21, 2025, in the Mexican capital. Both
The Australian online casino market is thriving, offering immense opportunities for brands that truly understand player needs. CasinoInfinity and Neospin have emerged as standout performers, delivering exceptional results and building loyal player bases. In this article, Alpha Affiliates dives into what makes these brands successful and how their achievements resonate in this competitive market. Steady
Dec 05, 2024 4 min read Last updated Dec 06, 2024 Table Of Contents The second edition of World Series of Poker Paradise (WSOPP) kicks off later today in The Bahamas, with the $2,500 WSOP Mini Main Event launching the festivities. This Mini Main Event is the first of 15 bracelet events hosted at Atlantis
Dec 05, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents After a quick-fire Day 2 at the Hilton Prague, Hungary’s Andras Nemeth emerged victorious in the €10,200 Mystery Bounty at the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour, defeating Michail Manolakis in a back-and-forth heads-up battle. Nemeth took home a total of €132,980 (inclusive of bounties) after besting
Dec 05, 2024 2 min read Table Of Contents After the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Prague kicked off on December 4, and the €12,300 Cuatro Knockout offered players their second chance after the €10,200 Mystery Bounty to join the action in a high buy-in event ahead of this week’s High Rollers. An intimate 11
Dec 05, 2024 2 min read Ethan “Rampage” Yau will play his biggest poker game in months ($50/$100) on Hustler Casino Live Thursday night, and don’t expect him to play tighter than in the past. Hustler Casino Live has two epic games scheduled to close out the week, both starting at 5 p.m. PT on
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The Clark County Commission gave Wednesday unanimous approval to several use permits for the construction of a new resort and arena located on the north Strip that would replace the failed All Net Resort project. The 752-foot, 2,605-unit hotel and condominium project spans three high-rise towers and comes with an 18,000-seat NBA-ready arena. Commissioners green-lighted
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) announced that Brant Dunshea will take over as interim CEO starting January 1, 2025, following the departure of Julie Harrington, who steps down after four years in the role. Dunshea, who has served as the BHA’s Chief Regulatory Officer since 2018, will lead the organization temporarily while a search
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) has announced the opening of a new gaming facility on its trust land in Benzie County. The facility is expected to create new employment opportunities and stimulate economic growth for the tribe and the local community. The Tribe’s Benzie County land is one of the
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has announced the latest results for its Index, encompassing the month of November, which show an increase of 126.17 points to 1,644.36 points, or by 8.3%, as compared to the prior month. Compared to one year ago, the index was up 555.36 points, or 51%. The AGEM Index