Nevada gaming regulators on Wednesday approved a new casino operator for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as a prolonged labor dispute with striking workers intensifies, with unions taking advantage of the situation to urge Nevada gaming regulators to scrutinize the ownership’s ability to meet employee demands. The Nevada Gaming Control Board gave preliminary approval to C&C 4455,
Month: December 2024
The Koi Nation, a small, landless Native American tribe in Northern California, is facing growing opposition to its plan to build a $600 million casino in Sonoma County’s wine region. Last week, attorneys for the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria filed a lawsuit, alleging that the Koi Nation’s proposed Sonoma County casino in California will “irreparably
Dec 05, 2024 5 min read Table Of Contents Allow us to set the scene. With three players left in this year’s EPT Barcelona €100,000 Super High Roller, with millions of euros in prize money on the line, Sean Winter runs an audacious triple-barrel bluff right into Seth Davies. Both players went for it without
Montana sports betting handle rose by more than 7% year-over-year in November, according to the Montana Lottery’s latest monthly report. However, while handle increased by 7.25% from November 2023, amounting to $7.4 million, the figure was down by 2.1% from September 2024. The lottery also provided insights into how Montana bettors spent their money over
Bazoom describes its mission as a simple one: to make link-building easy, effective, and accessible for every company. Whether a local business, a rising startup, or a global enterprise, Bazoom provides a set of tools to support an organization’s SEO strategy, while offering 24/7 support and intelligent recommendations to help its partners build a stronger
Dec 05, 2024 6 min read Table Of Contents Jeju has cemented its status as a premier poker destination, playing host to an unprecedented trifecta of tournaments: the World Poker Tour (WPT) Korea, Korea Poker Cup (KPC), and Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT). This powerhouse collaboration delivered a festival of poker, unlike anything the region
Dec 04, 2024 2 min read President-elect Donald Trump (R) has spent the past few weeks putting together his cabinet and other roles within government, one of which happens to be an avid poker player. Billy Long (R-Missouri) is Trump’s pick to head the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) after the incoming republican president takes office
Dec 04, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents Dylan Smith was razor-focused on Day 5 of the 2024 WPT Seminole Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open Championship with one thought in mind: to best his fifth-place finish in the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown earlier this year. “It was disappointing coming in with the
Dec 04, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) was back in Vegas for two weeks of poker at the Horseshoe Las Vegas where 18 WSOPC rings found their way onto as many fingers. The WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Las Vegas kicked off on November 21 with the $400
Dec 04, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents Eight months ago, Landon Tice and Dylan Smith stood smiling among a group of six players posing for a championship event final table photo in the back of the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood ballroom. Last night, they did the exact same thing. Tice and Smith both
Dec 04, 2024 3 min read Cory Zeidman, who told PokerNews he wouldn’t plead guilty, entered a guilty plea on Thursday for his role in a $25 million sports betting fraud case. The longtime poker player pleaded guilty to conspiracy and wire fraud more than two years after his arrest. He issued a statement shortly
Florianópolis will host the second edition of the Mercosur iGaming Summit (MIS), tomorrow, December 5, with the Catarinense Technology Association (ACATE) at Sapiens Parque, as the venue. Control F5 is one of the sponsors of the event, which brings together experts and industry leaders. MIS will feature lectures, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, allowing participants to
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and the Boardwalk 1000 Foundation celebrated National Giving Day by donating $10,000 to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. This donation marks the start of Hard Rock Atlantic City’s “12 Days of Giving” campaign during which funds and services totaling more than $50,000 will be donated to 12
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) reported that in 2023-24 it took 88 disciplinary actions against gambling licensees and employees, and began implementing a new risk-based, intelligence-led regulatory approach. The regulator also advanced on its zero-tolerance policy for betting on or by minors. Tabled in Victoria’s Parliament on Thursday, November 28, the VGCCC annual report
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has issued a cease-and-desist order to Harp Media B.V., the Curaçao-based operator of Bovada, accusing the company of running illegal online gambling platforms accessible to Arizona residents. The ADG alleges Bovada’s activities constitute a “felony criminal enterprise” under state law. Harp Media has been instructed to immediately stop
Rob Goldstein, Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands, sold 60,187 shares of the company, generating proceeds of nearly $3.2 million, as per a Tuesday filing. The shares were sold at a price of $53.02 each and were held indirectly through the Robert and Sheryl Goldstein Trust, reported by GGR Asia. Las Vegas Sands, the
At the inaugural Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Chulapong Yukate, Thai list MP for the People’s Party, announced a second alternative bill for Thailand’s casino liberalization, focusing on “Entertainment Complexes”. Yukate stated that on December 12 he will submit this bill to the Thai National Assembly for consideration, with readings and responses scheduled, reports Macau Business. A
We’re up close and personal with the Mystery of the Lamp slot machine from IGT, which is now live in multiple casinos across America! IGT has been making waves recently with its multi-level progressive games, and one of its latest successes is the Mystery of the Lamp slot machine. This game features two variations of
Tabcorp Holdings, one of Australia’s leading gambling and betting companies, has laid off approximately 200 employees, representing 10% of its workforce, to streamline its business and cut costs. The cuts, spanning all divisions except the horse-racing broadcasting arm Sky Racing, come amidst increasing competition and financial pressures. The Australian Financial Review first reported the layoffs,
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) has unveiled a draft model for online gaming legislation aimed at reshaping how states regulate iGaming and protect players. The proposal includes comprehensive measures to address player safety, responsible gaming practices, and industry oversight. Released as a framework for state lawmakers, the draft legislation recommends