The Gaming Control Board (GCB) of Curaçao has released an official statement addressing recent allegations about its gaming licensing practices, particularly regarding the contentious bankruptcy of operator BC.GAME. While the statement seeks to clarify key processes and counter allegations, it has left several pressing concerns unresolved, raising questions about the integrity and effectiveness of Curaçao’s
Month: December 2024
EGT Digital was named Online Provider of the Year at the 15th edition of the BEGE Awards. The official ceremony was held on November 27 and accolades in 32 categories were presented to individuals and companies for their exceptional achievements in the gaming and entertainment industry. EGT Digital took the award in recognition of the wide
Ohio reported a sports betting handle of $901.4 million in October, the second-highest monthly amount since the state launched its legal market in January 2023. The figure surpasses last year’s $747.7 million by 20.6% and 4.5% higher than $863 million in September. It is second only to $1.11 billion in the opening month of legal betting in Ohio. According
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The newly redesigned Rio Las Vegas has officially joined the Destination by Hyatt brand, following the completion of the resort’s first phase of its $340 million property-wide transformation. As part of the Destination by Hyatt brand and award-winning World of Hyatt loyalty program, Rio connects guests and members to both the people and place of
As the holiday season draws near, Fantasma Games is gearing up to deliver a festive treat with their upcoming slot game, Santa’s Golden Christmas. This game is designed to captivate slot enthusiasts with its vibrant holiday theme and innovative gameplay features. As players await its release, excitement builds for a slot game that combines traditional Christmas cheer with
The Star Entertainment Group has welcomed Steve McCann as its new Managing Director and CEO, effective from 2 December 2024, following comprehensive regulatory approval. McCann’s leadership transition follows Neale O’Connell, who will shift from Acting Group CEO to continue as Interim Group CFO until the appointment of a permanent CFO. Leadership transition at The Star Entertainment Group: Previously
Relax Gaming, a prominent iGaming aggregator and supplier, has recently inked a significant deal with Ivy Casino, marking a notable expansion in their offerings. This partnership allows Ivy Casino to become the first to adopt Relax Gaming’s innovative Relax Vantage technology platform. This new technology facilitates the seamless and secure integration of new games into Ivy Casino’s
Atlaslive has recently celebrated a significant achievement in the Brazilian market by securing the prestigious Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) certification for its innovative iGaming platform. This certification is a testament to the platform’s reliability and adherence to stringent international gaming standards. GLI’s endorsement is particularly vital in a market as dynamic and rapidly growing as Brazil’s, where players and
The Planning Board in Salem, New Hampshire, has given conditional approval to the site plan for a $160 million Live! Casino to be developed in the former Lord & Taylor space at the Mall at Rockingham Park. This ambitious project, proposed by developers Sal Lupoli of Lupoli Companies and Joe Faro of Tuscan Village, in
The Zimbabwean government has introduced a 10% withholding tax on gross winnings from sports betting as part of its 2025 national budget measures. Announced by Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube during his budget presentation, the new tax is aimed at boosting government revenues and formalizing the rapidly growing gambling sector. During the budget presentation, which
Planning Board members on Wednesday conditionally approved a site plan to build a large-scale Live! Casino in Salem, New Hampshire. To be located at The Mall of Rockingham Park, the project will be located in the former Lord & Taylor department store on the southern side of the mall, which has been mostly vacant since
Iowa’s 19 statewide casinos reported a slight decrease in attendance and revenue for the second consecutive year, according to state gaming data. However, legal sports betting hit a new record in fiscal 2024. Combined, that translates into bettors wagering over $11.8 million a day on average at state-licensed casinos and sportsbooks. Statewide casino revenue dipped
Online gaming provider Wazdan has announced the second drop of its €6,000,000 ($6.3 million) Mystery Drop Network Promotion, in time for the Christmas season. “Running from the 29th of November to the 29th of December, Xmas Drop will be seamlessly integrated across the entirety of Wazdan’s captivating slot portfolio, incorporating a jolly festive theme as
The Members of the European Parliament approved the European Commission for the period 2024 – 2029 last week, with the term beginning last Sunday (December 1). The “von der Leyen II” Commission’s agenda includes strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, advancing digital sovereignty and promoting sustainability. All these areas are of particular relevance to the lottery sector, according
A total of 240 Chinese citizens suspected of involvement in cross-border gambling and fraud have been repatriated from Cambodia as a result of law enforcement cooperation between both countries, Chinese authorities said. Three chartered flights carrying the suspects on Thursday landed at an airport in Taiyuan, north China’s Shanxi Province, according to a statement from
Bulgarian gaming manufacturer EGT has completed a large-scale installation at Caesars Casino in Kinshasa, Congo, in partnership with operator Gaming IQ. The installation marks the largest deployment by EGT in the country to date. Guests at Caesars Casino can now enjoy a selection of slot cabinets, including EGT’s Premier Series models such as the P
Macau’s gaming sector saw a robust recovery in November as gross gaming revenues (GGR) surged 14.9% year-on-year to MOP18.44 billion ($2.3 billion), driven by relaxed travel policies and increasing visitor arrivals. The latest figures from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau bring the 2024 year-to-date total to MOP208.58 billion, just MOP1.42 billion shy of the
Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV), Genting Berhad’s US flagship casino property, reported its weakest quarterly performance in two years during the third quarter of 2024. Revenue dropped to $177 million, a notable decline from $218 million in the previous quarter, while EBITDA shrank to $16 million from $50 million. The downturn was attributed to multiple factors,
The Gaming Control Board (GCB) of Curaçao has issued a strong rebuttal against allegations of corruption, fraud, and money laundering in its gambling licensing reform. The claims, brought forward by local politician Luigi Faneyte of the opposition Real Alternative Party, accuse the GCB of issuing licenses without proper legal authority and leading to financial mismanagement.