Month: January 2025

World of Hyatt members can earn and redeem points at Venetian Las Vegas on qualifying stays when booked through Hyatt, earn credit toward earning tier status and earn points at participating restaurants and retailers when charged to their rooms. Elite members can enjoy additional on-property benefits. With this exclusive relationship, World of Hyatt will offer
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Affilka by SOFTSWISS won Affiliate Company of the Year at this week’s International Gaming Awards 2025, its parent company, iGaming solutions provider SOFTSWISS, has announced. The software platform helps manage, track, and analyze affiliate performance. The International Gaming Awards honor companies and their achievements in both the online and land-based sectors. Affilka’s recognition came “as a
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iGaming provider and operator Soft2Bet has acquired a General Licence for other games from the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) in Spain. This license authorizes Soft2Bet to offer casino products under the Spanish market’s standards, certifying its compliance with online gaming regulations. Sof2Bet called the receipt of the new license a “regulatory
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Sevilla football player Kike Salas is awaiting trial following his arrest last week over allegations of match-fixing. According to reports, Salas was involved in betting-related fraud, intentionally receiving multiple cards during official La Liga matches to benefit third parties. The case was filed on Thursday by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). The Federation will
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Macau’s gaming sector could outperform market expectations in 2025, bolstered by continued policy support from Beijing and a stronger-than-expected rebound in gross gaming revenue (GGR), according to analysts at Macquarie.   The investment bank believes that consensus forecasts of +6% GGR growth for the year are “too bearish,” citing recent developments, including visa policy easing
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Iowa lawmakers have introduced bills that could block a proposed Cedar Rapids casino by creating a five-year moratorium on state licenses. The legislations were introduced by Republicans in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature this week, potentially thwarting backers’ hopes for a new $275 million gambling facility. Sen. Jeff Reichman, a Republican from Montrose, introduced
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Betsson Group won three awards at this week’s European iGaming Awards, held in Barcelona on Tuesday. This was the first edition of these awards, with Betsson recognized in a variety of categories. Betsson won Most Innovative Operator at the awards, a distinction granted to the operator that displays “a culture of innovation and continual improvement.”
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Grosvenor Casino Thanet in Westwood Cross, Kent’s only casino, has received approval for a significant renovation, with plans to modernize the venue through new signage, lighting, and cladding.   CGI images of the project reveal a redesigned exterior featuring a circular logo and illuminated individual lettering, replacing the existing signage. The entrance will also be
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BMM Testlabs (BMM) has announced its official accreditation to test systems and games for the Brazilian state of Maranhão. This new accreditation allows BMM Testlabs to test fixed-odds betting systems and lottery platforms for the Maranhão market. The company is now authorized in every Brazilian jurisdiction that has regulated state-level online fixed-odds betting. The Maranhão
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As the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) approaches its crucial February 6th meeting to decide whether to approve a gaming license for a proposed Cedar Rapids casino, the debate over the project has intensified. Key players, including state lawmakers and existing casino operators, are working behind the scenes to sway the outcome. The proposed $275 million Cedar Crossing Casino
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The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued a formal cease-and-desist letter to Duranbah Limited N.V., the operator of MyBookie.ag, a popular online gambling platform based in Curaçao. This site, which is not licensed to operate in Michigan, offers various casino-style games such as slots, poker, blackjack, roulette, and craps, alongside sports betting and horse racing options. Unlicensed gambling and state law
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