NOVOMATIC AG has taken a major step toward expanding its presence in Europe by signing an agreement to acquire the French casino group Vikings Casinos SAS. The acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, aligns with NOVOMATIC’s long-term international growth strategy. Vikings Casinos, headquartered in Falaise, operates a network of eleven land-based casinos
Month: January 2025
A proposed casino in Tysons, Virginia, is facing strong opposition from a coalition of former intelligence and defense officials, who argue that its proximity to key government agencies could pose significant national security threats. The group, known as National Security Leaders for Fairfax, recently sent a letter to state and local officials highlighting concerns over
After almost 10 weeks of striking, workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas have reached an agreement with the casino, bringing an end to one of the longest labor disputes in the city in over a decade. The Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165, which represent about 700 employees, announced Wednesday that they had ratified a new
Aristocrat Gaming has officially launched its popular NFL-themed slot machine franchise outside of the United States, bringing excitement to Puerto Rico with the introduction of the NFL Triple Score game. This marks a significant milestone for the company, which first introduced the NFL Slots portfolio in North America. The game debuted in Puerto Rico on January 22, 2024, at Casino del Mar in
On January 9, 2025, President Sergio Mattarella ratified Italy’s 2025 Budget Law, which includes the extension of tax concessions for the gambling industry. This legislative move has garnered mixed reactions from stakeholders within the Italian gambling sector. Online Gambling License Extensions The Ministry of Finance (MEF) has prolonged existing online gambling licenses for an additional
The UK Gambling Commission is ramping up its efforts to combat unlicensed gambling activities following the discovery of online casino games, originally supplied by licensed operators, appearing on unauthorized websites targeting British consumers. The Commission has issued a warning to operators and signaled its intent to conduct test purchasing to identify potential breaches. In
Vermont’s sports betting market reached a new milestone in December 2024, with a handle of $24.4 million, according to the state’s Department for Liquor and Lottery. The figure marks a 32% increase from November’s $18.4 million, reflecting robust growth since the market’s launch in January 2024. Despite the higher handle, revenue fell to $1.6 million, down
Macau casinos reported a strong start to the year, generating MOP12.1 billion ($1.5 billion) in gross gaming revenue (GGR) through January 19, as demand remained “solid” in the lead-up to the Chinese New Year holiday (CNY), according to analysts. JP Morgan analysts DS Kim, Mufan Shi, and Selina Li anticipate moderate revenue growth during the
The Waterfront Manila Hotel & Casino, formerly the Manila Pavilion Hotel, is on track to fully reopen by the first quarter of 2027 after undergoing extensive redevelopment following a devastating fire in 2018, operator Acesite (Phils) Hotel Corporation said in a regulatory filing. Acesite, a subsidiary of Waterfront Philippines Inc, which holds a 55.7%
The Koi Nation, a small band of Southeastern Pomo Indians, has secured federal approval to develop a casino on 68 acres of land near Windsor, California, despite opposition from neighboring tribes and local residents. U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland issued a “record of decision” last week, granting the land-to-trust status required for the project under
Gambling, both online and offline, has become increasingly popular in recent years. Sports betting has exploded thanks to DraftKings and other fantasy sports apps, while online casinos have become a staple among the gambling community. Still, some markets have yet to legalize gambling, while others have very strict laws and may only allow certain aspects
Gaming in New Zealand has changed significantly in recent years. Online gaming has taken over and more players than ever are enjoying their entertainment at online casinos. Casinos on the hunt for players now offer lower minimum deposits than ever – and this strategy is proving a hit with players! But why have these low-cost
Jan 23, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents Popular British pro Patrick Leonard added $124,800 to his live poker tournament earnings and claimed the early lead on the 2025 PokerGO Tour leaderboard with a victory in the second event of the PGT Kickoff Series. Leonard was one of 96 entrants who ponied up the
Jan 22, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents Oak Cliff Card Club in the Dallas area has a unique business model that might be of interest to Texas poker players. The card room, located about an eight-minute drive from downtown in the suburban town of Cockrell Hill, opens Jan. 25. This won’t be your
Jan 22, 2025 2 min read Table Of Contents StakeKings is a great way to get a piece of some of your favorite poker players and have a chance at a big score without even playing. From World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stops across the US to PokerGO high rollers in Las Vegas, there
Jan 22, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents Federal investigators claim high-stakes poker pro Gal Yifrach‘s alleged illegal gambling operation continued for more than a year after being indicted in March 2022. A grand jury filed a superseding indictment against the 2018 World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner on Jan. 16, 2025 in
Jan 22, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents From January 9-21, Florida’s Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood hosted the 2025 Lucky Hearts Poker Open (LHPO), which was comprised of 54 events. The series catered to a combined 12,531 entrants and awarded $11,478,070 in prize money. Among those to win titles were Fabian Foster (Event #1:
Jan 22, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi has done a lot in poker, from amassing more than $17.6 million in lifetime earnings according to The Hendon Mob to winning six World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelets – the latest an online bracelet from last summer – but one
Jan 22, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents Poker is full of stories of players winning money from a freeroll tournament and building a bankroll from that score. Now is the time for you to write your story online at WPT Global, where you can play in up to six daily freerolls with combined
Jan 22, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The World Series of Poker Circuit Choctaw Durant ended on Monday, when the Main Event final table ended with all the chips in Eric Taylor‘s stack. The series saw some other notable stories unfold, including Pamela Belote becoming the most decorated woman on the WSOP Circuit