The ICE Esports Arena at ICE Barcelona 2025 plays a key role in educating people about esports and how to access, integrate and regulate this growing vertical, says Clarion Gaming’s leader in Emerging Technology and Esports, Will Harding. “Part of the role of the Esports Arena and The Esports and Games Conference is explaining exactly
Month: January 2025
Thomas C. Goldstein, a highly respected Supreme Court lawyer and co-founder of the popular legal blog SCOTUSblog, has been indicted on federal tax evasion charges in Maryland. Goldstein, who is known for his extensive experience before the U.S. Supreme Court, is accused of evading taxes by failing to report substantial gambling winnings and using his law firm’s funds to pay
Virginia lawmakers have decided to delay discussions on a bill that would legalize online gambling in the state. Senate Bill 827, introduced by Senator Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, aimed to allow the Virginia Lottery Board to issue licenses to operators for online casino gaming. The bill, which was initially set to be reviewed by the Senate Subcommittee on Gaming earlier this week, has
Penn Entertainment has officially launched ESPN Bet in Washington, D.C., extending its rapidly growing sports betting platform to yet another key market. The announcement of this launch marks the company’s entry into its 20th U.S. jurisdiction, reflecting the ongoing success of its partnership with ESPN. A seamless betting experience for D.C. sports fans: Through the collaboration between Penn Entertainment and
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has further reduced its fee rates for online gambling operations, cutting them from 35% to 30%, effective January 1, 2025. This latest reduction is part of PAGCOR’s continued efforts to curb illegal online gambling activities and attract unregistered operators into the regulated market. Efforts to encourage legal operations
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC), Britain’s accounting regulator, has launched an investigation into KPMG’s audit of the 2022 financial statements of Entain, the gambling company that owns brands such as Ladbrokes and Coral. The probe, which falls under the FRC’s Audit Enforcement Procedure, will be conducted by its enforcement division, the watchdog announced on Monday.
PENN Entertainment announced that ESPN BET has launched in Washington, D.C. ESPN BET, the official sportsbook of ESPN, is now live in 20 US jurisdictions. Fans in the District now have access to the state-of-the-art mobile and web betting platform, which offers a variety of markets across sports and leagues from around the world, along
A Virginia bill proposing a referendum for a casino in Fairfax County cleared its first legislative hurdle on Monday, advancing amid local opposition and unresolved questions about revenue sharing. Senate Bill 982, introduced by Senator Scott Surovell (D-Fairfax County), passed the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee’s gaming subcommittee with a 5-2 vote. The
Gaming technology group Novomatic has signed an agreement to acquire the French casino group Vikings Casinos SAS, subject to certain conditions such as regulatory approvals. With this move, Novomatic says that it continues its international growth strategy in the French market and “significantly” expands its portfolio in one of the largest gaming regions in Europe.
Circus Circus has been the object of ridicule and the butt of many jokes for year, bit now the 56 year old result may be on the market. The owner, Phil Ruffin, is considering the sale of the property he purchased for $825 million just over 5 years ago, which could not be worth $5
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of Paddy Power and FanDuel, is reportedly exploring the possibility of submitting a bid for Italy’s national lottery license. The Italian Agency for Customers and Monopolies (ADM) recently opened the bidding process for the nine-year contract, which carries an estimated gross value of €4.3 billion. The minimum bid requirement has
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission has issued a strong warning to the gambling industry following the discovery of licensed casino games being made available on unregulated websites targeting British consumers. The regulator has emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue to safeguard consumers and uphold regulatory standards. The Commission has highlighted the significant risks posed
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has voiced deep concerns over Star Entertainment’s failure to honor its commitments in the state, particularly regarding the Queen’s Wharf development in Brisbane. As the company grapples with significant financial difficulties, Crisafulli is considering whether any form of government support, such as tax relief, could keep Star’s operations afloat. However, he has made it clear that any
Jan 22, 2025 6 min read Table Of Contents The biggest event of the 888poker XL Winter Series, the $109 buy-in, $150,000 guaranteed Weekend Mystery Starter has crowned its champion. A field of 1,246 entries left a sizeable overlay on the guarantee, and Brazil’s “djjazz222” took full advantage of the added value, eventually coming out
Jan 21, 2025 2 min read Table Of Contents Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger is the first winner of the PokerGO Tour Kickoff series as he held off red-hot Nick Schulman to win $117,600 and his seventh PGT title. The $5,100 buy-in event marked the start of a series with five high roller tournaments in PokerGO Studio
Sportsbook and iGaming operator Rivalry on Satursday announced that it has added US President Donald Trump’s official Solana cryptocurrency ‘$TRUMP’ as an accepted payment method. Rivalry users are now able to deposit and wager using $TRUMP, a cryptocurrency on the Solana blockchain which currently has a fully diluted value of over USD $30 billion. The addition
Online gaming content provider Pragmatic Play has entered into a new agreement with Flutter to become the exclusive provider of dedicated live casino tables for its UK and Irish-facing brands. The strategic partnership will see Pragmatic Play supply dedicated live content alongside its range of live casino products to Paddy Power, Betfair, Sky Vegas, and other brands
iGaming content provider PopOK Gaming introduced the latest addition to its portfolio—land-based slot machines — at ICE 2025 in Barcelona, where they made their global debut. “This milestone marks an exciting chapter in our journey, bringing the thrill of PopOK’s games from the digital realm to the casino floor,” the provider stated. “Our land-based slot machines are
Jan 21, 2025 6 min read Table Of Contents The votes are in for the 6th Annual Global Poker Awards and there are plenty of notable standouts. PokerStars ambassador and two-time award winner Caitlin Comeskey is nominated for four awards, while fellow GPA winners Joe Stapleton and Marle Spragg are both nominated in three categories.
Esports betting solutions provider DATA.BET highlighted its “remarkable improvement” for 2024 in a new insights report. With the start of the year behind, DATA.BET reflected on its key milestones for the period, including significant expansion, additional content, product launches, and more. Business development In 2024, the company experienced significant expansion, “reflecting the increasing demand for progressive