Essex’s Genting Casino Westcliff, a historic landmark on Southend seafront, is set to begin a year-long refurbishment project this month to replace its crumbling roof and modernize its interiors. The first phase of the renovation will address structural issues caused by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) discovered in the roof in late 2023. The
Month: January 2025
The chairman of the Football Association of Hong Kong, Eric Fok, has suggested that legalizing betting on local football matches could bolster the city’s sports sector by attracting more resources and reducing reliance on external funding. In a recent interview with the South China Morning Post, Fok stated that the proposal remains in the
In a new update, Orix Corporation, MGM Resorts’s local partner in the construction of Japan’s first integrated resort (IR), said the property will be able to take on “established IRs in Asia, particularly in Macau and Singapore.” MGM Osaka is set to break ground in April 2025 on Yumeshima Island, Osaka Bay. With a projected investment
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has proposed a bold move to double the state’s sports betting tax rate from 15% to 30%, a decision that could impact the burgeoning industry. Unveiled as part of his latest budget plan, the tax increase aims to bring Maryland in line with the higher rates of nearby states while generating
The Belle of Baton Rouge, a riverboat casino that has been a fixture on the Mississippi River since 1994, set sail for the last time Tuesday morning, marking the next step in the $141 million redevelopment of the downtown casino. The aging vessel, aided by two tugboats, departed its dock and was escorted to a Terrebonne
The countdown to the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2025 is heating up, and event organizer HIPTHER announced that due to “overwhelming interest” the GamingTECH Awards 2025 nominations submission deadline has been extended to January 19, 2025. Organizers have announced this extension to accommodate the growing number of participants eager to compete for these accolades. “The
Slotegrator is a B2B gambling solutions provider with over 12 years on the market. In this analysis, the company discusses the opportunities and challenges of 2025 and collects tips for operators. Every year is different in such a rapidly developing industry. Gambling is sensitive to the newest technologies, latest trends, and volatile regulatory environment. It
Hard Rock Bet’s New Jersey online casino is celebrating eclipsing the 2,500 games mark on its app. The platform quickly achieved the milestone after reaching 2,000 games just under five months ago. Since migrating players to Hard Rock Digital’s proprietary integrated sportsbook-online casino platform in August 2023, the app has added an average of over
Affiliate marketing specialist Alpha Affiliates has confirmed its presence for iGB Barcelona. “The new year has arrived, bringing fresh opportunities to build on past successes and redefine our partnership,” Alpha Affiliates said of its plans for the show. The company will be at the show during January 21 – 22 at Fira Gran Via, Barcelona.
Jan 16, 2025 2 min read Table Of Contents The first PokerStars at The Hippodrome series of 2025 is right around the corner, with the Winter Series running in London from January 30 to February 2. Although the Winter Series only spans four days, that quartet is crammed full of poker action, including a £550
The highly anticipated Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino will officially open its doors on Thursday, February 6, with a series of exciting events marking the occasion. The grand opening ceremony, which will be a ticketed event for invited guests, is set to begin at 10 a.m., followed by a public celebration at noon. At 8 p.m., the
From January 20 to 22, Barcelona will play host to the inaugural edition of the ICE tradeshow in Spain. The major global gaming industry event, relocating after an extended tenure in London, is expected to serve as a major networking hub for over 55,000 professionals from across the world and feature more than 630 exhibitors.
Online poker software provider Stretch Network on Tuesday unveiled its redesigned mobile version. This upgrade introduces a host of improvements, including faster performance, a sleek, user-friendly interface, and enhanced reliability, “providing players with a seamless poker experience across mobile devices.” To mark this milestone, the provider is hosting a series of daily freerolls with a
Online casino resource Casino Guru has confirmed its presence at the upcoming ICE Barcelona event, which is set to take place at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via from January 20 to. Representatives from the company’s Safer Gambling, Affiliate, Data, and Public Relations teams are set to attend the event. Casino Guru announced that its Public
iGaming solutions provider SOFTSWISS announced that it has successfully obtained compliance certification in the Peruvian market for its Game Aggregator. According to SOFTSWISS, the milestone solidifies the company’s position as one of the first technology providers ready to work under the country’s new regulatory framework. As part of Peru’s revised Regulatory Framework, initiated in February
The Arizona Indian Gaming Association (AIGA) has announced the election of White Mountain Apache Tribal Chairman Kasey Velasquez as its Chairman for 2025. Bringing decades of leadership and public service experience, Velasquez will lead efforts to advance AIGA’s mission of promoting Tribal sovereignty, self-reliance, and economic development. AIGA represents member Tribes across Arizona, united in
Jan 16, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The Horseshoe Tunica is set to host another round of World Series of Poker Circuit events this January. The WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica kicks off on January 23 and will run for 11 days, closing out on February 3. Those 11 days feature 18 ring events
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is conducting a detailed review of sports contracts introduced by Crypto.com, which launched in December 2024. The contracts, described as cash-settled binary options, allow users to bet on major sports outcomes, such as Super Bowl victories and associated celebrations. Despite the CFTC’s formal request for trading to be paused
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has imposed a substantial fine of AU$130,000 on VicBet, a registered online bookmaker, for breaching key customer care regulations. These violations involve offering incentives to customers who had requested to close their accounts and continuing to send gambling-related promotions to individuals who had self-excluded from the platform. The VGCCC’s investigation found
Macau’s Financial Intelligence Office (GIF) has reported a significant spike in the number of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) filed in 2024, with the total reaching a new record of 5,245. This marks a 13.7% increase from the previous year, driven largely by the gaming sector’s heightened scrutiny. Notably, the 3,837 STRs from gaming operators represent an 11.8% rise year-on-year,