Jan 15, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents A professional poker player with a violent criminal history is now being accused of scamming poker players from Las Vegas to Florida. Lenard Adams, aka “Lucky” in the poker world and the “Sweetheart Swindler” to police, was charged in 2017 with rape, fraud, intimidation, kidnapping, and
Month: January 2025
Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun has announced the appointment of Doug Vogelei as Vice President of Gaming. In this position, Vogelei will provide strategic vision, oversight, and alignment of gaming operations, in collaboration with Mohegan Sun’s gaming leadership team. “Doug’s vast knowledge in gaming operations and ability to inspire large teams makes him a perfect fit for
In light of the application of the Selective Consumption Tax (ISC) for online gambling, set at 1% for each game and in force since January 1, 2025, there are warnings about the eventual inapplicability of this new tax. Tax lawyer Luis Durán Rojo, in an interview with Peruvian newspaper La República, questioned the implementation of the
Nebraska Senator Tom Brandt has introduced Legislative Bill 63, a proposal that seeks to legalize pre-match and live wagering on in-state college sports. The legislation, co-sponsored by Senators Danielle Conrad and Stan Clouse, aims to amend the Nebraska Racetrack Gaming Act, potentially expanding the state’s regulated sports betting market. Currently, Nebraska only permits retail
MGM China is forecast to report an adjusted EBITDA of approximately HK$2 billion (US$250 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024, marking a 5% increase compared to the previous quarter. This growth is in line with the company’s continued momentum following the post-pandemic recovery. According to analysts at investment bank Jefferies, the company’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) is predicted to grow
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) is preparing to open a temporary casino in Benzie County, Michigan, marking a significant development for the tribe as it explores future opportunities in the region. The new gaming facility, named Crystal Shores Casino, will debut on January 22, 2024, following a members-only soft opening on January 18-19. This will be
State-owned gambling operator Norsk Tipping has announced stricter loss limits for players aged 20 to 24. The new measures, effective February 1, 2025, aim to further protect young adults from gambling-related risks. New Loss Limits for Young Players Under the updated policy, players aged 20 to 21 can lose no more than NOK 3,000 per
Detroit’s three commercial casinos posted $1.29 billion in combined revenue for 2024. As reported by the Michigan Gaming Control Board, the total marked the strongest performance since the pre-pandemic peak in 2019. The year’s total, driven by slot machines and table games, highlights a steady recovery in the gaming sector. Slots contributed $1.03 billion,
Betsson AB announced two new roles in its Group Management. Jesper Svensson has been appointed operational CEO and Kristian Saliba as the operational CFO. Svensson brings over a decade of experience at Betsson. He joined Betsson Malta in August 2013, became Chief Commercial Officer in February 2015, and was promoted to CEO in 2017. Meanwhile,
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) is set to open a temporary casino next week (22 January) in Benzonia, marking the tribe’s third gambling facility in Michigan. Located at 7282 Hoadley Road, the casino will occupy a tribal government building and will serve as a testing ground to gauge public interest
Jan 15, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents Dozens of the world’s top online poker players descended on GGPoker over the weekend and bought into the GGMillion$ High Rollers event. Some 158 entries of $10,300 created a $1,580,000 prize pool that the top 20 finishers shared, and it was Aleksejs Ponakovs who came out
The three commercial casinos in Detroit, Michigan, collectively reported a remarkable $1.29 billion in total revenue for the year 2024, marking a solid recovery in the aftermath of the disruptions caused by the pandemic. This strong performance for the year is largely attributed to a particularly strong fourth quarter, as well as ongoing stabilization within the retail gaming sector.
Two major contractors in Washington, D.C.’s controversial sports betting program have reached a settlement to pay a combined total of $6.5 million after an investigation uncovered fraudulent practices in the awarding and execution of a lucrative contract. Intralot, a Greek-based gaming company, and local subcontractor Veterans Services Corporation (VSC) are accused of misleading District officials to secure a $215 million contract for managing D.C.’s
Agua Caliente Casinos in the Coachella Valley has been recognized as one of the top gaming establishments in the nation. In the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards, Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage has been named one of the Top 3 Best Overall Casinos Outside of Las Vegas and the Top 4 Best Native American Casinos in
BetMGM awarded $128.5 million in progressive jackpot payouts to online casino players in 2024, the company said Monday. The iGaming and sports betting operator noted that the historic year included the largest jackpot in the history of legalized iGaming in New Jersey and the operator’s largest-ever jackpot in West Virginia. Angus Nisbet, Vice President of
The inaugural edition of ICE at its new home of Barcelona is just around the corner, set to take place January 20 – 22 at the Gran Fira Via. Among the companies participating will be lottery and gaming solutions provider Skilrock Technologies. Sujit Lahiry, Executive Director and CEO, is poised to lead his company into
PENN Entertainment has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary PENN Sports Interactive has entered into a long-term partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), granting ESPN BET online market access in Washington, D.C. Under the multi-channel agreement, subject to regulatory approvals, ESPN BET also becomes a sports betting partner of Monumental and its teams, including the
Sponsors of ICE Barcelona’s reimagined Sustainable Gambling Zone have raised a €65,000 ($66,863) charity fund, to be awarded to a safer gambling organization(s) during the show. The presentation will take place in the late morning during the opening of the Safer Gambling Zone (SGZ) on the first day of the event. Ewa Bakun, Clarion Gaming’s
In a groundbreaking collaboration, LiveRamp and Mohegan have unveiled the first casino media network, setting a new benchmark in gaming and entertainment. This initiative empowers advertisers to harness Mohegan’s extensive first-party data, enabling brands to connect with audiences through highly personalized experiences across digital and on-site channels. As advertising in travel-focused commerce media is projected
Plans to bring a new casino to New Haven, Indiana, are moving forward with the introduction of Senate Bill 293 by State Senator Andy Zay. The proposed legislation seeks to transfer the gaming license of Rising Sun Casino in southeast Indiana to a $500 million resort development in Allen County. The bill marks the initial