Online casino and sportsbook Stake is set to acquire Danish operator MocinoPlay, subject to regulator approval. The move comes as the brand seeks to continue expanding its presence in regulated markets. “MocinoPlay has overseen the impressive rise of its VinderCasino brand in recent years and the acquisition aims to accelerate this growth by adding Stake’s
Month: January 2025
International Game Technology (IGT) has maintained its top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality in the US. The 2025 CEI includes a record 1,449 participants and showcases how US-based companies promote
The authorities of Monografie, the company responsible for SAGSE events in Latin America, highlighted that during January they will be present at ICE Barcelona to expand their network of contacts at an international level and reaffirm the brand’s character as a regional event. “We are excited to bring the SAGSE DNA to such a prestigious venue as
Thailand’s government has taken a step toward legalizing casinos with the cabinet’s approval of a draft law aimed at boosting tourism, creating jobs, and increasing investment. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced the decision on Monday. The proposed legislation will now be sent to parliament for deliberation. If passed, gambling activities would be permitted within large-scale
Curaçao and the Netherlands have agreed to collaborate closely on the implementation of the island’s newly approved gambling law, the Landsverordening op Kansspelen (LOK), in a move aimed at bolstering transparency and curbing illicit activities in the sector. The law, which came into force on December 24, 2024, seeks to better regulate Curaçao’s gambling
Circa Sports’ professional football contests, Circa Survivor and Circa Million VI, came to an exciting close over the weekend. After a thrilling season, the sports betting venture will pay out a record-breaking $20,266,000 amongst contests winners. The largest prize pot in history, totaling $14,266,000, will be awarded to the eight winners of Circa Survivor. All
Gaming technology provider Win Systems will participate in ICE 2025, which will be held in Barcelona for the first time from January 20 to 22 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via. “This prestigious event provides an ideal platform for Win Systems to unveil its latest innovations and reinforce its dedication to excellence in the gaming industry,” according
iGaming supplier FBMDS will participate at ICE Barcelona, where it will showcase its portfolio of online gaming products at Booth 3H30. The event will be held from January 20 to 22 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via. Under the ‘Every Spark Counts’ theme, the brand aims to “light the way at ICE Barcelona with innovative games, enhanced player engagement metrics,
SOFTSWISS, a tech provider with over 15 years of experience in iGaming, reveals key takeaways from a recent customer survey conducted by Kantar. The findings highlight the essential features operators prioritize when selecting casino platform software and game hubs. Lately, SOFTSWISS has shared the needs and expectations of iGaming operators when choosing a software supplier,
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has launched Treasures of Kongar, a new video slot set in the depths of the jungle. In the title, players venture into Kongar’s untamed world, “where glittering treasures lie hidden amidst fierce wildlife and legendary power.” Treasures of Kongar sets itself apart with its gripping narrative and innovative features, says
PENN Entertainment and ESPN on Thursday announced that ten additional retail sportsbooks at key PENN properties will be rebranded to ESPN BET Sportsbook in early 2025, subject to all regulatory approvals. The move increases the total number of ESPN BET-branded sportsbooks at PENN properties to 19. The new ESPN BET locations will serve customers across
Jan 13, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The 2025 Free Poker Network (FPN) Desert Dash-for-Cash National Championship in Las Vegas reached its finale tonight with the Desert Dash-For-Cash Championship Main Event as Marion Massmann won $25,000 and brought another title to Billy’s Bar & Grill in Vergas, Minnesota. Massmann won her seat in
Jan 13, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents A staggering $8 million is guaranteed to be won during the New Spring Series Lunar Edition online at WPT Global. The festival runs from January 19 through February 10 during which time 30 numbered events and hundreds of side events adorn a schedule that has to
Curaçao has embarked on a transformative journey to reform its gambling industry through the National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK). Approved by parliament in December 2024, this law aims to establish a safer, more transparent gambling sector while addressing concerns about money laundering and illegal activities. The reforms follow a productive meeting between Curaçao’s
Kentucky state Representative Thomas Huff has introduced House Bill 33 (HB33), a proposal to bring land-based and riverboat casinos to the state. The bill outlines a framework for regulating casinos and fantasy sports under the oversight of the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRGC). Key Components of HB33 HB33 aims to expand Kentucky’s gambling
Jan 12, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents PokerGO is just one day away from launching the first episode of High Stakes Poker Season 14, a season that features some of the most entertaining players in the game, including Phil Hellmuth, Jared Bleznick, and Alan Keating. The season begins Monday, January 13 at 5
Jan 12, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The $200 Tag Team Championship at the 2025 Free Poker Network (FPN) Desert Dash-for-Cash National Championship reached its conclusion with the father and son team of Brett and Austin Emerick of Indiana taking home $1,000 and the coveted Tag Team Belts. The Greazy Pickle representatives also
Chicago’s ambitious attempt to ease its financial struggles through a casino has not yielded the expected results, according to a recent City Council report. The temporary casino at River North’s Medinah Temple, which opened in September 2023, has significantly underperformed, with only $63.2 million in new tax revenue generated in the past 16 months. Chief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski presented these figures during
Jan 11, 2025 2 min read Table Of Contents It was a fitting ending to the 2024 PokerGO Tour season for Jeremy Ausmus, who won the PGT Championship $1 million freeroll on Saturday, one day after officially securing the PGT Player of the Year award. The two-day tournament at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas
We first mentioned the Durango Casino in one of our weekly news videos back 2022 when it was still just an idea. The property has only been open since December of 2023, but already their owner, Station Casinos, in preparing for a $116 million expansion as part of the second phase of development. Construction for