Month: January 2025

U.S. regional casino markets are poised for a competitive but constrained growth trajectory in 2025, while Macau’s gaming sector is expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2026, according to a note from Jefferies Equity Research analyst David Katz. The report provides a nuanced outlook on the casino industry, highlighting key challenges and opportunities across

The American Place casino in Waukegan, Illinois, has opened The Lighthouse, a new “small, intimate” entertainment venue for comedians and bands. The space’s debut comes as the property approaches its third year of operation, adding a new non-gaming amenity to the mix. The facility is set to work as another precursor to the amenities the

State legislators in Maryland and Virginia are set to consider bills to legalize online casino gambling over the year, marking a potential expansion of the U.S. iGaming market in 2025. Proposals in both states aim to regulate and tax digital gambling platforms while addressing concerns from land-based casino operators.   In Maryland, Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary

The upcoming SBC Summit Rio will provide attendees with insights into compliance strategies, regulatory developments, and updates on Brazil’s shifting industry landscape through a dedicated ‘Regulation & Compliance’ track, organizers announced. The event, which expects to gather around 15,000 industry professionals, will equip brands aiming to capitalize on Brazil’s newly regulated market, which launched on January

2024 is behind us, but 2025 is already here, with all the challenges and trials that an industry such as the gaming industry implies. The growth of iGaming does not stop and its main players know it will be a key year to consolidate their position in this market. Yogonet had an exclusive conversation with

Station Casinos has launched the $116 million expansion of its Durango Casino & Resort in southwest Las Vegas, marking the start of a highly anticipated second phase of development.   Construction, which began on Monday, is expected to take 12 months and will add significant new features to the property, including expanded gaming options and a

The Rio de Janeiro State Lottery (Loterj) has formally appealed a Federal Supreme Court (STF) ruling that prohibits its licensed operators from accepting bets outside the state of Rio de Janeiro. The decision, issued by STF Minister André Mendonça on January 2, has triggered concerns about its potential impact on Brazil’s tax revenue and the

iGaming solutions provider EGT Digital is supplying its gaming content to Ukraine’s operator Casino.ua. The brand has enriched its casino portfolio with the new titles, which EGT Digital describes as “high-quality solutions designed to help operators achieve their strategic goals.” The product portfolio features a collection of nearly 100 video slots and fast games, offering

Workers at Seneca Niagara Resorts & Casino are trying to unionize. According to local reports, the effort began on December 12. Organizers are working with Teamsters Local 449, which represents various industries in Erie and Niagara counties from freight, construction, and linen workers to bus drivers. Vernon Lohan, an organizer and former casino employee working in

The New York Racing Association (NYRA) has exited a federal lawsuit challenging the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), filing a motion on Thursday to dismiss its involvement. The lawsuit, filed in Kentucky, continues with Churchill Downs Inc. as the sole plaintiff.   The legal action disputes HISA’s methodology for assessing fees, alleging violations of

The 60th Oklahoma Legislature is set to convene in just a few weeks, holding its first session on February 3. While state officials and business leaders brace for a busy session, so too are the members of the state’s 38 federally recognized tribal nations, with the potential legalization of online sports betting as part of

iGaming content provider Play’n GO has announced that its games are now live in Brazil. Players in the newly regulated market, which launched on January 1, can now access an initial suite of more than 50 titles from the supplier’s portfolio. The titles live in the country include Play’n GO’s Rich Wilde and the Book

Gaming technology and services provider BetConstruct has reflected on its journey over the last year, highlighting the main developments of the 12-month period. Throughout 2024, BetConstruct says that it has “redefined excellence” in the iGaming landscape through strategic innovation and pioneering market expansion.  The company described the year as marked by transformative achievements, from securing

iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has launched Aztec Smash, a new cluster-pays game featuring increasing multipliers. On any spin or tumble in this 7×7 slot, random symbols can be marked by the Smash Multiplier, which multiplies the value of a winning cluster by 10x for each marked symbol it includes.  Hitting 3-7 scatters triggers the bonus

SYNOT Group has announced its participation at the inaugural ICE edition in Barcelona, set to take place from January 20-22 at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via venue. The company invites attendees to explore its latest gaming technologies at booth 3J50, where SYNOT will unveil over 60 gaming products, including progressive link jackpot systems and a

Sports betting and casino website Aposta Ganha launched its operations in Brazil’s new regulated market on January 1, 2025. With registration number 0022 in the Betting Management System (Sigap), Aposta Ganha is among the first platforms to obtain a license granted by the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), part of the Ministry of Finance. “This