Oklahoma lawmakers are set to renew the push for legal sports betting in the new year. Former coach and now Oklahoma State Senator Dave Rader has submitted a bill ahead of the legislative session to bring the activity to the state. Rader believes launching sports betting in Oklahoma will help raise revenue for the state,
Month: January 2025
Sports betting and iGaming solutions provider Digitain has revealed its new company slogan: ‘Built to Lead.’ Announced ahead of ICE Barcelona 2025, this slogan “highlights Digitain’s fresh perspective on its vision, positioning, strategic pillars, and essence.” Digitain states that the new vision reflects its dedication and commitment to creating genuine connections, ensuring meticulous attention to
Jan 03, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents While millions of people worldwide were celebrating the start of 2025, Andras “probirs” Nemeth was busy working his way to yet another major online poker tournament victory. Nemeth was one of 149 entrants in the $2,025 No-Limit Hold’em New Year Special, part of the PokerStars New
Jan 02, 2025 5 min read Last updated Jan 03, 2025 Dreaming of Las Vegas? Pack your virtual poker chips because WSOP Free Poker is dealing you a shot at the ultimate Sin City adventure! Here’s how to snag your way to the Strip without leaving your couch. It’s Week 2 – Time to Up
Jan 03, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The Irish Poker Tour is the latest operator to share its plans for 2025, announcing the first six stops of the year, which will take players through late June. Regulars on the tour will be delighted to learn that the tour returns to some popular haunts
Jan 02, 2025 4 min read When it comes to star power, the poker world hasn’t attracted many players more famous than actor and comedian Jason Alexander, who is most recognized as George from one of TV’s greatest comedies – Seinfeld. Alexander has been known to venture into the poker world when he’s not busy
Virginia set new records in sports betting revenue and handle in November, according to the latest data published by the Virginia Lottery. Gross revenue hit $80.6 million in the month, 121.4% ahead of November 2023 and 64.5% above October 2024. The figure also shattered the former adjusted gross revenue (AGR) record of $67.5 million, set
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has announced plans to present a phased development strategy for the First Light Resort and Casino in early 2025, marking a significant step forward for the long-delayed project. Located on a 321-acre site near Taunton, Massachusetts, the proposed casino is poised to become the state’s first tribal gaming facility. “Over the
Legislative efforts to adjust Michigan’s gambling tax structure have officially ended as of January 1, with Senate Bills 1193 and 1194 failing to progress before the close of 2024. The bills, introduced by Senators Sam Singh and Jeremy Moss, sought modest tax increases on sports betting and online casino operators, but the proposals will not carry
Jordan Kerr, a skilled blackjack player from North Haven, Connecticut, has filed a lawsuit against Horseshoe Baltimore and its parent company, Caesars Entertainment, alleging unlawful detention during an incident at the casino in October 2024. The legal action, initially brought in Baltimore City Circuit Court and now moved to Maryland’s federal District Court, seeks $3
In his latest article, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson provides a comprehensive guide to help entrepreneurs build and sustain a thriving gaming company in Costa Rica with the help of Fast Offshore Costa Rica is a popular destination for entrepreneurs seeking to establish online gaming companies. The country’s favorable business climate, affordable costs, and flexible
The Major League Baseball players’ union is firing back at the suggestion that sports betting giants DraftKings and bet365 were exercising their freedom of speech and press by using images of league players within its app and its advertising. MLB Players Inc. (MLBPI) argued the companies aren’t news organizations, and thus not covered by the
Vietnam’s trial allowing local citizens to gamble at the Corona Resort & Casino in Phu Quoc ended on December 31, 2024, as the government suspended the pilot program until further notice, effective from midnight on January 1, 2025. The pilot program, launched in 2019, marked the first time Vietnamese citizens were permitted to gamble under
Jan 02, 2025 2 min read Table Of Contents The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) launched in December 2009, and since then they’ve consistently broken records across the United States. By the end of the month, they’ll hit another major milestone by crossing the $200,000,000 mark in prize money awarded! As 2024 came to a close,
iGaming solutions provider Digitain has promoted Edmond Ghulyan, its Group Chief Strategy Officer, to the position of CEO of Relum, the casino engine solution provider within the Digitain Group. Ghulyan, who has been with Digitain for seven years, has held various leadership roles, including Chief of Centrivo Products and Group Chief Strategy Officer. He
The workers’ strike at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, led by Culinary Workers Union Local 226, continues into the new year with no resolution in sight. The strike, which began on November 15, followed months of stalled negotiations over a new five-year contract for approximately 700 non-gaming Culinary members. Their previous agreement expired in June 2023.
Gaming supplier Zitro has announced the successful launch of its first Wide Area Progressive (WAP) in Argentina, with over 45 slot cabinets initially installed in five gaming halls located at the Hipódromo de Palermo. Zitro informs that the product selected for this project is the Mighty Hammer Ultimate game on Zitro’s premium Altius Glare cabinet.
After six years of a process to legalize online sports betting, Brazil finally has, as of January 1, a national market for fixed odds betting. The country’s Ministry of Finance celebrated the achievement on its website, highlighting that “the companies that now make up the industry were selected after a rigorous authorization process, which ensured compliance
On Monday, Bally’s announced an investment program to boost diversity and inclusion in its permanent River West casino in Chicago. The company is offering investors a chance to buy a 25% stake in the $1.7 billion casino and resort project, limited to women or people of color, as required under the company’s host community agreement with the city.
The Prizes and Betting Secretariat of Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has released the list of companies authorized to operate fixed-odds betting platforms in the country starting in 2025. Published in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU), the list includes a total of 81 licenses issued, with 15 definitive licenses and 66 provisional ones. These