VMS Group, a Hong Kong-based investment firm, has officially taken control of a 75% stake in Hoi An South Development Ltd. (HASD), the entity responsible for managing Hoiana Resort & Golf in Vietnam’s Quang Nam Province. This shift follows a major restructuring effort and capital infusion aimed at accelerating the development of the integrated resort. The company’s ownership restructuring
Month: January 2025
A proposed $300 million casino resort in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is sparking both excitement and concern as city officials and tribal leaders discuss the potential for significant economic benefits and the necessary infrastructure adjustments. The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, which recently acquired 146 acres of land just off Interstate 29, is pushing forward with plans for a large-scale
Macau is gearing up for a major influx of visitors as the Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday kicks off on January 29. With new economic stimulus measures and expanded visa policies, the gaming hub is poised for a strong start to 2025, with some analysts predicting higher-than-expected gaming revenue for the year. Chinese New Year
Jan 30, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents Five days ago, on Day 1a of the €5,200 Opener event at the PLO Grand Slam, Tom-Aksel Bedell was awarded a free ticket to the €10,300 Championship event for having fired the most bullets. The eight entries Bedell made were worth their weight in gold. The
Jan 30, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents Poker just got a little bit smarter at 888poker. Players everywhere now have access to a brand-new Heads-Up Display (HUD), giving them real-time insights into their opponents’ playing styles. Whether you’re on desktop, mobile, or playing straight from your browser, this game-changing tool is built right
View image in fullscreen Gamblers complain to Bet365 over outage during Champions League matches Online gambling firm’s service ‘issues’ left bettors apparently unable to ‘cash out’ on busy night in European football The online gambling company Bet365 has been flooded with complaints after it suffered an outage during one of the busiest nights of European
Tickets are now officially open for the third edition of BIS SiGMA Americas, event organizer SiGMA has announced. Taking place from 7 to 10 April, at the Transamerica Expo Centre in São Paulo, the summit will connect the LatAm industry, bringing regional operators, suppliers, affiliates, and policymakers together for “one of the biggest gaming events in the region
Bitcoin has shattered records, soaring past €100,000 per coin, marking a pivotal moment in cryptocurrency history. SOFTSWISS, a global tech provider with over 15 years of expertise and a trailblazer in crypto integration for iGaming, unveils the transformative trends set to redefine the digital currency landscape.According to Statista, the global cryptocurrency market’s revenue is estimated
ICE’s inaugural edition in Barcelona drew international buyers, thought leaders, and dignitaries to its new home at Fira Gran Via last week, a historic development for the major gambling exhibition, held outside London for the first. The show provided a major opportunity for exhibitors to display their latest novelties, including iGaming content provider Galaxsys, which
iGaming B2B software aggregator Slotegrator successfully showcased its portfolio of solutions at ICE Barcelona, held from January 20 to 22 at the Fira Gran Via. The company described ICE as one of the most highly anticipated events in the iGaming industry and that this year’s edition served as “a powerful platform for innovation and cutting-edge
Slovenian casino operator Hit and IT gaming systems developer Advansys have announced a new strategic partnership. Under the terms of the agreement, Hit has chosen Advansys’ casino management system Nexio for deployment at its properties. The CMS, currently live in more than thirty countries on four different continents, is now operational in Hit’s new Casinò
Jan 30, 2025 5 min read Table Of Contents Open any tournament lobby of an online poker site, and you’ll discover dozens of knockout (KO) games to choose from. Most knockout games fall into one of three categories: standard knockouts (SKO), progressive knockouts (PKO), and mystery bounties. Each of these three KO formats requires a
Jan 29, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) festival came to a close Monday at Thunder Valley Casino with a big winner in December continuing his prowess in tournament poker. The WSOPC Thunder Valley festival awarded 16 gold rings to some lucky and skilled players as well
Macau’s casino industry is preparing for a surge in visitors as the Chinese New Year holiday kicks off on January 29, with strong hotel bookings and government measures boosting tourism from mainland China. The week-long festivities, which run until February 4, mark a critical period for the gambling hub, with operators hoping for a strong
The upcoming SBC Summit Rio, taking place at the Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro on February 25-27, is set to offer two days of focused education to help delegates master the complexities of the Brazilian market and prepare for future opportunities. With 41 panels scheduled over two core days, this article by SBC offers a selection of
New Hampshire lawmakers have introduced legislation that would legalize and regulate online casino gambling in the state, with the proposed system to launch by January 1, 2026, if approved. Senate Bill 168, sponsored by Senators Timothy Lang, Daniel Innis, Howard Pearl, and Keith Murphy, is currently under review by the Senate Ways and Means Committee after being
The Dutch Online Gambling Association (NOGA) has announced that Acting Director Eric Konings will not extend his tenure. Konings, who took on the interim leadership role in July 2024, has played “a pivotal part in shaping the association over the past seven years,” according to a press release. Konings initially joined NOGA as Chair in
Off-Strip casino Rio Las Vegas has introduced a new tip-out policy for table game dealers, shifting to a 50/50 split system that some employees criticize as unfair and potentially prone to favoritism. Under the new system, dealers will retain 50% of tips earned at their table, while the remaining half will be pooled and
Mississippi lawmakers are considering a legislative proposal that would impose a statewide ban on online sweepstakes casinos and other digital gambling platforms. Senate Bill 2510 (SB 2510), introduced by Sen. Joey Fillingane, seeks to amend the Mississippi Code of 1972 to classify online gambling, including sweepstakes casinos, as illegal and subject to strict criminal penalties.
Channelization rates for online slots in Germany are estimated to be as low as 20% to 40%, raising concerns about the strength of the regulated market, according to online casino trade body Deutscher Online Casinoverband (DOCV). Speaking at the DOCV’s industry networking event at ICE (January 21), DOCV President Dirk Quermann cited academic estimates