The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) announced its first webinar of the year, scheduled for February 19th, which will focus on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the gaming industry. Set to begin at 1 PM CET, this online event will feature a panel of industry experts who will delve into the intersections of
Month: February 2025
Codere Online has been granted an extension by the Nasdaq Hearings Panel to file its 2023 Annual Report by May 12, 2025, allowing the online gaming operator to maintain its listing. The extension follows a January 16 hearing, where the company outlined its compliance plan. Codere Online, a major player in Spain and Latin
Feb 14, 2025 Guests: Charlie Carrel In the 878th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which has been nominated for ‘Podcast of the Year’ at the Global Poker Awards, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz remember poker legend “Miami” John Cernuto, who recently passed away from cancer at the age of 81. PokerNews’ Calum Grant
Wynn Resorts has released its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, reporting $1.84 billion in revenue, a figure unchanged from the same period in 2023. Net income for Q4 2024 came in at $277 million, down from $729.2 million in Q4 2023, though the previous year’s income was inflated by a $474.2 million tax benefit. “Our fourth quarter
Supporters of legalized sports gambling in Minnesota saw their hopes dim as a key Senate committee failed to advance a bill that would have brought the largest expansion of gambling in the state in decades. The proposal, backed by professional sports teams, bipartisan lawmakers and a large part of the gaming industry, would have allowed sports
The Casino Guru Awards 2025 has announced the official sponsors ahead of its exclusive live ceremony on June 6, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta. Now in its third year, the awards recognize companies in the iGaming industry for transparency, social responsibility, inovation, and positive influence. Among the key sponsors are PayOp, Medier,
Gaming supplier Zitro has introduced its CONCEPT cabinets at the Winpot Casino in Puebla, Mexico. Joining the cabinet line are new titles like Legendary Sword, Fairyland Quest, Lucky Vault, and Triple Charm Journey. “Winpot Casino has revolutionized entertainment in Puebla with the arrival of Zitro’s CONCEPT cabinets, a global milestone in the gaming industry,” says
Global gaming brand FBM has announced the release of Xing Fu Fortune Money Trees, the latest addition to its slots portfolio. The title comes with a bonus mode where players can try up to seven gaming dynamics based on three money trees — prosperity, strength, and fortune —and obtain four jackpots. Xing Fú Fortune Money
DraftKings has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year of 2024, reporting a 13% year-over-year increase in Q4 revenue. The US sports betting giant recorded revenue of $1.39 billion for the quarter, an improvement from $1.23 billion in Q4 2023, driven by strong customer engagement, new market expansion, and its acquisition of Jackpocket in
Australian gaming giant Aristocrat Leisure Ltd has completed the sale of its Plarium Global mobile gaming unit to Modern Times Group (MTG) for $620 million, marking a strategic shift in focus toward regulated gaming and real-money gaming operations. The deal includes an additional $170 million payout if Plarium meets sales targets by 2028. Plarium,
The UK Gambling Commission has warned Everton, Nottingham Forest, and Leicester City about promoting illegal gambling websites through their sponsorship deals. The warning came as the regulator announced that Stake.uk.com would no longer be a licensed operator following an investigation. The company behind the platform, TGP Europe Ltd, is set to shut down the site
Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) CEO Grainne Hurst has called for greater industry collaboration to combat financial crime, warning of the growing threat posed by the illegal gambling black market. Speaking at the annual Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group (GAMLG) training event in London, Hurst emphasized the need for a unified response to protect the regulated
iGaming solutions expert Slotegrator has announced a new partnership with Urgent Games, a provider with a broad portfolio of over 150 casino titles. Its games span popular categories like slots, crash-style games, bingo, and table classics such as baccarat and roulette. All games are fully optimized for cross-device compatibility, ensuring smooth performance even in markets where connectivity
International Game Technology (IGT) and California’s Graton Resort & Casino celebrated Wednesday the global debut of IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Trio cabinet, featuring the new Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Big Money video slots game. Guests at Graton Resort & Casino will be the first players in the world to access the latest showcase from
Recently the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling released an impressive report for Spain’s licensed casino operators, showing an estimated gambling revenue of 348.09 million euros in the third quarter of 2024. The same trend is seen globally with a strong predicted growth in the coming years. Big changes are taking place in the
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has announced its financial outcomes for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, ending December 31, 2024. The results indicate substantial growth in revenue and successful advancements in both domestic and international markets. Detailed financial performance: This quarter, Mohegan enjoyed a rise in net revenues to $498.9 million, an increase of $73.7 million from the same
In a recent legislative session, the Hawaii State Legislature took a firm stance by indefinitely deferring a bill aimed at legalizing casino gambling within the state. This decision puts a pause on Senate Bill 893, which proposed the introduction of regulated casinos into Hawaii’s new Aloha Stadium Entertainment District and at the Hawaii Convention Center, a move that stirred public and political controversy.
The Ministry of Finance’s Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) has granted 37 permanent betting licenses, expanding the country’s regulated gambling market. Published in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU), these licenses will be valid until December 31, 2029, with each operator required to pay a R$30 million licensing fee. New Operators Join the Regulated
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For the third consecutive year, legislative efforts to introduce a casino in Fairfax County have failed. The latest attempt, Senate Bill 982, aimed at expanding Virginia’s casino-eligible localities to include Fairfax County, was unanimously blocked by a House subcommittee. This decision effectively removes the proposal from the 2025 legislative session. Members of the Commerce, Agriculture