Feb 25, 2025 7 min read Table Of Contents We all love a freebie, don’t we? And even more so when a casino is offering a bonus without the need to stump up any cash upfront! Sadly, the days of widespread no deposit bonuses at UK online casinos may be behind us, but that doesn’t
Month: February 2025
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Australia’s corporate regulator, has imposed fines totaling AUD $240,000 ($153,096) on two former executives of Star Entertainment Group for breaches of duty during their time at the casino operator. Harry Theodore, Star’s former Chief Financial Officer, was fined AUD $60,000 ($38,198) and disqualified from managing corporations for nine
Online betting platform Stake Colombia has announced that it will fully compensate users for the 19% tax imposed on cash deposits through the new ‘Cashback IVA’ promotion. The initiative comes in response to Decree 0175, a temporary Colombian government measure effective February 22 until December 2025, aimed at raising $3 billion for humanitarian aid in
The Federal Supreme Court (STF) held a virtual plenary session on Friday (21) to decide on the operational scope for betting companies licensed by Loterj in Rio de Janeiro. A majority of the ministers — Gilmar Mendes, Alexandre de Morais, Flávio Dino, Cármen Lúcia, Cristiano Zanin, Nunes Marques, and Luís Roberto Barroso — supported rapporteur
Feb 25, 2025 3 min read Daniel Wojcik and Trung Pham chopped the Lodge Championship Series Half Milly event for just over $100,000 a piece, but a controversial hand occurred during the action-packed final table. The $500,000 guaranteed event at Texas’ The Lodge Card Club, a $400 buy-in no-limit hold’em contest, had over $800,000 in
Boyd Gaming Corp. has begun land preparation for Cadence Crossing, a new casino project in Henderson, Nevada, set to replace Jokers Wild Casino on Boulder Highway. The company plans to break ground on April 3, 2025, with the casino expected to open by mid-2026. Cadence Crossing will feature 450 slot machines and multiple dining
Live casino gaming provider CreedRoomz is participating in SBC Summit Rio 2025, taking place on February 26-27 at the Riocentro exhibition center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As one of the few live casino providers certified under Brazil’s new gaming regulations, CreedRoomz will exhibit its compliant and localized solutions tailored for the Brazilian market at Stand
Feb 25, 2025 5 min read A simple $2 spin on MGM Grand Millions has turned into an unforgettable first trip to Las Vegas for Mark Malusa, a BetMGM Casino player from New Jersey. Malusa collected an eye-watering $894,308 jackpot in style, with BetMGM rolling out the red carpet at ARIA Resort & Casino. What
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January offered a complex financial landscape for Louisiana’s gaming industry, as reported by the Louisiana State Police Gaming Audit Section. The month saw fluctuations across different sectors, from riverboat casinos to mobile sportsbooks, each presenting its own set of challenges and gains. Riverboat casinos navigate financial currents: The state’s 14 riverboat casinos amassed $138.6 million in adjusted gross receipts. This figure
Step into the enigmatic world of Eternal Dusk, a captivating video slot game developed by Slotmill. This game invites players into a shadowy realm where mystery and fortune intertwine on a 5×4 grid with 30 bet lines. Offering a maximum win potential of up to 10,000 times the bet, Eternal Dusk blends ancient myths with modern slot mechanics to deliver an exhilarating gaming
In a significant policy shift, the Texas Lottery Commission announced it will prohibit courier services from purchasing lottery tickets, reversing its longstanding stance of non-intervention. This change was disclosed by Ryan Mindell, the Commission’s executive director, amidst growing scrutiny and pressure from state officials. Policy shift and legislative actions: Since 2016, the Commission has claimed it lacked the authority
A new bill moving through the Florida House of Representatives is drawing strong opposition from thoroughbred racing stakeholders, who warn it could cripple the state’s horse industry. House Bill 105 (HB 105) would remove the requirement for racetracks to conduct live horse racing in order to maintain gambling licenses, a change known as decoupling. Critics argue that this could lead
Massachusetts set a new sports betting record in January 2025, with online and retail sportsbooks generating $96.4 million in gross revenue. This marked the highest total since online wagering began in March 2023, surpassing the previous record from November 2024 by nearly $14 million. The Bay State also achieved a 12.6% hold on a $762.5
International Game Technology (IGT) has achieved an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) score of 4.3 out of 5.0 from FTSE Russell, positioning the company in the 97th percentile within the Travel and Leisure sector of FTSE Russell’s ESG Scores. This was an improvement from IGT’s previous ESG Score of 4.2 out of 5.0 in 2023,
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has extended its popular Big Bass series with the release of a horse racing-themed sequel, Big Bass Return to the Races. The fisherman protagonist returns to the race track in the 5×3 slot, where landing 3-5 scatters awards entry to one of two bonus games. If only two scatters land
The inaugural edition of the SBC Summit Americas is fast approaching, set to take place in May. According to SBC, this reimagined show “combines the strengths of SBC Summit North America and SBC Summit Latinoamérica”, creating a single platform for the entire Americas gaming community. The new look event, scheduled for May 13-15, 2025, will
Feb 25, 2025 7 min read Table Of Contents The poker world has gathered at OlyBet’s Olympic Park Casino for a landmark celebration as the Kings of Tallinn marks its 10th anniversary with its biggest festival to date. Now firmly established as Northern Europe’s premier poker series, Kings of Tallinn has become a must-play event,
oxProcessing, a recognized player in crypto payment solutions, partners with visionary artist Pokras Lampas for a standard-setting collaboration at SiGMA Eurasia 2025, scheduled from February 23-25, 2025, in Dubai. At the heart of this partnership is 0xProcessing’s booth, designed by Pokras Lampas—an impressive fusion of industrial aesthetics with organic, natural elements. “I was inspired by
The world of gambling has undergone a massive transformation over the past few decades. With the advent of the internet, online casinos have risen to prominence, offering players the convenience of gambling from the comfort of their own homes. This ease of use has left many wondering whether traditional brick-and-mortar casinos can keep up with