The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has confirmed plans to launch its first online casino, marking its entrance into the iGaming sector. The iCasino will be available to players in the first quarter of 2024, under the brand Casino Filipino. As per details revealed by PAGCOR, the online casino will be called ‘casinofilipino.com,’ and
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iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has expanded its existing partnership with Peppermill Casino to roll out its collection of dice slots in Belgium. One of the country’s newest online casinos, Peppermill Casino boasts a particular focus on dice games, slots, and table games. Pragmatic Play titles including Sweet Bonanza Dice, The Dog House Dice, and Snakes
iGaming software supplier Bede Gaming has announced the appointment of Dan Whiteley as its Chief Technology Officer. He brings over 25 years of experience to his new role at the company, which is a subsidiary of German giant Gauselmann Group since 2020. Whiteley’s appointment took effect on July 3, following the departure of Bede’s previous
iGaming content supplier NetEnt has announced Wild Turkey Megaways, a medium to high volatility sequel to its Wild Turkey slot that features 117,649 ways to win. ”Players can dive back into the world of tribal turkeys in an exciting sequel, bringing back the atmosphere of the original game complete with two exciting wilds and free spins,”
Hong Kong’s billionaire Cheng family has assumed control of the Hoiana Casino Resort in Vietnam, formerly managed by jailed Macau junket boss Alvin Chau’s LET Group Holdings, according to insiders with knowledge of the matter. LET Group Holdings, previously a part of Alvin Chau’s business empire Suncity Group, is no longer involved in the management
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July 21, 2023 The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) hosted 20 online bracelets awarded on WSOP.com in the merged network of New Jersey and Nevada. WSOP.com also awarded seven bracelets for players located in segregated markets of Pennsylvania and Michigan over the summer. Here’s a look at the last winners from WSOP MI and
July 21, 2023 Daniel Weinman took his winner’s photo for the 2023 World Series of Poker Main Event in front of a stack of cash that was $12,100,000 tall. However, Weinman’s bank account will never see that much lettuce. As an American, gambling winnings are taxed as income, meaning that by the time the WSOP
French online casino and sportsbook operator Betclic has secured an agreement to become the Official Title Sponsor of Liga Portugal. The deal, which is effective immediately, will see the top football league in Portugal renamed Liga Portugal Betclic until 2027. Pedro Proença, President of Liga Portugal, said: “It is a privilege for Liga Portugal to
iGaming solutions provider PopOK Gaming has announced its victory at the SiGMA Asia Awards 2023, where the company was honored with the Slots Provider of the Year award. The awards took place within the framework of the SiGMA Asia expo, which run from July 19 to 22 at the SMX Center in Manilla, Philippines. PopOK
July 21, 2023 The WPT World Championship returns on December 12 after a hugely successful debut in 2022. Last year, the inaugural WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas carried a $15 million guarantee on its prize pool, but eventually awarded $29,008,000 thanks to 2,960 players turning out in force and paying $10,400. The 2023
Now that we have just past the Major League Baseball midsummer classic (MLB All – Star break) below is a good time to take a glance at the MLB Injured List as it will most likely have an effect on the big – league sports betting market over the upcoming next two months or so
The construction works for a 200-room hotel next to Hollywood Casino Columbus have been scheduled to commence in fall.The plans for a hotel on the Columbus West Side will reportedly meet long time expectations to have an integrated resort in the state of Ohio. Although there are four major casinos in the state, the Hollywood
After the imprisonment of the Suncity Group CEO Alvin Chau, the control of the Hoiana casino resort in Vietnam has been taken over from the former listed Chau’s company by Hong Kong’s billionaire Cheng family, as reported by Bloomberg. Resort Control Takeover: Alvin Chau ran the company LET Group Holding Ltd as a part of
After the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) experienced various issues with the offshore operators related to fighting against crime and finally succeeded in increasing its gaming income after the pandemic, it seems the corporation finally has time to spare and make its plans to become a reality. At the very beginning of 2024, the
Termas del Arapey, a small resort village in Salto, Uruguay, might be getting its new casino soon. If approved, the new casino will be great news for the country since it will help further increase the popularity of an already popular tourist destination in Uruguay. Benefits for the whole area: As Andrés Lima, the Mayor
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has reported that Indian gaming revenues in fiscal year 2022 soared to a historic high, reaching nearly $41 billion. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) for FY 2022 saw a 5% increase from the previous year, totaling $40.9 billion, an increase of nearly $2 billion over fiscal 2021. Out of all the
North Carolina legislators are discussing proposals that could see the authorization of as many as four new casinos and video gambling machines. The talks were confirmed by top General Assembly leaders on Thursday, noting that while ideas and some potential bill language are being exchanged, legislators have yet to reach the level of formal legislation
Online gambling company Betsson has reported record revenue for the second consecutive quarter in Q2 2023, with casino revenue also posting an all-time high. Revenue for the three months ended June 30 was €236.8 million ($265.4 million), up by 27.1% from last year’s second quarter, which stood at €186.3 million ($206.91 million). The revenue also surpassed
iGaming software and business solutions provider Slotegrator presented its latest products at iGB L!VE 2023 in Amsterdam, held July 16-19. At the major gaming expo, the firm showcased the new AI-powered capabilities of its turnkey online casino platform. “A new era in the iGaming industry has begun: AI-powered solutions are now becoming affordable,” said the