Las Vegas-based casino resort giant MGM Resorts International has signed a strategic 20-year licensing agreement with Marriott International, aimed at attracting customers of Marriott to MGM properties across the US. Under the deal, the two companies have formed the new “MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy” brand, which will launch in October and include a total
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UK’s Entain has announced the acquisition of Angstrom Sports, a US-based provider of sports forecasting and data analytics. The deal was signed at $105.8 million (£81 million), with additional contingent payments of up to $159.4 million (£122 million) over three years, meaning a potential consideration of up to $266 million (£203 million). The acquisition is expected
iGaming and sports betting operator BetMGM has announced that the company awarded nearly $75 million in progressive jackpots during the first half of 2023. In 2022, BetMGM awarded over $104 million in jackpots and is confident that it will shatter that number this year. Slot titles created by Entain, MGM Resort’s venture partner in BetMGM,
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has reaffirmed its intention to assume a purely regulatory role, instead of operating as both a regulator and an operator, as it currently does. Chairman and CEO Alejandro H Tengco stressed PAGCOR’s commitment to shifting its focus in a keynote speech at the Asian IR Expo and Global
International Game Technology has announced that its Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks slots awarded three million-dollar-plus jackpots over the month of June in North America. With this new slate of jackpots, IGT Powerbucks has now awarded its 50th prize of more than $1 million dollars in Canada. Lucky Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks slots players
After the draw on Saturday, there weren’t any new winners of the Powerball jackpot to join the club of lucky ones. But this news is great for future participants since the value of the jackpot just increased. Increased value of the jackpot: After last weekend’s failure, the estimated value of the jackpot is $900 million.
The Wynn Las Vegas was once again voted the best resort in the city by Travel + Leisure. Their 2023 World’s Best Awards list top hotels and travel destinations around the world as based on the opinions of their readers. This marks the fourth year in a row that they have won this prestigious honor.
What are Some of the Most Popular Casino Games in Finland You’ve Never Heard of? Finland is a country with an organized i-gaming industry and has had a long history of gambling. Although gambling was illegal at some point, it is now completely legal, with oversight from government agencies. As with all countries, gamblers in
July 17, 2023 In the words of UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer, who just so happens to be a poker enthusiast, “iiiittt’s tiiiime!” Well, almost time (depending on when you’re reading this) — 2 p.m. PT, to be exact — for the final day of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. Three
Sarah Jane Woodall has been known for the last dozen years as Wonderhussy. She is a writer, actress, model, and all-around creative. I talk to her about what I consider a huge gamble, and she shrugs it off as no big deal. What was her job I thought was so risky? Driving out to the
July 17, 2023 Poker players can be superstitious, and it is not unusual to see them wear a specific item of clothing throughout a tournament or use a trinket as a card protector. The eagle-eyed among you who have followed PokerNews coverage of the 2023 World Series Of Poker Main Event may have noticed something
Muscogee Creek Nation has the ambitious plans for its next casino! On Friday, July 14, the Wagoner County officials informed the public that the tribe’s plans for Travel Plaza with the small casino are approved. The plans for the construction: The tribe has huge plans for 35 acres of land located in Coweta, near 131st
Entain Group, one of the global leaders in sports betting and gaming operations, has announced the acquisition of Angstrom Sports, a specialist US provider of sports betting forecasting and analytic solutions. According to the operator, the acquisition deal will be closed for the total of £ 203 million. The total will reportedly be split into
Today, July 17, Play Sinergy, an Empire Technological Group, a flagship developer of live table games based in Las Vegas, disclosed the pending acquisition of Aruze Gaming America’s slot operations, involving online gaming and land-based slots. In addition, the pending acquisition comes after Aruze filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February and after it
Pariplay, a vertical of NeoGames and prominent iGaming aggregator and provider, has agreed a content supply deal with the top-tier US iGaming and sports wagering operator DraftKings. Under the agreement, Pariplay will access the exciting library of Konami Gaming to make its engaging titles available to DraftKings and the players from New Jersey for the
On Friday, July 14, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) revealed that it is currently reviewing UK operating license of global online casino, sportsbook operator and William Hill owner 888 Holdings, which is linked to 6.6% stake in 888 acquired by FS Gaming Investment, an investment group that reportedly includes previous executives of GVC, now known
Around 127 online gaming companies have written an open letter to the Indian government, urging it to reverse its recent decision of levying a 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on online gaming, casinos and horse racing in the country. The letter, which included participants from Baazi Games, Dangal Games, and Gameskraft Technologies among others,
Penn Entertainment has announced the release of its new and improved Barstool Sportsbook and Casino, following the successful full-scale migration to the company’s proprietary online gaming technology platform. The company described the migration to Penn’s custom technology stack in the US as a “major achievement that brings all components of its online gaming operation in-house
Online gambling group 888 has decided to terminate discussions with FS Gaming following concerns raised by the UK Gambling Commission. A move that would have seen a number of appointments made to the gambling group’s board led the UKGC to warn 888 of a potential license suspension or revocation. FS Gaming recently acquired a 6.5% stake
July 17, 2023 It initially seemed like a tall order for the 2023 PokerStars MicroMillions Main Event to reach its ambitious $500,000 guarantee when one considered the tournament only cost $22 to enter. However, after 27,863 players bought in, the guarantee was smashed, with a $557,260 prize pool created, and a top prize that tipped