In 2015, the UN General Assembly developed a set of 17 interconnected goals they called a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.” These goals were named the “2030 Agenda,” and they all relate to ESG — a growing topic in the iGaming industry. In a new analysis, Yana Khaidukova, Managing
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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has announced that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming along with fantasy contests during April was $476,7 million, an increase of 3.27% compared to revenue in April last year. Sources of gaming revenue regulated by the Board include slot machines, table games, iGaming, sports wagering, fantasy contests,
Gila River Resorts & Casinos is set to open its latest addition to Arizona’s Metro Phoenix gaming market, Santan Mountain, on June 30. Boasting a wide array of amenities, the $180 million casino has been under construction for approximately 18 months and will feature the largest casino sportsbook in Arizona, along with 813 slot machines,
The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday unanimously recommended approval of a licensing request from Israel-based iLottery and iGaming solutions provider Neo Games. The firm is contracted with Caesars Entertainment to provide technology for its iGaming and sports wagering businesses and also provides technological support for lotteries worldwide. According to a report by Las Vegas
A Nevada Senate committee passed on Thursday a bill to amend the constitution to allow a state-run lottery. Now headed to the floor of the Legislature, the legislation would end a ban on non-charity lotteries, in place since Nevada achieved statehood in 1864. If passed, the bill, titled the Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 5, would
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has ramped up its efforts to combat illegal offshore gambling by urging Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block three additional websites found to be in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The ACMA’s investigations revealed that these services, namely Vave, Highway Casino, and Online Casinos Australia,
The organizers of the Peru Gaming Show (PGS) said the event will celebrate its twentieth edition by bringing together more than 60 brands on June 14-15 at the Jockey Exhibition Center in Lima. “PGS 2023 has everything ready to offer one of the best shows of the year; the presence of leading brands in the
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has nominated Michelle Gillcrist as Director of the Ohio Lottery Commission. Gillcrist was named interim director in April. In a statement, Governor DeWine said: “Michelle Gillcrist has the right combination of management experience and visionary thinking to lead the Ohio Lottery Commission.” Prior to her appointment as interim director, Gillcrist served
In an effort to fulfill an election promise aimed at reducing problem gambling, Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Government is taking action to ban external signage associated with gambling from pubs and clubs across the state. While existing laws already prohibit gambling-related signage, venue operators have circumvented these restrictions by advertising what they call “VIP Lounges.”
After receiving approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board earlier this month, Marriott International has now secured approval on Thursday from the Gaming Commission to open a “pop-up” casino that will exist for only eight hours on May 23, in a tent on a street corner near the Las Vegas Convention Center, at the former site
New Jersey gambling revenue from sports betting have gone up by 43.6%. James Plousis, chairman of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, said that even though April’s casino revenue was down this year, it remains the second-strongest April in 11 years. The latest monthly revenue report from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has
Las Vegas is always changing, and coming out of the pandemic it seems no city bounced back stronger. It’s no longer just a destination to do some gambling, see a show, and grab a cheap steak dinner. It’s so much more, and you’re probably going to pay for that. Sin City is now a prime
May 19, 2023 In the dimly lit world of high-stakes poker, where legends are born, and fortunes are made or shattered, there was a towering figure who transcended the game itself. Doyle Brunson, the man whose name became synonymous with poker greatness, passed away late on Sunday, May 14. As the news of his passing
May 19, 2023 With the 2023 World Series of Poker just around the corner, PokerNews is continuing to look at past WSOP Main Event champions and what they’ve been up to since winning poker’s big one. Our last instalment of the series looked at the winners from 2012-2014, with this edition focusing on Joe McKeehen,
May 19, 2023 The WPT Global Spring Festival online poker series has a little something for everyone with buy-ins ranging from just $1.10 all the way up to $2,500. Online poker players will have an opportunity to compete for a World Poker Tour Prime Online championship. WPT Global is a leading internet poker platform with
May 19, 2023 Doyle Brunson was more than just a poker player — he was a Las Vegas icon. As such, during the third period of the Vegas Golden Knights NHL playoff game against the Dallas Stars, the local team paid tribute to the late “Texas Dolly.” Brunson, who passed away at 89 last weekend,
May 19, 2023 Following continued allegations that Ali Imsirovic is running an online poker cheating ring, Americas Cardroom CEO Phil Nagy is offering a $100,000 bounty for proof. Last year, Imsirovic was accused by many of his peers, most notably Alex Foxen and Chance Kornuth, of using illegal real-time assistance (RTA) tools online and colluding
May 19, 2023 It is not uncommon for PokerStars Spring Championship Of Online Poker (SCOOP) events to end in a deal. After all, the prize money involved, and therefore the pay jumps, in some of the high stakes tournaments are massive. However, four-way deals are a little out of the ordinary, and one such deal
May 20, 2023 Folding is a fundamental aspect of poker strategy that involves forfeiting your hand. While it may seem counterintuitive to discard your cards, making correct folds is crucial for long-term success in the game. And the folks at WPT Global have shared some tips on folding strategies. Correct folds save you from losing
May 20, 2023 With the second round of the Stanley Cup settled, the Toronto Maple Leafs—and their partner PokerStars Ontario—are due congratulations for an excellent run in the tournament. The Maple Leafs were eliminated in the round of eight by a small margin in their game with the Florida Panthers. It was an unfortunate end