Gaming and hospitality company Golden Entertainment reported a significant decline in its second-quarter financial results for 2024, with revenue falling by 41.6% year-over-year to $167.3 million. The downturn was largely attributed to the sale of key assets in 2023 and early 2024, including the Rocky Gap Casino Resort and its distributed gaming operations in Montana
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Mesquite Gaming has announced the appointment of Rich Boyd as Director of Marketing. The operator noted Boyd brings over 15 years of marketing and operations experience in the gaming industry to CasaBlanca Resort & Casino and Virgin River Hotel & Casino, Mesquite Gaming’s properties in Mesquite, Nevada. “Rich is the perfect person to help lead
Gaming & Technology Expo (GAT) has announced the launch of GAT Esports, a pioneer event in Colombia that will be held on September 5 – 6, in two key locations in the country’s capital. The first day will be held at the Emerald Room of the Bogota Marriott Hotel, while the second meeting will be held
Flutter Entertainment, the owner of Paddy Power and FanDuel, has raised its full-year guidance after reporting its first financial results since relocating its headquarters and primary stock market listing to the United States. For the quarter ending June 30, Flutter’s net profit soared to $297 million, more than quadrupling from the same period last year.
Sports betting giant DraftKings on Tuesday said it would no longer impose a surcharge on winning bets in high-tax U.S. states, reversing a decision announced just two weeks earlier. The move comes after rival sportsbook FanDuel, owned by Flutter Entertainment, declined to implement a similar charge, leaving DraftKings isolated in its strategy. The Massachusetts-based sports
Skilrock Technologies announced Wednesday that it has been shortlisted for the title of Software Supplier of the Year at the EGR Italy Awards 2024. “This recognition underscores Skilrock’s dedication to delivering cutting-edge, player-centric solutions that transform the online gaming experience,” the gaming industry technology provider said. Skilrock says that its commitment to innovation has led to
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has expanded its presence in Latin America through a new partnership with Mexican online casino operator Betxico. Under the agreement, Pragmatic Play will integrate its portfolio of slots, live casino, and virtual sports content onto Betxico’s platform, broadening its reach in the region. Betxico’s customers will gain full access to Pragmatic Play’s
Live casino games provider Imagine Live has entered the Georgian market through a strategic partnership with operator Betlive. The partnership will feature a dedicated studio designed to provide Betlive’s players with “a premium gaming experience,” the company said in a statement. Two Blackjack and one Roulette table will be equipped with the latest technology, allowing for
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced Tuesday that Board Members have unanimously approved the one-year renewal of licenses for Detroit’s three commercial casinos, including MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown. The Board also passed a resolution to allow more small businesses to provide goods and services to the Detroit casinos.
iGaming software company Slotegrator has announced a partnership with game development studio Orbital. Orbital offers a diverse range of games, including slots, crash, and provably fair games. “Orbital’s games effectively combine user-friendliness with visually appealing designs that evoke nostalgia for the classic Gameboy and Nintendo era,” Slotegrator said. The core principle of Orbital’s provably fair games
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that its Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks slots awarded three million-dollar-plus jackpots in July, totaling over $4 million. On July 24, a Powerbucks slots player won CAD 1,189,379 playing Gong Xi Fa Cai Grand at South Beach Casino & Resort in Manitoba, Canada. On July 26, a Wheel of Fortune slots player
With a presentation by Pay4Fun, SBC will organize the webinar ‘Brazil after January 1, 2025: What changes and how are the rules of the game’, next August 22 at 11:00 am, to discuss the regulated sports betting and online gambling market in the South American country. The panel will feature Leonardo Baptista (CEO and co-founder
iGaming content provider PopOK Gaming has been shortlisted in the Best Game Studio 2024 category at the SiGMA East Europe Awards. “Being shortlisted in the Best Game Studio category is a testament to our team’s passion for creating games that resonate with players and partners alike,” the company said. Tsovinar Elchyan, head of Partnerships of
Casino Guru has secured the shortlist for the Vixio Global Regulatory Awards 2024 in the Outstanding Contribution to Safer Gambling category, going up against 12 established companies from the sector. The VIXIO Global Regulatory Awards 2024 is due to take place on December 4, 2024. Casino Guru noted that it is the only affiliate business to have made thisyear’s cut,
iGaming and sports betting operator BetMGM has launched its Wheel of Fortune Online Casino in Ontario, marking the company’s second brand-led online casino in North America. The new platform is a result of collaboration with Sony Pictures Television and International Game Technology (IGT), bringing the popular TV show Wheel of Fortune to the digital gaming space.
Hard Rock International has announced the promotion of Frank Chesky to Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer. Chesky’s responsibilities include advising executive management on legal matters regarding commercial transactions, regulatory issues, international and domestic policy-making decisions, and formulating business, operational, and legal strategies. In addition, he leads legal and compliance teams to oversee current,
Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first 11 days of August totaled MOP7.1 billion ($886 million), driven by strong demand in the mass gaming segment during the summer holiday period, reveals a new report from brokerage J.P. Morgan. Analysts DS Kim, Mufan Shi, and Selina Li observed that the average daily revenue last week
Illinois’ sports betting handle for June fell below the $1 billion mark for the first time in nine months, reaching $848.1 million, according to the Illinois Gaming Board. Despite the decline, the handle was still up 27.4% compared to the same month last year, reflecting continued growth in the state’s sports betting market. The June
The new Las Vegas MLB Stadium may be in jeopardy due to concerns over investors and financing. Plus, we have an update on what’s being said about the Tropicana Las Vegas implosion date this fall. [embedded content] We know the Tropicana is coming down, we just don’t know when, exactly. Although, there are some pretty
The upcoming SBC Summit Latinoamerica will equip 4,000 industry professionals with the latest marketing strategies, acquisition tactics, and technological advancements that can help them enhance their performance in the region through the dedicated ‘Affiliates & Advertising‘ educational program. “As an increasing number of Latin American markets begin to mature, those in the affiliate and marketing sector must