In this article, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson explores exactly why Costa Rica stands out as a top destination for gaming companies and why partnering with Fast Offshore is essential to successfully launch your iGaming business. Costa Rica has become a premier destination for gaming companies, particularly in the iGaming sector. Its favorable business environment,
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AdmiralBet is now offering EGT Digital’s casino titles to its Montenegrin customers. The new deal comes just a few months after the operator added the Bulgarian provider’s games to its Serbian site. Visitors on AdmiralBet’s Montenegro website can now try the Bell Link, Clover Chance, High Cash, and Single Progressive Jackpot, containing over 100 slots. The
Wynn Resorts has announced its intention to pursue a casino license in Bangkok, Thailand, and reported significant progress on its integrated resort development in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The company shared these updates during a Q2 conference call with analysts. CEO Craig Billings revealed Wynn’s strategic interest in entering the Thai market, emphasizing the
In his latest analysis, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, provides a step-by-step overview for those looking to set up a gaming company in Costa Rica. Costa Rica has long been a popular destination for entrepreneurs seeking to establish online gaming companies. The country’s favorable business environment, relatively low costs, and flexible regulatory framework
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator PrizePicks has appointed Mike Ybarra, former President of Blizzard Entertainment, as the company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Ybarra will join the Board of PrizePicks and succeeds Adam Wexler, PrizePicks’ Founder and CEO, who will be transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman. “I am unbelievably proud of what we have built at
Omaha, Nebraska’s largest city, celebrated a milestone on Tuesday with the grand opening of its first casino, WarHorse Omaha Casino, located at Horsemen’s Park. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the culmination of decades of effort by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and Ho-Chunk Inc., its economic development arm. The ceremonial ribbon cutting was attended by officials
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has announced the latest results for its Index, encompassing the month of July, which show an increase of 93.30 points to 1,423.49 points, or by 7%, as compared to the prior month. Compared to one year ago, the index was up 329.33 points, or 30.1%. The AGEM Index
Las Vegas Sands’s plan to build a $6 billion casino and resort complex on Long Island took a major step forward after a vote on Monday. Sands has been greenlighted to manage the Nassau Coliseum and its surrounding area, known as the Nassau Hub, in a 42-year lease agreement. The legislature was not specifically considering
B2B gaming content and technology provider Inspired Entertainment has partnered with Scientific Games as the latest game studio to join the SG Content Hub Partner Program, a content delivery platform for the global lottery industry. As a result of the partnership, Inspired’s portfolio of Virtual Sports, featuring professional leagues and teams, will now be available to
iGaming software company Slotegrator has announced FA CHAI Gaming as the most recent iGaming provider to join its affiliate network. By adding FA CHAI Gaming’s games with the APIgrator solution, operators can now launch their titles in their platform in just one integration session. “FA CHAI Gaming is breathing new life into the gaming industry with
British bookmaker William Hill celebrated its record-breaking five-year partnership with the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) with a launch event of its new headquarters in Glasgow. The activity also included a behind-the-scenes look at the set of the new William Hill SPFL preview show, the Warm-Up. To be hosted by broadcaster Gordon Duncan and YouTube
Connecticut’s Foxwoods Resort Casino has unveiled the renovated Club Newport, its newly refurbished high-limit gaming area, which officially opened Friday with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Jason Guyot, the Mashantucket Pequot-owned casino’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said that Club Newport “marks a monumental shift in high-limit gaming in the United States, setting a new standard for
International Game Technology (IGT) announced Wednesday that Nick Khin has been appointed as IGT President, Global Gaming. Khin previously served as IGT Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President, Gaming, since 2015. In his new role as President of Global Gaming, Khin will be tasked with managing the IGT Global Gaming business unit, including studios,
A recent study funded by the GambleAware charity highlights how marginalized communities in the UK use gambling to cope with social exclusion and loneliness. The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) analyzed 138 previous studies to explore how socially excluded groups are affected by gambling for the new report. The research examined several groups, including people
Analysts are cautiously optimistic about Macau’s potential gross gaming revenues (GGR) in August following July’s disappointing performance. In July, the casino industry saw GGR fall short of market expectations, according to analysts. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau reported a GGR of nearly MOP18.6 billion ($2.31 billion), a 5.1% increase from June but significantly below historical
The Regulating the Game conference has announced that early bird registration for the 5th edition of the event is now open. Set to take place on March 10 – 13, in Sydney, the event is expected to bring together leading experts and professionals from around the globe to debate about policy and sector issues. Building on
The Australian government is set to release its response to the 2023 Murphy Report on gambling advertisements, with expectations pointing towards a diluted version of the proposed total ban on gambling ads, known as “Murphy’s law” after the late MP Peta Murphy. Instead of a comprehensive prohibition, the government reportedly plans to introduce a cap
As the Philippines intensifies its efforts to remove itself from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, a roster of jurisdictions at heightened risk for money laundering, the recently announced ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) could help the Asian nation achieve this mission. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. mandated last month a total
The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRGC) has appointed Susan Speckert as its first Chief Operating Officer (COO). Speckert will assume the role starting on August 19. The KHRGC was established through 2024 Senate Bill 299 and assumed the responsibilities of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on July 1. “I am honored to work alongside the
Caesars Entertainment has sold the World Series of Poker! As GGPoker buys the WSOP, we examine what this mean for their online poker sites, their land-based poker rooms, and the live WSOP Tournament in Las Vegas each summer! Plus, we have a look at the renovated poker room at the Venetian! [embedded content] Hello friends!