Maryland’s six casinos generated a total of $169.8 million in gaming revenue in July, marking a decrease of $4,501,777 or 2.6% from the same month last year, when revenue stood at $174.3 million. The casinos’ contributions to the state amounted to $72.2 million last month, a decrease of $1 million or 1.4% compared to July
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Global betting company 1xBet has been nominated for the SBC Awards 2024 in three categories, including Sportsbook Operator of the Year, Best Affiliate Program (Operator), and Operator of the Year. A jury consisting of gambling industry representatives will vote for the winners. The results will be ceremonially announced on September 26, on the final day of
Hospitality workers’ union UNITE HERE has publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. The endorsement includes a commitment by the union to have its members knock on more than 3.3 million doors for Harris in swing states that include Pennsylvania, Michigan, Nevada, Arizona, and North Carolina. The union counts around 100,000 casino workers among
A group of lawmakers led by Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon has called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to ban gambling on U.S. elections. This appeal comes as part of an effort to protect the integrity of the democratic process and prevent potential influence by financial interests. The letter, signed by Senators Richard
The Nassau County Legislature voted Monday to lease the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum property to casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corp. The vote passed by an overwhelming 18-1 margin, following endorsements from the county’s Planning Commission and the Legislature’s Rules Committee on July 18 and July 22. Additionally, a vote for a state environmental review
Rush Street Interactive (RSI), the parent company of BetRivers, announced on Monday it will not impose a customer surcharge on winning bets, a decision that contrasts sharply with DraftKings’ recent move to implement such fees in high-tax states. “As we put our customers first, it was an easy decision for us,” RSI CEO Richard Schwartz
iGaming turnkey solutions provider Soft2Bet will celebrate its 8th anniversary on September 3-4 by hosting two partner events: a Royal Gala Dinner, which will be followed by a Royal Garden Day; and powering the SiGMA East Europe 2024 expo as headline partner. Soft2Bet stated that it is “delighted” to be the main partner for this event
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has announced its first foray into the South African market following the agreement of a new operator partnership with Betway. “Betway is synonymous with betting in the region,” Play’n GO. Thanks to the partnership, the brand’s customers in South Africa can now enjoy classic Play’n GO titles such as Book of
iGaming and sports betting operator BetMGM and B2B gaming content and solutions provider Inspired Entertainment have joined hands to launch the Hybrid Dealer game MGM Bonus City in Michigan. The game debuted in October 2023 in New Jersey and is available exclusively at BetMGM Casino. “MGM Bonus City is an immersive experience for players and Inspired did a
DuelNow, a decentralized sports betting marketplace, has secured an $11 million investment, with $10 million from GEM Digital Limited and an additional $1 million from industry angel investors. The group of angel investors includes figures such as Charlie Lee, the creator of Litecoin; Richard Ma, the founder & CEO of Quantstamp; Billy Markus, the creator of Dogecoin;
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has sent Bet365 a letter ordering the company to pay bettors a total of $519,323.32 for 199 winning wagers from December 2020 to November 2022, after the operator was found to be altering odds on sporting events without informing the state regulator. The regulator has ordered Bet365 to pay its customers
SkyCity Entertainment Group has announced the closure of its Auckland casino from September 9 to 13 as part of a license suspension agreement with New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). The settlement, reached last month, requires SkyCity to shut down the gaming area and related food and beverage outlets for five consecutive days. Other
Belgium’s decision to raise the legal gambling age from 18 to 21 has sparked a global debate on regulatory gaps and the maturity of young adults, according to Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC). The move, aimed at curbing gambling addiction, sets Belgium apart from other European Union countries such as Sweden, Germany, Finland, and Austria, where
MGM China is set to explore opportunities in Thailand’s emerging gaming industry, the CEO and President of MGM Resorts International, Bill Hornbuckle, confirmed. During a recent earnings call discussing MGM’s second-quarter performance, Hornbuckle revealed that he and Pansy Ho, Chair and Executive Director of MGM China, plan to visit Thailand next month to assess potential
With a view to the series of events to come next year, the Gaming & Technology Expo (GAT) confirms its dates for GAT Expo Cartagena 2025, to be held April 28-30 at the Las Americas Convention Center, in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. The 2025 edition of the fair will have the support of the Colombian National Government, through Coljuegos,
The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) will host its 29th Conference and Trade Show at the Oklahoma City Convention Center in Tulsa from August 12 to 14. Nearly 3,000 attendees, including tribal leadership, gaming executives and professionals, hospitality professionals, and vendors, are expected to gather in downtown Oklahoma City for the meeting. “The industry we
1win Partners, the affiliate program of the bookmaker 1win, published a report where it shares the best tips to maximize monetization on social media. For its affiliates to optimize their earnings through its affiliate program, making the most of their social platforms, 1win Partners listed the following tips. The best advice: Video reviews One of
Hotel room prices at select Las Vegas Strip casinos are down ahead of November’s Formula One race compared to last year, according to industry executives. During an earnings call Wednesday, MGM Resorts International President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle said 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix ticket sales were lagging and that some of MGM’s properties were charging
They’ve just been open for eight months, but a Durango Casino expansion is already in the works. Not only has the property been a financial success, but it’s also been a big hit with locals. Now, before they’ve even celebrated a first anniversary, plans are being made for expanding the casino floor and parking area,
The star of one of the most iconic poker film is speaking out. Recently, Matt Damon has a lot to say about a sequel to Rounders. The comments came on The Rich Eisen Show, so take them for what they are worth. Perhaps he’s sincere, but it takes more than that to make a movie.