Two key New York State lawmakers have publicly opposed the proposed casino project by Wynn Resorts and Related Companies at Hudson Yards on Manhattan’s West Side. The opposition centers on concerns about placing a casino, hotel, and residential towers next to the High Line pedestrian park. Assemblyman Tony Simone, a member of the panel that
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Following the conclusion of its Progressive KO format Total KO Series (TKO) with a prize pool of €333,000 ($361,732), Stretch Network has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of its regular tournament schedule, set to begin on July 29, 2024. The new schedule introduces a range of daily, weekly, and monthly tournaments designed to offer exciting and
Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, is set to deliver a keynote address at the SBC Summit 2024, inspiring the event’s 25,000 attendees to embrace innovation and leverage available technologies for groundbreaking advancements. Berners-Lee will participate in a fireside discussion at the Super Stage of Feira Internacional de Lisboa’s MEO Arena on
Betting holding company BetBoom announced that it officially obtained a local permit to operate gambling activities in Peru. Its international project operates online and offers betting on its website and mobile platforms and, according to the operator, the application for Android will soon be available for download. “Obtaining the Peruvian license opens new opportunities to
Bally’s Dover Casino Resort has resumed its 24-hour gambling operations as of July 8, 2024. This move follows the lead of Delaware Park Casino, which reintroduced continuous gaming earlier this year. Previously, Bally’s Dover operated 24 hours from Thursday at 8 a.m. through Monday at 4 a.m., with a break from 4 a.m. to 8
The North Texas Commission (NTC) is establishing a committee to explore the potential implications of legalizing casino gambling and sports betting, as momentum builds ahead of the 2025 legislative session. The committee will include business and community leaders and will study the effects of destination gaming on economic development, workforce needs, infrastructure, transportation, and public
The co-developers of Petersburg’s proposed $1.4 billion casino complex, The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise, said that should voters greenlight their plans on a November 5 referendum, a temporary site will go on Brassfield Parkway off Wagner Road in the city’s southern end while the final project is being built there. The developers shared
Sin City is always changing… just ask the Tropicana or the Mirage. Now, we have heard whispers of at least two new projects at the Las Vegas Sphere. If these rumors are accurate, then the venue should continue to bring in audiences for the next several months, even without the headlining live entertainment events they
Play’n GO has launched its latest mythology-inspired slot game, Rise of Olympus Origins, transporting players to Mount Olympus “to bask in the glory of the gods.” In the game, Hades rules the Underworld, Poseidon the seas, and Zeus holds dominion over the skies, also serving as king of the gods of Olympus. Rise of Olympus
Personalized, targeted marketing has become a universal business practice — but there’s no universal approach that works for every business. What does it look like for iGaming projects, and where should online casinos and sportsbooks start? Find out in Slotegrator’s new report. At the end of the day, every business has the same main goal:
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has reported record financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, reporting a net revenue of $890.7 million, which is a 16% increase from the $768.5 million recorded in the same period last year. The net income attributable to CDI surged by 46% to $209.3 million, compared to $143 million
Federal Judge Maria Isabel Bernal resolved that the reform of the Mexican Government to the Regulation of the Federal Law of Gaming and Sweepstakes (LFJS), decreed in November 2023 and which ordered the prohibition of slot machines, is unconstitutional. In a ruling similar to that of Justice Gabriel Regis, the judge established that the Mexican
Golden Park gaming halls in Spain are now equipped with Zitro’s Fu Frog or the “frog game”, which the supplier of gaming machines and iGaming titles describes as “a unique title with a different dynamic.” “Fu Frog offers a fun and exciting experience, differentiating itself from other games with its three little frogs that progressively
International Game Technology (IGT) has been confirmed as a sponsor for the BEGE Expo 2024. The gaming industry event will take place on November 26 at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia, Bulgaria. The BEGE Expo, celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, is set to bring together top innovators and industry leaders to showcase the latest
Hard Rock International has announced that it will donate several artifacts from The Mirage to The Neon Museum to honor the historic property’s legacy, which permanently closed its doors on July 17th. Hard Rock, which is set to open its own Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas property at the site in 2027, collaborated for
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) on Wednesday announced an $80-$90 million renovation to the existing grandstand at Churchill Downs Racetrack. The project will update ticketed seating options while improving and adding to the amenities available for all guests in the grandstand area, the company said. Construction on the Grandstand Club and Pavilion is scheduled to begin in
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its inaugural annual report on the Gambling Survey for Great Britain. The comprehensive study, conducted in 2023 with the National Centre for Social Research and the University of Glasgow, aims to establish a new baseline for understanding gambling behaviors in the UK. It has captured data from nearly
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) reported a net revenue of $2.76 billion for the second quarter of 2024, up 8.6% from $2.54 billion in the same period last year. Net income rose to $424 million, a 15.2% increase from $368 million in Q2 2023, driven by solid performances in Macao and Singapore. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA reached
iGaming technology provider SOFTSWISS successfully showcased its products at iGB L!VE 2024, introducing a new creative concept. Last week, iGB L!VE 2024 was held in Amsterdam for the final time, ahead of its relocation to London starting next year. In a special tribute to a city that hosted the exhibitions for many years, SOFTSWISS delivered a
Casino Guru, a platform for online casino reviews and player protection, announced a strategic partnership with BetBlocker, a tool designed to help individuals manage their gambling habits. The strategic partnership will primarily focus on integrating BetBlocker’s blocking software with Casino Guru’s Global Self-Exclusion Initiative and combine other responsible gambling features offered by both companies. The