iGaming solutions provider EGT Digital will present the latest novelties in its portfolio at the iGB Live Amsterdam 2024 event, set to take place from the 17th to the 18th of July at RAI Amsterdam. For another year in a row, EGT Digital will gather operators, players, and industry experts at its stand 12-G40 during
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The Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino marked a key milestone on Friday with the opening of its new hotel addition, featuring 175 rooms, a pool, fitness center, and dining hall. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the hotel comes just months after the casino unveiled Spokane Live, a midsize concert venue, in November last year. The casino,
Eventus International has confirmed that the debut iGaming DACH Summit is set to take place on October 1st and 2nd, 2024, in Vienna. The event aims to foster networking, share insights, and explore business opportunities within the iGaming sector in Central Europe, “amidst Vienna’s vibrant cultural scene.” Eventus International has listed what attendees can expect
Kentucky’s online sports betting reached a total handle of $175.5 million in May, with operators disbursing $154.5 million back to players. According to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC), adjusted gross revenue for May stood at $22.3 million, contributing $3.1 million in excise tax to state coffers. These funds support various public initiatives, including education, disaster
Games studio Galaxsys has collaborated with PIN-UP Partners for the launch of an exclusive new turbo game, Hamster Mania. Hamster Mania offers players a “fun and user-friendly gaming experience”, Galaxsys said in a statement. The objective is to secure the highest winnings by tapping on the hamster character within a circular frame, with each tap
Sportsbook and iGaming solutions provider Digitain has expanded its technology portfolio with the launch of its Centrivo CRM platform. The platform offers operator partners a comprehensive multi-channel and automation solution for player lifecycle management and engagement. The Centrivo CRM platform addresses the need for advanced marketing technology among iGaming operators. It enables operators to unify
International Game Technology (IGT) has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, showcasing the growth of the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance driven by its Sustainable Play initiatives. “The 2023 IGT Sustainability Report highlights our ongoing global sustainability initiatives that endeavor to positively impact our people and our planet, as we continue to demonstrate measurable progress
It was back in April of this year that we first reported on the allegations of Caesars price fixing. The company, along with Wynn and a few others, had a lawsuit filed against them over supposed collaboration via a “third-party software” as a way to manipulate and artificially inflate the rates charged for their hotel
Watch the Year of the Sphere celebration as the Las Vegas Sphere marks the one year anniversary of lighting up Sin City! The show runs through off many of the amazing displays that The Sphere showcased during its first twelve months in operation, and remembers the bands who performed there. All of this is choreographed
Macau’s gaming sector EBITDA growth is expected to slow in June and July due to mainland China’s crackdown on money exchange activities, according to brokerage firm Morgan Stanley. Analysts Praveen K. Choudhary, Gareth Leung, and Stephen W. Grambling reported that the second quarter is likely to see the first negative quarter-on-quarter growth in both industry
Culinary Workers Union Local 226 has reached tentative contract agreements with two Las Vegas Strip hotel properties – Vdara and The Signature. The agreements, made with Vdara, a 1,395-room hotel adjacent to Aria hotel-casino, and The Signature, which has 730 rooms neighboring MGM Grand, will cover more than 1,000 workers, according to the union. Culinary members
Bacta, the trade body representing the UK low-stake gaming and amusement sectors, has begun the process of engaging with the 335 new MPs who have been elected to the House of Parliament following the July 4th General Election. In an initiative that began as soon as the outcome of the election was confirmed, Bacta is
Sports technology company Sportradar is participating at the Regulating the Game conference, and has secured the first pitch with a quickfire talk on “Effective Regulation Through Innovative Technological Solutions.” Pitch! is a networking event that as part of the Regulating the Game conference seeks to ignite innovation, champion compliance, and propel the gambling industry “toward unparalleled excellence
Bill 456/2024, approved July 2 in São Paulo, Brazil, which establishes a municipal lottery in the city of São Paulo, will undergo an in-depth market study. This process includes bookmakers and concessions for online gambling companies. To help draft the new law, Mayor Ricardo Nunes appointed several firms specializing in the sector, including Pay4Fun, to conduct
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has introduced its new Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) hub on its website, providing licensees with detailed information on ESG reporting. The landing page opened for the first time for registered licensees on July 9. This newly launched ESG landing page serves as a central hub for all things related to
The Downtown Grand, a 1,124-room hotel-casino located just north of the Fremont Street pedestrian mall, is now on the market, looking for prospective buyers, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. Owned by real estate investment firm CIM Group and operated by Fifth Street Gaming, the property’s sale is being facilitated by New York-based firm Berkadia. As
The Cordish Companies is set to host a topping-off ceremony for Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana on Wednesday, which is traditionally held when the last beam is placed atop a structure during construction. The company, which kicked off construction for the property in December 2023, will mark a new milestone with this ceremony, as it continues
Illinois casinos recorded a drop in gaming revenue of 3.9% month-on-month in June, according to the latest report from the Illinois Gaming Board. The state’s 15 casinos generated $138.3 million in revenue, down from $143.8 million in the previous month. However, Illinois saw an increase in revenue by nearly 13% year-on-year. Illinois casinos could not
Maryland’s six casinos reported a total gaming revenue of $162.9 million for June 2024, reflecting a slight decrease of $802,798 (-0.5%) compared to June 2023, according to figures released by Maryland Lottery and Gaming. Despite the overall revenue decline, the casinos contributed $69.8 million to the state, marking a $412,462 (0.6%) increase from the previous
iGaming technology company SOFTSWISS announced that the Anti-Fraud team within its Managed Services helped clients secure around 6 million euros ($6.5 million) in H1 2024. This result highlights a one-third reduction in the amount at risk compared to last year’s figures. By using advanced tools and methodologies to effectively mitigate fraud attempts, including bypassing restrictions