Macau is facing significant hurdles in its quest to return to its pre-pandemic prosperity, according to a gaming scholar. In a recent report, Wang Changbin, head of the Centre for Gaming and Tourism Studies at Macau Polytechnic University, highlighted the slow pace of recovery in Macau’s gaming industry compared to other major gaming hubs like
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iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has unveiled a new sweets-themed game, the Sweet Kingdom slot. The game awards wins when 5-15+ sweet symbols connect horizontally or vertically on the 7×7 grid, which is presided over by a regal one-eyed candy. In the base game, treasure chest money symbols can land with a random value of
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has announced the return of its WSOP Circuit (WSOP-C), featuring 18 stops both domestic and international, that run through the end of the calendar year. The regional poker tour returns for its 20th season beginning Wednesday, July 19 at Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma, immediately following the conclusion of
Star Entertainment Group has appointed Steve McCann, the former head of Crown Resorts, as its new group chief executive and managing director, effective July 8, pending regulatory approval. McCann succeeds Robbie Cooke, who stepped down from the position in March but stayed on in a consultancy role while the company searched for a replacement. Neale
The Ghana Association of Sports Betting Operators (GHASBO) has made an appeal to industry regulators and tax authorities to take decisive action against unlicensed and unregulated betting platforms operating within the country. Illicit operators are reportedly using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and cryptocurrencies to evade tax obligations, says the GHASBO, depriving Ghana of revenue needed
Global wagering giant Ladbrokes has extended its principal partnership agreement with Tasracing and the Tasmanian racing industry for a further five years. Ladbrokes, which is part of Entain Australia and New Zealand, will continue to be the Tasmanian racing industry’s venue and major race day partner for the next five years, with an option to
SBC Summit 2024, to take place from September 24th-26th at Feira Internacional de Lisboa in Portugal, is set to unveil “actionable insights that pave the way for sustained growth and innovation within the sports betting industry,” according to its organizers. The focus on sports betting comes as the vertical sees rapid technological evolution and shifting
The Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) has granted Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE) a license to build a casino in Pope County, ending a lengthy process marked by legal battles and controversies that prolonged construction for years. The decision, made on June 27, follows the approval of a constitutional amendment by Arkansas voters in 2018, allowing for
Stretch Network is set to launch its Total KO Series (TKO) Tournament, featuring a prize pool of €333,000 ($357,425.55). Running from July 10 to July 28, 2024, the series is open to both seasoned poker players and newcomers, offering a variety of events and special features. The Main Event, with a guaranteed prize of €50,000
Newsweek has published its annual rankings for the Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces list, with Mohegan ranked 77. This is the publication’s second annual Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces list in collaboration with the Best Practice Institute (BPI), a leadership development and benchmark research company. The results were determined after surveying more than two million
UEFA Euro 2024 has recorded the highest betting margins among prominent football tournaments this year, surpassing the UEFA Champions League 2024 by nine percentage points, as unveiled by iGaming solutions provider SOFTSWISS. According to insights shared by the team of sports betting software SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, the tournament has a betting margin of 17.3%. Key categories such
Esports data provider DATA.BET will showcase its latest product releases at the upcoming iGaming event iGB L!VE 2024, taking place from July 16 to 19 at the RAI Amsterdam. This year marks the final occasion for iGB L!VE at the RAI Amsterdam, with the exhibition set to relocate to London starting next year. In its
The iconic Bellagio hotel-casino in Las Vegas is seeking to expand with new dining, retail, and entertainment amenities, according to recent filings with Clark County. MGM Resorts International has proposed adding these enhancements near the Bellagio entrance along Las Vegas Boulevard. An MGM spokesperson confirmed to the Las Vegas Review-Journal that documents were submitted to Clark
It’s been a while since we reported on what’s happening at Tropicana Las Vegas. The resort officially closed its doors on April 2nd of this year, and since that time we’ve seen them bring in moving vans, auction off furniture, and put up safety fences. But a walk past the property today reveals that the
The Netherlands Online Gambling Association (NOGA) announced that Peter-Paul De Goeij will step down as Director, effective July 1. Eric Konings will be appointed as interim director, having been involved with NOGA since 2022. Konings will be supported in his role by former State Lottery Chief Executive Frans van Steenis. NOGA said that De Goeij’s departure, due
All game suppliers aiming to provide services to Danish-licensed gambling operators must first obtain a licence from the Danish Gambling Authority from January 1, 2025. Applications for these licences will commence on September 1, 2024, the authority announced on Friday. The Danish Gambling Authority has already made available guidance materials and application forms on its official
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a reminder to licensees regarding the necessary compliance procedures for outsourcing activities related to material supplies, critical supplies, and key functions. According to the Gaming Authorisations and Compliance Directive, licensees must adhere to the Policy for Outsourcing by Authorised Persons. Licensees are required to notify the MGA within
The Royal Thai Police are continuing their crackdown on illegal gambling during the Euro Cup. More than 2,600 individuals have been arrested since the start of the competition owing to illicit gaming activities, both online and on-site. The Centre for the Prevention and Suppression of Illegal Euro 2024 Football Betting, active during the 17th European
Sports data solutions provider FeedConstruct is launching its new Live Sports Data SaaS software, which allows users to effectively collect, manage, and utilize sports data, improving their operational efficiency. The software is equipped with tools that enhance the integrity and accuracy of the sports data collected across 18 sports, says the provider. This includes a
iGaming solutions provider Uplatform has announced the integration of 1X2 Network‘s gaming portfolio into its Casino Aggregator offering. 1X2 Network is the company name for the 1X2 gaming group, a UK-based iGaming developer and aggregator. The company has developed soft gaming content since 2002. This partnership allows Uplatform to offer its operator partners access to 1X2 Network’s