Macau is making significant strides in diversifying its economy through the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. Macau’s achievements in the MICE industry in recent years were highlighted at the recent “Global Exhibitions Day”, an event focused on promoting industry progress, economic growth, sustainable development, and international exchanges. Starting in 2023, Macau’s six casino operators
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Craig Williams, parliamentary private secretary to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, is under scrutiny following revelations that he placed a bet on the date of the upcoming general election. The controversy has emerged midway through the election campaign, as the Conservative Party seeks to retain leadership. Williams, who also stands as a candidate in the upcoming
US gambling giant FanDuel posted $4.9 million in revenue during its first full month of operation in Washington DC. The business took $29.7 million in bets during May, about 450% more than the $5.4 wagered in the same month last year with GambetDC, the former operator of the Washington DC Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG). According to
Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Arena celebrated a 3000th event milestone on Sunday, June 9th, with a sold-out show of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks. The 10,000-seat venue, located inside the Mohegan Sun resort and casino, opened in October 2001. As part of the celebration, Mohegan Sun selected two concertgoers for a special surprise.
Station Casinos is set to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays at three of its Las Vegas valley locations. The company announced that Green Valley Ranch, Red Rock Casino, and Durango Casino will host “a fireworks spectacular” on Thursday, July 4, starting at 9 p.m. The fireworks shows will be orchestrated by Fireworks by Grucci,
The SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, an award-winning software for sports betting, shares its insights and forecasts ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 сhampionship. The compilation is designed to empower operators to maximize engagement and success during this premier sporting event. According to the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, football holds leading positions among other sports in GGR, revenue, and bets. Therefore,
Circa Sports has raised the stakes. The sports betting brand has brought back the popular professional football contests Circa Million VI and Circa Survivor with its biggest payout yet – $16 million, no rake. With signups launching May 24 at 9 a.m. in all Circa Sports Nevada locations, this marks the largest prize pool ever
Brazilian sports betting and casino site Aposta Ganha has announced a partnership agreement with Netflix, becoming the first betting brand to exclusively run advertising campaigns in the country for the platform’s customers. Rafa Márquez, former player and idol of Barcelona and the Mexican national football team, stars in the 30-second commercial. The concept was developed
The first day of the 21st edition of the Peru Gaming Show (PGS 2024) was focused on the current process of regularization of the online sector in Peru, both in its program of conferences and on the exhibition floor. In his speech, the Peruvian regulator, Yuri Guerra, announced that in June licenses should be granted to
The Arkansas Racing Commission has voted to proceed with Cherokee Nation Entertainment‘s application to establish a casino in Pope County. Concurrently, the state board rejected Mississippi-based Gulfside Casino Partnerships’ proposal. The decision on Wednesday allows CNE to remain in the process of trying to get a license to open a gaming venue in the county. The
iGaming solutions supplier Salsa Technology has announced “an important collaboration” with sports betting provider First Sportsbook that will see the solution integrated into the Salsa Omni PAM, with a focus on the LatAm region. According to Salsa Technology, initially, the tie-up will focus on the regulated Peruvian market, and the two companies will share more details
The Council of the District of Columbia has approved the FY2025 budget, which includes the Sports Wagering Amendment Act of 2024, marking a significant step toward opening the city’s sports betting market. The budget was unanimously approved, with a second vote expected as early as next week. The decision to open the market was contentious.
In a recent meeting of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), concerns were raised about the operation of online casinos in Sri Lanka, despite laws prohibiting such activities. Dr. Harsha de Silva, the Chair of the committee, stressed on the need for immediate action to address this issue, directing a letter to the Minister of
Hard Rock International has revealed that the grand opening date for the permanent Hard Rock Casino Rockford will be Thursday, August 29th, 2024. Following “a star-studded Guitar Smash,” in Hard Rock tradition, the doors will open to the public at approximately 3:00 PM local time. “I’d like to thank the Rockford community and State of
Gaming products manufacturer and distributor SUZOHAPP will once again be a sponsor of the Canadian Gaming Summit, set to be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Center from June 18-20. Sim Bielak, President of Global Gaming & Amusement Business, said: “We are thrilled to participate in and support this significant event for Canada, as it presents
The Swedish gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has strengthened its commitment to sports integrity by becoming an associate member of the United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS). ULIS, a syndicate of state lotteries based in Lausanne, Switzerland, works with international partners to detect and warn against suspicious betting activities and potential match-fixing. “We are thrilled to welcome the
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has signed a partnership deal with operator Chapinbet to strengthen its position in the Latin American iGaming market. Pragmatic Play is set to integrate its portfolio of Slots, Live Casino, and Virtual Sports titles onto Chapinbet’s online platform, becoming available to its customer base across the continent. Chapinbet’s customers will
Spanish gaming operator Punto Zero‘s gaming halls have added a new attraction to their offerings with the introduction of Zitro’s Fu Frog game. Since its launch in Spain, Fu Frog has gained popularity due to its unique gameplay and engaging visuals, Zitro said in a statement. The game features three frogs that progressively inflate, with players
Gaming resorts and entertainment company Mohegan has announced the promotion of Nelson Parker as the company’s Chief Strategy Officer. Parker was previously the Senior Vice President of Strategic Development for Mohegan. In this new role, he will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and executing growth opportunities and strategic new ventures for the company. “Nelson has
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts has been awarded the New Marketer of the Year Award by the Asian American Advertising Federation (3AF) at its annual 3AF Excellence Awards. The award was announced during a gala dinner in Plano, Texas. Held annually in May during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the 3AF Asian Market