Global sports betting giant Flutter announced that it has been included in TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2024 list in the Pioneers section. To assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations across sectors, and polled its global network of contributors and correspondents, as well as outside experts. Then TIME editors evaluated each company on key
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The Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards have entered the voting phase, following a record-breaking submission process with over 100 games from more than 70 suppliers. The B.F.T.H. Arena Awards 2024 is organized by iGaming solutions provider BetConstruct in partnership with investment solution Ortak. The event is set to take place on July 1-4 in Yerevan, Armenia. Participants can cast their
Sports betting and iGaming operator BetMGM announced that a player in Southfield, Michigan won $1 million on a 40-cent bet while playing Bison Fury. The Michigan player, who chose to remain anonymous, hit the progressive jackpot in April and plans to spend some of the money on a house. Developed in-house by Entain, Bison Fury
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has recommended approval for horse racing dates in rural Nevada. The board’s recommendations include race dates in Ely from August 16-18 for Agricultural District No. 13 in White Pine County, and in Elko from August 23-September 2 for the Elko County Fair Board. These recommendations are set to be considered
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco was voted Executive of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2024, held at the Conrad Hotel in Pasay City, Manila on June 4th. Runner-up for the award was MGM China President and COO Hubert Wang while Aristocrat Gaming’s General Manager for
As Euro 2024 approaches, gambling support charity GamCare has issued a call to employers to enhance support mechanisms for workers susceptible to gambling addiction. GamCare is advocating for workplaces to establish safe environments where staff can discuss gambling-related issues and access support services. With the tournament set to begin next week, GamCare has proposed a
The NCAA has decided that college prop bets are not a good thing for sports, and they would like the states regulating sports betting to ban them all together. The collegiate sports organization is emphasizing that such wagers have detrimental impact on the integrity of their sports. Some bettors are sure to find this an
Earlier this year, NBA player gambling issues came to light. The league imposed a lifetime ban on Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter, accusing him of betting on games, sharing information with gamblers, and feigning illness to manipulate a wager. Porter had appeared in 26 games for Toronto during this season, and previously played 11 games
This week it was announced that an infielder for the San Diego Padres has been permanently barred from the league for betting on baseball. Tucupita Marcano violated the MLB gambling policy, and four additional players received suspensions for similar actions: Michael Kelly, a reliever for the Oakland Athletics, and minor league players Jay Groome (a
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Puerto Rico’s gaming and betting industry generated $186 million in revenue for 2023, announced Juan Santaella, Interim Director of the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission. The casino sector contributed the lion’s share, amassing $177.3 million of the total revenue. Puerto Rico’s casino industry has a rich history, having been the second U.S. jurisdiction to legalize casinos
Calls to ban sports betting advertisements in Canada resurfaced on Wednesday during a meeting of the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications. This came as the committee reviewed Bill S-269, the National Framework on Advertising for Sports Betting Act, which proposes a Canada-wide framework for event wagering ads. Bruce Kidd, a former Olympic distance runner
The adoption of smart table technology is revolutionizing the casino landscape, offering significant advancements in security, fraud prevention, and player tracking, according to technology suppliers and experts at the G2E Asia conference. The casino industry is undergoing a technological transformation with the introduction of this technology, reshaping traditional table game experiences. Smart tables integrate radio
Responsible gaming advocates have renewed their calls for legislative intervention to address problem gambling in casinos. These calls were made at the 3rd Asia Pacific Responsible Gaming Forum, held on the sidelines of the G2E Asia trade show, Macau Business reported. Zhonglu Zeng, chairman of the Asia Pacific Association for Gambling Studies, emphasized the need for government action to prevent problem gamblers from spending
Caesars Entertainment released its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility report on Thursday, highlighting the company’s progress in the areas of environmental impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, team member development, and community investment. “At Caesars Entertainment, we’re committed to continuing to develop, diversify and achieve our CSR goals,” said Heather Rapp, SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility
The Directorate General for the Regulation of Gaming (DGOJ), the regulator of the online gaming sector in Spain, has issued its market report for the first quarter of 2024. During Q1, operators reported Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of EUR 350.69 million, equivalent to $381.4 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 15.14% and 11.23% over the previous
Online gaming content provider CT Interactive strengthened its presence in Bulgaria by partnering with BetHub, one of the country’s newest licensed online betting operators. The partnership is a strategic move to bring CT Interactive’s portfolio of over 200 HTML5 games to a wider audience in the country. “As CT Interactive continues to solidify its presence in
The gambling industry is rapidly evolving, reaching unprecedented size with the emergence of new technologies and new regulated markets. How can operators choose the right market? Slotegrator offers a brief introduction to different types of gambling markets and highlights some essential points for casino operators in the iGaming community. According to Statista, the global volume
The regulatory entity of gaming in Colombia (Coljuegos) shared a report in which it communicated the results of its fight against illegality and evasion in the country. As part of its actions against illegal gambling, in 2024, the entity opened 485 processes against gaming operators for evasion or omission of payments corresponding to operating rights.
Gaming supplier Zitro showcased its new range of products at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia, held at The Venetian Macao. The company highlighted its growing presence in the region at the show, evidenced by new installations at major Integrated Resorts in Manila, including Solaire North, Newport, and Okada. “We’re determined to expand further,” Nadège Teyssedre, Zitro’s