Washington’s Snoqualmie Casino is set to celebrate the topping-off ceremony for its property expansion. The highest beam on the upcoming hotel tower will be placed on June 14, marking a key moment for the hotel, convention center, restaurant, and spa expansion. For the Snoqualmie Tribe, the expansion is a historic initiative that is set to create
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The European Union (EU) finalized its new anti-money laundering (AML) framework on Thursday, following approval by the European Council. The legislation, which aims to strengthen financial crime prevention while simplifying compliance for operators, was welcomed by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA). The new rules establish the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), with direct supervisory powers
The 2024 edition of G2E Asia opened Tuesday (June 4th) at The Venetian Macao. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the three-day event is set to feature 100 exhibitors and over 8,000 visitors from 80 countries and regions. Bill Miller, CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA), delivered the Keynote Address on the opening day. Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s
A staggering $9.5 billion of illegal gambling activity has been carried out across three states – New York, New Jersey, and Minnesota – reveals a new report on the U.S. online gambling marketplace by the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) and Yield Sec (YS). The figure represents nearly a quarter of the total $40.92 billion in illegal gross
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced new deposit limits on Monday as part of an amended Responsible Gaming Policy Rule aimed at creating a safer market for young people. The policy, published in the Netherlands’ Official Gazette, includes deposit limits of €300 ($325) for players aged 18-24 and €700 ($760) for players over 24,
The Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2024 winners were announced today at a luncheon ceremony held during the SiGMA Asia expo at Conrad Manila, in the Philippines. The awards recognize excellence in the gaming industry across various categories. Event Manager Mariya Savova said: “Congratulations to this year’s winners and to all those who were shortlisted, because as
The Catawba Nation will begin construction of its $700 million-plus permanent casino resort in Kings Mountain, NC. The development comes after the tribe finalized a settlement with its former casino developer over the ground lease for its trust lands. According to a social media post by the tribe, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new resort
Clarion Gaming has announced that Michel Groothuizen, the incoming chair of the Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), will be making the opening address on the Pulse Stage at iGB L!VE on 17th July. This year’s event will run across four days from July 16 to July 19th at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre. The appearance will
Sports data solutions provider FeedConstruct has launched Betify, a statistics widget tailored for football betting. Betify, the latest addition to FeedConstruct’s Stats Widgets portfolio, offers comprehensive and market-specific statistics to help bettors make informed decisions. According to FeedConstruct, the introduction of Betify marks a significant advancement in the realm of sports betting analytics, providing users with
More than five years since the last full-sized G2E Asia took over the halls of The Venetian Macao’s Sands Expo, the major gambling event makes its long-awaited return this week, running June 4 – 6. More than 8,000 professional visitors from 80 countries and regions and over 100 exhibitors are expected to attend this year’s G2E
PopOK Gaming has announced the release of its latest instant game, Mines – the World of Diamonds. Mines invites players to test their luck and uncover hidden diamonds in a new gaming experience, according to the iGaming content provider. Featuring a 5×5 grid with 25 mini cubes, each cube conceals either a sparkling diamond or a
Online sports betting operator NetBet Sport has announced the launch of their Bet AI Assistant, billed as “the first AI-powered betting assistant in the industry.” Developed in-house by NetBet’s machine learning and AI teams, Bet AI Assistant seeks to enhance user experience and streamline the betting process. “NetBet’s pioneering tool marks a significant milestone in
Despite sometimes strict regulations, Asian markets are considered some of the most desirable in the world. Here, Slotegrator shares what operators need to know when planning to enter markets in Asia. According to Statista, total online gambling market revenue in Asia is projected to reach $5.71 billion in 2024, and by 2029, the number
The SOFTSWISS Casino Platform has released two bonus features, Cashout cancellation bonus and Timezone management, aimed at influencing two key casino project metrics – engagement and retention. Cashout Cancellation Bonus The Cashout Cancellation Bonus allows players to receive a reward for canceling their cashout requests. Players can cancel their entire cashout or choose to cancel 25%,
Gaming technologies and services provider SYNOT Group participated in the 40th edition of the international gaming show FIJMA, which took place from May 7 to 9 at the IFEMA exhibition center in Madrid. The company showcased its products at stand C11, which covered an area of over 200 m². The event was attended by two dozen representatives
Games studio Galaxsys has launched its latest title, Dr. Shocker, a turbo game that promises high-level adventure with its “unique theme and exceptional animations.” Dr. Shocker features an animated block showcasing the professor and his electric mechanism. In the game, players place bets on Dr. Shocker’s attempt to connect electrical cables. If successful, players win
Online gambling platforms recorded a total of 1.992 billion visits in the first quarter of 2024 (January to March), an increase of 78.86% over the same period last year. In terms of unique users, there were 60.37 million per month, according to an analysis conducted by Similarweb and published by the website BNLData on Friday,
New York state’s mobile sports betting tax revenue has crossed the $2 billion mark since the market’s launch in January 2022, according to the latest figures released by the New York State Gaming Commission. The state reported $45.5 million in mobile revenue for the week ending May 26, pushing the all-time tax revenue generated from
Rebecca Paul, the President of the World Lottery Association (WLA) and CEO of the Tennessee Lottery said that “integrity in sports competitions is of crucial importance for the development of sports betting” in the world and, particularly, in Latin America. Her remarks were part of a dialogue with the Iberoamerican Corporation of State Lotteries and
Mississippi-based Gulfside Casino Partnership remains committed to its bid to establish and operate a commercial casino in Pope County, Arkansas. The company has now unveiled its updated $405 million plan for a commercial casino resort in Russellville. The company’s pursuit for the license continues nearly six years after Arkansas voters first authorized a license for