Delaware’s sports betting market would transform under a new bill filed by State Representative Frank Cooke (D-New Castle), which seeks to allow multiple vendors to operate within the state. The proposal challenges the current exclusive contract with the BetRivers app. The contract with BetRivers, made by the Delaware Lottery Office in August 2023, was signed before
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The World Poker Tour (WPT) Macau debut event has been canceled. The company did not provide any reason for the cancellation of the poker event, which was originally set for June 18th – 24th. WPT’s Macau edition was going to feature a HK$40,000 ($5,120) buy-in Championship event, with a special WPT High Roller event with
Politicians in Ireland are experiencing relentless lobbying efforts over proposed new gambling laws, which the Government argues are essential to address a “tsunami of social problems.” The proposed legislation includes measures such as a ban on daytime advertising, the creation of a social-impact fund to support problem gambling initiatives, and the establishment of Ireland’s first
Officials are considering a proposal to house unaccompanied migrant children at two former casino hotels in northwest Mississippi. As per the proposal, the “Influx Care Facility” (ICF) would be situated in the expansive Harrah’s hotel complex, which has been vacant since the closure of Harrah’s Casino in 2014. However, the plan has faced opposition, including from the local
Swedish lottery and gaming group Svenska Spel Sport & Casino has launched a new sportsbook under its Oddset brand for its customers in Sweden. The sportsbook was launched in collaboration with Kambi. The launch follows an agreement signed in October 2023 between Svenska Spel and the platform provider, with both companies working to implement and complete a
We have a look at some of the renovations at Rio Las Vegas inside and out! Plus, major makeovers at Venetian and El Cortez , changes at Paris Las Vegas and big plans for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas! [embedded content] Las Vegas is a city of change, and this week we have some big changes
The Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino in the Allegheny Mountains is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The casino has been a tourist destination for the past two decades, in addition to employing hundreds of people and providing an additional source of income for the city and county via its casino revenue agreement with New York State.
The Administrative Court of Appeal in Jönköping (Sweden) has reduced the sanction fee that Kindred Group received in 2020 for bonus rules violations in 2019. The sanction fee of SEK 100 million ($9.5 million), imposed by the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) on Kindred’s wholly-owned subsidiary Spooniker, was initially reduced to SEK 50 million ($4.7 million). The
In a high-stakes legal battle between two sports betting operators, a former DraftKings executive has asked a U.S. appeals court to overturn a restrictive injunction limiting his work at rival company Fanatics. Michael Hermalyn, who joined Fanatics on February 1, filed a brief last Wednesday with the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, seeking an expedited
New York legislators are considering a proposal to legalize proposition bets (prop bets) for fantasy sports, allowing residents to place bets on specific events such as the number of points a player will score in a quarter or whether a player will hit a home run in his next at-bat. The proposed legislation is designed
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has announced the extension of its Big Bass Bonanza fishing franchise with the release of Big Bass Bonanza – Reel Action. In the 5×3 slot, where money symbols can be worth up to 2,000x the total bet, hitting three, four, or five scatters activates a bonus game with 10, 15,
1xBet has become a sponsor of the SiGMA Asia 2024 exhibition, dedicated to the betting and gambling industry. This year’s forum will be held from June 2 to 5 at the SMX Convention Center, Manila’s largest exhibition center. The event will feature 3,000 operators, more than 350 speakers, and about 20,000 delegates, who will meet
iGaming software supplier SOFTSWISS has announced its recognition at the Global Eventex Awards, an accolade in the sphere of events and experiential marketing. The Global Eventex Awards recognize outstanding achievements and creativity in event organization. For the 2024 awards, winners were selected from over 1,200 applications spanning 62 countries and six continents. Among competitors such
In two months, from July 23 to July 25, SPiCE International will kick off in Dubai, offering businesses in the gaming sector the chance to capitalize on valuable networking opportunities and stay ahead of the curve. According to SPiCE International’s organizers, the global gaming market is projected to reach $100.90 billion in 2024, with a
Colorado’s entry into legalized sports betting four years ago has yielded unexpectedly high results, surpassing revenue projections. The success of the vertical has now prompted discussions on the allocation of the surplus funds, with lawmakers seeking to ask voters to let Colorado use more taxes on water projects, instead of giving them back to the
The Government of Madrid reported that land-based betting shops have decreased their presence by 60% in the Spanish autonomous community since 2019, dropping from 160 in that year to 64 to date. Meanwhile, gambling saloons have registered a decreasing trend of 8%. In his presentation to the plenary session of the Madrid Assembly, the Minister
Alderney has received more than £2.3 million ($2.9 million) in profits from the Alderney Gambling Control Commission in 2023. The amount was £636,000 ($812,340) more than in 2022 due to a “strong rebound by the online gambling sector worldwide” from the Covid-19 pandemic, the States of Alderney said. The Alderney Gambling Control Commission has regulated
Sweden’s gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has expressed support for a proposed comprehensive ban on gambling with credit, while also calling for greater clarity on the new rules and regulations. Under current laws, licensed operators are already prohibited from offering or providing credit for gambling. However, the Ministry of Finance’s proposal in February aims to extend this ban,
International Game Technology (IGT) announced Thursday that its Wheel of Fortune and MegaJackpots slots awarded a trio of million-dollar-plus jackpots in April. On April 4, a Wheel of Fortune slots player won $1,794,169 playing Wheel of Fortune Double Diamond at the Nugget Casino Resort in Reno, Nevada while another player won $1,106,270 on April 11 playing Wheel
Casino entertainment provider Play’n GO was crowned Game Studio of the Year at the CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards in Valletta, Malta for the second consecutive year. The Swedish gaming company also bagged the Best Music/Soundtrack award at the event, held on Thursday. “The Game Studio of the Year award is a testament to Play’n GO’s outstanding