Gateway Casinos and Entertainment is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Sault Ste. Marie. The casino, which first opened on May 19, 1999, marked the occasion with a special event attended by Mayor Matthew Shoemaker, City Council members, Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) executives, local dignitaries, and staff. Over the past 25 years, the casino has
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Macau’s gaming sector saw an 89.1% increase in suspicious transaction reports in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year. According to data from the city’s Financial Intelligence Office, the casino industry filed 1,125 suspicious transaction reports between January and March, up from 595 in the first quarter of 2023. Overall
Digging on the next tunnel of the Boring Company’s Vegas Loop has reached the off-Strip Virgin Hotels resort, Elon Musk-owned Boring Company announced via its X account on Friday. The tunnel is part of the University Center Drive loop. According to the Las Vega Review-Journal, tunneling on the portion began last month at a small plot of land
The Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) has updated the requirements for reporting game data, inviting interested parties to comment before the final version is issued. The updated requirements are expected to come into force in 2025, though the exact date has yet to be determined. A possible transition period will also be detailed upon issuing the final
UK-based bookmaker Paddy Power has canceled its Euro 2024 advertising campaign featuring former Prime Minister Boris Johnson after facing backlash from its staff. Johnson, the lead campaigner for Brexit in 2016, was set to appear in an England No 10 jersey with the slogan “I told you I would get us back in Europe.” The campaign,
Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced the launch of its exhibition packages for its 2025 edition in Sydney, set to take place on March 10 – 13. The event’s upcoming edition is “designed to showcase cutting-edge innovation and technology that elevate sector and regulatory capabilities and performance,” according to organizers. “By exhibiting
iGaming platform provider Uplatform confirmed its attendance at the upcoming SiGMA Asia 2024 expo, set to unfold from June 3 – 5 in Manila, Philippines. Under the theme “U-Lead the competition”, the company will exhibit its latest innovations adapted to the Asian iGaming market at booth G714. “The presence of Uplatform at SiGMA Asia 2024 guarantees many thrilling activities
In his latest analysis, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, explores the significance of the Isle of Man license and the opportunities it opens for entrepreneurs in the online gaming space. In the digital age, where online gaming has become a thriving industry, the Isle of Man is well-regarded with its gaming license. Renowned for
There is always fresh renovation work happening in Sin City. One exciting change is currently happening at Paris Las Vegas, where the resort is seeing the addition of balconies for some of their rooms. This is actually part of the Horseshoe renovation work, as they old Jubilee tower that was part of Bally’s has been
Illinois senators passed the FY 2025 budget late Sunday, which includes a significant increase in sports betting taxes affecting the state’s largest operators. The budget passed with a 38-21 vote. Representing BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics, and FanDuel, the Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) called the budget a “disappointing decision” that will harm operators. The proposal nearly triples the tax rate
Gaming technology giant Novomatic has introduced the Novovision tournament, a new addition to its comprehensive casino management solution, designed to simplify the organization and management of Poker and other live table tournaments. The new Novovision tournament module enables the operator to plan, organize and manage their own tournaments and even leagues, with full administrative control of
After a year of operations, the temporary Caesars Danville casino in Virginia continues to generate substantial revenue for the city and region, exceeding initial projections. The temporary facility, which opened in May of last year, has amassed $222 million in gaming revenue to date. Danville has benefited from this revenue, receiving nearly $20 million as
The Swiss federal council has announced that all casinos in Switzerland will receive new licences starting in 2025. This decision follows a delegate meeting of the Swiss casino industry last week. The current licenses, set to expire at the end of 2024, will be replaced by new 20-year agreements. New casinos have been approved in
Caesars Entertainment and the World Series of Poker (WSOP) have announced the launch of a new real-money poker platform, WSOP Online, combining player pools in Michigan, Nevada, and New Jersey into one network. “The move makes online poker history, as WSOP becomes the first poker operator to pool liquidity across three U.S. jurisdictions,” according to a
Senator Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, has questioned Maine’s gambling regulator for the delay in implementing in-person sports betting, two years after the Legislature allowed casinos into the industry. Baldacci on Tuesday wrote to Maine Gambling Control Unit Executive Director Milt Champion asking him about “stagnation” around in-person betting since Governor Janet Mills signed into law in
In recent years, SOFTSWISS has emerged as a significant player in the Latin American iGaming market, with a strategic emphasis on Brazil. The company has leveraged its global expertise to cement its position in this rapidly evolving landscape, seeking to tap into the growth opportunities it provides, especially as Brazil positions itself as a major
Choctaw Landing, the Choctaw Nation’s newest 100-room luxury resort and casino in Hochatown, Oklahoma, held its grand opening on Thursday. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton presided over the ribbon cutting and celebration, which included around 300 attendees. “Any time you can bring our culture and our history together, along with economic development for
Gaming solutions provider BetConstruct has launched its loyalty platform LOYA for enhanced customer engagement and retention. LOYA is described as a comprehensive loyalty platform, designed to increase customer engagement in retail betting. The platform is tailored specifically for gaming operators who aim to enhance player involvement by encouraging them to place more bets. Apart from creating an engaging
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has announced the release of the third MoneyGram Haas F1 Team playlist, Hulkenberg’s Hits, a playlist of its driver namesake go-to songs on race weekends. The playlist was announced via Play’n GO Music, the supplier’s music division. Hulkenberg’s Hits follows the releases of both Ayao’s Anthems and the Haas’ Tracklist,
Nordic gaming operator Paf has announced record-breaking revenue of €177.1 million ($192.27 million) for the 2023 financial year, marking a 6.9% increase from the previous year. Net profit also saw a significant rise, reaching €55.1 million ($59.82 million), a 23% year-on-year increase. However, despite these positive financial results, Paf cautioned about potential challenges ahead due