The news website Mobile Time and the company Opinion Box conducted a survey of 2,033 people over the age of 16 in Brazil on their use of apps. Among the points investigated were the population’s online sports betting habits. The survey revealed that 17% of respondents had bet on apps in the last 12 months. Considering only
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Well, we knew it was coming but it still hurts. The era of the Mirage Las Vegas will come to and end this summer, ushering in new ownership with a new look on The Strip, as Hard Rock International finally steps into a prime time location. This despite a previous announcement that the resort would
Virginia’s three operational casinos - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Temporary Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, and Caesars Virginia – combined to generate over $60.1 million in adjusted gaming revenue and $10. 8 million in gaming tax revenue in April, according to data released by the Virginia Lottery. Rivers Casino Portsmouth emerged as the top performer, generating $26.4 million
Multinational gaming company Codere Online reported revenue of €50.4 million ($54.3 million) in the first quarter of 2024, while net gaming revenue reached the highest-ever quarterly figure at €53 million ($57.5 million), up 34% from Q1 2024. Another highlight of the period, Codere reported that its average monthly active players increased by 16% year-over-year to 143,200,
Atlantic City’s casino industry posted $467 million in gross gaming tax revenue for 2023, according to the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality, and Tourism at Stockton University and the Casino Association of New Jersey. This represents a 12% increase over the previous peak in 2006, officials disclosed on Wednesday, as the Press of Atlantic
Nevada gaming regulators have rejected Dave & Buster’s plans to allow betting on arcade games. The decision from the regulator came after the arcade and restaurant chain disclosed that it was exploring the idea of allowing adults 18 and older to place real-time bets with friends on arcade games. Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Kirk Hendrick
Fanatics Betting and Gaming has signed a partnership agreement with Kentucky-based golfer Justin Thomas. The deal comes on the heels of new enhancements to golf offerings at the Fanatics Sportsbook. “I am excited to be the first official partner of the Fanatics Sportsbook,” said Justin Thomas. “Whether it’s football, basketball, or golf, I’m a big
Betting company 888 Holdings announced that it has officially completed its rebranding to Evoke Plc. The rebrand, which was subject to shareholder approval, was implemented on May 13th at 888’s annual general meeting (AGM). 284,646,548 votes were cast in favor of the move while 595,372 voted against it. In addition, 24,741 votes were withheld. The company
Casino and sportsbook platform provider Soft2Bet participated in the SBC Summit North America 2024, held last week in New Jersey. The conference is aimed at stakeholders in the online betting and gaming industry in the U.S. and Canada. The company displayed its Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA) at the event. Moreover, Soft2Bet Chief Business Development
iGaming content aggregator and solutions provider Slotegrator has announced a new partnership with Asian game developer SA Gaming, a specialist in the live casino sector. In a press release, Slotegrator stated that SA Gaming has been a leading provider of premium online entertainment for over a decade. Since its foundation in 2009, the company has
Live casino studio provider Imagine Live has expanded its senior leadership team with the immediate appointment of Barry Mahon as Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Mahon will be responsible for development, business relationships, and revenue management, driving the commercial strategy and contributing to the growth of Imagine Live. Mahon has held senior leadership positions in commercial
Hard Rock International (HRI) has announced its plans to cease operations of The Mirage Hotel & Casino as of July 17, 2024, to begin the transformation of the property into Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas (HRHCLV). Under the development plans, Hard Rock will develop a new integrated resort featuring a nearly
International Game Technology (IGT) has reported revenue of $1.07 billion for the first quarter of 2024, marking a marginal 1% increase from $1.06 billion in the year-ago period. The company has now increased its full-year revenue guidance after posting better-than-expected results. Operating income of $256 million was in line with the prior year while operating income
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has announced the release of its latest slot game, Wild Survivor. In this game, themed around wilderness survival, players will navigate the challenges of the great outdoors, encountering various hazards and wild animals along the way. The game invites players to test their skills and strategy as they search for nature’s treasures amidst
Global gaming platform Betano has been announced as the new title sponsor and exclusive betting partner of Argentina’s top football league, following a partnership between Betano’s parent company Kaizen Gaming and the Argentina Football Association (AFA). Starting from the current season, the top division in Argentina will be known as Torneo Betano. Additionally, the cup
Latin American-based sports betting operator Aposta Ganha has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), strengthening the association’s presence in the region. The operator launched six years ago and is targeting further growth internationally, notably in Brazil, where it will be seeking a license and where all sports betting operators will be required to join a monitoring
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play will attend the CGS Santiago expo this month, as the provider seeks further inroads across the continent. The provider is also the standalone Diamond Sponsor at the event, which takes place at Espacio Riesco in the country’s capital, Santiago, on the 29th and 30th of May. Pragmatic Play says that it
Before taking the stage at the Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) upcoming Free Webinar, ‘The Relevance of Media Buying Activity in the Affiliate Space’, Sportradar’s Head of Publishers Relations and Affiliation, Andre Machado, sat down with EEGS for an exclusive interview. In this in-depth conversation, Machado shares his expertise on the importance of media buying, affiliate
Control F5, a company specializing in integrated services for the online gaming and betting sector, announced the incorporation of BacanaPlay as a new partner. As a result, the platform, which offers its customers several entertainment options, will benefit from Control F5’s work to grow in the Brazilian market. “We know the potential of Control F5. In
The Chilean Judiciary announced its decision to reopen a criminal investigation against online betting platforms and, as part of the process, ordered to summon former football players, sports club directors, and journalists. It also summoned, as a defendant, businessman Fernando Felicevich. According to BioBioChile, the Fourth Court of Guarantee of Santiago accepted the request of