March proved to be a busy month for sports betting in Maine, with revenue numbers from the Gambling Control Unit in the Department of Public Safety revealing an increase in wagering, driven by the NCAA basketball tournaments. The total handle for DraftKings and Caesars, the state’s two sportsbooks, surged from approximately $33.7 million in February to
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Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) has revealed that the overall wagering from all sources on the Kentucky Derby Day program generated $320.5 million. This was 11.1% higher than last year’s $288.7 million, marking a new record. All-sources wagering on the Kentucky Derby race was a new record of $210.7 million, beating the previous high of $188.7
The Arkansas Racing Commission has announced the commencement of a fresh 30-day application period for the state’s fourth and final casino. Following a decision made during Monday’s meeting, applicants for the Pope County casino license are required to submit both digital and paper copies of their applications by June 11, Arkansas Advocate reported. A statewide
Voters in Missouri will get a chance to expand land-based gambling this year after supporters of adding a casino at Lake of the Ozarks submitted more than 320,000 signatures this weekend to put the question on the ballot in November. Through an effort being bankrolled by a lake-area business venture and casino giant Bally’s, organizers said
Macau ferry operator TurboJET has expressed its intention to collaborate with casino operators in non-gaming areas, such as concerts, to attract travelers from Hong Kong. Talking to Macao Daily News, Wong Man-chung, a spokesperson for the company, said TurboJET was operating at half its pre-Covid capacity due to a combination of factors including a shortage
Arcade and restaurant chain Dave & Buster’s has announced plans to introduce gambling elements into its establishments. Instead of the traditional model where players earn tickets redeemable for prizes, under this new modality, customers would have the opportunity to wager real money on select games, such as Skee-Ball and billiards. Partnering with Lucra, a software company
A new analysis by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) shows that 27 out of 31 European countries employ some form of multi-licensing for online gambling, with an overwhelming majority implementing a full multi-licensing approach. In recent years, Europe has experienced a remarkable transformation in online gambling regulation. Just fifteen years ago, most European
A coalition comprising several Missouri pro sports franchises has submitted over 340,000 petition signatures to the secretary of state’s office in an effort to put the legalization of sports gambling on the November ballot. After repeated setbacks in their gambling expansion efforts at the General Assembly, the teams united under the Winning for Missouri Education
Melco Resorts and Entertainment has made a turnaround in its financial performance for the first quarter of 2024 with a net income $15.2 million, a significant improvement from the net loss of $156.6 million recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023. Total operating revenues for the quarter reached $1.11 billion, marking a 55 percent year-on-year increase, Macau
Gaming technology supplier Win Systems is set to participate in the upcoming edition of the Feria Internacional del Juego Madrid (FIJMA), taking place from May 7th to 9th at IFEMA. According to Win Systems, the event will provide operators with the “ideal opportunity” to visit booth C14 and discover the new tools of the Wigos One
Officials from Las Vegas Strip’s Tropicana resort will request Clark County officials to maintain its gaming license active for a minimum of two years during an upcoming public meeting. The petition comes as the site of the now-closed historic property undergoes transformation into a Major League Baseball stadium and new hotel-casino. Owned by Bally’s, the management of
Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee has opened its highly anticipated permanent sportsbook. The grand opening ceremony took place on Friday and showcased the new space’s array of features, including a sprawling 2,000-square-foot LED video wall capable of broadcasting over 30 games simultaneously. Boasting a professional broadcast booth with advanced audio and video capabilities, the amenity
If you’re a fan of free events, Fremont Street has you covered with the Downtown Rocks 2024 concert series. There are several bands scheduled to perform under the amazing Viva Vision canopy screen. So, if concerts figure into you vacation plans this summer, here’s what’s in store. The roster features an array of acts including
Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky has introduced a new attraction called the Hold & Spin Slot Zone. Situated between the Star Bar and the recently renovated Sachem Lounge, this refreshed area has over 250 slot machines equipped with the ‘Hold & Spin’ bonus feature. The Hold & Spin action occurs when certain credit symbols trigger
Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game announced that the call for speakers for its 2025 edition in Sydney is now officially open. According to the announcement, applications will be open until August 31, 2024. However, organizers are expecting a strong demand and encourage early submission online. Set to take place on March 10 – 13,
Gaming technology supplier Win Systems is set to participate in the upcoming edition of the Feria Internacional del Juego Madrid (FIJMA), taking place from May 7th to 9th at IFEMA. According to Win Systems, the event will provide operators with the “ideal opportunity” to visit booth C14 and discover the new tools of the Wigos One
Melco has announced a partnership with John Keells Holdings to construct “a state-of-the-art” integrated resort in central Colombo, Sri Lanka, with an estimated investment exceeding US$1 billion. Melco, one of Macau’s six gaming concessionaires, also runs properties and operations in the Philippines and Cyprus. Notably, last July, Melco, spearheaded by mogul Lawrence Ho, inaugurated the City of Dreams
MGM Resorts International has announced the publication of its 2023 Social Impact and Sustainability Report. The report details the company’s commitment to its social impact and sustainability principles of “embracing humanity and protecting the planet and building a legacy for generations to come,” according to MGM. The report, notes the casino giant, also highlights strategies,
Philadelphia-based sports betting operator Sporttrade has officially gone live with its betting app in Iowa. The launch results from its collaboration with strategic partner Wild Rose Casino & Hotel in Clinton. It is the third state where Sporttrade is now live. In August last year, it launched its sportsbook in Colorado, following its maiden sports betting exchange
International Game Technology (IGT) announced its latest multi-level progressive (MLP) game, Diamond Mania, has launched in Spain’s Amusement with Prize (AWP) ‘salones’ sector. The company said that Diamond Mania is expected to follow the success of IGT’s Magic Fortune Link AWP game in Spain, “a high-performing title that recently surpassed a 1,000-unit deployment milestone.” “IGT