William Hill owner 888 Holdings reported revenues are “slightly ahead” of expectations for the three-month period ended March 31. The gambling firm, soon to be renamed Evoke, announced revenues of £431 million ($534.9 million) for the quarter. While in the year-over-year comparison revenue fell due to a slowdown at its betting shops, the company still did better
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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has directed all Ontario-registered sportsbook operators to stop offering and accepting wagers on World Boxing Association (WBA) events, effective immediately. As per the regulator, this measure is being taken to protect the Ontario betting public following concerns that WBA-sanctioned boxing matches are not adequately being safeguarded against
Coljuegos, the regulatory body overseeing gaming activities in Colombia, has extended the deadline for operators to implement actions to promote responsible gaming, providing them with more time until August 1, as outlined in Resolution 7624 of 2024. The objective of this extension, according to Coljuegos President Marco Emilio Hincapié, is to incentivize operators to develop
From March 10 – 15, the 4th edition of Regulating the Game conference took place in Sydney. Described as a 5-day immersive program that focuses on leading-edge research, regulatory policy and practice, and ethical leadership in the gambling sector, the conference garnered a lot of support across the industry with lots of stakeholders traveling internationally
iGaming content supplier FBMDS, in collaboration with Planet Invest and EverPlay, has partnered with the iconic Brazilian football player Ronaldinho Gaúcho. The strategic alliance will focus on creating “extraordinary online gaming experiences” for Latin American markets, emphasizing Brazil. The partnership includes a sequence of major releases to be disclosed soon, featuring Ronaldinho’s active participation. In this synergy
German gambling provider Merkur Gaming will present its product novelties at the Belgrade Future Gaming event, set to take place from May 28 – 29 in Serbia. Over the past years, the Balkan region has evolved into one of the most significant markets for Merkur Gaming. Consequently, the Belgrade fair has become “an essential and indispensable event
Global bookmaker 1xBet has once again been recognized with a nomination for the SiGMA Americas Awards 2024, to be held during the framework of the SiGMA Americas exhibition. Specifically, 1xBet is vying for the coveted title of Best Sportsbook Operator of the Year. A jury consisting of industry experts will determine the winner. The results
Affilka, the iGaming affiliate management platform by SOFTSWISS, has announced that it is approaching a new milestone of 360 brands in Q1 2024. The first quarter of the year brought significant achievements to the Affilka by the SOFTSWISS team, the company said. The Asian gaming community recognized the company’s affiliate management software as the Best
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has introduced a new addition to its fishing-themed online slot saga Boat Bonanza with the release of Boat Bonanza Down Under. Following on from the first sequel Boat Bonanza Colossal Catch, this next title sees players heading to the Australian coast. However, the local critters that live in these waters have some
BMM Testlabs has been approved to test and certify land-based games, online games, and betting systems for fixed-odds betting by the Secretária de Prêmios e Apostas Substituta do Ministério da Fazenda in Brazil for the country’s lottery operators. The company will provide its full suite of gaming product testing and certification services to support the
The Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division have submitted a hotel price fixing statement to the District of New Jersey. It was filed in the ongoing case of Cornish-Adebiyi v. Caesars Entertainment, as announced earlier this month. This case revolves around the utilization of pricing algorithms by casino hotels, a practice that
Retired Nevada Supreme Court Justice Abbi Silver has been named as the newest member of the Nevada Gaming Commission, succeeding Commissioner Ogonna Brown, who declined reappointment to a new four-year term. “Justice Silver is one of Nevada’s brightest visionaries and trailblazers, and I’m confident that she will greatly enhance the work of the commission in
The first day of the Cibelae 2024 Conngress took place this Thursday, with the presence of authorities and experts who contributed to their vision of “Sports Betting in Latin America: approaches to a developing market”. The event, organized by the Iberoamerican Corporation of State Lotteries and Gambling (Cibelae) with the active collaboration of the Council
Nevada’s Eureka Resort-Casino in Mesquite has announced plans for a $100 million renovation and expansion project. The investment seeks to revitalize the employee-owned property near Interstate 15. Executive Chairman Greg Lee revealed that the first phase of the project is already underway, with approximately $40 million allocated to refurbish the 212-room hotel and the 40,285-square-foot
Caesars Entertainment and long-time hospitality partner Nobu Hospitality have released renderings for Nobu Hotel and Nobu restaurant inside the soon-to-be Caesars New Orleans. Nobu Hospitality is a luxury lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper. Nobu Hotels and Restaurants blend modern luxury with minimalist Japanese tradition, “offering a lifestyle enriched with
Macau’s VIP baccarat revenue reached MOP14.378 billion ($1.79 billion) in the first quarter of 2024, accounting for 25 percent of the total gross gaming revenue (GGR). The figures represent a notable 13 percent increase compared to the previous quarter and a substantial 68 percent jump on a year-on-year basis, Macau Business reported. Citing data released
Missouri’s sports betting ballot initiative reached a significant milestone as Winning For Missouri Education surpassed its initial signature goal of 300,000. The initiative aims to include a sports betting question on the November 2024 ballot, requiring over 170,000 valid signatures by May 5. This achievement coincides with the ongoing impasse in the Missouri House, where
Kentucky’s foray into legal sports betting has proven to be a lucrative venture, with bettors in the Bluegrass State wagering $1.36 billion during the first six months since launch. Online betting in Kentucky commenced on September 28, 2023, following the opening of the retail market just weeks earlier on September 7. New figures released by the
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) is highlighting its commitment to environmental sustainability in commemoration of Earth Day, to be held this Monday, April 22, 2024. The trade group highlighted that Atlantic City casinos, in partnership with various organizations and local authorities, are working to protect and preserve the local ecosystem through a variety of initiatives.
The Pennsylvania gaming industry broke an all-time monthly record in March with $554.6 million in revenue, eclipsing the previous high set in December 2023 at $534.2 million. The March revenue figure was also a 7.64% increase over the $515.3 million revenue figure of last March. The figures were unveiled by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board