Boyd Gaming Corporation has announced extensive renovation plans for the Suncoast Hotel and Casino located in northwest Las Vegas. The comprehensive redesign aims to modernize and revitalize the 23-year-old property, promising a fresh look and enhanced guest experience. The renovation project, expected to span two years, will be executed in phases, with the entire casino
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Sports technology provider Sportradar, in collaboration with the National Basketball Association (NBA), has unveiled an enhancement to the NBA League Pass, integrating betting features directly into the streaming service. The new functionality, dubbed “emBET,” comes as in-game live betting markets and technologies expand. Through a strategic partnership with digital engagement specialist LiveLike, Sportradar’s emBET will empower
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC)’s latest report reveals that the state’s gaming industry generated a total of $153.1 million in taxable revenue for February. Casino wagering contributed the largest part to the overall revenue, with a total of $100.5 million generated from traditional casino games such as table games and slots. Notably, Encore Boston Harbor
Spain and Latin America online gaming operator Codere Online has announced the renewal and expansion of its sponsorship agreement as the Official Betting Partner of the Monterrey Rayados Football Club, with whom it first partnered in 2021. After three years of collaboration, the operator and the Mexican football team have mutually agreed to deepen their relationship for another four
Sports betting company Rebet has announced the official launch of its free-to-play social sportsbook. The Rebet App is now available for download in the App Store across 47 US states. The company asserts that the platform will “revolutionize” the sports betting experience with features, including “an entire social sportsbook, peer-to-peer contests, and dynamic user social
iGaming software and business solutions provider Slotegrator has signed a contract with sports betting solution Turbo Sportsbook, part of the Turbo Stars portfolio. As a result, new features are available via the APIgrator platform, with all of the developer’s content available for integration with Slotegrator’s sports betting solution. Turbo Sportsbook is a fully managed sports
iGaming software and solutions supplier EveryMatrix has officially inaugurated its new development hub, located at the heart of Bucharest, Romania, while also reaching a milestone of 1,000 employees. In collaboration with STRABAG Real Estate, construction on the business hub commenced in 2022 with the building now open, providing the iGaming supplier’s Bucharest-based team of 400+ staff
A new edition of SAGSE Latam kicks off today, Wednesday 20th. The doors of the Hilton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center will open to welcome companies and professionals from all over the region who will gather at the renowned Argentinean event to showcase their latest news and address the trending topics in the land-based
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has revealed a surge in gambling revenue for February. According to the report, Iowa’s casinos collectively generated an adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of $143.3 million during the month, marking a 23% increase from January’s figures. This figure also represents a slight uptick from the revenue recorded in February 2023,
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has cancelled the license held by Rush Gaming Limited, following a recent suspension of the company’s accreditation. This decision comes after the MGA cited Rush Gaming’s failure to adhere to regulatory obligations and Maltese laws. “The Malta Gaming Authority has decided to cancel the authorization bearing reference number MGA/B2C/701/2019 issued to
Just a few months ago, six major players in the US online gambling affiliate sector joined forces to create the Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association (RGAA). Better Collective, Catena Media, FairPlay Sports Media, Gambling.com Group, Spotlight Sports Group, and XLMedia are behind the industry trade coalition, which is dedicated to “nurturing an environment where affiliates can
With the Prague Gaming and Tech Summit 2024 edition just around the corner, to be held 25-27 March at Vienna House, the event’s organizer, Hipther Agency, spoke with some of the expo’s speakers ahead of the date to gauge the pulse of what’s on the horizon for the gaming and tech industries. Below are the interview questions, as
Fanatics is set to enter the Arizona sports betting market after securing an event wagering operator license from the Arizona Department of Gaming. This will be the company’s 17th state once it goes live there. Fanatics will partner with the Tonto Apache Tribe to launch its sportsbook in Arizona. The license acquisition comes with an upfront
Officers from the Tarian Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU), working in partnership with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), HMRC and Cardiff City Council Licensing, executed six warrants across Cardiff on Wednesday 28 February. The warrants followed intelligence that an illegal gambling den was operating in Splott, UKGC said in a statement. Two males were arrested on
In February, iGaming software and business solutions provider Slotegrator signed a new deal with online casino operator BetSloty. In this analysis, Slotegrator offers a look at how the project came together and what’s driving its success. BetSloty uses Slotegrator’s turnkey online casino solution, a technically robust platform with multiple modules and features to efficiently manage daily casino operations,
Hugo Baungartner, Vice President of Global Markets at Aposta Ganha, attended the SBC Summit Rio 2024, held March 5-7 in the city of Rio de Janeiro. At the event, the executive participated in a conference on the topic ‘State vs. Federal Licensing’, along with other industry representatives. After this debate, Baungartner talked to Yogonet about Aposta Ganha’s
The Gambling Commission has been recognized as one of the UK’s best employers by global authority on workplace culture Great Place to Work, maintaining the accreditation it first received last year. The Commission has been commended in a variety of areas, including how it has embraced new working practices and embedded an inclusive culture that prioritizes wellbeing and teamwork.
For years, Curacao has been the center of the iGaming sector, with hundreds of operators basing their businesses there. The jurisdiction has now announced a March 31 deadline to apply for licenses under the Gaming Control Board (GCB) platform. In this column, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, explores the implications of this move.
The NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament begins this week, and March Madness events are taking over Las Vegas! Where are all the watch parties on the Strip and down on Fremont Street? Plus, basketball is not the only game headed to Las Vegas! [embedded content] The Las Vegas Grand Prix may be 8 months away, but
Lottery app and website Jackpot.com has announced its entry into the Arkansas market, marking its fifth state launch in just over a year. The platform allows customers to purchase official state lottery tickets and claim winnings directly from their mobile devices or desktops. Jackpot.com “enhances the customer experience across the entire process of playing the