The El Cortez Hotel & Casino just rolled out their finished renovation project on February 20th, including three new food and beverage outlets. Even the mayor showed up, as the property is the longest continuously open hotel and casino in the city. The expansion was completed in partnership with McCarthy Building Companies. El Cortez owner
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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a formal warning to Network 10 after an investigation found the broadcaster violated gambling advertising regulations during a live sports event. The breach occurred when Network 10 aired four gambling advertisements during the first practice session of a Formula One Grand Prix, during a time period
Oklahoma’s Comanche Cache Casino has unveiled its new upgrades during a grand reopening celebration on Friday. Beyond the introduction of Oklahoma’s first Wahlburgers and over 300 new gaming machines, the ceremony featured hourly cash drawings for guests. Actor Tatanka Means, best known for his roles in Killers of the Flower Moon and The Son, also
International Game Technology (IGT) posted a decline in revenue and earnings for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, as the company prepares to merge its gaming business with Everi Holdings Inc. in a $6.3 billion deal that will see it go private. IGT reported Q4 2024 revenue of $651 million, a 4% drop from
Brazil’s authorities have taken steps to clamp down on unauthorized online betting under the guidance of the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA), an agency affiliated with the Ministry of Finance. Last year, the SPA identified and blocked 7,599 “Bets,” the term used for online betting operators in Brazil, that were considered irregular until December.
A Maryland lawmaker has introduced a bill that would shut down the state’s legal online sports betting market by January 1, 2026. Senator Joanne Benson filed SB 1033 on February 20, marking the second legislative attempt in the U.S. this year to eliminate an already legal sports betting industry. Earlier this month, Vermont lawmakers proposed
iGaming solutions provider and aggregator Slotegrator has entered a distribution agreement with Peter & Sons. As a result of the partnership, the studio’s slots can now be integrated into online casinos via Slotegrator’s dedicated solution, APIgrator. Peter & Sons’ portfolio includes over 40 games, including Barbarossa Revenge, Barbarossa, Ghost Father, Book of Books, Dragon Blox, and
Riocentro opened its doors this Wednesday, February 26 to host the first day of exhibitions and conferences of SBC Summit Rio. The organization expects an audience of 15,000 people, including entrepreneurs, executives, regulators, authorities, investors, and others interested in the gaming industry. Around 400 exhibiting companies will be present in what is considered the first
Brazilian payment services providerTrio Pagamentos has announced the acquisition of PayBrokers, a specialist in payment solutions for the betting and lottery sector in Brazil. The purchase is still pending approval by the Central Bank of Brazil (BACEN) and the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE). According to company officials, this purchase aims to “further consolidate the
BMM Innovation Group (BIG) company RG24seven Virtual Training has announced a new solution for organizations looking to integrate its training courses into their own Learning Management Systems (LMS). Wendy Anderson, CEO of RG24seven Virtual Training, said: “Effective immediately, our full catalog of training courses is now available for casinos and gaming organizations to integrate directly into
To consolidate the country as “the epicenter of gaming in Central America and the Caribbean”, the Executive Secretary of the Gaming Control Board (JCJ) of Panama, Ventura Vega Batista, announced the institutional support to SAGSE Central America and Caribbean 2025, an event that will take place on May 6, 7 and 8 at the Sortis
California’s Jamul Casino announced that it will open the doors to its new boutique hotel tower this Spring, a move officials say will solidify the property as “the region’s newest, most elevated, 360-degree experience.” The new hotel tower will feature 200 rooms including 52 spacious suites, along with a curated collection of leisure experiences. Additionally,
Caesars Entertainment returned to profit for the fourth quarter of 2024, reversing a year-ago loss, as strong demand in its Las Vegas properties helped offset regional challenges. The company posted a net income of $11 million, or 5 cents per share, compared to a $72 million loss in the same quarter of 2023. Revenue for
U.S. Representative Dina Titus of Nevada has called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to take stricter action against prediction market platforms that allow users to wager on sporting events, arguing that they offer a “backdoor way” to legalize sports betting in states where it remains prohibited. In a letter to CFTC Acting
A new bill aiming to legalize sports betting in South Carolina is facing an uphill battle at the state legislature amid the governor’s longstanding opposition to gambling. While dozens of states have legalized the activity since a federal ban was overturned in 2018, South Carolina doesn’t seem ready to join their ranks anytime soon. The
Governor Kevin Stitt is holding firm on his vision for sports betting in Oklahoma amidst ongoing legislative debates over competing proposals. Stitt took to social media to resurface his past legalization proposal, which could clash with bills in the state legislature. In an X post, Stitt said: “If the Legislature is going to pass sports betting
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum directing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to impose new investment restrictions on countries deemed “foreign adversaries,” a list that includes China, Hong Kong, and Macau. The policy, titled the “America First Investment Policy,” aims to curb foreign investments that could threaten U.S.
Lawmakers in Stuttgart have approved the regulation of certain online casino games, making Baden-Württemberg the third German state to legalize state-run virtual blackjack and roulette. The decision follows similar measures adopted by Bavaria and Schleswig-Holstein in 2024 and aligns with the German Interstate Treaty on Gambling, which came into effect in 2021. The treaty allowed
CIRSA announced its strongest financial performance to date for 2024, with operating profits reaching a record €699 million ($734.4 million). This achievement marks the third consecutive year of record-breaking results since Blackstone acquired the Spanish gaming company in 2018. The firm reported an 8% increase in revenue year-over-year, with total revenues climbing to €2.15 billion
The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has unveiled its 2025 Board of Directors. Officially formed in 1998, the International Gaming Standards Association works to develop standards for the benefit of the gaming industry. In 2024, IGSA restructured its membership levels, leading to a surge in renewals and new members. After the election of IGSA’s new Board