Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands resort has signed a multi-year partnership deal with the Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 racing team. The announcement comes ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, to take place from September 15 to 17. As part of the deal, the facade of the building will be lit up in Ferrari red throughout the race weekend.
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Provisional Measure 1182, signed by President Lula da Silva on July 25, although it has 120 days to be reviewed by Brazilian legislators, has already received more than 40 requests for amendments. This MP includes an 18% tax on gambling operators, among other rules. According to the Ministry of Finance, headed by Fernando Haddad, a
Gaming supplier Zitro announced Tuesday that Orenes Gran Casino de Extremadura in Badajoz, Spain now features its latest multi-game slot machines Mighty Hammer and Fantasy Wealth. The company describes the titles as providing “unique and rewarding experiences” to players of the casino. Mighty Hammer, housed in the Allure Glare cabinet, “boasts a visually stunning design and
B2B gaming content and solutions provider Inspired Entertainment has launched its latest B3 slot game, Party Time. “This thrilling game brings the essence of the original arcade experience to B3 players, adorned with party hats, balloons, and presents,” the company said of the title’s theme and background. “Players should ready themselves for a fun-filled gaming experience
At the recent SPiCE Sri Lanka event, held July 24 – 26 in Colombo, industry experts highlighted the critical importance of responsible gaming and legal compliance in the rapidly growing gaming sector. During one of the meeting’s panels, Mahesh Madan Bhat, Founder of MMB Legal, emphasized the need for a safe gaming environment, stating: “The main
Snoqualmie Casino has announced the launch of the first “Las Vegas-style” large progressive point spread contest in Washington State. The Beat the Pigskin Challenge will be offered throughout the 2023 football season, wherein the competition guarantees the overall winner $100,000, with the opportunity for the winnings to grow higher depending on the total number of entrants.
California’s Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln is seeking to fill more than 100 full and part-time positions as it hosts job fairs throughout the month of August. The resort is looking for candidates to join its team in various departments, including food and beverage, security, table games, culinary, and housekeeping and internal maintenance. Interested individuals
MGM Resorts International has announced the appointment of Daniel Yang as its Chief Customer & Innovation Officer. In this newly established position, Yang will be responsible for spearheading the company’s worldwide consumer strategy, with a specific emphasis on optimizing growth and profitability through the integration of “digital technology and the guest experience.” “Dan is a
BettingSites.co.uk announced that it has acquired fairbettingsites.co.uk as part of its online gambling industry expansion roadmap. The company described fairbettingsites.co.uk as a respected brand known for its unbiased approach to online betting reviews, which will now join with bettingsites.co.uk to create the “most comprehensive source of reliable and transparent information for players seeking the best
UK bookmaker Ladbrokes has launched Ladbrokes LIVE, a new digital entertainment platform. LIVE is described as set to reward “thousands of fans” with free access to the UK’s “best live shows”, powered by strategic partnerships with O2, AEG Presents and NME. The Ladbrokes LIVE digital hub will give both existing customers and new Ladbrokes users the
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Golden Entertainment, operator of Las Vegas’ The Strat Hotel, faced a challenging second quarter with a decline in both revenue and earnings. The setbacks were primarily attributed to strategic room renovations, which rendered several Strat rooms offline throughout the quarter that concluded on June 30. The Las Vegas-based gaming and hospitality firm reported total revenue
International Game Technology (IGT) is set to showcase its latest portfolio of cabinets, games, services, and systems at the 2023 Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE), to be held August 15-17 in Sydney. IGT’s regionally attuned solutions will be presented in Stand 590. The company’s PeakDual27 and PeakCurve49 cabinets will make regional debuts at the gaming trade show.
Jake Paul-led sports gaming company Betr debuted Monday a new real money fantasy sports offering, Betr Picks. The product is available via the Betr Fantasy & Sportsbook iOS app in 24 jurisdictions across the United States, with aims to expand to at least 30 total jurisdictions by the end of 2023. The new offering is a
UFC and social casino Roobet.fun on Monday announced a multi-year partnership that provides the latter with exposure through the mixed martial arts organization’s events and digital platforms. Under the terms of the agreement, Roobet.fun will receive branding in the Octagon at select UFC Pay-Per-Views and Fight Nights and will be featured as a Presenting Partner of
In a recent exclusive interview with Yogonet, Alan Burak, Vice President of Monografie and organizer of the SAGSE gaming show, analyzed the state of the industry in Latin America, its future in the medium term, and highlighted the growth of online gaming operations as an engine for the revitalization of the sector throughout the region.
Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy BMM Testlabs has announced the promotion of Zeena Rossouw to Senior Vice President, BMM Africa. Rossouw will report to the Executive Vice President and General Manager for the Asian Pacific and African regions. Kirk White, Executive Vice President and General Manager, APAC and AF, commented: “With a passion for
Macau casinos’ gross gaming revenue (GGR) increased by more than 4,000% in July from the previous year to MOP16.7 billion ($2.1 billion), according to a report by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ). July’s total was also up 9.6% from the GGR posted in June, which stood at MOP15.207 billion ($1.88 billion). Accumulated revenue stands
Plans for the long-anticipated Ho-Chunk Tribe casino in Beloit, Wisconsin, are steadily moving forward, according to tribal leaders, although specific timelines for construction have not yet been disclosed. The off-reservation project near the Wisconsin-Illinois border has been a topic of discussion for decades. In 1999, Beloit voters approved the casino in a referendum, but a
Casino and sportsbook platform provider Soft2Bet has been granted a B2B (A1) gaming license in Greece. The development comes after the company’s recent acquisition of the Greek B2C license and marks what the company calls a significant milestone in Soft2Bet’s ongoing expansion and commitment to providing “unparalleled gaming experiences in regulated markets across Europe.” Soft2Bet