The German Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) has issued a ruling stating that winnings from online poker games can be subject to income tax as income from commercial operations. The decision, XR 8/21, was announced earlier this year. The case involved a math student who began playing online poker in the “Texas Hold’em/Fixed Limit” variant in 2007.
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Cardroom operator Maverick Gaming has filed an opening brief in the United States Court of Appeals, continuing its legal challenge against what it views as a tribal sports betting monopoly in the state of Washington. The appeal comes after Maverick Gaming’s case was dismissed by a federal judge in February 2023. “We respectfully disagree with the
Major iGaming expo iGB L!VE is set to return bigger than ever this week, gathering hundreds of attendees from key gaming markets from July 11-14 at RAI Amsterdam. Among the companies ready to showcase their latest products at the expo is online gaming software solutions supplier SOFTSWISS, which will make its presence be felt through
Great Canadian Entertainment has announced more amenities to be added to its new Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto property, including a new poker room, set to open later this summer. Additionally, a new 400-room hotel will also be opened on August 1, with reservations now open for guests. Last month, on June 20, the $1 billion
Live casino software and services provider CreedRoomz has partnered with Georgian gaming aggregator LeaderBet to make its extensive catalog of live casino games available on the platform. CreedRoomz notes that this deal is part of its efforts to seek new partnerships with big industry names, and that it is “on a constant mission” of making
We have a nice, long look at the Musha slot machine from our friends at AGS! This game is part of the Epic Reels family and is delivered on their Orion Curve Premium cabinet! Watch as we spin the reels full of Samurai, which can trigger the Cash on Reels mechanic, a reel grow bonus,
British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has launched Canada’s first Scratch & Win instant ticket based on JAWS, the legendary summer blockbuster from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment. Lottery products and solutions provider Pollard Banknote Limited (PBL), which designed the ticket, congratulated BCLC for being the first in the country to debut the ticket inspired by
International Game Technology (IGT) has further expanded across Central America with a new installation at Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino in Panama City, Panama. As a result of the deal, over 80 high-quality cabinets featuring a USwitch multi-game library powered by the award-winning Floor Manager technology have been deployed on the casino’s gaming floor. The Floor Manager installation
UFC has announced the renewal of its exclusive sportsbook partnership with bet365 for the UK and Ireland, running for the third consecutive year. The agreement will continue to cover the two jurisdictions, and this year will see its extension to include EU territories such as Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden. As part
Seminole Hard Rock has appointed Vincent Zahn as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International. In this role, Zahn will be responsible for overseeing the accounting, financial planning and analysis, risk management, treasury, corporate finance, and capital markets execution of Hard Rock International and other enterprises under
Affilka, the iGaming affiliate management platform by SOFTSWISS, has announced a new partnership with Boomerang. The collaboration marks the launch of the Boomerang Partners affiliate program, strengthening the operator’s portfolio of eight online casino brands. As per SOFTSWISS, the Boomerang Partners affiliate program is designed to meet the “essential market requirements, ensuring a seamless experience
Online gambling group Rootz has announced Lasse Rantala, CEO and co-founder, will be stepping into the role of Chair of the Board, passing the torch to Sam Brown, who joined the company one year ago as Chief Commercial Officer. “As Rantala transitions to Chair of the Board, he will leverage his insights and expertise to guide
Formula One (F1) has revealed the date for the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, even before the inaugural race in the gambling mecca is held this fall. According to F1’s announcement on Wednesday, the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix is set to take place from November 21 to 23. The race in Southern Nevada is
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) has scheduled a special meeting Monday to review and approve the state’s sports betting rules and regulations. Following its approval in the state legislature earlier this year, sports betting is expected to be available in the fall, according to industry participants and observers. However, the Commission has not yet provided
Caesars has announced that its Caesars Sportsbook mobile sports betting app is accepting its first mobile sports wagers in Puerto Rico, complementing the opening of Caesars Sportsbook at Casino Metro in December 2022. Legal residents of Puerto Rico who want to bet through the product can now download the Caesars Sportsbook Puerto Rico app on
The Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) has taken action against a deal between Ladbrokes and Pari-Mutuel Urbain (PMU) by issuing a statement of objections regarding their betting product distribution agreement for French horse races in Belgium. The BCA has expressed concerns that the agreement may have violated competition rules, specifically Article IV.1 of the Code of
iGaming affiliate program MioMedia is launching a new online brand called MyEmpire that promises to give casinos an “entirely new and unique social dimension.” The company says that the project is the industry’s first “city-builder casino brand,” taking players into “a gaming adventure that is more social than ever before.” MioMedia describes the brand as one
Bad news for those expecting Hard Rock Sportsbook’s return to Florida in the coming days. Despite scoring last week a major win in its prolonged legal fight over sports betting in the Sunshine State, the Seminole Tribe wouldn’t be able to launch operations in its home market until late August. The wait could be even
Merkur has held the official opening of its first UK casino in the Scottish city of Aberdeen. The venue made its debut on June 23, following an opening ceremony featuring Irina Ruf, CEO of Merkur Casino, alongside Sascha Blodau, General Manager of Merkur UK; and Mark Schertle, Chief Operating Officer of Merkur Casino UK. “The
Sports technology company Sportradar is further expanding its footprint in the US wagering market. The firm announced Thursday that the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission has provided its U.S. betting subsidiary, Sportradar Solutions LLC, a plenary Sports Gaming Supplier Certificate. The State of Kansas had initially granted Sportradar a temporary certificate in September of last year.