Minnesota lawmakers are once again confronting the contentious issue of sports betting legalization. The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on Wednesday, in which academics highlighted the potential for social and financial harm. Notably absent from the proceedings were representatives from the gambling industry, who were excluded from testifying, a decision that has drawn sharp
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A new solar project in southeast Nevada, valued at $340 million, is set to help power casinos in the Las Vegas Strip. Engineering and construction company Bechtel was selected by Estuary Power to design and construct the new 226-megawatt direct current photovoltaic solar facility, Escape Solar, in Lincoln County. The project is expected to be completed
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) is considering new regulatory requirements that would mandate gambling operators to disclose activities in other jurisdictions, broadening the scope of its oversight. The proposed changes, which were open for public comment until earlier this week, aim to enhance transparency by requiring licensees to report on regulated
ICE and sister show iGB Affiliate are officially sold out, organizers Clarion Gaming announced. The 2025 editions of the events will be the first to be held at the Fira Gran Via Barcelona (January 20th – 22nd). The show will feature 1,000 exhibitor brands from 118 countries occupying a total of 120,000 sqm of space. “The
Gambling giant Novomatic has concluded an agreement with the Tipico Group on the sale of its 100% stake in Atlas Group GmbH, the parent company of the Admiral Group in Austria, subject to certain conditions such as regulatory approvals. No financial details of the deal have been released. Sports betting and online slots provider Tipico
Online poker software provider Stretch Network has announced its latest network-wide campaign, Mission & Freeroll, a promotion designed to boost player activity and engagement during the holiday season. With a total prize pool of €20,000 ($20,600), the campaign offers a new opportunity for poker operators to retain and attract players. Running from December 1st (20:00
International Game Technology (IGT) will showcase a varied line-up of games, cabinets, solutions, and services for the global gaming market at ICE Barcelona 2025, Jan. 20-22. With more than 150 products in its stand 3P50, IGT will highlight localized versions of high-performing games and introduce technologies aimed at driving regional growth. “ICE 2025 is an
Sportsbook solutions provider BETBY announced that it will unveil “an industry-first” artificial intelligence (AI)-driven feed at the upcoming ICE Barcelona show. According to the provider, this “unparalleled feature” harnesses the power of AI to create odds for unique and otherwise unavailable special markets, such as those related to movies and TV series, offering operators new
EGT Digital is expanding its presence in Colombia, with the Bulgarian iGaming provider’s casino content now available to visitors of Betplay, one of the leading betting sites in the country. The slot titles made “a very strong debut, immediately capturing the attention of players,” according to representatives of the operator. They added: “We are very happy
Virginia Senate’s majority leader, Senator Scott Surovell, filed a bill Tuesday that would allow a resort-style casino in Fairfax County, likely in the Tysons area. Labor unions support the Tysons casino proposal, believing it will help bring jobs to the area, but some members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors have mixed views on
Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña has approved a sweeping reform of the country’s gambling laws, aiming to de-monopolize the sector and increase competition. The bill, endorsed by the Ministry of Finance and passed by Paraguay’s National Congress in December 2024, establishes a new legal framework for games of chance. The legislation opens the market to new
November 2024 brought mixed outcomes for Las Vegas’ tourism sector, as visitor numbers rose slightly but declines were recorded in hotel performance, airport traffic, and convention attendance. According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), the city welcomed 3.3 million visitors, a 0.6% increase compared to November 2023, driven by high-profile events like the
Marc Holliday, CEO of SL Green Realty Corp., could pocket a $10 million bonus if a coalition led by Caesars Entertainment wins its bid to develop a casino in Times Square. The lucrative incentive, disclosed in a recent SEC filing, underscores the high stakes in the competition for one of three downstate New York casino licenses.
Starting January 7, 2025, Switzerland and Liechtenstein have enforced an agreement aimed at bolstering protections against gambling addiction. Under the agreement, individuals banned from terrestrial or online casinos in one country will also be barred from gambling in the other. This measure will extend Switzerland’s approximately 100,000 existing gambling bans to include Liechtenstein’s casinos, while
The Ho-Chunk Nation has completed the last regulatory hurdle on its path to building a new casino in Beloit. The nation has signed a compact amendment with the State of Wisconsin, announced Ryan Greendeer, executive government relations officer for the Ho-Chunk Nation. While the last hurdle was only cleared now, the $500 million casino kicked off
Lio Chi Chong, deputy director of Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), has been named acting head of the city’s casino regulator, according to an official dispatch published on Wednesday. Lio steps into the interim role following the departure of former director Adriano Ho in December. The appointment was authorized by Macau’s newly
The U.S. Thoroughbred racing industry closed 2024 with its lowest wagering totals since the pandemic-stricken year of 2020, according to Equibase LLC, the industry’s official database. December capped the year with a 14.44% decline in handle compared to the same month in 2023, marking the sharpest monthly drop of 2024. This follows earlier double-digit percentage
B2B gaming content and solutions provider Inspired Entertainment has announced the launch of Caesars Big Money, an exclusive slot game developed for Caesars Entertainment’s Caesars Palace Online Casino. As per the provider, Caesars Big Money offers players an “action-packed” iGaming experience with a 5×3 reel configuration and 10 win lines. The slot combines “cutting-edge” design
Global gaming brand FBM will debut its new slot, Croc’s Lock, at the upcoming ICE Barcelona show. The company will also bring the Xing Fú Fortune Money Trees and the Flash Link bingo series to European soil for the first time in the first major tradeshow of 2025. These highlights lead the company’s extensive lineup
Flutter Entertainment has warned of a revenue shortfall for its US operations, citing unfavorable NFL betting results during November and December. The sports outcomes, described as the most customer-friendly in nearly two decades, have caused a substantial hit to its FanDuel segment, forcing the company to revise its financial forecasts for 2024. In a