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We all knew this day would come eventually, but every day we hoped it wasn’t today… but it is. Doyle Brunson, the legendary godfather of poker, has died. He was 89 years old. I was honored and thrilled to meet Doyle at industry events when his Doyle’s Room poker site worked with us years ago.
After fifteen years, the Fontainebleau Las Vegas is finally set to open! But at the other end of The Strip, the Tropicana is set to close to make way for a new baseball stadium! We’ve also got updates from the Bellagio and the Paris, and rumors of the return of Bally’s Las Vegas! [embedded content]
William Hill announced just before the Eurovision Grand Final last weekend that it would donate all of the proceeds from the event to the UK-based organization Support Ukraine. According to the official numbers, William Hill will donate a total of £200,000 ($250,000) to Support Ukraine, which will be used to buy food and other supplies
Our friends at the the American Gaming Association have released their latest report based on US gaming revenue. And according to their Revenue Tracker, a remarkable milestone was obtained during the first quarter of 2023. That’s when revenue reaching an unprecedented quarterly record of $16.60 billion. This outstanding achievement marks the eighth consecutive quarter of
One of the most unique games we’ve reviewed, it’s the Rock & Roll Rooster online slot! A 5 reel, 3 row game from Synot has 9 paylines and medium to low volatility! This 50’s themed chicken game features greased hair and leather jackets, plus lots of rock & roll! It has a payout rate of
In 2015, the UN General Assembly developed a set of 17 interconnected goals they called a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.” These goals were named the “2030 Agenda,” and they all relate to ESG — a growing topic in the iGaming industry. In a new analysis, Yana Khaidukova, Managing
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has announced that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming along with fantasy contests during April was $476,7 million, an increase of 3.27% compared to revenue in April last year. Sources of gaming revenue regulated by the Board include slot machines, table games, iGaming, sports wagering, fantasy contests,
Gila River Resorts & Casinos is set to open its latest addition to Arizona’s Metro Phoenix gaming market, Santan Mountain, on June 30. Boasting a wide array of amenities, the $180 million casino has been under construction for approximately 18 months and will feature the largest casino sportsbook in Arizona, along with 813 slot machines,
The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday unanimously recommended approval of a licensing request from Israel-based iLottery and iGaming solutions provider Neo Games. The firm is contracted with Caesars Entertainment to provide technology for its iGaming and sports wagering businesses and also provides technological support for lotteries worldwide. According to a report by Las Vegas
A Nevada Senate committee passed on Thursday a bill to amend the constitution to allow a state-run lottery. Now headed to the floor of the Legislature, the legislation would end a ban on non-charity lotteries, in place since Nevada achieved statehood in 1864. If passed, the bill, titled the Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 5, would
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has ramped up its efforts to combat illegal offshore gambling by urging Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block three additional websites found to be in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The ACMA’s investigations revealed that these services, namely Vave, Highway Casino, and Online Casinos Australia,
The organizers of the Peru Gaming Show (PGS) said the event will celebrate its twentieth edition by bringing together more than 60 brands on June 14-15 at the Jockey Exhibition Center in Lima. “PGS 2023 has everything ready to offer one of the best shows of the year; the presence of leading brands in the
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has nominated Michelle Gillcrist as Director of the Ohio Lottery Commission. Gillcrist was named interim director in April. In a statement, Governor DeWine said: “Michelle Gillcrist has the right combination of management experience and visionary thinking to lead the Ohio Lottery Commission.” Prior to her appointment as interim director, Gillcrist served
In an effort to fulfill an election promise aimed at reducing problem gambling, Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Government is taking action to ban external signage associated with gambling from pubs and clubs across the state. While existing laws already prohibit gambling-related signage, venue operators have circumvented these restrictions by advertising what they call “VIP Lounges.”
After receiving approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board earlier this month, Marriott International has now secured approval on Thursday from the Gaming Commission to open a “pop-up” casino that will exist for only eight hours on May 23, in a tent on a street corner near the Las Vegas Convention Center, at the former site
New Jersey gambling revenue from sports betting have gone up by 43.6%. James Plousis, chairman of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, said that even though April’s casino revenue was down this year, it remains the second-strongest April in 11 years. The latest monthly revenue report from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has
Las Vegas is always changing, and coming out of the pandemic it seems no city bounced back stronger. It’s no longer just a destination to do some gambling, see a show, and grab a cheap steak dinner. It’s so much more, and you’re probably going to pay for that. Sin City is now a prime
We live in what has been aptly termed ‘the digital era,’ where digital and mobile payments are setting a new standard as consumers become increasingly familiar with such technologies. This, too, is the case for the gambling industry in specific, in which the adoption of these solutions is also gaining a larger footprint worldwide. To
We live in what has been aptly termed ‘the digital era,’ where digital and mobile payments are setting a new standard as consumers become increasingly familiar with such technologies. This, too, is the case for the gambling industry in specific, in which the adoption of these solutions is also gaining a larger footprint worldwide. To