2024 is behind us, but 2025 is already here, with all the challenges and trials that an industry such as the gaming industry implies. The growth of iGaming does not stop and its main players know it will be a key year to consolidate their position in this market. Yogonet had an exclusive conversation with
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Station Casinos has launched the $116 million expansion of its Durango Casino & Resort in southwest Las Vegas, marking the start of a highly anticipated second phase of development. Construction, which began on Monday, is expected to take 12 months and will add significant new features to the property, including expanded gaming options and a
The Rio de Janeiro State Lottery (Loterj) has formally appealed a Federal Supreme Court (STF) ruling that prohibits its licensed operators from accepting bets outside the state of Rio de Janeiro. The decision, issued by STF Minister André Mendonça on January 2, has triggered concerns about its potential impact on Brazil’s tax revenue and the
iGaming solutions provider EGT Digital is supplying its gaming content to Ukraine’s operator Casino.ua. The brand has enriched its casino portfolio with the new titles, which EGT Digital describes as “high-quality solutions designed to help operators achieve their strategic goals.” The product portfolio features a collection of nearly 100 video slots and fast games, offering
Workers at Seneca Niagara Resorts & Casino are trying to unionize. According to local reports, the effort began on December 12. Organizers are working with Teamsters Local 449, which represents various industries in Erie and Niagara counties from freight, construction, and linen workers to bus drivers. Vernon Lohan, an organizer and former casino employee working in
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) has exited a federal lawsuit challenging the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), filing a motion on Thursday to dismiss its involvement. The lawsuit, filed in Kentucky, continues with Churchill Downs Inc. as the sole plaintiff. The legal action disputes HISA’s methodology for assessing fees, alleging violations of
The 60th Oklahoma Legislature is set to convene in just a few weeks, holding its first session on February 3. While state officials and business leaders brace for a busy session, so too are the members of the state’s 38 federally recognized tribal nations, with the potential legalization of online sports betting as part of
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has announced that its games are now live in Brazil. Players in the newly regulated market, which launched on January 1, can now access an initial suite of more than 50 titles from the supplier’s portfolio. The titles live in the country include Play’n GO’s Rich Wilde and the Book
Gaming technology and services provider BetConstruct has reflected on its journey over the last year, highlighting the main developments of the 12-month period. Throughout 2024, BetConstruct says that it has “redefined excellence” in the iGaming landscape through strategic innovation and pioneering market expansion. The company described the year as marked by transformative achievements, from securing
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has launched Aztec Smash, a new cluster-pays game featuring increasing multipliers. On any spin or tumble in this 7×7 slot, random symbols can be marked by the Smash Multiplier, which multiplies the value of a winning cluster by 10x for each marked symbol it includes. Hitting 3-7 scatters triggers the bonus
SYNOT Group has announced its participation at the inaugural ICE edition in Barcelona, set to take place from January 20-22 at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via venue. The company invites attendees to explore its latest gaming technologies at booth 3J50, where SYNOT will unveil over 60 gaming products, including progressive link jackpot systems and a
Sports betting and casino website Aposta Ganha launched its operations in Brazil’s new regulated market on January 1, 2025. With registration number 0022 in the Betting Management System (Sigap), Aposta Ganha is among the first platforms to obtain a license granted by the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), part of the Ministry of Finance. “This
A former Pennsylvania State Police corporal who worked as national compliance director for Georgia-based skill games manufacturer Pace-O-Matic is facing racketeering charges. Rick Goodling, who headed the gambling unit for 15 years, is accused by Pennsylvania prosecutors of using his position to aid the proliferation of these controversial video gambling devices across the commonwealth. The
The Philippines is intensifying efforts to deport over 11,000 foreign nationals linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) activities following the government’s ban on the industry. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has declared these individuals as illegal aliens and is conducting a nationwide manhunt to locate them. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado revealed that
Asia Gaming Brief, the organizer of the ASEAN Gaming Summit, has announced the upcoming edition of its international gaming conference on 17-19 March 2025 at the Shangri-La the Fort in Manila, Philippines. The three-day industry gathering follows last year’s highly attended edition, which attracted nearly 1,600 participants from across Asia and beyond including the Philippines, Armenia,
The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) has dealt a blow to the Rio de Janeiro State Lottery (Loterj) by ordering its licensed operators to cease accepting bets outside the state. This decision, issued on January 2 by STF Minister André Mendonça, comes amidst an ongoing legal battle over regulatory authority between Loterj and the federal
Online gaming operatorCodere Online is grappling with multiple challenges, including a recent change in auditor, allegations of securities fraud, and a looming Nasdaq delisting threat. The company has initiated efforts to regain compliance, appointing a new auditor and preparing for an appeal hearing later this month. Marcum LLP, Codere Online’s auditor, resigned on December
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed into law a sweeping overhaul of the country’s gambling regulations, which includes the dissolution of the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) by April 1, 2025. The newly enacted legislation, Law No. 9256-d, aims to tighten oversight of the gambling industry through the establishment of a
DraftKings has introduced a new subscription-based service, DraftKings Sportsbook+, in New York, offering bettors enhanced odds on parlay bets. Priced at $20 per month, the service targets select eligible customers and aims to enhance the betting experience while driving higher-margin wagers for the company. Subscribers to Sportsbook+ gain access to “stepped-up” odds boosts on parlays
Deutsche Bank has upgraded its outlook for Wynn Resorts, raising the company’s price target to $118, a significant increase from its current trading range of $88–$90. The bullish stance reflects confidence in Wynn’s geographic expansion opportunities, operational strategies, and anticipated capital returns in 2025. Analyst Carlo Santarelli emphasized Wynn Resorts’ potential to expand its