On Monday, Bally’s announced an investment program to boost diversity and inclusion in its permanent River West casino in Chicago. The company is offering investors a chance to buy a 25% stake in the $1.7 billion casino and resort project, limited to women or people of color, as required under the company’s host community agreement with the city.
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The Prizes and Betting Secretariat of Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has released the list of companies authorized to operate fixed-odds betting platforms in the country starting in 2025. Published in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU), the list includes a total of 81 licenses issued, with 15 definitive licenses and 66 provisional ones. These
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, the United States-based operator of the Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea, is grappling with mounting financial pressures and litigation. The company’s latest financial disclosures reveal concerns over its ability to meet debt obligations and ongoing disputes with its general contractor. In its annual report and results for the fiscal
Online sports betting in New York surged to a $526.4 million handle for the week ending Dec. 22, driven by the NFL playoff race and college football action, according to the New York Gaming Commission. This marks a 17.6% increase from the previous week and the second-highest handle recorded in December. Wagering activity also
The SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator secured Brazilian certification in late December, becoming “one of the first” to achieve this milestone ahead of the market launch. Regulatory rules for iGaming came into effect in Brazil on 1 January 2025. According to these rules, platforms, aggregators, sportsbooks, and providers must undergo certification. Companies aiming to provide their services in
Despite speculation and rumors to the contrary, it appears that financing for the new Vegas baseball stadium is a done deal. Documents submitted to the Las Vegas Stadium Authority seem to confirm that the financing for the A’s ballpark on the former Tropicana site is fully secured, with the total costs rising from $1.5 billion
Obtaining a Curacao gaming license offers numerous advantages, making it an ideal choice for startups and established online casinos. In this article, iGaming consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, explores those advantages. The online casino industry is thriving, with millions of players seeking entertainment and gaming opportunities worldwide. However, choosing the proper gaming license is crucial
The potential legalization of sports betting is set to get early attention at the Minnesota capitol in 2025, with state lawmakers preparing to discuss the issue this month. While the legislative session starts January 14, Senator John Marty is set to hold an informational hearing on online betting the week before. The hearing is set
Uplatform has announced a new partnership with Amusnet. Through this collaboration, Amusnet’s collection of games will be integrated into Uplatform’s Casino Aggregator, empowering operators worldwide to offer them to their players. With this partnership, Uplatform is set to expand Amusnet’s reach in the iGaming space. Elena Naumova, Sales Manager at Amusnet, expressed her enthusiasm about
2024 has come to an end and 2025 dawns on the gaming industry with great expectations. In its latest article, online casino solution developer and game aggregator Slotegrator shares an overview of the year 2024 and the milestones the company achieved during it. 2024 was a great year for Slotegrator. The company launched 250+ projects, expanded its
Casino revenues in Macau surged by nearly a quarter in 2024, driven by post-pandemic recovery and a pivot toward mass-market gamblers. However, revenues fell short of pre-pandemic levels, underscoring the city’s economic reliance on casinos and the need for diversification. The city’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached 226.8 billion patacas ($28.35 billion) last year, a
MGM Resorts have officially opened the recently rebranded W Las Vegas, transitioning the iconic tower at Mandalay Bay from the Delano into part of the globally recognized W Hotels brand. Marriott Bonvoy members can now book stays, as well as earn and redeem points, at this latest vibrant destination. The introduction of W Las Vegas
If you’re lurking about Sin City then you still have time to make to the New Year’s Eve Party at Sphere Las Vegas! They have programmed their exterior (the world’s largest LED screen) with a custom show to ring in 2025. This dazzling display will include a celebration of major cities around the world as
The World Poker Tour has announce a major upgrade to the WPT Poker online software platform, which includes the integration of a major new engine upgrade. This improvement demonstrates the commitment of the WPT to creating a smoother, faster and more efficient online poker experience. Some of the key features in this update include an
Caramella is a new Italian restaurant at Planet Hollywood with an expansive terrace overlooking The Strip. In addition to fine dining, guests can experience a velvet vestibule, a swanky cocktail lounge, a Murano glass chandelier, and backlit onyx walls adorn the restaurant and represent the spirit of 1970s Italy. This decadent dining experience has been
The Borgata and BetMGM Poker have announce the return of the Borgata Winter Poker Open to the Central Conference Center from January 2-17, 2025, promising an action-packed series featuring 32 main events, 26 secondary events, and a staggering $5 Million guaranteed prize pool. And BetMGM Poker is the exclusive online registration and qualification partner. This
The Buffalo slot machines are some of the most popular in the world, and now you can play the Buffalo Gold Max Power online slot at home… if you live where it’s legal to do so, of course. This release is made possible by Aristocrat Interactive, the real money online gaming division of the company.
Over the past several days we’ve shared several Las Vegas Christmas events you can enjoy. Now, we’re listing some of the more usual holiday activities to keep you occupied, starting with the annual Holiday Cactus Garden at Ethel M Chocolates. It features millions of sparkling lights across three acres of desert landscaping, as is running
Sin City has no shortage of entertainment! So here is some of the best Las Vegas holiday events to make the season even more festive! First, the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center will host the third annual “Jackpot 2024 Music Festival” on Friday, December 27th and Saturday, December 28th, featuring live performances from artists such
As ICE bid farewell to its 12-year run at ExCeL London, the stage is set for a bold new chapter at Fira Gran Via Barcelona in 2025. The relocation brings with it expanded exhibition space, reimagined events like The World Gaming Forum, and a renewed emphasis on key markets like Latin America. With 120,000 square