An ongoing strike at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, led by the Culinary Union, has now entered its second week as workers push for a new five-year contract and higher wages. Frustrations are mounting among the employees, with many expressing dissatisfaction over what they describe as corporate greed. “We’ve talked with guests and people just walking by,
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Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has published a new ordinance in the Official Gazette to regulate the transfer of gambling data in the upcoming regulated online market. Ordinance No. 1,857 of the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) “regulates the transfer of data and funds of bettors of the lottery modality bet of fixed quota between
EGT Digital’s iGaming platform X-Nave has been distinguished as the Online Platform of the Year at the Golden Spades Awards 2024. The online gaming solutions provider received the prize at a ceremony held on November 26 at the Hyatt Regency Sofia Hotel. The event, organized for the second consecutive year by the Association of Organizers
Gaming provider Zitro has unveiled its new slot King Fu Frog, featuring a variety of enhanced features. The game, which features the titular King Fu Frog character and his froggy friends, offers four titles that bring back the trio of popular frogs and a newly added fourth, larger frog, each with a unique gameplay feature.
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has announced the launch of an exclusive game with operator Hard Rock Bet. The new slot, a Piggy Blitz spin-off titled Hard Rock Pork N Roll, will be exclusively available to Hard Rock Bet players in New Jersey The launch of the exclusive game follows Play’n GO’s announcement of the beginning of
Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas recorded its second-highest monthly passenger count in history this October, with nearly 5.3 million travelers passing through its gates. While this marks a slight 3.5% decline from the record set in October 2023, the figure highlights the airport’s continued prominence as a hub for travel and tourism. The
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren announced the Nation plans to develop a gaming facility on newly acquired trust land along US Highway 89 near Flagstaff, Arizona. The project will be carried out in partnership with the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE), which already operates four casinos in the Southwest. The 13.8 acres of land were
BetBoom, an international iGaming holding, has been approved to obtain a betting and casino license in Brazil. The company is part of a select group of operators that have fulfilled the prerequisites established by the Ministry of Finance for regulating the iGaming sector in Brazil. “This milestone reflects the company’s commitment to government regulatory requirements,
Online poker software provider Stretch Network has announced the launch of two new poker features aimed at enriching the player experience and enhancing operator offerings. Show/Muck: A functionality that empowers players to control the information they reveal after a hand. Whether players choose to display a winning strategy, bluff their opponents, or keep their cards
Slotegrator, a game aggregator and iGaming solutions provider, published an interview with Timofey Lipsky, the CEO of Clawbuster, a developer studio with a focus on rethinking classic claw machine games and providing innovative titles implementing AI, machine learning, and customization. Read about the company, its history and future, and the industry below. What sparked the idea
Bensalem skill games companies and small business owners have spoken out against a recently passed gray machine ban, claiming that many jobs will be lost as a result of the decision. Supporters of skill games delivered a 200-signature petition laying out their arguments to the Bensalem Township Council on Monday evening. Affected business owners and
The initiative to reform Law N° 1016/1997, which establishes the legal regime for the exploitation of games of chance in Paraguay, was approved on Tuesday, November 26, in the Chamber of Deputies. The bill has been endorsed by President Santiago Peña, and its treatment in the Senate is scheduled for next week, where it is
A commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has reached a licensing agreement with sports betting giant FanDuel after agreeing to dismiss a lawsuit against the company. MLB Players on Tuesday said that it has signed a non-exclusive product and marketing licensing agreement for FanDuel Sportsbook along with OneTeam Partners, a union
In the 12 days since opening, the casino has paid out more than $12 million in jackpots, including over $7.3 million on opening weekend. The new facility replaces the temporary Bristol Casino, which operated from 2022 until earlier this month. “It was much better than expectations in both visitation and revenues,” said Allie Evangelista, HR
Macau’s gaming industry is poised for a resurgence in 2025, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) expected to rise as tourism rebounds and casino operators expand their offerings, according to industry analysts and government forecasts. The Macau government has projected a GGR of MOP240 billion ($30 billion) in 2025, an 11% increase from the MOP216
A new Australian study has uncovered a significant link between late-night poker machine play and problematic gambling, with rates of severe gambling issues surging during overnight hours. The research, The Impact of Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) Late Night Play on EGM Player Behaviours, found that severe gambling problems rise progressively with later hours, peaking
The SPiCE International 2024 conference will open its doors this Thursday, November 28, at the Hilton Taipei Sinban in Taiwan. The two-day event promises to bring together leading figures in the iGaming and eSports industries, including innovators, decision-makers, and industry pioneers from East Asia and beyond. As East Asia emerges as a global hotspot
Bulgarian gaming solutions provider Euro Games Technology (EGT) has been shortlisted in 6 categories of the BEGE Awards 2024. The competition, held annually as part of the BEGE Expo, will give prizes to individuals and companies for their contributions and achievements in the gaming industry for the 15th consecutive year. After winning the accolade in last year’s edition
The UK Government’s newly announced reforms on gambling, including a mandatory levy and stake limits on online slot games, have sparked a mixed response from the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). While the industry body reaffirmed its commitment to supporting regulatory changes outlined in the 2023 White Paper, it criticized the tone of the latest measures,
Casinos and bookmakers in Great Britain will be required to contribute £100 million ($125.6 million) annually to fund research, education, and treatment for gambling-related harms under a new statutory levy set to take effect in April. The levy, part of government plans announced by Gambling Minister Baroness Twycross, replaces the current voluntary donation system, ensuring mandatory