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iGaming software provider SOFTSWISS has published a free Sportsbook Budget Calculator. The company says that the comprehensive tool will help businesses considering launching a sports betting project to calculate the costs and benefits.  “Incorporating years of experience from the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook team, the Sportsbook Budget Calculator touches on all vital points in creating a sports

Culinary Union Local 226, Nevada’s largest labor union, ended a 48-hour strike on Sunday aimed at urging Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to agree to a new five-year contract on wages and benefits. Over 700 workers walked off the job at the 1,500-room hotel-casino near the Las Vegas Strip on Friday morning, with the strike concluding Sunday

The Sunset Station casino in Henderson, Nevada, is set to debut its all-new STN Sportsbook with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 16. The amenity promises “a game-changing game-day experience with a bold new design, over-the-top visuals, and a massive audiovisual experience.” The fully transformed STN Sportsbook opening ceremony will be led by Station Casinos

Traditionally, slot machines only took coins. But in these modern times, finding coin slots in Las Vegas is becoming more difficult. Casinos have mostly switched over to the ticket voucher systems, even though more and more properties are changing the rules on slot ticket redemption. But even as Sin City rushes into the 21st Century

The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) is reportedly on the verge of finalizing a new league sponsorship agreement with bookmaker William Hill. As per media reports, the betting company, a previous sponsor of the Scottish Cup, is poised to commit to a deal spanning up to five years. This development comes after the league found

Allwyn, the operator of the UK National Lottery, has expanded its board with the appointment of Adrian Joseph as a new non-executive director. Joseph, who currently holds a similar position at Direct Line Group, brings experience in data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to his new role. Previously serving as the chief data and AI

DraftKings has finalized a deal to acquire odds maker and player prop provider Sports IQ Analytics. The business leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning in developing its software solutions for the online sports betting market. The acquisition has been confirmed by Sports IQ CEO Omer Dor through a LinkedIn post although some details, including financial terms,

Gaming and hospitality company Golden Entertainment has reported a first-quarter net profit of $42 million, more than three times the $11.6 million posted in the year-ago quarter. This is despite a sharp decline in revenue at $174 million as against the $278.1 million posted in Q1 last year following a series of asset sales.  

Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville, California, has announced the launch of 24/7 table game operations, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of its new location.  The expansion means guests can now play table games such as Blackjack, Spanish 21, Free Bet Blackjack, Tri-Lux Blackjack, 3-card poker, 4-card poker, and Ultimate Texas Hold’em at any time of the

Many Las Vegas casinos are changing the rules for slot ticket redemption in a way that could hurt you if you’re not careful. And while not much feels better than winning on a slot machine after a long session, nothing would feel worse than finding out that ticket expired. Yes, expired… and with it your

In a new installment of their analysis on the current political situation of the gambling sector in Mexico, attorneys Alfredo Lazcano and Andrea Avedillo, of the law firm Lazcano Sámano S.C., focus on the actions of the Secretariat of the Interior (SEGOB) regarding the problem of gambling. Part 3: Awaiting a new law Let us

Gaming events organizer Gaming & Technology Expo (GAT Events) highlighted the success of the GAT Expo Cartagena event, held from April 9 to 11, and announced that the next stop of its events schedule for the Latin American gaming sector will be GAT Showcase Bogotá, set to take place on September 6 in the Colombian capital. Regarding

Las Vegas Sands has contributed $100,000 through its Sands Cares program to Dress for Success (DFS) Southern Nevada. The donation seeks to support the organization’s free business styling and workforce development services for women who are unemployed and underemployed. Funding is focused on organizational capacity building in the areas of job readiness, career coaching and mentorship;

El Cortez Hotel & Casino, one of downtown Las Vegas’ oldest casinos, is set to undergo a significant $20 million renovation. Scheduled to commence this summer, the renovation project will encompass several enhancements aimed at modernizing the establishment. Among the planned additions are a high-limit slot room, two new bars, a restaurant, and a coffee

PayBrokers, a company specializing in payment solutions for the Brazilian market, has announced its participation in the game Automobilista 2, available on the Steam platform. It is an official game of the Stock Car category, where a driver sponsored by PayBrokers, Zezinho Muggiati, participates. As it happens on real tracks, the brand appears on the racer’s car, marking

Gaming products and services provider PlayAGS announced Thursday that it is being acquired by affiliates of middle-market private equity firm Brightstar Capital Partners in a $1.1 billion deal. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025. The company’s Board of Directors has unanimously approved and recommended that the company’s stockholders approve the agreement.

Century Casinos has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, announcing a mixture of performance metrics amidst operational challenges. For Q1, Century Casinos reported net operating revenues of $136.0 million, marking a 25% increase from the same period in 2023.  However, earnings from operations witnessed a drop of 55%, amounting to $8.3

iGaming platform provider Uplatform reflected on its successful SIGMA Americas participation, a major three-day-long Latin American industry event that took place in São Paulo, Brazil, from April 23rd to 25th. “The SiGMA Group orchestrated a remarkable industry convergence, drawing together Latin America’s leading suppliers, operators, and affiliates for a vibrant exchange of ideas and innovations. Uplatform’s

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The Chickasaw Nation has held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Lakecrest Hotel and Casino’s grand opening. The casino is located on State Highway 70, minutes from Lake Murray in South Central Oklahoma. The complex features a 70,000-square-foot casino with more than 1,000 electronic games and eight table games. It also houses a boutique, coffee shop,