MGM Resorts has announced plans to rebrand Delano Las Vegas before the end of this year. The 43 story tower on the south end of the Strip will be renamed W Las Vegas. However, this is not the first name change for the building. It was originally known as THEhotel at Mandalay Bay before becoming
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Gaming products manufacturer and distributor Aristocrat Gaming is now a promotional partner for Princess Cruises. Through this collaboration, Aristocrat will design gaming experiences for guests onboard Princess ships as well as create promotions with land-based casinos that offer Princess cruises as rewards. Onboard Princess ships, guests also can look forward to themed slot gaming zones, including the recently unveiled Buffalo
Global betting company 1xBet has been nominated in the following five categories at the SiGMA Europe Awards 2024: Best Influencer Collaboration 2024 Best Mobile Sports Betting App 2024 Best Online Sportsbook 2024 Best Mobile Casino Operator 2024 Best E-Sport Operator 2024 Winners will be determined by a jury of industry experts and online voting results. The award
BVGroup has announced that former NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady will serve as the Safer Gambling Ambassador for its BetVictor brand in Canada. McGrady, known for his 16-year career in the NBA, including a season with the Toronto Raptors, will support the promotion of responsible gambling practices for the brand. McGrady is a popular sports figure
LeoVegas Group has launched its international brand BetMGM in the Swedish market, following rollouts in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. The brand was first launched outside of North America in 2023, with the United Kingdom being the first market, followed by the Dutch market in April 2024. BetMGM marks LeoVegas Group’s fourth brand in
Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington is expanding its gaming offerings with a new outdoor gaming patio set to open next spring. The 10,000-square-foot patio, located trackside to the casino’s one-mile horse racing oval, will house over 250 of the latest slot machines in an open-air environment, providing an option for guests who wish to gamble
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin praised the construction progress of the new Hollywood Casino Aurora, marking the occasion with high praise for the project’s timely development. “This progress is amazing,” Irvin said Tuesday, while addressing laborers, construction executives, and city officials. The $360 million complex is being built on the west side of Farnsworth Avenue, and
The Venetian and Palazzo hotels will terminate their affiliation with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) on January 1, 2025, concluding a partnership that began in October 2010. The 10-year deal was later amended to a 15-year agreement. The end of this partnership will result in the removal of 7,092 rooms, about 0.7% of IHG’s overall system
SBC Summit Lisbon took place from September 24-26 at the Feira Internacional in the Portuguese capital and brought together more than 25,000 delegates, 450 speakers, and over 600 exhibitors from around the world. During the event, Yogonet had the opportunity to interview Rafa Costa, Acquisition & Marketing Manager at Rivalo Brasil, who deemed the expo
Las Vegas set the stage for the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2024 earlier this month, a premier event bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and key stakeholders from across the North American gaming sector and beyond. Among those attending, Swedish iGaming provider Play’n GO participated to further establish its footprint in the North American market at the
France is moving closer to legalizing online casinos, with Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government introducing a proposal as part of the country’s 2025 budget plan. The move is aimed at addressing the growing illegal gambling market and boosting government revenue through taxation. If approved, the new regulation would see online gaming operations taxed at 55.6%
The latest edition of the Casino Esports Conference (CEC) is set to take place at Bethlehem’s Wind Creek Casino, showcasing “the future of gaming” on February 18th and 19th. The event embraces esports and video gaming, and its role within the gambling industry, in a bid to attract the next generation of players. Insights from experts
Gaming technology provider BetConstruct is set to participate in the upcoming SBC Summit Latinoamérica, scheduled for October 29-31 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The event, a key gathering for the Latin American gaming industry, is expected to draw over 4,000 delegates, including influential decision-makers. The summit provides a platform
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, California received top honors at the 2024 Global Gaming Awards. Presented at G2E in Las Vegas, the awards program seeks to acknowledge excellence in gaming worldwide. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians earned the award for ‘Responsible Business of the Year’,
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has filed a complaint against Reno’s largest hotel-casino, Grand Sierra Resort (GSR), following an incident where the casino’s security staff obstructed access for board agents during a routine inspection. The complaint could result in a $250,000 fine for the resort if a proposed settlement is approved by the Nevada Gaming
A new bill aimed at legalizing online casino games in Ohio, introduced by Senator Niraj Antani, is on the brink of legislative debate but faces significant hurdles as lawmakers gear up for a critical lame-duck session following the November elections. Antani’s Senate Bill 312, which was introduced in September, proposes a 15% tax rate on
In his latest article, iGaming consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, sheds some light on how a Curaçao gaming license can help online gaming entrepreneurs reach new markets. As the iGaming industry continues to experience impressive growth, more operators are looking for ways to access new markets efficiently. One reliable solution is acquiring a Curaçao gaming license. Recognized
SAGSE authorities announced that next week its top executives will visit the SBC Summit Latin America exhibition, to be held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Miami. The objective is to promote the three editions that SAGSE will offer to the gambling industry in 2025. In addition to the traditional event in Buenos
Sports betting giant DraftKings has unveiled its revamped loyalty program, Dynasty Rewards, aimed at enhancing customer engagement for both DraftKings and Golden Nugget Online Casino players. The new program features an upgraded Elite Rewards Gifts and Experience Catalog, exclusive to Elite Dynasty Rewards members, offering luxury appliances, performance scooters, and experiences. Chika Chandrashekar, Vice President of
In an interview with Yogonet at the G2E 2024 event in Las Vegas, Kevin Cunningham, Head of Commercial Pre-Sales at Kambi, discussed the company’s performance, the innovations they are bringing to the sports betting market, and their expansion into key regions such as North America and Latin America. Cunningham also discussed Kambi’s strategic focus on