Sands China Ltd has officially reinstated dividend payments for the first time in five years, announcing a final dividend of HKD 0.25 (USD 0.032) per share for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on June 20, 2025, to shareholders registered by May 30. This announcement was widely
New Jersey is poised to become a pioneer in the integration of esports within regulated sports wagering, as state legislators consider a transformative bill that would enable adults to legally place bets on themselves and their teams in competitive video games. Assemblyman William F. Moen Jr. of Camden champions Assembly Bill No. 2172, which has already sailed through an Assembly
NetBet Denmark, a premier online casino destination, is excited to announce a significant partnership with Blueprint Gaming, a renowned casino game provider. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in NetBet Denmark’s commitment to enriching its gaming offerings and delivering top-tier entertainment value to its users. Expanding game selection with top titles: Through this partnership, NetBet Denmark
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is set to implement a significant upgrade to its regulatory framework as it transitions to a more sophisticated, evidence-driven approach for 2025. This initiative aims to intensify supervision of the online gaming sector and foster transparency with stakeholders, reinforcing MGA’s commitment to industry standards and trust. Focus on compliance, player protection, and integrity: Central
Baden-Württemberg has officially approved a state-regulated online casino model, making it the third German state to legalize virtual table games. The decision follows similar moves by Bavaria in April 2024 and Schleswig-Holstein in September 2024, as part of Germany’s broader effort to transition online gambling into a strictly controlled legal market. Under the newly enacted Landesglücksspielgesetz
Online gaming and betting operator TonyBet has updated its customer support policies for Dutch players after an inquiry from the Netherlands’ gambling authority, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). The regulatory body intervened upon discovering that TonyBet lacked a 24-hour customer service telephone line with Dutch-language support, a mandatory requirement under local regulations. The issue was initially flagged
Missouri’s plan to launch legal sports betting this summer has been delayed after Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected an emergency rulemaking request filed by the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC). The decision, announced on February 21, means that regulators must follow the standard rulemaking process, effectively pushing the anticipated June launch to late summer or
Las Vegas’ Palms Casino Resort has upgraded all its blackjack tables to a 3:2 payout, reversing a trend that favors the house. The change, which went effective on Valentine’s Day, applies to the main floor and high-limit areas, Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. Previously, Palms had a mix of 3:2 and 6:5 tables, the latter a common
AIBC Eurasia 2025’s landmark fifth event kicked off yesterday, Sunday at the Festival Arena in Dubai. The day brought together top industry leaders and innovators in fintech, emerging tech, and regulatory compliance. The AIBC Eurasia summit will run until Tuesday, February 25. Among the guests invited by entrepreneur and businesswoman Sara Al Madani were influential figures
The historic El Cortez Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas celebrated the completion of a $20 million expansion project and reopening of the casino on Thursday, unveiling new gaming, dining, and entertainment spaces. The 10,000-square-foot expansion introduces two new bars, Showbar and Roulette Bar, a high-limit slots area, an expanded table games section, and
Feb 24, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents The first two events of the 2025 Grosvenor UK Open have crowned their worthy champions as the two-week-long festival exploded into action. The £115 No-Limit Hold’em Ladies Championship and the £440 No-Limit Hold’em Mystery Bounty events are done and dusted, with Jacqueline Sherwood and Dale Wilson
Portsmouth’s tourism sector has seen unprecedented growth, largely due to the success of Rivers Casino Portsmouth and an increase in visitors to the city’s expanding entertainment options. However, the boom has revealed a significant obstacle: a lack of hotel accommodations, leaving city officials looking for solutions. Since its January 2023 opening, Rivers Casino Portsmouth has
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has released John Hunter and Galileo’s Secrets, the latest addition to its popular John Hunter series. The title combines mystery symbols with money respins to deliver 5,000x win potential. The 5×3 grid is filled with telescopes, globes, and maps in the game, where mystery symbols can cover entire reels, transforming
iGaming software provider SOFTSWISS has announced its participation at SiGMA Africa, which will take place in Cape Town on 10 – 12 March. The company is bringing its ‘Grab Success’ creative concept to the expo, visually adapted specifically for the African market, “celebrating the continent’s rich heritage and the company’s commitment to empowering operators with the
iGaming solutions provider BetConstruct is presenting The Last Battle Universe, billed as “the industry’s first-ever” B2B loyalty system. “This pioneering initiative is designed to foster collaboration, strengthen long-term partnerships, and provide tangible benefits within the BetConstruct ecosystem,” according to the company. As per a press release, The Last Battle Universe offers a structured, transparent, and rewarding
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has promoted Zachary Kastelic to Vice President of Legal. Kastelic, who previously served as Associate General Counsel at GLI, will now oversee the company’s legal department, managing contracts, due diligence, litigation, and corporate matters. “Compliance is our primary responsibility to the global gaming industry, and our legal team, alongside our compliance
The highly anticipated inaugural edition of ICE Barcelona provided an important opportunity for Imagine Live to showcase its latest innovations. As a leading provider in the live casino industry, the company impressed attendees with its innovative technology and immersive gaming experiences. Among the highlights was an immersive cube, which offered visitors a unique way to explore
Feb 24, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents The RunGood Poker Series‘ triumphant return to Jamul Casino saw an uptick in entrants as compared to last November. A grand total of 407 entrants over the course of three flights of play beat the set prize pool guarantee and left $211,640 to be split between
Feb 24, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents Brazilian superstar Dalton “daltonhb” Hobold wrote his name into PokerStars’ history books, where he will forever be known as the first-ever champion of the Sunday Million Phased. PokerStars spiced up online poker’s most famous weekly tournament by running several phases (Day 1s) throughout the week before
Feb 24, 2025 5 min read Table Of Contents The 2025 edition of the PokerNews Online Championship (PNOC) is nearing a thrilling conclusion, with only a trio of flights remaining in the $300,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty Main Event. Those Day 1s run on February 24 in time for Day 2, also on February 24, before