Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that the state has exceeded the initial tax revenue projections for sports wagering following the launch of the legal market in September. The state has collected nearly $8 million in tax dollars in the first two months since sports betting became legal, according to the governor’s statement during
The Colombian gaming regulator, Coljuegos, presented a draft resolution that aims to regulate the legal operation of electronic slot machines (EGM) that currently operate without authorization in establishments whose main commercial activity is not the operation of games of chance. The main objective of this initiative, which has a national scope, is that those who
The new Fontainebleau Las Vegas luxury resort is set to open Wednesday (December 13th) right before midnight, after nearly two decades since it first broke ground. Thousands of workers are currently preparing for what promises to be an unforgettable opening night with final touches on rooms and training in restaurants. The $3.7 billion project houses
It’s that time of year again! The most wonderful time for Christmas in Las Vegas, with activities and holiday shows! Plus, New Year’s on Fremont Street with the Time of Your Life Festival! We have a run down of some of the biggest and most popular events happening in Sin City this December! [embedded content]
Letters CBT instead of Viagra? That won’t last for long Cognitive behavioural therapy | Cutting down on mental maths | A break from gambling ads | Wound up in Winchester So, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is suggesting offering women cognitive behavioural therapy as a treatment for menopause symptoms (Report, 11 December). Next
IMPERIAL Pacific International (IPI) decided to sue the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) at Northern Mariana Islands, and the civil complaint was filed in federal court. The reason behind this lies in the casino license agreement (CLA) that the Commission allegedly violated. According to IPI, the unconstitutional impairment of the contract and breach of various clauses
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel is expanding its gaming floor and accommodation facilities. The $275 million expansion project of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the casino and entertainment corporation Harrah’s Entertainment Inc is currently under way on the Murphy, North Carolina site with projections to complete set by late 2024.
AvatarUX has gone above and beyond to comply with the Christmas theme and sprinkle the Christmas magic all over the slot gaming industry. Its newest release, JinglePop, brings a lot of gifts and features that can make even the Grinch love Christmas. Great win potential: Besides the fantastic gameplay and great features, the slot offers
Octoplay, a fast-growing game development studio, has partnered up with the leading UK gambling operators Paddy Power and Betfair. The direct integration of the partners will mark the developer’s debut in the lucrative UK market while the operators will use the deal and the provider’s exciting content to maintain the role of the leading players
In this article, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, delves into the key news and developments that defined the online gaming sector during this transformative year. The iGaming sector reached new heights in 2023, marking a year of substantial growth, innovation, and regulatory evolution. Not only did the industry experience a surge in revenue,
Sportradar and Tennis Data Innovations (TDI), a specialist joint venture vehicle of ATP and ATP Media, have entered into a multi-year agreement providing the sports technology company with global data and streaming rights for betting, and media data rights, for all ATP Tour and ATP Challenger Tour events. In a statement, Sportradar noted that the
December 12, 2023 The biggest buy-in of the 2023 World Series of Poker Paradise at Atlantis Resort in The Bahamas has come to a close as Masashi Oya took down Event #9: $100,000 Ultra High Roller Championship. Oya bagged the bracelet and the $2,940,000 up top after besting GGPoker ambassador Jason Koon in heads-up play.
December 12, 2023 Oleg Vasylchenko has overcome a 56-entry field and defeated Enrico Camosci heads-up to win the €74,673 first-place prize here at the 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour Prague. Along with his maiden EPT title, Vasylchenko claimed four mystery bounties en route to his victory, totalling €80,000 to bring his final payday €154,673. Vasylchenko’s
PENN Entertainment Inc., a flagship global multi-platform sports entertainment firm, officially will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its 2nd hotel tower at M Resort, a $206 million project, at 2 PM PST on December 12th. Groundbreaking ceremony: After a brief presentation with dignitaries such as the whole Henderson City Council that consists of 5 members,
Pope County officials have taken a decisive step in the ongoing debate over casino vendors for the construction of a casino and resort in Russellville by voting seven to six in favor of exclusively supporting Cherokee Nation Entertainment as the preferred candidate for a casino partnership. The vote, held on Thursday, marks a pivotal moment in
FBM Foundation, the humanitarian cooperation arm of the FBM gaming brand, has made a significant contribution to the Philippine Children’s Medical Center in Manila. As part of its ‘LIVE. LOVE. HOPE.’ donation program, the foundation provided over ₱1,000,000 ($17,990) in donations to aid the center’s daily operations and distributed grocery packs and educational supplies, benefiting
December 12, 2023 It took an extra session to crown the winner of the €2,200 Eureka High Roller at the 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour Prague, but Poland’s Grzegorz Kozieja sprinted to the finish line on Day 3 to wrap up proceedings. The professional poker player and coach overcame a 2:1 chip deficit as he
Wazdan, an experienced supplier of premier content to the iGaming industry, has entered a partnership with the prominent Spanish operator Gran Madrid Casino Online. Under the terms of the deal, the supplier will provide its extensive slot portfolio to the online casino through the aggregation platform Light & Wonder, one of the leading aggregators in
Events production company Eventus International has unveiled the lineup of expert speakers for the upcoming SPiCE (Strategic Platform for iGaming Conference and Exhibition) India 2024 edition, slated to take place from February 27 to February 29 in Goa’s Mariott Resort. The company had previously revealed the topics that will be highlighted at the event last
The Brazilian Senate confirmed, through its news agency, that the analysis of bill 3626/23, which establishes rules for the operation and taxation of fixed odds sports betting, is on the agenda of the plenary session this Tuesday, December 12. The rapporteur of the initiative, Senator Angelo Coronel (PSD-BA), read his opinion during the plenary session