In a significant move to enhance its casino and hotel services, International Entertainment Corp has announced a comprehensive PHP1.47 billion (US$25.5 million) renovation plan for its New Coast Hotel Manila, Philippines. This initiative, led by its wholly-owned subsidiary New Coast Leisure Inc, aims to modernize the facility and expand its gaming capacity, promising a boost in visitor attraction and future revenue. Contract details
La Française des Jeux (FDJ), a leading name in the European betting and gaming landscape, has reported a robust performance for the year 2024. The company’s revenue soared to €3,065 million, marking a significant 17% increase compared to the previous year. This growth includes contributions from Kindred, integrated into the company from October 11. Excluding Kindred, FDJ’s growth
Global bookmaker 1xBet announced its participation in the upcoming SBC Summit Rio 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from February 25 to 27. 1xBet’s participation comes as the brand “actively strengthens” its presence in Latin America. The company has become a Premium Sponsor of the event. Additionally, as part of its participation at the show,
Detroit’s three commercial casinos reported a combined revenue of $104.8 million in January, marking a stronger start to the year compared to the same period in 2024. The latest figures, released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board, show an 11.6% increase from January 2024, when revenue stood at $93.9 million. The positive momentum follows
Online casinos in New Jersey topped Atlantic City’s retail casinos in revenue for the second time in January. Despite finishing second, the city’s brick-and-mortar casinos still experienced growth compared to last year. Atlantic City casinos generated $210.1 million in revenue for January, marking a 2.6% increase from January 2024, according to the latest report from the
The gaming market in Argentina showed a strong recovery in the last twelve months, becoming one of the most attractive at a profitable level, due to the revaluation of the local currency. The economic measures taken by the Milei administration have also generated growing confidence on the part of local gaming operators, who now see
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana officially opened its doors to the public last Thursday, marking the first land-side casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market. The $270 million development, owned by The Cordish Companies, welcomed guests for the first time with a blend of gaming, luxury accommodations, and live entertainment. The opening event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a fireworks
Star Entertainment Group is weighing a $650 million debt financing offer from Oaktree Capital Management as the Australian casino operator faces serious financial uncertainty. With dwindling liquidity and ongoing restructuring efforts, the company is actively exploring solutions to stabilize its operations. The casino operator recently disclosed its financial struggles, revealing that it had only $78
iGaming and video bingo provider FBMDS announced that it will sponsor the upcoming SBC Summit Rio show, to take place from February 25 to 27 at the Rio Centro venue in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. The show follows the recent opening of the Brazilian market, serving as the “ideal meeting point” for FBMDS to strengthen its
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has announced Crystal Hall, the latest addition to its portfolio of slot games. The title combines engaging mechanics with the “sleek, timeless aesthetic” of titles like Big Win 77. “Crystal Hall transports players to a lavish hall adorned with sparkling gems and mystical symbols,” said Play’n GO of the game’s
Feb 17, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents The 2025 edition of the PokerNews Online Championship (PNOC) exploded into action at 888poker on February 16, with the first five events of a bustling 43-event schedule taking place. Four of those events crowned their champions, with Brazil’s “WHATaDREAM” getting off to a perfect start, taking
Feb 17, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The PokerStars Sunday Million is one of online poker’s iconic weekly tournaments. It is the Sunday major that every poker player dreams of winning, not only because of the huge top prize but also because of the kudos that come with taking down the industry’s most
Feb 16, 2025 2 min read The poker world received sad news over the weekend when it was announced that actor Kevyn Major Howard (January 27, 1956 – February 14, 2025) passed away on February 14. Howard died in Las Vegas after being hospitalized for several weeks with a respiratory illness. “It is with a
The Oasis Poo at Fontainebleau Las Vegas is set to kickoff pool season on March 7th. The reopening of the resort’s six-acre recreation area features six distinct pool experiences, four bars, a poolside restaurant, and more than 2,000 square-feet gaming area. The opening of pool season also means the return of the LIV Beach and
Guests will soon have more reasons to love the MGM Grand. The famous property at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip has been in the middle of a $300 million renovation project to its main tower, and the first upgraded rooms are open to the public. The project will eventually redo more than
Feb 16, 2025 2 min read A hand on the stone-bubble of the PHP 150,000 (USD $2,600) High Roller at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Manila Classic took quite the dramatic turn after the flop. The single-day no-limit hold’em side event on Feb. 13, which attracted 85 players, had a PHP 11 million prize pool
Play’n GO has launched Crystal Hall, its latest slot game, transporting players into a realm filled with gleaming gems and otherworldly symbols set in a magnificent hall. This addition to their portfolio merges the nostalgic feel of traditional slots like Big Win 777 with contemporary gaming mechanics, promising a richly rewarding and immersive experience. Immersive visuals and engaging gameplay: The design
View image in fullscreen Betting giants spared regulatory action after secret deals with watchdog Controversial ‘special measures’ regime under fire after failures were not made public Betting firms have been reaching secret deals with Britain’s gambling watchdog, including surrendering revenues for failings that are kept out of the public domain, the Observer can reveal. The
Feb 15, 2025 2 min read Ali Imsirovic, the high-stakes crusher who admitted to some cheating allegations against him, entered Saturday’s Day 1 flight in the $1,500 Champions Club Winter Poker Open Main Event. But he was quickly tossed from the event by the tournament director and banned from the Texas poker club. The Bosnian
Feb 15, 2025 2 min read While negative headlines often dominate the poker news cycle – such as Charlie Carrel calling out a scammer and SCOTUS lawyer Tom Goldstein getting in trouble for failing to pay poker taxes – it is important to remember that the game can be used for good. Perhaps the greatest