A one-of-a-kind cinematic experience is headed for an exclusive stay at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The V-U2 Immersive Concert Film, directed by Morleigh Steinberg and The Edge, showcases the history-making and future-defining U2:UV concert that played to over 700,000 fans over 40 sold-out shows. V-U2 is the first film ever to be shot entirely
Multiple labor unions in California are opposing Senate Bill 549, a proposed law that would grant gaming tribes the authority to sue California cardrooms, citing concerns about the potential impact on tax revenue and public sector jobs across the state. Introduced by Senator Josh Newman in February 2023, SB 549, also known as the Tribal
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block four more illegal gambling and affiliate marketing websites after investigations found these services to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The latest sites blocked include Casino Australia Online, Pokies.bet, Pokiesman and Smart Pokies. Website blocking is one of
The Venetian Resort has secured its first-ever union contract, covering more than 4,000 hospitality workers. The Culinary Union announced on Tuesday that a tentative agreement had been reached with workers at both The Venetian and its sister property, The Palazzo. This follows an agreement reached last June between the union and Venetian leadership, which established
The upcoming SBC Summit Latinoamerica, set to welcome 4,000 delegates, will feature a preview of cutting-edge payment technologies and trends, in addition to offering expert advice on managing compliance issues through a specialized Payments & Compliance track. “With Latin American markets advancing towards online sports betting and iGaming regulation, brands face the dual challenge of creating a
The Oneida Indian Nation on Tuesday held a groundbreaking event at Point Place Casino near Syracuse, NY, to kick off a major expansion at the property. Local elected officials, community leaders, partners in the building trades, and team members gathered at the casino to celebrate the Nation’s more than $50 million investment. The expansion of
Aug 21, 2024 3 min read The poker community received sad news recently that Wisconsin’s Alexander Hill, who final tabled the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Seniors Event two years ago, died due to complications with cancer. “The poker community and his poker buddies meant so, so much to him,” Hill’s son, Alex Kestrel, wrote
Online gaming content provider CT Interactive has finalized a deal with Vivabet.ro, a new operator in the Romanian market. The strategic partnership is expected to improve Vivabet.ro’s position as a competitive new entrant in the market, says the supplier. According to a press release, Vivabet.ro “aims to become a leader in the online gaming industry in
Macau’s full-time gaming workforce expanded by 1.6% in the second quarter, reaching 52,518 employees, even as the number of croupiers saw a decline of 0.9%, according to data from the city’s Statistics and Census Service. The average monthly salary for casino employees increased by 8.2% year-on-year in June, reaching MOP26,750 ($3,346). Dealers’ pay rose by
Aug 21, 2024 2 min read BetMGM has made online casino history with the announcement that a New Jersey player has won a record-breaking $6.4 million progressive jackpot – the largest in the history of online casinos in the United States. The record-breaking win, totaling exactly $6,450,023.04, occurred on the morning of August 19th, when
Universal Entertainment, the parent company of Okada Manila, has announced significant leadership changes, signaling a new chapter in its corporate governance. The company has called for an Extraordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting on September 19, 2024, to vote on two key issues: the dismissal of former President and CEO Jun Fujimoto from his role as a Director and the election of Tomohiro
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken further steps to protect Australian consumers by ordering internet service providers (ISPs) to block additional illegal gambling and affiliate marketing websites. This decision follows a series of investigations revealing that these websites were operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, offering unlicensed and prohibited gambling services to Australian
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has fined Borgata Casino $75,000 following an audit that revealed significant overstatements of iGaming promotional gaming credits (PGCs) on the BetMGM platform. This recent violation, identified between October 2023 and May 2024, resulted in the casino understating its gross revenue by over $4.5 million, leading to an underpayment of $365,161 in gross revenue
Indonesia’s online gambling sector has surged, with transactions nearing Rp 400 trillion (around $25.79 billion) and approximately 3 million active participants, according to recent data from the Communication and Informatics Ministry. This growth has prompted the government to escalate its efforts to combat illegal gambling activities facilitated through unregistered online platforms. Teguh Arifiyadi, who oversees
Bacta, the trade association for the UK amusement and gaming industry, has strengthened its head office team with the appointment of Declan Johnson as Public Affairs Advisor, furthering its commitment to enhancing political engagement following the recent general election. Johnson, who holds an MSc in Policy and Politics from Birkbeck University, will report directly to
Pay4Fun, a Brazilian payment solutions company with a strong presence in the online gaming and betting sector, has been nominated in two categories of the Global Regulatory Awards 2024 (GRAs), organized by Vixio, a provider of regulatory intelligence solutions. In its eighth edition, the ceremony will recognize individuals and organizations in the entertainment industry that
The Quapaw Nation, owner of the Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, has announced that its new $250 million Hotel and Event Center is set to open in the fall of 2025. This expansive project, spanning 400,000 square feet and featuring 320 luxury rooms along with a 1,600-seat event center, will elevate the Quapaw Nation’s total investment
Efforts to legalize online sports betting in Nebraska faced another setback as the state’s special legislative session adjourned without addressing the issue, postponing the debate until January. The 17-day special session, which concluded sine die on Tuesday, focused primarily on property tax relief and left the fate of two sports betting bills introduced by Senator
Aug 21, 2024 3 min read The folks at Grosvenor Casinos are just about recovered from the massive 2024 Goliath festival that saw William Watkins turn £200 into £166,058 after a nine-way deal at the final table earlier this month. That well-deserved rest is about to be broken with the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT)
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has initiated stringent actions against illegal gambling operations in Selma, securing temporary restraining orders against five gambling halls, a move underscoring the state’s firm stance against unlawful gaming activities. On Friday, Attorney General Marshall‘s office filed for temporary restraining orders (TROs) targeting facilities known to engage in illegal gambling activities.