The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has given the green light to the merger between Bally’s Corporation and The Queen Casino & Entertainment, reported The Center Square. The move unites the Bally’s Shreveport Casino & Hotel, The Queen Baton Rouge, and the Belle of Baton Rouge properties under one entity. The board also granted petitions from the
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced a series of regulatory changes aimed at enhancing consumer protection, including mandatory deposit limits for new players, increased transparency on customer funds, and the implementation of a statutory levy on gambling operators. These changes, set to take effect from October 31, come amidst the country’s efforts to modernize
Betsson Group reported its “strongest year ever” in 2024 after a standout Q4 performance helped the operator post records for full-year revenue, net profit, and EBITDA. Revenue for the three months to December 31 amounted to €306.8 million ($318.8 million), an increase of 22%. Additionally, net income was €53.1 million ($54.9 million) and EBITDA was €86.4
Robinhood has decided to halt its newly introduced Super Bowl betting contracts just one day after launch, following a request from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The online brokerage had rolled out the product in partnership with derivatives exchange Kalshi, but regulatory concerns quickly led to its suspension. The CFTC’s request comes amid
In an article on the iGaming market published on its website, Control F5 discusses the need to invest in the training and qualification of industry professionals. With the constant evolution of technologies and the diversification of offerings in the iGaming sector, competition has intensified considerably. Having employees “trained specifically for the sector is a vital
ICE had its first edition in Barcelona, from January 20 to 22, at the Fira Gran Via, after its stay at the ExCel venue in London. The event brought together various players in the gaming industry for three days full of networking, innovation, and debates on the future of the sector. To review the first big
Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has named a new deputy director, set to take on the role from next Monday. Labor affairs veteran Lei Seak Chio will join the gambling regulator after serving as occupational health and safety chief. Lei Seak Chio is stepping into the shoes of Lio Chi Chong, who was
Wynn Resorts has once again been recognized on Fortune Magazine’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ list for 2025, making it the highest-ranked gaming resort company. In addition to being the best-ranked casino within the Hotel, Casinos, and Resorts category, the company also scored well in the Quality of Products/Services category. “To be recognized on this prestigious
Feb 06, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The $15 million Bounty Builder Series is in full swing at PokerStars, with the first tournaments of a 150 numbered events schedule kicking off last weekend. Forty events have crowned their champions, and it has not taken long for the top-tier players to get their hands
Feb 05, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) is returning to Jamul Casino in southern California for the Mission RunGood San Deigo stop running Feb. 18-23. The RGPS stop will feature a dozen ring events across six days of action. It will culminate with the $600 buy-in RGPS San
Feb 05, 2025 3 min read Tony G has long played in the highest stakes poker games, so it won’t come as a surprise to anyone who has followed his career that he’s extremely wealthy. But the amount of money he claims to have made in the past year shocked the TikTok personality who recently
Feb 05, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents Indicted lawyer Tom Goldstein said on Wednesday he is millions of dollars in debt and asked a Maryland federal judge to reconsider his bail terms. Goldstein, a prominent attorney who has argued before the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) dozens of times, was charged last month in
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Our friends at the American Gaming Association (AGA) have released their new Super Bowl betting estimates for Americans. With so many states now regulating sports bets, expectations are at an all time high, with an anticipated $1.39 billion legal wagers on the 2025 game. And this is while the industry is experiencing continued expansion and
The Manitoba government has issued a directive requiring Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (MLL) officials to report suspicious casino transactions directly to law enforcement, a move aimed at curbing money laundering linked to the drug trade. The new measure, announced by Premier Wab Kinew at Club Regent Casino on Monday, is expected to enhance police investigations
Legislation that could pave the way for a casino in Fairfax County has cleared a major hurdle, passing the Virginia Senate by a 24-16 vote. The bill, introduced by Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, would give the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors the authority to hold a voter referendum on allowing a gaming facility within
Robinhood announced Tuesday it is withdrawing its event contracts, which would have allowed users to bet on this weekend’s Super Bowl outcome, following a request from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The CFTC has formally asked Robinhood to prevent customers from accessing sports event contracts. “While we continue to work with the CFTC
Coljuegos, Colombia’s gambling regulator, has blocked 10,000 websites and social media profiles offering illegal betting as part of its latest black market crackdown. The blocked sites provided gambling activities in the country without maintaining a local license or paying the stipulated yearly fees, Coljuegos said in a press release. The blocked sites included virtual casinos
The upcoming SiGMA Asia show, running June 1 – 4 in Manila, will feature an exclusive retreat for 120 land-based operators during the event’s week. Following the “overwhelming success” of last year’s retreat, held at the Inspire Resort in Incheon, South Korea, SiGMA Asia is partnering with PAGCOR to host the second edition in Manila.
A new wave of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump could lead to fewer Canadian tourists visiting Las Vegas, the US Travel Association warned on Monday. Canadians made 20.4 million visits to the U.S. in 2024, generating $20.5 billion in spending. A 10% drop in Canadian visitors could result in a loss of 2