Ukraine look to Las Vegas as model for ousting Russians from gambling sector Officials to take inspiration from way US authorities rooted out Italian mob in Nevada in bid to reduce Russian exploitation of industry Ukrainian officials seeking to oust Russian actors from its gambling industry are going to emulate the methods of the US
October 27, 2023 By now you’ve no doubt heard about the World Poker Tour (WPT) and a cruise ship, but do you know if it was WPT Voyage or WPT at Sea? Honestly, did you even know there was a difference? Well, there certainly is, and in this article, we’re going to tell you everything
After a series of cases affecting the reputation of the Philippine gambling stakeholders, the country’s Presidential Office has made a move to improve the image of the national industry. As reported by Asian Gaming Brief (AGB), the Office of the Philippine President has issued a Memorandum Circular for the key governmental agencies to review and
MGM Springfield reached a $6.8 million settlement with the Attorney General’s Office over the allegations that the company committed wage and hour violations to impact 2,036 workers. As Boston Herald reports, the settlement includes the obligation for MGM Springfield to compensate the workers for its alleged failures referring to overtime work and tip retention. Settlement
October 27, 2023 The latest Triton Super High Roller Series is in full swing in Monte Carlo and kicked off with the $200,000 buy-in Special Triton Invitational, a unique event that paired top pros with business recreationals as the two groups battled it out on the high roller felt. The Invitational event drew 73 runners
Following the waiting process that lasted for an entire year, Bally’s Corporation has been granted permission to officially open a permanent gaming establishment in Chicago. New license: On October 25, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB), an Illinois-based gaming regulatory body, decided via voting to permit Bally’s interim operating license to become a full casino license,
Shane Pinto, the forward of Ottawa Senators, got a 41-game suspension from the NHL on 26 October 2023 over allegations for the involvement in sports gambling activities. The suspension of the 22-year-old American hockey player reportedly represents the first NHL player banned for sports gambling in the post-PASPA period. First Modern-Day NHL Player Suspended: As
BetMGM, a flagship New Jersey-based sports wagering and online gaming operator, has revealed the continuation of its strategic alliance deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. Terms of the agreement: According to the deal, BetMGM will proceed to be the team’s official sports wagering partner. The multi-year expansion involves the addition of BetMGM viewing parties and VIP
SBC Events has announced a collaboration with media production and content company +More Media to present The Earnings+More: Capital Markets Forum as part of SBC Summit North America 2024. Taking place on the pre-event day on May 7, 2024, the forum will bring together 500 senior executives from the gaming industry and investment world to discuss a range of
Keeping your players is cheaper than finding new ones. 20% of the player base generates 80% of profit; this relation demonstrates how important it is to work with existing players, not only newly acquired ones. In this analysis, iGaming expert Slotegrator shares the main reasons why your players churn. Every online casino website aims to
The 2024 edition of BiS SiGMA Américas will once again take place at the Transamérica Expo Center in São Paulo, from April 23 to 26, 2024. The organizers have announced that “this time it will have a larger saleable area”, about 25% more compared to the last edition. In total, it would be an area
Las Vegas Strip’s Resorts World announced that the property has reached its sustainability goals, now powered by 100% renewable energy sources. Resorts World, in a news release, stated that the property is “now one of the few Las Vegas Strip resorts to achieve this incredible feat.” “We are thrilled to have reached such an incredible milestone
The Arkansas Supreme Court upheld a judge’s decision to nullify the casino license granted to the Cherokee Nation by a panel, initiating a new round of applications for the last of four casinos approved by state voters. In a 5-2 ruling, justices affirmed a Pulaski County judge’s decision to invalidate the 2021 license awarded to
MGM Resorts is set to launch the Bellagio Fountain Club during the upcoming Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. The club, from November 16 to 18, will host entertainers and provide opportunities for fans to engage with race drivers for post-race commentary, according to new details unveiled by the operator. A key feature will be
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has announced a partnership in the UK market with global online betting and gaming brand Betway. The brand’s UK players will now gain access to Play’n GO’s entire catalog of games, including fan favorites such as Book of Dead, Sweet Alchemy, Reactoonz, and many more. The UK is one of
October 27, 2023 The latest World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stop at Harrah’s Pompano Beach in Florida wrapped up earlier this week after 16 ring events that ran Oct. 12-23. The highlight of the series was the $1,700 buy-in WSOPC Pompano Beach Main Event that saw Virginia’s Morgan Petro winning his fourth ring and
Fighting for its bid for a proposed New York casino-resort which will be located in Nassau County, Long Island, to win one of 3 available downstate New York casino licenses, Las Vegas Sands has officially paid an overall price of $241 million to buy the lease to take control of the Nassau Coliseum site, according
In an effort to understand the scope of the damage caused by problem gambling on the health of London’s population, the London Assembly has launched a comprehensive inquiry. The campaign asks those affected by gambling or with knowledge of its impacts in the British capital to share their experiences. The inquiry, led by the London
The Illinois Gaming Board granted on Thursday Bally’s Chicago a four-year license and a 12-month extension to operate its temporary casino at Medinah Temple. The approvals give Bally’s, which opened the temporary casino last month, until September 2026 to build out its permanent facility at the site of the Chicago Tribune’s printing plant. Mark Wong,
Gaming technology provider BetConstruct has announced the launch of BetChain, its new cryptocurrency-oriented iGaming platform, available in desktop and mobile versions. As a user-centric front-end solution with a strong focus on cryptocurrency integration, the new offering aims to provide an intuitive platform to configure, update, and deliver personalized experiences to end-users. The experiences can be delivered