In this new analysis, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, shares a guide on how to launch an online casino and where to start in the iGaming world. Launching an online casino or iGaming site is an exciting time, but navigating through the intricate process requires meticulous planning and adherence to regulatory protocols. It
Rockford, Illinois is on the brink of welcoming a new entertainment hub as the Hard Rock Casino gears up for its anticipated grand opening in August, and with just months to go, the casino begins to fill its 180,000-square-foot facility with a fresh wave of employees. Leading the charge in this pre-launch phase is Aleksandra Micevic,
A representative from the Gibraltar Gambling Division specializing in sports integrity matters recently participated in a workshop jointly organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and UEFA at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland. With the upcoming Olympics and UEFA European Championship being held later this year, the workshop served as a platform for stakeholders, including gambling
French betting and gambling operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has clocked a 7.2% year-on-year increase in revenue for the first quarter, reaching €710 million (approximately $760 million). During Q1, FDJ reported gaming revenue of €645 million ($690 million), marking a 3.1% rise compared to the same period last year. The company attributed this growth to strong momentum
According to the official report (pdf) released by the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s gambling and sports wagering regulator, gaming and sports wagering operators experienced an increase in their gross gaming income on an annual basis by 3.5% to €13.4bn during the last year. In addition, each market vertical noted “recorded GGR growth after
A leading poker and gaming marketing agency, Above the Felt, partnered with the landmark Potawatomi Casino Hotel for the grand opening of the Milwaukee-based casino’s state-of-the-art poker room scheduled for May 2024. The partnership, bringing the flagship poker event to Wisconsin, represents a significant milestone in Above the Felt’s expansion in the Mid-West United States.
After three years of intensive remediation efforts, the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has granted Crown Resorts permission to retain its casino license for its Sydney property. The decision, announced on April 23, marks the conclusion of a period of uncertainty for Crown in NSW. In February 2021, Crown was deemed “unsuitable” to
Pennsylvania’s online casino market has experienced a surge in participation, with resident adults showing increased engagement in online gambling activities, according to a recent study funded by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The “Pennsylvania Interactive Gaming Assessment: Online Gambling Report 2023,” conducted by Penn State University in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol
Ontario law enforcement and gaming regulatory agencies have issued a joint warning urging the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent online casino schemes falsely linking themselves to Casino Rama. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued the advisory after receiving reports of scams exploiting the reputation of
Steve Weitman, the President of Wynn Las Vegas and Encore since January 2023 and an executive for the Las Vegas company since May 2004, is leaving the company. Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings confirmed Weitman’s departure noting that his last day with the company would be June 10th. Las Vegas Review-Journal retrieved the note Weitman
The iconic gambling hub of Atlantic City finds itself under siege as the specter of new competition looms large from both within and beyond state lines. Amidst a backdrop of post-pandemic economic strain, the city’s gaming industry faces a formidable challenge posed by prospective casinos in New York and the Meadowlands. At the East Coast
PENN Entertainment, North America’s leading entertainment, gaming, and sports betting provider, has announced the appointment of Aaron LaBerge as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). According to the press release, LaBerge will officially step into the executive position on July 1, 2024, to report directly to PENN CEO & President Jay Snowden. The Matter of Honor
Crown Sydney has proven itself suitable for holding the license after three years of hard work. The authorities declared its business changed, and the company gained the license for its casino once again. Steps to regain the license: In 2021, the NSW Independent Casino Commission decided that Crown Sydney wasn’t suitable to hold its license
Macau’s Financial Services Bureau released the results for the first quarter of 2024 on Monday, April 22, 2024, and the city earned 116.8% more on taxes than in the same period last year. Increased revenue: The city earned around MOP21,92 billion, or US$2,74 billion in fiscal revenues from taxes imposed on gaming operations during the
Recently, members of Culinary Local 226 at the Station Casinos facility made the decision to withdraw the union as their official representative. Decision on the desertification of the union: Most of the Culinary employees at Sunset Station, which is located in Henderson, have signed a worker-led petition to officially derecognize the union, according to the
Several Las Vegas casinos are looking at investigations from Federal agencies this week. MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment are dealing with separate issues in Nevada, and some in New Jersey. The Federal Trade Commission is looking at MGM’s handling of last year’s cyber attacks, and the company has sued the agency. Plus, the Department of
April 23, 2024 Life Outside Poker w/ Connor Richards is a new podcast for PokerNews that focuses on poker players with successful careers and lives outside of poker. For the third episode, Connor spoke with high-stakes poker player, politician and entrepreneur Antanas “Tony G” Guoga. In the interview, Tony G spoke about growing up in
April 23, 2024 If you ever needed proof that live tournament poker is as popular in Australia than it has ever been, the WPT Prime Gold Coast Championship is it. Some 1,395 players piled into The Star Gold Coast over three starting flights, each paying AU$2,000 and creating an AU$2,511,000 (US$1,611,811) prize pool. The bumper
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has greenlit the opening of Harrah’s Nebraska for next month, marking the first fully completed casino in the state. It is scheduled to open its doors at 10 am on May 13 and will operate daily from 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. Dennis Lee, Chairman of the Racing and
Tomorrow, April 24, the Transamérica Expo Center in São Paulo will host a new edition of BiS SiGMA Americas, an event that will gather a large number of companies and visitors from the Latin American gaming industry and beyond. The summit, which will have Brazilian influencers Negrete and Ronald Lopes as presenters, expects the presence of 10,000
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