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Macau’s VIP baccarat revenue reached MOP14.378 billion ($1.79 billion) in the first quarter of 2024, accounting for 25 percent of the total gross gaming revenue (GGR). The figures represent a notable 13 percent increase compared to the previous quarter and a substantial 68 percent jump on a year-on-year basis, Macau Business reported. Citing data released

Missouri’s sports betting ballot initiative reached a significant milestone as Winning For Missouri Education surpassed its initial signature goal of 300,000. The initiative aims to include a sports betting question on the November 2024 ballot, requiring over 170,000 valid signatures by May 5. This achievement coincides with the ongoing impasse in the Missouri House, where

Kentucky’s foray into legal sports betting has proven to be a lucrative venture, with bettors in the Bluegrass State wagering $1.36 billion during the first six months since launch. Online betting in Kentucky commenced on September 28, 2023, following the opening of the retail market just weeks earlier on September 7. New figures released by the

The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) is highlighting its commitment to environmental sustainability in commemoration of Earth Day, to be held this Monday, April 22, 2024. The trade group highlighted that Atlantic City casinos, in partnership with various organizations and local authorities, are working to protect and preserve the local ecosystem through a variety of initiatives.

The Pennsylvania gaming industry broke an all-time monthly record in March with $554.6 million in revenue, eclipsing the previous high set in December 2023 at $534.2 million. The March revenue figure was also a 7.64% increase over the $515.3 million revenue figure of last March.  The figures were unveiled by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board

iGaming content developer PopOK Gaming has announced the launch of its latest adventure crash game CrashoSaurus. The game transports players through time where they can team up with a fearless caveman to outrun a dino stampede, the company said of the title’s story and background. In CrashoSaurus, players will dodge lightning strikes, evade gigantic rocks, and narrowly escape

Australian gaming giant Aristocrat Leisure Limited has received final regulatory approvals for its proposed acquisition of iLottery and iGaming solutions provider NeoGames. The Nevada Gaming Commission, among other regulatory bodies, has given the green light for the acquisition, valued at approximately AUD1.5 billion ($962 million). “Aristocrat Leisure Limited advises that all necessary gaming regulatory preapprovals

Brazil has banned the use of credit card and cryptocurrency transactions for payments in the iGaming and sports betting sectors. The government has enforced the new payment regulations in a bid to enhance transparency and accountability.   The Regulatory Policy of the Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) and the Ministry of Finance jointly announced the

Ahead of ICE and iGB Affiliate’s relocation to Barcelona in January 2025, organizer Clarion Gaming has shared a specially commissioned virtual tour and exhibitor orientation video. The video can be viewed at this link. The 10-minute exhibitor film is narrated by Clarion Gaming Managing Director Stuart Hunter and takes viewers on a tour of the venue, beginning with

Gambling history was made this month as a player in the US hit two $1 million-plus jackpots on the same day. A lucky gambler at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood became a millionaire – and then won a further million – on Wednesday, April 10, in an incredible feat the casino company

Everyone else is doing it, so now there are plans for Ellis Island Casino renovations. The off-Strip property is making plans to expand their gaming floor and install a brand new sports book area. The resort will increase the property by more than 6,400 square feet, as indicated in the planning documents submitted to Clark