The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has revealed the outcome of a crackdown on illegal online gambling services operating around the time of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The report published by the authority shows that 200 offshore services were reviewed in the lead-up to and during the event. Of those services, 21
Massachusetts experienced a surge in its sports betting handle for the month of March, reporting an increase of over $110.0 million compared to the previous month. The sports betting handle reached $642.3 million, marking a notable rise of 20.7% from February’s figure of $542.5 million. While March’s handle fell slightly short of January’s $651.7 million,
A leading iGaming technology and service provider, Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG), participates in the launch of Casino Time, a joint venture of the leading Ontarian iGaming operators, provincially owned and registered with the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario. Under the agreement, the technology company will power up the unique Casino Time experience with its
The fate of slots-like skill games in Virginia convenience stores and truck stops remains uncertain as the state Senate voted to reject Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s proposed changes to a bill aimed at legalizing and taxing these gambling machines on Wednesday. Virginia Mercury reported that the Senate voted 34-6 against the governor’s amendments, opting to return
Pennsylvania managed to reach $554.6m in income collected from all types of gambling in March, representing a 7.6% increase over the previous year, according to figures released on April 17 by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). A new record in a very short time: The overall figure represents the 2nd time in 3 months that
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has announced the appointment of Joseph J. Hasson as interim Chief Operating Officer. Jody Madigan, the current COO, has resigned effective August 1, 2024, and will be taking a leave of absence pending his departure. Hasson will serve as interim COO and retain his current role as General Manager of Mohegan
Rank Group has released a trading update for the third quarter that ended March 31, 2024. The company said the results aligned with expectations while noting that business continued to improve this month and maintained its outlook. As per the report, in Q3 the company registered a 6% increase in its net gaming revenue to
On Wednesday iGaming Ontario, the online gaming platform that regulates and approves private gaming companies in the Canadian province, released its market report for the fourth quarter of the 2023-24 period, as well as the full year, unveiling a considerable increase in total wagers and gaming revenue. The province garnered CAD17.8 billion ($12.9 million) in
Online casino entertainment provider Play’n GO has announced an expansion of its partnership with US operator BetMGM. As a result of the extension, the Swedish gaming giant’s content is now available with the group in Pennsylvania. Play’n GO had previously gone live with BetMGM in Michigan, New Jersey, and West Virginia. This expansion sees the partnership extend to a fourth US
Casino giant Las Vegas Sands has reported a net revenue of $2.96 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, marking an increase from $2.12 billion in the prior year and going beyond analysts’ estimates of $2.94 billion. The growth was buoyed by consistent tourist activity in Macau and robust performance in its Singapore operations, driven
April 18, 2024 Poker player Nick Yunis surrendered his big stack in the middle of a $500,000 guaranteed tournament. That’s not the real story, however. He exited the event with 105 players remaining due to the birth of his child. The tournament in question is the $1,100 Triple Stack No-Limit Hold’em at the Seminole Hard
Casinos in the Northeast U.S. are currently facing a large number of problems as they prepare for the emergence of fresh rivals in NY City. Among those problems are the loss of business from illegal online operations, the ongoing debate over whether internet gambling hurts or helps the bottom line of physical casinos, and a
Play’n GO, one of the biggest software providers in the iGaming industry, extended its partnership with BetMGM, a leading casino operator from the US, to expand its service in Pennsylvania, its fourth US state. Expansion across the US: BetMGM and the renowned Swedish company are also present in Michigan, West Virginia, and New Jersey, and
April 18, 2024 Earlier this week, high-stakes crusher Ike Haxton took to X (formerly Twitter) with raised eyebrows regarding a YouTube short that’s considered the “most viewed poker clip of all time.” In his post, Haxton questioned how the short became so popular despite it being a fairly ordinary poker hand. In response, Wolfgang Poker,
Following the alleged disclosure of confidential information and involvement in betting on NBA games, Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA League on 17 April 2024. As reported by Associated Press (AP), the ban imposed by Commissioner Adam Silver follows the League’s investigation of the unusual circumstances surrounding the recent
Toronto Raptors two-way player Jontay Porter has been banned by the NBA following a league investigation that uncovered his involvement in disclosing confidential information to sports bettors and placing wagers on games. The NBA, in a statement released on Wednesday, disclosed that Porter shared confidential details about his health status with an individual known to
Payment solutions provider OKTO will be exhibiting at the SiGMA Americas in São Paulo, Brazil. The company will present its banking solutions, paytech, and instant transactions for the Brazilian and Latin American markets at booth J50, from April 23 to 25. “Renowned for its commitment to revolutionizing the payment landscape, OKTO will showcase a complete
The legal battle between DraftKings and Fanatics unfolded during a hearing on Tuesday, revealing a web of alleged secret dealings and accusations of trade secrets theft. The hearing, as reported by the Boston Globe, shed light on clandestine phone calls, purported attempts to lure employees with lucrative offers, and the contentious dispute over Michael Hermalyn’s transition
The cyber attacks in Vegas last year are back in the news, as an MGM suit against the Federal Trade Commission has been filed over its investigation into the matter. Those attacks crippled Caesars and MGM properties, and the suit filed in Washington federal court targets both the FTC and Lina Khan, the FTC chair.
April 18, 2024 Fancy playing online poker for free and helping to raise awareness and funds for a great cause in the process? Then you need to get involved in the 72-hour Pokerthon on the free-to-play WSOP app this weekend. Running from April 19-21, the online Pokerthon will see nonstop online ring game action and
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