Hacksaw Gaming, a reputable content provider to the iGaming industry, partners with the prominent operator Solverde.pt to debut in the exciting Portuguese market. Under the deal, the innovative game development studio will integrate its remarkable portfolio into the leading Portuguese online gaming platform exclusively until the 30th of April 2024. The partnership is set to
A class action suit was reportedly submitted on April 18, 2024, in NY federal court that charges DraftKings of deceiving its newest clients into thinking their 1st bet would be without risk, according to news media. The class action lawsuit The class action suit was submitted by Samantha Guery, who reportedly wants undefined compensation in
A Brief History of Casino Slots The history of slots is a long and storied one which starts all the way back in 1891 in New York City, New York when Sittman and Pitt designed a machine that would revolutionise casino gambling landscape forever. Their machine consisted of five drums holding a total of 50
April 19, 2024 The biggest and most popular World Poker Tour (WPT) stop of the year is underway in Hollywood, Florida with the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown. The series features the $3,500 buy-in WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship, a $3 million guaranteed event that kicked off on Friday with Day 1a.
April 19, 2024 Crandell Addington, a legendary Texas poker pro, has passed away at age 85. The Poker Hall of Famer cashed four times in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event — three times in the 1970s — including runner-up finishes to Johnny Moss (1974), Doyle Brunson (1976), and Bobby Baldwin (1978). Texas
April 19, 2024 The $3 million guaranteed World Poker Tour (WPT) Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship got underway today, and no one is more excited about it than ClubWPT Qualifier Ray Cochrane. The 65-year-old made the drive to Hollywood, Florida from Colorado and wasted no time hopping into the first of two flights in
Retired Nevada Supreme Court Justice Abbi Silver has been named as the newest member of the Nevada Gaming Commission, succeeding Commissioner Ogonna Brown, who declined reappointment to a new four-year term. “Justice Silver is one of Nevada’s brightest visionaries and trailblazers, and I’m confident that she will greatly enhance the work of the commission in
The first day of the Cibelae 2024 Conngress took place this Thursday, with the presence of authorities and experts who contributed to their vision of “Sports Betting in Latin America: approaches to a developing market”. The event, organized by the Iberoamerican Corporation of State Lotteries and Gambling (Cibelae) with the active collaboration of the Council
Nevada’s Eureka Resort-Casino in Mesquite has announced plans for a $100 million renovation and expansion project. The investment seeks to revitalize the employee-owned property near Interstate 15. Executive Chairman Greg Lee revealed that the first phase of the project is already underway, with approximately $40 million allocated to refurbish the 212-room hotel and the 40,285-square-foot
Caesars Entertainment and long-time hospitality partner Nobu Hospitality have released renderings for Nobu Hotel and Nobu restaurant inside the soon-to-be Caesars New Orleans. Nobu Hospitality is a luxury lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper. Nobu Hotels and Restaurants blend modern luxury with minimalist Japanese tradition, “offering a lifestyle enriched with
The Netherlands Online Gaming Association (NOGA) contends that the bill proposed in the House of Representatives, aiming to ban online gambling advertisements by online gambling operators, would push players towards illegal gaming operators. Nevertheless, the bill cleared the House on 16 April 2024 on a 79 majority vote and headed to the Minister of Legal
Following the news that the hotel-casino was half built last October, it was recently announced that the official opening date for the newest casino project by the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma tribe, dubbed the LakeCrest Casino Hotel, is April 24 of this year, according to the Facebook page of the hotel-casino. Additionally, the location of
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 Ontario, a provincially-owned gambling entity has reported that the second year of regulated gaming operations in Ontario generated $2.4 billion in revenue, extensively exceeding the revenue figure reached in the first year of legalized gambling in the province. As reported, the accelerated industry’s growth extended into the first quarter of 2024 to hit the
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has ordered all licensed sports wagering operators to halt betting on events approved by the World Boxing Association (WBA). Reason for decision: The watchdog commented that it is worried that the WBA-sanctioned boxing matches are not appropriately protected against insider wagering and match-fixing. Additionally, the regulator investigated, in its exact
Jessica Mellor, the CEO of The Star Entertainment Group’s Gold Coast casino and resort, resigned after only six months as head of the casino. Company’s issues: While its leadership keeps resigning, the company is fighting on another front. The second Bell Inquiry, which will determine if the company is suitable for holding a license, is ongoing.
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