Vietnam’s experiment with allowing locals to gamble at Corona Resort & Casino in Phu Quoc will come to an end on December 31, 2024, as the government temporarily suspends the pilot program. The program, which began in 2019, was designed to test the feasibility of permitting Vietnamese citizens to gamble at selected casinos under specific
Month: December 2024
Tom Horn Gaming, a renowned iGaming software provider, has introduced its latest creation, Pantera Rica. This visually stunning video slot takes players deep into the lush tropical rainforest, offering an immersive gaming experience filled with vibrant visuals, engaging features, and exciting opportunities to win. The game will be available across Tom Horn Gaming’s network of operators starting
Dec 31, 2024 5 min read Table Of Contents PokerNews’ biggest story of 2024 is one that we still know little about and have yet to see the ramifications of. Earlier this year, a leading investment group of GGPoker bought the iconic World Series of Poker brand for half a billion dollars, marking the end
The World Poker Tour has announce a major upgrade to the WPT Poker online software platform, which includes the integration of a major new engine upgrade. This improvement demonstrates the commitment of the WPT to creating a smoother, faster and more efficient online poker experience. Some of the key features in this update include an
The Las Vegas hotel industry is grappling with significant challenges following the 2024 closures of two iconic properties, the Tropicana and the Mirage. These developments have resulted in a net loss of over 4,500 hotel rooms, with full recovery not expected until the debut of the Hard Rock Las Vegas in 2027. Major Closures Reshape
Allwyn, a prominent multinational lottery operator, has taken a significant step in expanding its presence in the iGaming sector by acquiring a 51% stake in Novibet. This strategic investment, valued at €327 million, will enable Allwyn to enhance its technological and operational resources while broadening its footprint across Europe and South America. Novibet, a growing online sports
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The upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration in Las Vegas promises to be a spectacle like no other as the city prepares to host “America’s Party 2025.” Featuring a dynamic mix of fireworks, music, and hourly global countdowns, the event is set to attract over 340,000 visitors. This year, the Sphere has joined the festivities as an official countdown
iGaming turnkey solutions provider Soft2Bet marked its 8th anniversary in 2024 with significant milestones in market expansion, product development, and industry investment. The company extended its footprint into key regulated markets, launching brands in Ontario, Denmark, Mexico, and preparing for entry into the U.S. market with an upcoming launch in New Jersey. Product innovation was also a major
Dec 29, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents We learned in 2024 that not only are bots still a problem at online poker sites, especially the unregulated ones, but they’re becoming an even bigger problem than in the past. Online poker is a great platform for learning how to play poker, playing poker for
The Buffalo slot machines are some of the most popular in the world, and now you can play the Buffalo Gold Max Power online slot at home… if you live where it’s legal to do so, of course. This release is made possible by Aristocrat Interactive, the real money online gaming division of the company.
The UAE Lottery, operated by The Game LLC under the oversight of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), has partnered with Takalam, an AI-driven mental health platform, in a groundbreaking initiative. This collaboration, officially launched in November 2024, aims to prioritize player well-being by addressing gambling-related behavioral challenges and promoting responsible gaming practices. Through
Lawmakers in New Hampshire are exploring ways to restructure charitable gaming, including placing limits on the annual revenue that a single nonprofit can receive from casino donations. This potential cap is part of a bill introduced by State Representative Dick Ames, D-Jaffrey, who aims to create a more equitable system for distributing funds among charities.
BetHog, a new cryptocurrency casino and sportsbook, made waves in November with its public launch and announcement of $6 million in seed funding. The company aims to redefine the social casino experience by creating interactive, streamer-friendly games. One of its flagship offerings, Hogger, allows fans to play along with their favorite streamers, blending the lines
Dec 28, 2024 2 min read Phil Nagy, ACR Poker’s head boss, reportedly told Scott Ball to “sue me” over a financial dispute, and that’s exactly what occurred just before Christmas. The poker pro filed a lawsuit in a San Diego Superior Court on Dec. 23 over a breach of contract against Nagy, ACR (formerly
The Borgata and BetMGM Poker have announce the return of the Borgata Winter Poker Open to the Central Conference Center from January 2-17, 2025, promising an action-packed series featuring 32 main events, 26 secondary events, and a staggering $5 Million guaranteed prize pool. And BetMGM Poker is the exclusive online registration and qualification partner. This
As 2024 draws to a close, the landscape of gambling legislation in the United States is marked by expired bills in Michigan and Ohio, while South Carolina and Texas make moves toward potentially transformative changes in their respective laws for 2025. These legislative developments underline the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of gambling reform across the
Las Vegas Sands Corp. and its subsidiary, Sands China, have once again been recognized on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), marking a significant achievement in their ongoing commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence. For the fifth consecutive year, Las Vegas Sands has earned placements on both the DJSI World and DJSI North America, while Sands
Lawyer Cristina Romero, partner of LOYRA law firm and specialized in regulatory frameworks in gaming matters, highlighted 2024 as a year of “online gaming growth”. However, she warned about “the eternal regulatory challenges” that especially affect the Latin American region. In an interview with Yogonet, the Spanish lawyer affirmed that “regulatory modernization will be crucial to
Dec 27, 2024 7 min read Table Of Contents Since the inception of the World Poker Tour World Championships (WPTWC) in 2022, the WPT has consistently ensured that each edition of its flagship festival offers something extraordinary to promote the game and give back to the community that has made the WPT one of the
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