The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit or KSA) has reported significant growth in the regulated gambling market, with the market’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) increasing by 21.2% in 2023, reaching €4 billion. However, the KSA has also raised concerns regarding the country’s channelisation rate, which measures the proportion of gambling activity conducted through legal operators. While
View image in fullscreen Poacher turned gamekeeper: the gambler who turned tables on bookies and lobbies for UK tax rise Multimillionaire Derek Webb, a Labour donor, goes all-in with support for levy on online casinos and bookmakers Labour considers up to £3bn tax raid on gambling firms As a former professional poker player, Derek Webb
Digne-les-Bains, a picturesque town in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, is set to enhance its tourist and entertainment offerings with the construction of a new casino. This ambitious project, managed by the renowned Golden Palace Group, was formally introduced to the municipal council on Tuesday, October 8. The planned Casino Golden Palace Digne-les-Bains is expected to begin operations by the
The landscape of Las Vegas casinos is undergoing a transformation as the gaming industry pivots towards attracting a younger demographic, a trend highlighted by industry executives at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E). Innovations in technology and gaming experiences are playing a key role in this shift, as noted by MGM Resorts International President Bill Hornbuckle.
Oct 11, 2024 3 min read High Stakes Duel is back! The popular heads-up poker show hasn’t been seen since August 2023 when Daniel Negreanu defeated Eric Persson in Round 1 of High Stakes Duel IV and then Doug Polk to pocket $200,000. Before that, it was December 2022 when Jason Koon defeated Phil Hellmuth
Vegas has said goodbye Tropicana for the last time with a stunning display that lit up the Las Vegas skyline with a spectacular drone and fireworks show, followed by the dramatic 22-second implosion of its iconic towers at 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9. This landmark event ushers in a new chapter for Las Vegas,
The South African gambling industry experienced unprecedented growth during the 2023-24 financial year, with gross gambling revenue (GGR) reaching an all-time high of ZAR59.3 billion, a significant 25.7% increase from the previous year. This marked a milestone for the industry, driven largely by the explosive growth of the sports betting sector. According to the National
The 2023-24 financial year marked a period of unprecedented growth for South Africa’s gambling industry, with gross gambling revenue (GGR) reaching a new peak of ZAR59.3 billion. This figure represents a substantial 25.7% increase from the previous year’s ZAR47.12 billion, signaling robust industry dynamics. Unprecedented growth in gambling revenue: According to the National Gambling Statistics FY2023/24 report(pdf)
BetConstruct‘s head of gaming operations Ruzanna Elchyan, shared insights about the upcoming Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards. The event will take place on December 13. The B.F.T.H. Arena Awards has now reached its third edition, which is a significant milestone, to say the least. What unique strategies or elements have been key to sustaining and growing the success of
Oct 10, 2024 2 min read Table Of Contents The latest World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stop kicked off today in Pompano Beach, Florida and will award nearly two dozen Circuit rings across an array of events. The WSOPC Pompano Beach stop, which runs Oct. 10-21 at Harrah’s Pompano Beach, will culminate with a
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is contemplating an outright ban on online sports betting if the government’s recent regulatory efforts fail to address the growing issue of gambling addiction in the country. Since the legalization of online sports betting in 2018, there has been a dramatic surge in betting activity, raising concerns about
0:36 Tropicana casino in Las Vegas demolished in controlled implosion – video The Tropicana, a landmark hotel and the last true mob-era casino in Las Vegas, was reduced to rubble on Wednesday. The legendary haunt of the Rat Pack and the place James Bond said he had heard was quite comfortable in the 1971 film
South Korea-based IH Group is making significant strides in expanding its presence in the Pacific with plans to launch a major casino resort on the island of Rota, part of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The group’s ambitious project will include a casino, a 276-room hotel, and a waterpark, all scheduled to
International Game Technology announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation, signed a 10-year contract extension with the North Carolina Education Lottery (NCEL). The contract extension will begin July 1, 2027, and run through June 2037. The NCEL has been a valued IGT customer since the Lottery began in 2006. Under the terms of the agreement,
Oct 09, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents Caesars Southern Indiana is coming up on its second World Series of Poker Circuit event of 2024. After hosting a highly successful series in May of this year, the WSOPC Caesars Southern Indiana returns on October 17 for another 12 days of high-octane, mid-stakes poker. The
Last year, the F1 Las Vegas race was considered a financial success for some, and a complete disaster for others. While many resorts made a bundle of cash, smaller local businesses suffered from road closures. Additionally, traffic was an absolute nightmare and casino employees were inconvenienced for months trying to navigate the maze of construction
Australia’s BetStop self-exclusion program has reached a significant milestone, with over 30,000 individuals signing up since its launch last August. The initiative, which allows users to self-exclude from licensed online and phone wagering services, aims to support those looking to manage their gambling habits. According to data from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA),
Macau’s casinos experienced a significant rebound during the National Day Golden Week, recording daily gross gaming revenues (GGR) surpassing MOP$1 billion. This performance was close to the figures of 2019 and marked a 30% increase from 2023. The total GGR from October 1 to 6 reached MOP$6.5 billion, averaging MOP$1.08 billion per day, which exceeded market expectations and represented
Gaming provider International Game Technology (IGT) on Monday announced that IGT PlayDigital released the ‘Mystery of the Lamp’ game in several US online gaming jurisdictions, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and West Virginia. IGT says that the Mystery of the Lamp game rose to “super-star status” by achieving high performance in land-based casinos worldwide and winning
Oct 08, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents Polarizing former Hustler Casino Live player Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot says the show’s co-owner, Nick Vertucci, should “step away” over sexual harassment allegations. Julia McBride (aka “Julia from Palmdale”), once a prominent player on Hustler Casino Live, shared text screenshots on X from a September 2023
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