The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced that US commercial gaming revenue is projected to exceed $67 billion in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking growth for the industry. The forecast comes on the heels of an impressive third quarter, which saw gaming revenue reach a historic $17.71 billion—the highest Q3 total ever
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Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRAI) is working closely with major banks to implement voluntary blocks on gambling-related transactions made with credit and debit cards. This initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen consumer protections as the country moves toward establishing a fully regulated gambling market. Collaboration with banks to enhance gambling safeguards: According to Irish Examiner,
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Over the past several days we’ve shared several Las Vegas Christmas events you can enjoy. Now, we’re listing some of the more usual holiday activities to keep you occupied, starting with the annual Holiday Cactus Garden at Ethel M Chocolates. It features millions of sparkling lights across three acres of desert landscaping, as is running
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Betfred, a leading British sportsbook, is scaling back its operations in the United States, further reducing its footprint as the challenges for smaller betting operators intensify. Recent closures include the termination of its land-based sportsbook at Silver Reef Casino Resort in Washington. The operation ceased on December 16, with the final bets placed the day before, according
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As it happens every year, Yogonet called on the industry’s main players to share their assessments and opinions on the last 12 months and to analyze the projections of the gaming industry for the coming year. Karen Sierra-Hughes, Vice-President for Latin America, Caribbean, and Spain of GLI, contributed her vision on the outstanding progress of
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Sin City has no shortage of entertainment! So here is some of the best Las Vegas holiday events to make the season even more festive! First, the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center will host the third annual “Jackpot 2024 Music Festival” on Friday, December 27th and Saturday, December 28th, featuring live performances from artists such
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Italy has officially launched a new licensing framework for online gambling, finalizing the first phase of its gambling sector reorganization in 2024. The new licensing structure, which was documented in the EU’s Official Journal, enables operators to obtain nine-year concessions at a significantly higher fee of €7 million per license. This initiative reflects Italy’s effort
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JPMorgan Chase has divested its stake in Star Entertainment, an Australian casino group grappling with mounting regulatory, operational, and financial difficulties. The gaming company’s recent exchange filing confirmed the investment banker’s exit, which was finalized after holding 5.09% of Star Entertainment’s voting power. Star Entertainment, recognized as Australia’s second-largest casino operator, has faced a barrage
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In a year marked by several milestones and rapid evolution, WagerWire has solidified its standing in the sports betting technology and media spaces. To share the company’s main takeaways of 2024, Travis Geiger, Chief Experience Officer of the California-based company, reflected in an exclusive interview with Yogonet on a transformative period that saw expanded operations,
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Dec 23, 2024 2 min read Table Of Contents FanDuel Casino has announced the launch of NBA Super Slam, an exclusive new NBA-themed slot game developed in partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) and White Hat Studios. Exclusively available to FanDuel Casino players in select regions, including Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ontario, NBA
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Curaçao has passed the long-awaited National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK), marking a transformative shift in the island’s online gambling regulations. Approved by 13 votes to 6, the bill is expected to overhaul the jurisdiction’s gaming sector, enhancing oversight and boosting its global reputation. A New Era for Curaçao’s Online Gambling Industry The passage
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On the heels of launching its latest video slot, Outsourced: Payday, Nolimit City is celebrating a new milestone with the approval of a B2B license from the Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden). This license, effective from January 1, 2025, marks the studio’s entry into Denmark’s regulated gambling market, reinforcing its commitment to expanding into new territories. The five-year license allows
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View image in fullscreen ‘A serious disease’: Congress weighs federal gambling crackdown amid growing concerns With sports betting now legal in 38 states, experts worry that gambling addiction is on the rise A public health crisis is rapidly taking hold, Congress has been warned, with “all available evidence” pointing to an increase in problems surrounding
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