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
Sin City has many secrets, but many visitors completely miss Las Vegas’ secret airline on display right in front of them! These government aircraft hide in plain sight, flying in and out of Vegas several times every day. However, you can’t book a ticket or even visit the terminal. So what is “Janet Airlines”? Who
Wynn Resorts has made history by becoming the first company to receive a commercial gaming license in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). On October 4, the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) granted Wynn the license for its ongoing project on Al Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK). The license will allow Wynn
View image in fullscreen Letters Bet365: gambling with people’s lives for profit Readers including a Bet365 employee respond to an article on how its founder, Denise Coates, became Britain’s richest woman, and express concerns over the impact of its success As an employee of Bet365 and native resident of Stoke-on-Trent, I was naturally attracted to
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has revealed that his government is renegotiating the existing casino deal in Niagara Falls, aiming to bring about a significant shift in the region’s gaming industry. At the center of these discussions are Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment (MGE) and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), as the province seeks to move away from what Ford
With Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Las Vegas around the corner, Zitro is preparing to showcase a wide range of new products, with the spotlight on its latest CONCEPT cabinet line. Boasting bold designs and captivating Magic Light features, Zitro’s CONCEPT cabinets represent a significant launch for the company, alongside new software titles that will also be on
Oct 07, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents Sameh Elamawy has been brought the action throughout Season 13 of High Stakes Poker, but the best play he’s made occurred during Monday’s newest episode. And it will go down as a Top 5 bluff in the iconic poker show’s history. The billionaire CEO of Scratch
It seems Sin City cannot get enough when it comes to professional sports. Now there are rumors of a Las Vegas NBA arena set to be built near the Rio. If true, that would be a step toward getting an NBA franchise, either by relocation or (more likely) league expansion in the near future. But
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