Following the conclusion of Euro 2024, the French Online Gaming Association (AFJEL) released initial market figures that revealed a disappointing performance for licensed online sports betting operators. Despite expectations, the legal market stagnated, showing no growth compared to Euro 2021 and a substantial 25% decline from the 2022 World Cup figures. Notably, the stakes fell
View image in fullscreen Labour urged to follow through on Tories’ promised £100m gambling levy Campaigners write to Keir Starmer saying delay in implementing industry reforms will cost lives Keir Starmer has been urged to follow through on the previous government’s plan for a £100m-a-year levy on gambling companies. In an open letter to the
In a significant update from the horse racing world, Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has officially rescinded the suspension of celebrated horse trainer Bob Baffert, ending his exclusion from CDI’s racetracks, including its flagship Churchill Downs Racetrack, five months early. This decision comes after a considerable period of scrutiny and controversy surrounding the Hall of Fame
On Thursday, the Nassau County Planning Commission signed off on a 42-year lease agreement with Las Vegas Sands for the operation of the Coliseum, marking a major step in Sands’ plans to open a casino in the area. Sands is going through the approval process of its agreements with the county again after a state Supreme
Jul 19, 2024 3 min read Legendary UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer has taken the internet by storm this week, sharing an incredible multi-handed blackjack win on his social media channels. Known as the “Veteran Voice of the Octagon,” Buffer posted a video of his four-handed blackjack triumph to millions of followers on X and
Las Vegas guests are still saying goodbye, but Hard Rock says the Mirage demolition will begin before the last tear drops fall. A farewell ceremony was held on Wednesday morning, and many resorts up and down the Strip said goodbye to the Mirage on their marquees. Surrounded by fences, the property is now gearing up
Evolution subsidiary Evolution Malta Holding Limited has announced an agreement to acquire Galaxy Gaming, Inc. for an equity value of about $85 million, payable in cash. This acquisition is set to significantly bolster Evolution’s presence in the US market, furthering its goal to be the premier provider of casino games worldwide. Strategic Integration and Market
View image in fullscreen A £53m gamble: billionaire’s firm claims it was tricked into buying UK online betting firm that was worth ‘nil’ Internet betting tycoon Teddy Sagi’s multimillion-pound acquisition of a gaming firm now allegedly worth nothing is the subject of a court case involving heavily contested claims of fraud and physical threat Ensconced
DraftKings has announced a significant new partnership with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), becoming an official sports betting and daily fantasy partner. This collaboration, unveiled during the WNBA All-Star Game weekend, marks a pivotal moment in sports betting, particularly in women’s sports, reflecting increased interest and engagement in the sector. This partnership allows DraftKings
Online gambling giant Betsson reported a 14.8% increase in second-quarter revenue to €271.8 million ($295.9 million), a new quarterly record for the Swedish firm. The surge was driven by a 25.4% rise in active players, reaching 1,404,147, and a 15% increase in total customer deposits to €1.43 billion. Casino operations remained Betsson’s primary revenue source,
Jul 20, 2024 3 min read The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) not only concluded its series in Las Vegas this week, the segregated market of Pennsylvania also wrapped its seven-event bracelet schedule that had run from June 2-July 14. Pennsylvania‘s Zach “CaptainLevi” Gruneberg, the reigning WSOP PA Online Player of the Year, captured
We’re checking out the Badlands online slot, a medium volatility game with 6 reels and 40 lines from our friends at Revolver Gaming. One unique aspect of this slot is the Wild Side feature, where the Buffalo Wild symbols expand sideways across the reels. Even better, there are 8 levels of Free Spins where the
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has made headlines with two major announcements. Firstly, the launch of the Super Star Poker™ II game pack on the PeakBarTop™ Buddy Bar™ cabinet at Casino Barcelona in Spain marks a significant enhancement to its gaming offerings. Secondly, Renato Ascoli, IGT’s CEO of Global Lottery, has been honored with an
In the bustling region of Clark, a new development is on the horizon as Belle Corporation has officially expressed its intent to construct a casino, marking a potential expansion in their gaming portfolio. While interest from various parties has been confirmed, the final approval from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is still pending,
SiGMA East Europe’s third gaming event for the Balkan-Slavic markets in Hungary will be running back-to-back with Affiliate World. Powered by Soft2Bet, the SiGMA event will be held at the Hungaro Expo in Budapest from September 2nd to 6th, while Affiliate World is scheduled for September 5th and 6th. The partnership will offer a networking environment
Jul 19, 2024 4 min read There is no rule against a player’s rail watching the livestream or reviewing solvers during the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table. But Alan Keating is not a fan, and he isn’t the only one. Jonathan Tamayo won the 2024 WSOP Main Event for $10 million
The 2024 WSOP has crowned a new champion after a long and arduous battle during the Main Event. Jonathan Tamayo is from Humble, Texas. That’s a suburb of Houston, where we grew up. So we were already proud of him just for making the final table. But he did more than that. He made history
On July 12, 2024, the Brazilian Ministry of Finance’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting issued Ordinance No. 1,143, setting new regulations for fixed-odds betting operators to prevent money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (AML/FTP). These rules mandate that all betting operators in Brazil must implement stringent internal controls and
View image in fullscreen ‘What just happened?’ Jonathan Tamayo wins World Series of Poker and $10m 38-year-old rallies from seventh to claim victory Texan’s previous best finish at tournament was 21st Jonathan Tamayo won the World Series of Poker main event on Wednesday night, rallying from seventh place in the final table, the first player
With the target opening date set for the first quarter of 2025, the Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana in Bossier City is gearing up to become a major entertainment and gaming hub. Developed by The Cordish Companies, this venue is positioned to dramatically reshape the local economic and social landscape, bringing both excitement and employment
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