In a strongly worded reprimand, New Jersey’s gambling regulators have fined DraftKings $100,000 for providing incorrect sports betting data to the state. This was deemed “unacceptable conduct, ” highlighting significant flaws in the company’s operational abilities. These mistakes forced the regulators to revise and reissue financial data over several months, an event not seen in
Month: July 2024
New York has become the first state to see its sportsbooks exceed $4 billion in revenue post-PASPA, the New York State Gaming Commission reported on Monday. Operator winnings for June reached $134.2 million, with the state collecting $68.3 million in taxes from a 9.1% hold. Despite trailing New Jersey by $4.84 billion in handle, New
There’s always something new headed for Las Vegas! This week we discuss a major Las Vegas expansions at the Bellagio that will stretch all the way to The Strip! Plus, there’s an addition planned for the Venetian! And renovation work at Caesars Palace effecting slots and poker! [embedded content] Something new is always under construction
Jul 09, 2024 2 min read Moments before the Day 3 dinner break in the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, controversy struck at one table inside the Horseshoe Event Center. As the field was heading to break, a possible angle shoot occurred, and another player who wasn’t even in the hand had
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gaming authority, has announced plans to improve the duty of care at gaming halls across the Netherlands. Following a series of inspections conducted in December 2023 and January 2024, KSA inspectors visited 20 gaming facilities to assess how effectively duty of care measures are being implemented. Key Findings from Inspections
Leicester City Football Club has officially announced a significant multi-year partnership with BC.GAME, a leading online gaming platform. This collaboration marks a notable development for the club, with BC.GAME becoming the front-of-shirt sponsor for the Men’s First Team starting from the 2024/25 season. The highly anticipated 2024/25 home shirt, designed by Adidas, will feature BC.GAME’s
Philippine hotel operator Waterfront Philippines Inc. announced it expects to complete the reconstruction of the Waterfront Manila Hotel and Casino late next year. Ahead of the property’s full opening in 2025, the company intends to launch phase one of the project by the fourth quarter of the current year. The reconstruction of the venue comes
There’s been a lot of talk about closures in Las Vegas recently. The Tropicana, the Mirage, and now Caesars poker room. Not all of these closures are bad, as a new baseball stadium and resort will go up where the Tropicana now stands. And we all know that the Hard Rock will soon rise from
Jul 08, 2024 3 min read With a record-breaking turnout, the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event has solidified its place in history as the poker tournament with the largest prize pool ever. After the final tally of entries was confirmed at 10,112 players, besting last year’s record of 10,043, the prize pool
The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board has extended the deadline for downstate casino bids to June 27, 2025. This decision comes even as a bill proposing an earlier deadline of August 31, 2024, awaits Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature. New Timeline for Downstate Casino Bids On June 27, 2024, the Gaming Facility Location Board
Veikkaus Oy has a new VP of Sports Betting after former Director of Sportsbook for Kindred Group, Andreas Reimblad, joined the ranks of Finland’s state gaming operator in what it describes as “one of the most significant striker signings in the very long history of Veikkaus betting.” Veikkaus welcomes Andreas Reimblad as VP of Sports Betting:
One year after Nebraska legalized sports betting, the state’s casinos have generated over $2.6 million in revenue from the activity. The initial wagers were placed last June at the WarHorse Casino in Lincoln and, since then, the popularity of sports betting has grown significantly. Josh Lubrano of the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC) commented: “There’s
Jul 07, 2024 3 min read Love him or hate him, Sean Perry is back in the poker world — at least for one day — after a one-year hiatus to compete in the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. The controversial poker pro turned sports bettor had built up a stack above
Iceland’s isolated island environment is home to a booming digital frontier. Local tech companies have made great advances in video game graphics. Yet you’ll find that there is still no casino operating in the country. Despite lacking centralized data, you can chat with many people who say they participate in online gambling, especially online slots.
The Swedish Gaming Authority (Spelinspektionen) has officially prohibited Small House BV from operating within the country due to the company’s lack of the necessary licensing. This decision is part of Spelinspektionen’s ongoing efforts to ensure that all gambling activities in Sweden are conducted exclusively by licensed operators, thereby protecting consumers and maintaining market integrity. Small
The Olympic Games in Paris, France, begin on July 26 and will last until August 11, bringing together athletes from all over the world in various sports. For Control F5, a company that offers solutions for the betting and iGaming sector, this international event represents a great opportunity for the segment. In an article published
There’s never a shortage of rumors in Las Vegas… and this is a good one. Perhaps you’ve already heard the rumblings that Tao Las Vegas will take over the abandoned Marco Polo Tower tower at the Venetian. And if not, now you have. Some Sin City insiders have noticed some strange happenings around the property
Jul 06, 2024 4 min read There are former WSOP Main Event champions. There are Hall of Famers. There are multiple-bracelet winners. And then there are the thousands of others who make up the WSOP Main Event field. Here are some of their stories. Check Out Other Stories from the 2024 WSOP! Main Event Win
A recent survey by GambleAware reveals significant public support for stricter regulations on gambling advertising in the UK. The survey, conducted in collaboration with Ipsos, included responses from 4,207 adults and highlighted the increasing concern over the prevalence and impact of gambling advertisements. Demand for Increased Regulation The survey, published on June 27, indicates that
View image in fullscreen UK public support ban on gambling ads at sports events, says charity GambleAware says government has ‘overlooked’ the problem and calls for pre-watershed advertising ban The UK’s leading gambling charity has called on the next government to ban betting advertising at sports events and on pre-watershed television, citing research that indicates