Sin City was once celebrated for its affordability, but in recent times Las Vegas prices have transformed into one of the most expensive cities to visit in America. Rising costs for lodging, dining, and entertainment are increasingly impacting tourists. Historically a budget-friendly destination, Vegas has shifted its focus from economical stays to luxury experiences. As
Month: October 2024
In a groundbreaking move within the global gaming industry, Wynn Resorts Ltd. has been awarded the first commercial gaming operator’s license in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a significant endorsement from the country’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority. This milestone highlights Wynn’s growing footprint in the international market and sets a precedent for future commercial gaming ventures in
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has ordered Israel-based Papaya Gaming to cease operations in the state, accusing the company of running illegal gambling activities through its mobile gaming apps. The MGCB issued the cease-and-desist order on Thursday, giving Papaya 14 days to comply or face legal action. Papaya Gaming, which offers games like 21
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The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has announced that the country’s channelization rate for the online gambling market has reached 86% for 2023, reflecting an improvement over the 77% recorded the previous year. This figure exceeds the forecasts made by several operators, including Aktiebolaget Trav och Galopp (ATG), which had predicted the rate would fall between
Back in June of this year we published a video with details on a federal sports betting bill being proposed here in America. The Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act, or as it has become know The SAFE Bet Act, is now getting some less than enthusiastic reactions from the likes of the
Light & Wonder is working on a revamped version of its popular Dragon Train game after a U.S. District Court ruled in favor of Aristocrat Technologies in an intellectual property dispute. The court’s injunction prevents Light & Wonder from manufacturing and selling the current version of Dragon Train due to alleged violations of Aristocrat’s intellectual
The Innovation Group, organizers of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming (ELG) program, and Global Gaming Business magazine (GGB) have announced the honorees of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40, a program that recognizes professionals under the age of 40 making significant impacts in the casino gaming industry. A Selection Committee comprised of gaming
Oct 05, 2024 4 min read Few would argue that Phil Hellmuth is the G.O.A.T. of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). But Bryn Kenney doesn’t think the “Poker Brat” is that great overall as a poker player. Kenney, who holds the record for live tournament cashes at $67 million, according to The Hendon Mob,
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has appointed two new experts, Dr. Virve Marionneau and Dr. Spencer Murch, to its Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG). This move is aimed at enhancing the board’s expertise in gambling harm prevention, especially as the gambling industry continues to evolve with new technologies and international regulatory challenges. The ABSG,
View image in fullscreen Denise Coates’ charity may have saved Bet365 more in tax than it has given to good causes Exclusive: Guardian analysis suggests foundation has reduced gambling group’s tax bill by as much as £140m A charity set up by the billionaire boss of Bet365, Denise Coates, may have saved her online gambling
Ten years ago, sports leagues hated gambling. Five years ago, leagues embraced gambling Now, DraftKings and FanDuel are being sued by one of the leagues players union. Strange days indeed, as John Lennon once wrote. So what’s the issue? As is the case so many times it all boils down to money. Not so peculiar,
La Française des Jeux (FDJ), a key player in the European lottery and sports betting industry, has announced the successful acquisition of Kindred Group, a notable operator in the online betting and gaming market. This significant transaction marks a milestone in FDJ’s expansion strategy, further solidifying its presence in the competitive European gaming landscape. Substantial shareholder participation
British bookmaker Betfred will close its operations in Virginia from October 21st, according to the Betfred Sportsbook website. As a result of its imminent closing, the brand is no longer accepting new users, online deposits, or wagers throughout the state as of 10:00 PM EDT on Tuesday. Betfred aims to settle all outstanding wagers as an
Oct 04, 2024 5 min read After the success of the SCOOP League earlier in the year, the inaugural WCOOP league expanded to six teams and once again pitted PokerStars Ambassadors against one another with over the course of the World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP). Now after four long weeks of competition, Team peace&loove
Thailand is moving closer to legalizing casino resorts, as Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat pushes for a comprehensive plan to establish entertainment complexes in the country. The finance minister has called on the customs, revenues, and excise departments to devise a tax-collection system for the proposed industry, with a plan expected to be ready by
View image in fullscreen ‘A target on their back’: college athletes face wave of abuse amid gambling boom Some states are moving to ban ‘proposition bets’, a type of side wager, but big firms are lobbying against it College athletes are facing “significant abuse” amid a surge in harassment unleashed by America’s gambling boom, according
We’ve been following the renovations at the Rio Las Vegas for quite a while. And now, the property has announced that the initial phase of the upgrades has been completed. This is an ongoing project which began back in 2023, and may take another year or two for completion. In fact, we visited the resort
In a significant development, the Native Village of Eklutna is preparing the groundwork for a groundbreaking gaming facility, marking a historic first outside of Southeast Alaska. This prospective 50,000-square-foot gaming hall is poised to reshape local entertainment and economic landscapes, contingent upon securing the necessary federal green light. Project genesis and approvals: The initiative, spearheaded by the
With the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) set to return to Las Vegas next week, October 8 – 10 at The Venetian, Yogonet caught up with Korbi Carrison, Vice President of G2E at RX USA, to learn more about what new features and activations make this latest edition a can’t-miss event for the gambling industry. “With the incredible