Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) announced a 4.3% year-on-year decline in net revenue for the third quarter of 2024, reporting a total of $2.68 billion, as the company contends with lower-than-expected performance at its key properties in Macao and Singapore. This drop was accompanied by a 21.4% decrease in net income, which fell to $353
Month: October 2024
Oct 24, 2024 2 min read Table Of Contents The World Poker Tour (WPT) is back at Montreal’s Playground! The WPT Playground festival started back on October 24, but today the CAD $3,500 buy-in WPT Playground Championship, which offers a guarantee of CAD $1.5 million, officially kicked off. Some familiar faces were in action from
Massachusetts residents hoping to participate in the state’s online lottery will have to wait until April 2026 due to delays in receiving the necessary funding to develop the platform. Initially projected to launch by the end of 2025, the timeline has now been pushed back, state officials confirmed. During a recent Greater Boston Chamber of
Check out our list of some of the best things to do in Sin City for Halloween this year! The best Las Vegas parties, shows, pub crawls, activities, and open bars! Plus, a new spooky slot machine review and the best online slots for Halloween! [embedded content] Hello friends, and welcome to this special Halloween
The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has recently intensified its clampdown on illegal online gambling activities by imposing a significant penalty payment order on Winbet NV. This enforcement action underscores the regulator’s ongoing commitment to maintaining the integrity of the Netherlands’ regulated gambling market. Penalty details for compliance failure: Winbet NV has been scrutinized for operating online
France is moving closer to legalizing online casinos, with Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government introducing a proposal as part of the country’s 2025 budget plan. The move is aimed at addressing the growing illegal gambling market and boosting government revenue through taxation. If approved, the new regulation would see online gaming operations taxed at 55.6%
Oct 23, 2024 6 min read Table Of Contents Among the eight nominees for the Women in Poker Hall of Fame is Jamie Kerstetter, whose twenty-year career in poker has seen her try her hand at just about everything. Originally an online cash game grinder and now an experienced poker commentator, Kerstetter also works as
Illegal online gambling has surged in South Korea over the past few years, with cases tripling between 2019 and 2023. According to the National Gambling Control Commission (NGCC), reported incidents of illegal gambling rose from 13,064 to over 39,000 during this period. Online gambling now accounts for more than 80% of illegal wagers, with the
If you plan to be in Las Vegas for the tricks and treats, we have another list of Sin City Halloween activities that could help you plan your evening. This time we’re checking out even more scary things to do themed around the spooky evening, including food, another show, and even something for slot lovers!
The upcoming 71st Macau Grand Prix, scheduled from November 14 to 17, is set against a backdrop of changes both in sponsorship contributions and event format. Macau’s casino operators have pledged a combined sponsorship of MOP100 million (US$12.5 million) for this year’s race, a noticeable reduction from last year’s MOP120 million (US$15 million). Shifts in sponsorship and event dynamics: This
The SBC Summit Lisbon, held from September 24 to 26, brought together over 25,000 delegates, 450 speakers, and 600 exhibitors from the global gaming industry, making it one of Europe’s most significant events. Among the key participants was RubyPlay. The summit provided the company the opportunity to connect with international clients and showcase its latest
Oct 22, 2024 5 min read Table Of Contents PokerNews is delighted to announce StakeKings as our official staking partner. Pairing the world’s premier poker news website with the industry’s best poker staking was a logical step, and both parties are excited to see where the partnership heads. Who are StakeKings? StakeKings is the number
When it comes to Halloween fun in Sin City, what could be more perfect than a Las Vegas escape room? And this time of year, what could be more perfect than the scariest experiences of all? With that in mind, we compiled a quick list of some of the most promising rooms we could find!
In recent years, the gambling industry in Sweden has been undergoing some big changes, and new regulations have been changing how players and operators work with the market. In January 2019, Sweden introduced a new Gambling Act which required all gambling operators targeting Swedish players to obtain a Swedish license from the Swedish Gambling Authority
After four years of construction delays, the renovation of the Caesars Hotel and Casino in New Orleans is finally complete. The $435 million project, which overhauled the former Harrah’s property, comes just in time for the influx of visitors expected for the 2025 Super Bowl. The extensive renovations, which began with a construction fence bearing
Oct 21, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents Many poker games allow straddles. You only have to watch an episode of High Stakes Poker or a Hustler Casino Live cash game stream to see straddles in action. A straddle is where a player voluntarily posts a blind bet when they are not in the
Australia’s Greens party has intensified its campaign to end gambling advertising by introducing a bill to the Senate that seeks a complete ban on gambling ads across all forms of media. The Ban Gambling Ads Bill, championed by Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, aims to prohibit gambling promotions on TV, radio, print, and online platforms. This
We have a look at the Big and Bad Howling Wilds slot machine from our friends at Eclipse Gaming! We speak with Tamara Johnston, Senior Game Producer and Head of Studio, about the features of this amazing 5 reel, 3 row game with 25 paylines! Delivered on their IMPACT 27, IMPACT 43, and IMPACT 49
Internet Vikings, a prominent hosting provider specializing in the iGaming and online sports betting sectors, has introduced a groundbreaking Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) cloud solution. This latest offering provides an innovative approach to cloud infrastructure, allowing online gaming businesses in 24 regulated U.S. states to scale their operations dynamically without cumbersome provisioning processes or long-term commitments. In
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has unveiled its latest online slot, Vampy Party. In this new game, set in a nocturnal world, the win multiplier doubles with every tumble, reaching up to 1,024x. Vampy Party is a six-reel slot offering up to 3,600 ways to win. On any spin, a win multiplier starting at 1x
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