Macau is gearing up for a major influx of visitors as the Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday kicks off on January 29. With new economic stimulus measures and expanded visa policies, the gaming hub is poised for a strong start to 2025, with some analysts predicting higher-than-expected gaming revenue for the year. Chinese New Year
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Casino operator Las Vegas Sands (LVS) reported lower-than-expected fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, as weaker performance in Macao offset gains in Singapore. The company posted net revenue of $2.90 billion, down 0.7% year-on-year, while net income fell to $392 million, compared with $469 million in Q4 2023. Adjusted property EBITDA declined to $1.11 billion, from
View image in fullscreen Gamblers complain to Bet365 over outage during Champions League matches Online gambling firm’s service ‘issues’ left bettors apparently unable to ‘cash out’ on busy night in European football The online gambling company Bet365 has been flooded with complaints after it suffered an outage during one of the busiest nights of European
The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) has emphasized that online gambling platforms in Brazil are strictly for adults aged 18 and older. This warning comes as part of an ongoing effort to prevent minors from accessing betting sites, with the association urging parents and guardians to cooperate in enforcing these age restrictions. Age restrictions and legal framework: According
Following a sold-out series of five shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM this past October, four-time Grammy Award-winner Lenny Kravitz is set to return to the venue in 2025 with his exclusive Las Vegas engagement titles Blue Electric Light Las Vegas. Previously, Lenny Kravitz Blue Electric Light was described by NPR as a “kaleidoscope
Jan 30, 2025 3 min read Brian Hastings shared some videos on X that show possible collusion occurring on Ignition, an unregulated poker site available in the United States. The six-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner posted a thread with a few clips of what he refers to as “fake hands” that transpired
Brazil is edging closer to a major shift in its gambling legislation, with Minister of Tourism Celso Sabino expressing optimism about the approval and implementation of a law to legalize land-based casinos by the first half of 2025. The legislation aims to boost the country’s economy by increasing tourism and creating jobs while addressing longstanding
The upcoming SBC Summit Rio, taking place at the Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro on February 25-27, is set to offer two days of focused education to help delegates master the complexities of the Brazilian market and prepare for future opportunities. With 41 panels scheduled over two core days, this article by SBC offers a selection of
Clarion Gaming has confirmed that the 2025 editions of ICE and iGB Affiliate in Barcelona, Spain, will set a new attendance record for any gambling industry event. According to Stuart Hunter, Managing Director of Clarion Gaming, the combined attendance for both shows is expected to exceed 56,000 industry professionals, surpassing the previous record of 52,345 set in London just a year
Jan 29, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents Brazilian poker players dominated the latter stage of the latest PokerStars Sunday Million, with five samba stars navigating to the $1 million guaranteed event’s final table. Two of those Brazilians, Yuri “tecaoo” Martins Gama and Thiago “KKremate” Crema found themselves heads-up. Between them, they took home
Jackpot.com has announced the launch of its services in Arizona. With this latest offering, Arizonians can now purchase and play their favorite lottery games from mobile phones, desktops and tablets. This includes their favorite nationwide games such as Mega Millions and Powerball, as well as the popular local game, The Pick draw. The innovative platform
A recent opinion poll conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) highlights significant public resistance to Thailand’s proposed casino-entertainment complexes and online gambling legalization. The survey, conducted on January 20-21 via telephone with 1,310 participants across the country, offers insights into the public’s stance on these controversial government proposals. Opposition to Casino Complexes
After years of stalled progress, Indiana lawmakers are once again turning their attention to online gambling legislation. State Representative Ethan Manning has introduced House Bill (HB) 1432, aiming to regulate online poker and casino-style games while expanding the state’s lottery operations to include online draw and eInstant games. The bill was assigned to the
Slotmill’s Last Man Standing is a new, action-packed 5×4 video slot that transports players to the dusty streets of a rugged Wild West town. With an array of unique features and an impressive max payout of 10,000x your bet, this game is anything but your typical Western-themed slot. Filled with dramatic showdowns, thrilling bonuses, and captivating symbols, Last Man Standing delivers a gun-slinging, high-volatility
Jan 28, 2025 2 min read Leaf Trading Cards has announced that a brand-new set of poker trading cards, their first since 2012, will be released by the end of the month. The 2025 Leaf Metal Poker set features some of the biggest names in the game today including Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, Jared Bleznick,
The Triple Coin Treasures series from AGS is a standout offering that blends multiple exciting features into one entertaining package. The new base games for Triple Coin Treasures Gold are Long Bao Bao and Shamrock Fortunes, both showcase lively animated characters that host game actions and interact with one another, adding extra fun to the
Gambling, both online and offline, has become increasingly popular in recent years. Sports betting has exploded thanks to DraftKings and other fantasy sports apps, while online casinos have become a staple among the gambling community. Still, some markets have yet to legalize gambling, while others have very strict laws and may only allow certain aspects
In a new article, iGaming solutions provider Control F5 shared the main trends that should shape customer service in the online gaming sector in the coming years. As the market grows, new demands will emerge and it is “necessary for companies in the industry to adapt to not only meet, but exceed player expectations,” Control F5
Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro State Lottery, also known as Loterj, is facing mounting legal challenges as it grapples with a Supreme Federal Court (STF) ruling that restricts its ability to operate beyond state borders. The court’s decision, which mandates the use of geolocation tracking to restrict betting activities within Rio de Janeiro, has ignited tensions between state regulators and
Jan 27, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents Justin Gavri might be the unluckiest player in High Stakes Poker history, and the bad run continued during Monday’s newest episode on PokerGO. If there’s a silver lining for him, at least he wasn’t on the short end of a $613,000 pot. Markus Gonsalves, however, was
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