South Korea’s Paradise Co, a leader in the foreigner-only casino market, closed 2024 with an impressive 10.2% growth in casino revenue, reaching KRW818.8 billion (US$556 million). This marks a significant improvement over the KRW742.9 billion (US$507 million) recorded in 2023, reaffirming its stronghold in the gaming industry. Annual performance highlights: The year’s growth was primarily fueled by table games,
Month: January 2025
Westgate Las Vegas has extended performing legend Barry Manilow an unprecedented Lifetime Residency. Manilow has accepted this extraordinary honor, further cementing his enduring legacy at the iconic International Theater. Manilow reached a new milestone earlier this year when he surpassed Elvis Presley’s record of 636 performances at the venue. The announcement of a Barry Manilow
Jan 03, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents Liv Boeree is donating more than a half a million of her historic score at World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise to fight factory farming, the science communicator and former poker pro revealed today. Boeree, who in December finished fourth in the first-ever $25,000 buy-in Super
The Las Vegas hotel industry is grappling with significant challenges following the 2024 closures of two iconic properties, the Tropicana and the Mirage. These developments have resulted in a net loss of over 4,500 hotel rooms, with full recovery not expected until the debut of the Hard Rock Las Vegas in 2027. Major Closures Reshape
Virginia set new records in sports betting revenue and handle in November, according to the latest data published by the Virginia Lottery. Gross revenue hit $80.6 million in the month, 121.4% ahead of November 2023 and 64.5% above October 2024. The figure also shattered the former adjusted gross revenue (AGR) record of $67.5 million, set
Macau’s casino industry demonstrated significant recovery in 2024, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching MOP226.78 billion (US$28.34 billion), a 23.9% increase from the previous year. This growth reflects the city’s ongoing rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, aided by the reopening of international borders in early 2023. Despite a strong year overall, December posted a 2%
Despite speculation and rumors to the contrary, it appears that financing for the new Vegas baseball stadium is a done deal. Documents submitted to the Las Vegas Stadium Authority seem to confirm that the financing for the A’s ballpark on the former Tropicana site is fully secured, with the total costs rising from $1.5 billion
Jan 02, 2025 2 min read Table Of Contents The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) launched in December 2009, and since then they’ve consistently broken records across the United States. By the end of the month, they’ll hit another major milestone by crossing the $200,000,000 mark in prize money awarded! As 2024 came to a close,
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to reveal the standout performers in this year’s LCB Awards. After an exciting voting process, we proudly present the 10 finalists in each of the 8 categories for the prestigious LCB Awards 2024. Winners will be announced during a live stream on January 8, 2025. Additionally, 45
View image in fullscreen Consumers warned over offers of money to open betting accounts in their names UK specialists raise alarm over companies such as Moneyful promoting ‘easy money’ in exchange for personal details Consumers struggling to pay bills over the festive season have been urged not to sign up with companies that offer money
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has released an official list of licensed operators for fixed-odds sports betting and online gaming, effective January 1, 2025. The Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) outlined that the authorization process included 15 definitive licenses valid through 2029 and 66 provisional ones requiring compliance adjustments within a 30-day timeframe. The newly published
MGM Resorts have officially opened the recently rebranded W Las Vegas, transitioning the iconic tower at Mandalay Bay from the Delano into part of the globally recognized W Hotels brand. Marriott Bonvoy members can now book stays, as well as earn and redeem points, at this latest vibrant destination. The introduction of W Las Vegas
Jan 01, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents If your goal for 2025 is to elevate your poker tournament results, mastering the Independent Chip Model (ICM) is essential. Understanding ICM can help you make smarter decisions at every stage of a tournament, maximizing your equity and minimizing costly mistakes. Stoyan Obreshkov and GTO Wizard
Vietnam’s experiment with allowing locals to gamble at Corona Resort & Casino in Phu Quoc will come to an end on December 31, 2024, as the government temporarily suspends the pilot program. The program, which began in 2019, was designed to test the feasibility of permitting Vietnamese citizens to gamble at selected casinos under specific
Tom Horn Gaming, a renowned iGaming software provider, has introduced its latest creation, Pantera Rica. This visually stunning video slot takes players deep into the lush tropical rainforest, offering an immersive gaming experience filled with vibrant visuals, engaging features, and exciting opportunities to win. The game will be available across Tom Horn Gaming’s network of operators starting
If you’re lurking about Sin City then you still have time to make to the New Year’s Eve Party at Sphere Las Vegas! They have programmed their exterior (the world’s largest LED screen) with a custom show to ring in 2025. This dazzling display will include a celebration of major cities around the world as
Dec 31, 2024 11 min read Table Of Contents As we look ahead to the New Year and the rewards that (hopefully) lie in store at your favorite online casinos, thoughts also turn to resolutions… So we’ll help you out with possibly the easiest resolution to stick to – finding the biggest and best no