The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has directed gaming operator Gamesys to pay a £6 million ($7,636,350) penalty after the Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) failings, and breaches that occurred between November 2021 and July 2022. The Commission noted that Gamesys – which operates 16 websites including ballycasino.co.uk, doublebubblebingo.com, jackpotjoy.com, and megawayscasino.com
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January 10, 2024 Six players returned to the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas on Wednesday chasing the $500,000 first place prize in the PGT Championship $1 million season-ending freeroll. It took about six hours of play for the start-of-day chip leader, Daniel Smiljkovic, to come out victorious. Although Smiljkovic entered the final table with the
A parcel of land located on the Las Vegas Strip and set aside for the future facility of Wynn Resorts will be used for special events during Super Bowl weekend, it has been announced. The lot: The empty Wynn West lot of 38 acres, sited straight to the other side of Las Vegas Boulevard from
The Gambling White Paper[1], published in April 2023 by the UK government, serves as a testament to this evolving landscape, highlighting the government’s priorities and concerns regarding the future of gambling in the country. Notably, the paper emphasises the need for a delicate balance: ensuring consumer freedoms while offering robust protection from potential harms. Over
Business-to-consumer (B2C) online gaming business MeridianBet Group said it has achieved about 25% revenue growth in 2023 compared with revenue growth of 24 percent in the prior year. EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) and net profit grew around 10% and 6% respectively from 2022. The company attributed the growth to new product offerings
Can you really go to jail in Las Vegas just for standing on a bridge? A new ordinance going into effect in the middle of this month says “yes” you can! And if you do get arrested, you might be banned from downtown Las Vegas for a year! There are new ways to go to
January 09, 2024 The PokerGO Tour (PGT) Championship $1 million freeroll kicked off Tuesday, and part of the focus from the poker community was on a player whose behavior irritated viewers and even some in the field. Dream Seat qualifier Jeff Lennon didn’t reach the final table, which will take place at the PokerGO Studio
Kristian Nylén, a CEO and co-founder of Kambi, plans to resign from his current position in the company within a year, as he announced to the Board. Huge loss for the company: Back in 2010, Nylén and his partner, Anders Ström, founded Kambi, and in the last 13 years, the company has grown into one
DraftKings and NASCAR announced Friday that they have agreed to terms on a written designation agreement, paving the way for the digital sports entertainment and gaming company to operate in the state of North Carolina, pending licensure and regulatory approvals. DraftKings also has been named the exclusive daily fantasy sports partner of NASCAR in the
There’s a new Venetian Las Vegas loyalty program launching in March, called Venetian Rewards. It will feature both gaming and non-gaming expenditures, enhanced earning transparency for slots, tangible and valuable benefits, and unlock more ways to earn Rewards Points. Venetian Rewards is poised to replace the Grazie Rewards program. Existing Grazie Rewards members will be
January 08, 2024 The PokerGO Tour (PGT) Last Chance 2023 series wrapped up on Sunday with a victory from poker commentator Nick Schulman, which means the roster is set for the PGT Championship $1,000,000 Freeroll that kicks off on Jan. 9 and will crown a winner on Jan. 10. Dylan Destefano and Samuel Laskowitz were
Billionaire Bet365 boss pockets further £270m Latest bumper payout for Denise Coates comes despite a £60m loss for 2022-23 The billionaire boss of Bet365 pocketed more than £270m last year in another huge payday for the founder of the Stoke-on-Trent-based gambling company. Denise Coates, who set up Bet365 in a portable building in the Staffordshire
A magical castle awaits, and the player is there to help uncover all its secrets and enjoy its eternal beauty. In the newest ELK Studios release, Cygnus 4, the world of mysterious and rich London society from the 18th century is wide open and invites the players to explore the old castles and enjoy like
iGaming tech supplier SOFTSWISS has announced that the anti-fraud team within its SOFTSWISS Managed Services solution helped secure over €13 million ($14.2 million) for its clients in 2023. According to a press release, in 2023, the Anti-Fraud team “efficiently handled over 100,000 tasks, demonstrating a remarkable 62% increase in its year-on-year output” encompassing diverse issues ranging
It seems there’s no end to strange things in Las Vegas. But a Fremont Street ban on certain individuals is pretty odd… even for Sin City. But believe it or not, Mayor Carolyn Goodman has already introduced an amendment to the city Municipal Code to do just that. Simply put, the mayor wants to ban
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Play’n GO, a leading Swedish-based iGaming supplier, has launched Tales of Mithrune Syn’s Fortune, the sequel to the smashing hit Champions of Mithrune. In this sequel, players have the chance to re-enter the fantasy kingdom of Mithrune, but this time for an all-new adventure featuring 1 of 5 champions, Syn the Shapeshifter. A magical adventure: This
The social media giant Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, was fined by the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM). The company has to pay a fine of €5.85 million for violating the country’s laws about gambling advertising. Fine for betting and gaming ads The country decided to issue a fine to the industry giant, which
Amidst the ongoing disagreement between Raj Bhavan (Governor House) and the Left government in the Indian state of Kerala, state Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Friday signed an ordinance amending the state’s Goods and Service Tax (GST) law concerning gambling. News agency Press Trust of India (PTI) cited Raj Bhavan sources who confirmed that Khan
Games Global has announced that a remarkable $17 million Mega Moolah jackpot was won by a lucky player at the Betway online betting site Christmas Eve. This colossal win came on the Book of Mega Moolah, one of Games Global’s latest online slot releases with the iconic progressive jackpot. The big win came on a