France’s leading gaming operator and one of the industry leaders worldwide, La Française des Jeux (FDJ), announces its revenue figures for the period January – September 2023 inclusive. 3.9% Higher Revenue Levels: In the press release, the company reported the revenue of €1,875 million was reached by the end of September to stand for a
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Black markets are very active in the online gambling scene. Several operators work without a license, which causes major problems for authorities. Significant research has been done, and the final report published by the Italian press La Gazzetta dello Sport has sent shockwaves throughout the Italian gambling industry. The report says that a staggering €18.50 billion is wagered on
The organization of the Brazilian iGaming Summit (BiS) announced that it has strengthened its partnership with the SiGMA group for the third edition of BiS SiGMA Americas, to be held April 23-26, 2024 at the Transamerica Expo Center in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo. In a statement, Carlos Cardama, BiS co-founder, said: “The joint venture with
If it ain’t broke, why fix it? And it’s quite clear that the U2 Las Vegas Residency at the Sphere is a smashing success. After selling out their initial concert dates in September and October, the band extended their stay through the end of the year. Now, they have extended it again. It was a
October 20, 2023 This past Monday, a new episode of High Stakes Poker aired on PokerGO. Episode 9 of Season 11 featured new lineup including Rob Yong, who bought in for $500,000, Jason Koon for $250,000, Ferdinand Putra for $130,000, and $100,000 apiece for Jennifer Tilly, Matt Berkey, Farah Galfond, and Stanley Tang. Here’s a
Howe admits Tonali in ‘pain and distress’ and vows to stand by him Manager says Newcastle committed to Tonali for long term Club to ‘throw arms around’ player facing possible lengthy ban Eddie Howe has revealed that Sandro Tonali is in “pain and distress” as the Italy midfielder faces the prospect of being banned from
Games Global, the Isle of Man-based slots developer and distributor, is excited to reveal the debut of its latest, outstanding tournament tool called Cash Splash. Cash Splash description: The entirely new tool will give the aforementioned flagship provider of one-of-a-kind and top iGaming content the opportunity to “splash” money through various tournaments and award draw
The European Gaming Congress, an eagerly anticipated event in the iGaming industry, is set to make a big comeback after a three-year hiatus. This year’s edition will take place in Warsaw, the Polish capital, on October 30-31, 2023. The organizers say that they anticipate the event “to be the industry’s most significant gathering”. The congress
Everything You Need to Know About Casino Marienlyst Casino Marienlyst opened doors in 1902 in a lavish hotel along the picturesque Oresund Strait, establishing a premier entertainment destination. Nowadays, Casino Marienlyst is a first-class venue that combines the thrill of gambling with the charm of a historic location. Casino Marienlyst is the oldest casino in
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has expressed deep concerns over the alarming scale of Italy’s online gambling black market. Citing a report by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the association said the country’s black market for online gambling is estimated to be valued at nearly €1 billion ($1.05 billion) per year. This sum is equivalent to the total
Yes, the Mirage Volcano attraction is coming down. In its place, Hard Rock will put up the monstrosity that will become a guitar shaped hotel. But in the meantime, there’s the big Las Vegas F1 race coming… and that means that the volcano is closed temporarily before it’s closed for good. Yes, the folks at
October 19, 2023 Jared Bleznick is the first-ever Super High Roller Bowl: Pot-Limit Omaha champion after a six-hour battle with Isaac Haxton and Stephen Chidwick to close out the inaugural $100,000 tournament at PokerGO Studio. The final three outlasted a field of 38 players to fight over a $1,292,000 share of the $3,800,000 prize pool.
The exciting and interesting 2023 Major League Baseball playoffs are here and they are in full swing now following an MLB regular season full of surprises. The 2023 MLB postseason is our 2nd – look at the big – league’s new 12 – team format, which includes an additional wild – card spot in both
Gambling regulations in Peru are about to change. The government released changes in the regulations in the online gambling industry, specifically in implementation and regulation in this industry, on October 13, 2023. New law implementation The new rules for remote gaming and sports betting in Peru are regulated by Law No. 31557. The document is called
Inspired Entertainment has named Ian Freeman as its new Chief Commercial Officer of Virtuals effective November 16. His responsibilities will include the innovation, delivery, and growth of Inspired’s Virtual Sports products. Freeman succeeds Steve Rogers, who after 25 years with Inspired stepped down “to pursue other opportunities.” The company described him as a seasoned industry veteran with
Last week at the Global Gaming Expo, we got an update on the launch of ESPN Bet. The CEO’s of Penn Entertainment and ESPN provided details on the sports betting project, and confirmation that there are still plans to have the app up and running by next month. The companies originally announced this as a
October 18, 2023 Chris Battenfield is back on WSOP.com after a recent temporary hold was lifted from his account when it was determined he did not use Real Time Assistance (RTA) to cheat in a recent online bracelet event. The row started on October 3, when Mike “BrockLesnar” Holtz took to Twitter/X to accuse Battenfield
Newcastle stunned by reports Tonali has admitted to betting on Milan games Midfielder facing long ban if he has placed bets on matches Tonali’s agent says player has a gambling addiction Newcastle executives have been stunned by widespread reports in Italy that Sandro Tonali has admitted to placing bets on Milan matches during his time
Following an 18-month postponement, the Wind Creek casino project seems ready to move forward. In that regard, Wind Creek Hospitality, the company behind the project being constructed on land located 20 miles south of Chicago, received a loan that will go a long way in financing the construction. Additionally, this new money is expected to
Stakelogic, an innovative Malta-based iGaming provider, has entered into a partnership with Eurobet, one of the flagship casino operators and online sportsbooks in Italy. The agreement includes the official integration of Stakelogic’s video and classic slots on the Eurobet platform. Accomplishing goals With this partnership, Stakelogic looks to strengthen its presence in the Italian market