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The Philippines’ online gaming sector has surged to unprecedented heights, with annualized gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching $2.4 billion in Q3 2024, according to data from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). This figure represents about 70% of the country’s land-based gaming GGR, says investment bank Morgan Stanley, underscoring the rapid expansion of the

If you find yourself on the Las Vegas Strip for Christmas, there are tons of things to keep you in the holiday spirit. Starting at the Bellagio, and their Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Holiday Display. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in the nostalgic magic of the season with this year’s holiday display, ‘Twas. Inspired

The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has taken enforcement action against FBC B.V., the operator of Freebitco.in, for offering unlicensed games of chance in the Netherlands, imposing a penalty of up to €840,000 ($871,364). The penalty payment order, announced on Nov. 15, followed KSA’s findings that Dutch players could access the site, create accounts, deposit

Happy holidays, and welcome to the Santa’s Village online slot with 4 progressive jackpots! This is a festive, 5 Reel, 3 row game with 15 paylines and medium volatility from our friends at Habanero! This game also comes with a Bonus Round MAP feature, SANTA and SLEIGH Free Games, and Sticky Re-spins! Plus, when two

The Ortak x. B.F.T.H. Arena Awards 3.0 winners were revealed in the UAE last Friday, December 13. The event took place at the grand InterContinental in the country’s tech hub Ras Al Khaimah, gathering online gaming industry leaders. More than 70 game providers sent in over 160 submissions, adding their unique spin to entries. At front and

Well, it’s a belated birthday with for our friends at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. They officially opened their doors for the first time on December 13, 2023. The 67-story luxury resort has established itself as the Strip’s premier destination for world-class entertainment, nightlife, and dining… of course, it took about a decade to get there. You

Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game announced Barni Evans, Chief Executive Officer of Sportsbet, as a featured speaker at its 2025 edition. The event will take place at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour from March 10–13, 2025. Barni Evans leads Australia’s largest online wagering operator, Sportsbet, a digital e-commerce business serving 2.2 million customers. With

If you’re planning to spend New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas, or you will be in town around that time, e have the information on the biggest parties, breathtaking fireworks, and best DJ’s, and nightclubs! [embedded content] It’s our last show of the year! But before I can go enjoy my Christmas break at home,

Wire Industries Inc., the parent company of sports betting marketplace WagerWire, has closed a new funding round with investments from prominent figures in the sports betting and financial sectors. Among the high-profile backers are former Pinnacle CEO Paris Smith, investor Danny Moses, and GoodPaper Ventures.   Paris Smith, who played a key role in shaping

Everygame Casino Red has announced a new promotion for a Christmas slot, as well as a unique holiday themed gambling game! And both of these new games are available right now in Everygame’s instant play online casino, as well as its mobile casino for smartphones and tablets, from now through December 31st! First, Santa’s favorite

Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy BMM Testlabs has been named the winner of the Testing Service or Solution Provider of the Year award at the 2024 Vixio Global Regulatory Awards, held last week in London. The Vixio Global Regulatory Awards celebrate individuals, teams, and businesses within the compliance and gambling industry. They are judged by

US gambling revenue reached $17.71 billion in Q3 2024, the industry’s highest-grossing Q3 on record, according to the American Gaming Association’s Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. This makes Q3 2024 the industry’s 15th consecutive quarter of annual revenue growth, with September marking the 43rd straight month of rising year-over-year commercial gaming revenue. Through the first nine

iGaming content provider Play’n GO is highlighting its lineup of music-themed slots during the month, celebrating a different title from its portfolio each week this December. The second game under the spotlight is Mötley Crüe, inspired by the American heavy metal band of the same name. The game mixes elements associated with the band with

Spread Holiday Cheer as you spin your way through the Santa Wild Drop online slot from the good people at Spadegaming! Gingerbread, Candy Canes, and Snowmen fall across the reels of this medium volatility game that comes with a whopping 117,649 ways to win! This with 6 reel, 7 row slot also features Scatters, Mega

In a new installment of their analysis on the current political situation of the gaming sector in Mexico, attorneys Alfredo Lazcano and Andrea Avedillo, of the law firm Lazcano Sámano S.C., focus on the opportunity of the new Government to provide a solution through the Ministry of the Interior (SEGOB) to the need for new

A guide for jurisdictions considering online gambling regulation has been drafted by the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States. The proposed Model Internet Gaming Act will be open for public comment, commencing today and continuing through December 31st. The draft proposal, developed over several months by the select Committee on Model Internet Gaming Legislation,

iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has launched Mining Rush, its latest tumbling wins slot.   The mining-themed 7×7 cluster-pays title features dynamite scatters that transform into bronze, silver, gold, or diamond nuggets, randomly awarding up to 1,000x. When a nugget is hit three times during tumbles, it upgrades to a higher-paying level until it reaches the diamond. 

Boy does this game live up to its name! A Christmas Full of Wilds is overflowing with wild symbols! And they arrive on the reels in a variety of ways! This medium volatility game from Greentube has four types of magical Wilds across the 5 reel, 4 row array. And this game also comes with

Global bookmaker 1xBet will compete for awards at the Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2025. The brand is nominated in two categories: Online Sports Betting Operator and Affiliate Program of the Year. The winners will be chosen by a jury of experts from the gaming industry across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The results will be

It was 2017 when DraftKings & FanDuel attempted to merge into one, big, happy family. However, it did not take long for that move to be called off, as the Federal Trade Commission (along with a couple of attorneys general) said they would sue to block any merger. The combined companies would have controlled 90%