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This past weekend, rock band Foreigner launched their exclusive headlining two-part “Feels Like The Last Time Farewell Tour” residency with two sold-out shows on The Strip, at The Venetian Theater, inside The Venetian Las Vegas on Friday. They are a British-American band, formed in New York City in 1976. The high-energy production includes live performances

Negotiations on the much-debated gambling legislation are set to resume this week as the Alabama Legislature reconvenes following a week-long hiatus. Throughout the 2024 legislative session, gambling has remained a focal point of discussion among lawmakers, despite a week-long delay over IVF-related issues. The debate centers around two bills aimed at establishing comprehensive gaming regulations in

Taxes in America are due in a few days! Do you have to report all your gambling winnings? Are there taxes on slot machine winnings? Plus, there is new legislation coming that could change the way you report jackpots to the IRS! The SLOT Act is a new bill that will raise reporting thresholds! [embedded

The World Series of Poker has announced its 2024 Tournament of Champions Schedule, along with details for the exciting conclusion to its 19th WSOP Circuit season. The 19th edition of the WSOP Circuit kicked off at Choctaw Casino Resort in Oklahoma immediately following the conclusion of the 2023 World Series of Poker tournament in Las

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has directed law enforcement agencies and ministries to conduct an analysis of the issue of online gambling and propose potential solutions in response to a public petition urging restrictions on online casinos due to concerns about their adverse effects on soldiers and society. Responding to a petition advocating for limitations on

iGaming software and business solutions provider Slotegrator has partnered with gaming provider TaDa Gaming. Games from TaDa Gaming are now available for integration via Slotegrator’s APIgrator solution. Slotegrator describes TaDa Gaming as a renowned and experienced iGaming developer with a vast portfolio of over 110 online casino games. Holding a license from the Malta Gambling

What’s the only bad thing about winning a jackpot? The taxes! But now, the SLOT Act could help lessen some of that pain. Two Congressional Representatives, one from Nevada and the other from Pennsylvania, are pushing legislation to raise the reporting limit for jackpots. Currently, anyone who wins a jackpot at a slot machine or

Here’s a blast from the past! You can see Hootie & the Blowfish at Fontainebleau soon, as they bringing their this summer! Tickets for their two shows went on sale today, following a pre-sale for Citi card members. Citi is the official card of Hootie & the Blowfish at Fontainebleau. The Summer Camp with Trucks

Sportsbook and iGaming solutions provider Digitain has announced that it has received the Best Online Sports Betting Solution 2024 award from the Asia Gaming Awards. The Asia Gaming Awards are produced by Asia Gaming Brief (AGB), a leading media and events intelligence service providing up-to-date market information for worldwide executives on relevant gaming issues in

Efforts to legalize sports betting in Georgia have hit a roadblock as lawmakers failed to reach a consensus on how to allocate tax revenues generated from the activity. During the final day of the 2024 legislative session on Thursday, neither a proposed state constitutional amendment nor authorizing legislation for sports betting came to a vote

Seven major sports betting companies in the United States have announced the formation of a new trade group named the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA). BetMGM, bet365, DraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel, Hard Rock Digital, and PENN Entertainment, collectively representing over 85% of the legal online sports betting and iGaming market in the U.S., disclosed this development

We’re checking out the exciting Clash of the Giants online slot from our friends at Spadegaming! Two big, bad monsters reduce the city to rubble as they fight they fight it out in this medium volatility game with 6 cascading reels! Landing 4 or more scatters will trigger the Free Game Feature, where Bonus Multipliers

Aston Villa has inked a shirt sponsorship deal with the Greek online sports betting platform Betano, marking the largest deal of its kind in the club’s history. Under the terms of the deal, Betano will pay £20 million ($25.24 million) annually for two years starting from the next season, coinciding with the debut of the

Death and taxes may be the only certainties in life. But this time of year you may be wondering more about gambling and taxes. As we approach the deadline to file personal income tax here in America, you may have some serious questions about how (and whether you have to) report your wins at the

Last week, the Hilton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center hosted SAGSE Latam 2024, which was held on March 20 and 21 and received suppliers, operators, and regulators from all over the region. As part of SAGSE X, the cycle of conferences prepared for the occasion, André Vinícius de Alencar Alves, commercial director of Control

This week’s news is all about concerts in Las Vegas, with rumors of an Eagles residency at the Sphere on the horizon! Plus, Margaritaville Las Vegas has announced they are closing their doors soon! All this and an online slot for the Easter holiday! [embedded content] If you couldn’t tell, spring has sprung. The clocks

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has been awarded as a USA Today Top Workplaces Gold Award winner for 2024. The awards are based solely on team member feedback offered through a survey administered by Energage, the independent human resources technology and research company behind the USA Today Top Workplaces employer recognition program. USA Today partnered

In the midst of all the hype surrounding March Madness, the NCAA has rolled out the Draw the Line campaign to help educate student athletes. The project seeks to educate these athletes about the possible risks associated with sports betting, including gambling related harm. Recent research conducted by the NCAA reveals that 67% of college

Sad news to report, as one of our favorite places to eat in Vegas is going away. Margaritaville is closing it’s doors after more than two decades of welcoming guests… and we’re sad. Not as sad as when we lost Jimmy last September, but still sad. Margaritaville takes up a huge amount of space in

Penta Investments is considering a potential sale of Fortuna Entertainment Group, its betting and gaming operator. The investment group confirmed that it is collaborating with JPMorgan to explore options for Fortuna, the largest betting firm in Central and Eastern Europe, Reuters reported. The process “underscores Penta’s commitment to meticulously evaluating alternative avenues for the future development