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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) has granted temporary licenses to sports wagering operators and service providers. The move comes as the Bluegrass State, on an accelerated push since lawmakers legalized sports betting in late March, readies to launch its market in September. These temporary licenses offer the

There are many great things about a vacation in Sin City. Gambling, food, bars, and laying beside the pool for starters. But Las Vegas concerts are an increasing draw for many people, and keeping artists in residence has become the norm for many resorts. Right now, Kelly Clarkson is wrapping up her residence at Planet

Singapore authorities conducted one of the country’s most extensive anti-money laundering operations last Tuesday, leading to the arrest of several foreign nationals. These suspects are believed to have connections to individuals under investigation in China for their involvement in illegal gambling activities. Vang Shuiming, also known as Wang Shuiming, a 42-year-old Turkish national, is among

Don’t look now, but your next stay at one of the many Strip hotels could have some unwelcome guests. Cimex lectularius, Cimex hemipterus and Leptocimex boueti, to be exact. Or, as we’ve all grown to call them, bed bugs. Seriously? At such an expensive place? Oh, yea. Actually, there are several Las Vegas resorts up

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment has announced that Tony Santo, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, passed away unexpectedly on August 17th, 2023. Tolek Strukoff, Gateway’s President, said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tony Santo. Tony joined Gateway as our President and Chief Executive Officer in October 2013 and became a

We’re back with the second part of our uninterrupted stream of the Las Vegas Sphere show! Watch our steady, tripod mounted camera as it catches the MSG Sphere in action as it goes through its wild displays. We’ve added music to the experience make viewing more fun, and we hope you enjoy the show! Be

Clarion Gaming Managing Director Stuart Hunter has praised senior members of the US-based global gaming industry for their ‘hospitality, time and expert insight’ during a recent fact-finding and engagement visit to Las Vegas.  During three days spent in the capital of gaming the Clarion team held meetings with C-Suite executives from GLI, Light & Wonder,

There’s a new way to have some fun online, as the Caesars Palace online casino app has officially launched in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and West Virginia. Players up in Ontario, Canada, will also be able to access the site. This is an awesome way to enjoy some casino games when you can’t make it

Hard Rock Digital launched on Thursday its new betting platform, Hard Rock Bet, in New Jersey. This platform will provide an experience for both online players across the state and visitors to the retail sportsbook at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. The Hard Rock Bet platform integrates online casino, sportsbook, and rewards

We’re taking a look at the Pharaoh’s Gaze Doublemax, a 20 payline, highly volatile game with 3 rows and 5 cascading reels! Collect the mini Pharaoh’s Gems to activate reels with extra Wild symbols for 3 consecutive spins. Plus there are Scatter Symbols, Bonus Spins, and even a Gamble Feature! This slot revolves around the

The online casino landscape is expanding at an unprecedented rate, presenting us with abundant opportunities for growth and success. However, with every new horizon comes a unique set of challenges that demand our attention and strategic planning to ensure our continued relevance and prosperity in this dynamic market. In this article, Uplatform’s Maria Bashkevich delves

You may have heard that the new Durango Casino will be opening its doors just in time for Thanksgiving this year. To be precise, the resort will first welcome guests on November 20th. But before the any drinks can be poured or the first jackpot can be won, the casino will need some employees! Now,

iGaming software and business solutions provider Slotegrator has partnered with gaming distributor Apparat. Games from Apparat Gaming are now available for integration into online casinos via Slotegrator’s APIgrator solution. Apparat Gaming notes that it offers a growing portfolio of games, with 7 Supernova Fruits becoming the 17th new release since its first game was published

Is it true? Is there really a Las Vegas bed bug infestation? Well, yes and no. Yes, seven well-known resorts on The Strip have been found with bed bugs in just the past year! But no, the city has not been overrun… and bed bugs are actually not that uncommon. Especially in a town with

iGaming content provider BGaming is celebrating a successful partnership with the operator Blaze Casino by unveiling a case study, which highlights that Blaze achieved up to an 80% growth in GGR through its game customization service. The boost saw Blaze Casino enhance crucial metrics, such as bet count, player retention, and overall casino performance and resulted

Management at Wynn Resorts has announced the decision to close its WynnBET online sports betting platform in several jurisdictions. The company will not accept bets from customers in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Louisiana, New Jersey, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia as quickly as possible. Wynn’s Chief Financial Officer, Julie Cameron-Doe, stated that “In light of the

International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that it achieved an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) score of 4.2 out of 5.0 from FTSE Russell, positioning IGT in the 99th percentile within the Travel and Leisure sector of FTSE Russell’s ESG Scores. This was an improvement from IGT’s previous ESG Score of 3.5 out of 5.0

The Indian Parliament on Friday approved the legislative changes required to implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s decision for 28% tax to be collected on the full value of deposits made by players to online gaming platforms, horse racing clubs, and casinos from October 1st. The approval comes a month after the decision

As technology advances, more and more people are turning to online casinos for their gaming entertainment. While the convenience of playing from home is a huge perk, many people wonder if the experience can match that of an offline casino. There are many differences between online and offline casinos, such as the atmosphere, social interaction,

Casino Employees Against Smoking’s Effects (CEASE), a group based in Atlantic City, N.J. aiming to permanently ban smoking in casinos, has praised Connecticut casinos Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino for their smoke-free policies, which have remained in place since the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to an article and subsequent statements made by the top