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There’s another big construction project near the Horseshoe! This time it’s Bottled Blonde Las Vegas, a $50 million dollar venue that will take up 25,000 square feet and stand four stories! Evening Entertainment Group is the Arizona company investing in the project, which will overlook Las Vegas Boulevard from the Grand Bazaar Shops. The Bottled

The Macau Economic Association (MEA) has estimated a 70% year-on-year rise in the city’s GDP for the first half of 2023. Despite the jump, it will represent about 65% of the average GDP recorded from pre-pandemic 2017 to 2019, as per the association. The estimated increase is a direct response to Macau’s recovering daily average

The biggest poker tournament in the world, the World Series of Poker Main Event, is over for 2023. And an American has won the WSOP title for the first time in a long time. Daniel Weinman , a 35 year old player from Atlanta took home the prestigious Gold Bracelet and a cool $12 million.

Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng has revealed that a comprehensive five-year economic diversification plan for Macau, titled ‘Plan for Moderate Economic Diversification of Macau Special Administrative Region (2024-2028),’ will “soon” be made public. The move is part of an effort to reduce the city’s over-reliance on the gaming industry. The announcement was made during the second

There have been a lot of rumors about the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino in recent months, including that it would be demolished to make room for a new baseball stadium. So what’s up with the Rio? Will it be torn down? Or are there other plans for the resort casino? [embedded content] Hello

Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy BMM Testlabs has announced the appointment of Mike Van Ermen as Vice President of Business Development at the company’s Las Vegas headquarters. Van Ermen will report to the Executive Vice President of the North American region. Travis Foley, Executive Vice President, commented: “BMM is experiencing very exciting growth,

What are Some of the Most Popular Casino Games in Finland You’ve Never Heard of? Finland is a country with an organized i-gaming industry and has had a long history of gambling. Although gambling was illegal at some point, it is now completely legal, with oversight from government agencies. As with all countries, gamblers in

International Game Technology has announced that its Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks slots awarded three million-dollar-plus jackpots over the month of June in North America. With this new slate of jackpots, IGT Powerbucks has now awarded its 50th prize of more than $1 million dollars in Canada. Lucky Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks slots players

From April to June this year, net gaming revenue (NGR) for STS Group increased by 26% Y-o-Y, from PLN 135 million ($34 million) to PLN 170 million ($42 million), the Polish sports betting company announced in a business update, which leaves out UK and Estonia operations. In the second quarter of 2023, STS S.A. generated a

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Ireland’s Minister for Sport, Catherine Martin, has expressed her support for a proposed 3% increase in the betting levy if the additional funds generated are utilized to bolster domestic sports projects. However, she also stated a rise in the levy would be a matter for the Minister for Finance. While Martin noted that money raised

The Fontainebleau will finally open it’s Las Vegas resort this December, if all goes according to plan. And since this particular hotel and casino has been “under construction” since 2007, it had better be one helluva grand opening! It sits on the 24 acres previously occupied by El Rancho and the Algiers. Billions of dollars

The organizers of Gaming & Technology Expo 2023 (GAT Expo 2023) finally confirmed the details of the new edition of its GAT Showcase Bogota summit. On September 8, the main stakeholders in the gaming industry will meet at the Santafé Room of the Sheraton Hotel in the Colombian capital. The event will be attended by the

The poor, neglected Rio Las Vegas. The resort has fallen from its glory days of hosting the World Series of Poker. It’s off the Strip and it’s been neglected. It’s been sold by Caesars, and even considered a joke of many vacationers and locals for years. But now, it’s getting some attention. There was some

Sports have always had a unique ability to captivate and unite fans around the world. The thrill of witnessing spectacular athletic performances and the anticipation of unpredictable outcomes make sports an exhilarating and immersive experience. With the advent of sportsbook software, fans now have the opportunity to elevate their passion for sports to new heights.

The 2023 WSOP is being played at the Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Casino. The tourney has made history this summer, as their Main Event has broken their all-time record for the most entries! When the final registration was closed, WSOP officials say there were 10,043 entries, making this the biggest and richest tournament in

FanDuel announced Tuesday it has extended its agreement with the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). Under the terms of the new multi-year agreement, FanDuel is designated as a WTA-authorized gaming operator for the Hologic WTA Tour in North, South, and Central America.  As the agreement extends, FanDuel will continue to leverage WTA trademarks, as well as scoring data via

What a week to be in Sin City! First up, the new Las Vegas Sphere finally lit up the other night! People were mesmerized by the free show, and we have the video footage! Plus, there is now talk of a Las Vegas NBA team! [embedded content] Check out our video of the Las Vegas

Gateway Casinos and Entertainment has announced a new affiliate marketing agreement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). The initiative will see Gateway promote OLG’s iCasino slots, and table games, including live casino, as well as its digital sportsbook, PROLINE+, through OLG.ca to Gateway customers in Ontario. The agreement to promote OLG’s iCasino and

We’ve heard that more money brings more problems. Well, current sports betting issues with the National Football League might have us thinking some similar thoughts. It seems that more access to gambling is resulting in more gambling related issues… and those issues are not just confined to the NFL. First, four more NFL players have