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Online gambling operator Kindred reported the revenue share generated from harmful gambling in the second quarter of the year. The total amounted to 3.1% of total revenue, down from this year’s first quarter by 0.2%. Overall revenue in Q2 was GBP 307.3 million ($396.3 million), a 29% increase from the same period in 2022.   Kindred had

The smoke caught everyone’s attention at first. The brand new, yet-to-open Fontainebleau Las Vegas was burning? Talk about your bad luck! After sitting empty for over fifteen years and countless delays, could the resort be destroyed before it ever welcomes a guest? Well, let’s slow things down a bit. Yes, there was a fire at

International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that the company will “soon” expand its sports betting footprint in Wisconsin, via a multi-year agreement with the St. Croix Chippewa Indians. Under the terms of the agreement, IGT PlaySports technology will power retail sports betting at the three St. Croix casino locations in Wisconsin, including Turtle Lake, Danbury,

Enjoy summer while it’s here, but come this fall online sports betting in Maine will officially be up and running. It won’t come in time for the start of the NFL season, but by Thanksgiving you’ll be able to bet your Uncle Ed on all the Thursday games! Shannon Moss of the Maine Department of

iGaming software supplier Bede Gaming has announced the appointment of Dan Whiteley as its Chief Technology Officer. He brings over 25 years of experience to his new role at the company, which is a subsidiary of German giant Gauselmann Group since 2020. Whiteley’s appointment took effect on July 3, following the departure of Bede’s previous

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iGaming content supplier NetEnt has announced Wild Turkey Megaways, a medium to high volatility sequel to its Wild Turkey slot that features 117,649 ways to win. ”Players can dive back into the world of tribal turkeys in an exciting sequel, bringing back the atmosphere of the original game complete with two exciting wilds and free spins,”

The Wynn Las Vegas was once again voted the best resort in the city by Travel + Leisure. Their 2023 World’s Best Awards list top hotels and travel destinations around the world as based on the opinions of their readers. This marks the fourth year in a row that they have won this prestigious honor.

Hong Kong’s billionaire Cheng family has assumed control of the Hoiana Casino Resort in Vietnam, formerly managed by jailed Macau junket boss Alvin Chau’s LET Group Holdings, according to insiders with knowledge of the matter. LET Group Holdings, previously a part of Alvin Chau’s business empire Suncity Group, is no longer involved in the management

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