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News 10-10-2024

End of an Era: The Tropicana Las Vegas Closes Its Doors After 67 Years

The legendary Tropicana Las Vegas, once a beacon of glamour and opulence, has officially closed its doors after 67 years on the iconic Las Vegas Strip. This storied casino, with a rich history that intertwined with mob dealings and A-list celebrities, held its final moments in front of tearful employees and curious onlookers. The closure […]

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News 08-10-2024

Macau’s Golden Week Revenues Surge Past MOP$1 Billion Daily

Macau’s casinos experienced a significant rebound during the National Day Golden Week, recording daily gross gaming revenues (GGR) surpassing MOP$1 billion. This performance was close to the figures of 2019 and marked a 30% increase from 2023. The total GGR from October 1 to 6 reached MOP$6.5 billion, averaging MOP$1.08 billion per day, which exceeded market expectations and represented […]

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News 07-10-2024

Macau Experiences Record Betting Volumes During October Golden Week

As Macau’s prestigious October Golden Week festivities unfold, Citigroup analysts have reported unprecedented activity in the premium mass betting sector. This period, spanning from October 1 to October 7, has witnessed remarkable betting volumes, reflecting a robust recovery and significant economic stimuli. According to Citigroup’s latest table survey, the total wagered amount reached a new high of HKD27.2 million (US$3.5 million). This […]

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News 06-10-2024

Wynn Resorts Awarded First Gaming License in UAE for Al Marjan Island Resort

In a groundbreaking move within the global gaming industry, Wynn Resorts Ltd. has been awarded the first commercial gaming operator’s license in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a significant endorsement from the country’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority. This milestone highlights Wynn’s growing footprint in the international market and sets a precedent for future commercial gaming ventures in […]

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News 05-10-2024

Light & Wonder to Build New Version of Dragon Train Following Court Ruling

Light & Wonder is working on a revamped version of its popular Dragon Train game after a U.S. District Court ruled in favor of Aristocrat Technologies in an intellectual property dispute. The court’s injunction prevents Light & Wonder from manufacturing and selling the current version of Dragon Train due to alleged violations of Aristocrat’s intellectual […]

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News 03-10-2024

New Eklutna Tribe Casino Project Takes Shape Near Anchorage

In a significant development, the Native Village of Eklutna is preparing the groundwork for a groundbreaking gaming facility, marking a historic first outside of Southeast Alaska. This prospective 50,000-square-foot gaming hall is poised to reshape local entertainment and economic landscapes, contingent upon securing the necessary federal green light. Project genesis and approvals: The initiative, spearheaded by the […]

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News 03-10-2024

Delving into the Hi-Lo game

If you have been around for a long time, Hi-Lo is perhaps not a new name. You could be remembering the 2000 Hi-Lo album by the Irish rock band The Walls or possibly the Hi-Lo song from Evanescence’s album Synthesis. Surprisingly, this is not only a popular name in the online entertainment sector alone but […]

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News 02-10-2024

Former Jaguars Employee Sues FanDuel for $250M Over Alleged Gambling Addiction Exploitation

Amit Patel, a former employee of the Jacksonville Jaguars who embezzled over $22 million from the team, has filed a $250 million lawsuit against FanDuel. Currently serving a six-and-a-half-year prison sentence, Patel alleges that the online betting platform exploited his gambling addiction, enticing him with lavish incentives and failing to intervene when clear signs of […]

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News 01-10-2024

GiG Celebrates Key Milestone as an Independent iGaming Technology Powerhouse

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has officially begun a new chapter, debuting as an independent B2B iGaming technology company with a notable listing on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market. This major step comes after its strategic separation from Gentoo Media, previously a division of GiG focused on marketing affiliate services. Now rebranded as GiG […]

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News 30-09-2024

3,000 POGO Workers Exit Philippines Amid Visa Downgrades and Industry Shutdown

Approximately 3,000 foreign employees working for the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) have left the Philippines following the downgrading of their visas, according to a report from the Bureau of Immigration (BI). The departures are part of an ongoing government initiative to phase out the POGO industry, which is expected to be completely banned by […]

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