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Missouri Sports Betting and Minimum Wage Initiatives Head to Ballot
In Missouri, two major initiatives have successfully made their way onto the November 5 ballot, reflecting a significant bypass of the state legislature. The Secretary of State, Jay Ashcroft, confirmed that a proposed constitutional amendment for legalizing sports wagering and a statutory change to raise the minimum wage gathered the required signatures across six congressional districts. Sports betting […]
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NagaCorp Sees Financial Shift from Vladivostok Casino Revaluation
NagaCorp Ltd, a prominent casino operator listed in Hong Kong and operator of the NagaWorld casino resort in Phnom Penh, is grappling with financial uncertainties due to a significant revaluation of its stalled casino resort project in Primorye, near Vladivostok, Russia. The company has projected its first-half financial results will reflect these changes, showing either a […]
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D.C. Attorney General Investigates Intralot Over Sports Betting Mismanagement
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb is intensifying scrutiny on Intralot, the Greek company behind Washington, D.C.’s sports betting operations, by demanding key documents as part of a broader investigation into the management of the city’s sports betting contract. This inquiry emerges as the contract approaches its expiration, amidst allegations that the company has not fulfilled […]
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Philippines Casino Revenue Drops in Q2 2024 Amidst E-Games Boom
Combined gross gaming revenues (GGR) for licensed casinos in the Philippines saw a 4.3% year-over-year decrease to Php49.48 billion (US$864 million). This slight decline was followed closely by first quarter GGR of Php49.68 billion (US$867 million). Despite the downward trend in traditional casino revenues, the overall gaming industry in the Philippines experienced robust growth, thanks to […]
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Bragg Gaming Achieves Record Revenue in Q2; Partners with Kero Sports
Bragg Gaming Group Inc. has announced an impressive record revenue of EUR 24.9 million for the second quarter of 2024, underscoring its robust performance across multiple iGaming markets and product verticals. This milestone represents a marginal increase from the previous year, indicative of the company’s sustained growth and strategic expansions. The quarter saw Bragg not […]
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Denmark’s Gambling Revenue Soars in June 2024, Boosted by Euro 2024
In June 2024, Denmark experienced a remarkable 37.0% increase in gambling revenue, reaching DKK703m (£81.1m/€94.2m/$103.0m). This substantial growth is attributed to a significant rise in sports betting activities, coinciding with the excitement surrounding Euro 2024. The total revenue, as reported by the Danish regulator Spillemyndigheden, includes contributions from sports betting, online casinos, land-based casinos, and physical slot machines. Sports betting takes […]
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Nassau Coliseum to Become $6 Billion Casino Resort
The ambitious plan to transform the Nassau Coliseum in New York State into a $6 billion Las Vegas Sands casino and resort complex has taken a significant step forward. After a crucial vote on Monday, tensions that had been building within the Nassau County legislative chambers were momentarily resolved. Lawmakers voted to transfer the 72-acre property […]
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U.S. Democrats Advocate for 2024 Election Betting Ban
A group of Democratic lawmakers is advocating for a ban on betting in relation to the 2024 Presidential election, emphasizing the potential for such activities to undermine the democratic process. This concern is highlighted in a recent communication to Rostin Benham, the Chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), where they expressed fears […]
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Play’n GO Launches in South Africa with Betway, Unveils Mafia Gold Slot
Play’n GO, a renowned leader in casino entertainment, has officially entered the South African market through a strategic partnership with Betway, one of the region’s top betting brands. This new collaboration allows Betway South Africa to exclusively host a selection of Play’n GO’s most iconic games, such as Book of Dead, Reactoonz, and Rise of Olympus, bringing a fresh wave of […]
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Rockford’s Hard Rock Casino Sets Aug. 29 Date for Grand Launch; Temp Location to Close Aug. 12
Rockford’s journey towards a vibrant entertainment future is reaching a milestone with the impending transition from the Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act in northern Illinois to its permanent location at 7801 E. State Street. The temporary facility at 610 N. Bell School Road is scheduled to close its doors on August 12, 2024, at 5:00 […]
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