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New Law Bans Stopping on Las Vegas Strip’s Pedestrian Bridges

NewsJanuary 19, 2024256Views 0Likes 0Comments

Las Vegas, the city of lights and entertainment, has recently enacted a new law that prohibits people from stopping or standing on the pedestrian bridges that connect the casinos and hotels on the Strip. The law, which took effect on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, aims to improve public safety and traffic flow on the busy…

Sander Koch joins WA.Technology as new CSO

NewsJanuary 18, 2024218Views 0Likes 0Comments

A strategic move for the igaming and sportsbook solutions provider WA.Technology, a leading B2B igaming and sportsbook solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Sander Koch as its new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Koch is a seasoned management consultant with over 18 years of experience in the telecommunications, information, media, and electronics (TIME) sector. He…

Stakelogic Live welcomes Edgars Isajevs as new leader of live casino division

Casino, NewsJanuary 18, 2024275Views 0Likes 0Comments

Stakelogic Live, a leading provider of innovative and immersive live casino games, has announced the appointment of Edgars Isajevs as its new head of live casino. Isajevs brings over a decade of experience in the live casino industry, having worked with some of the biggest names in the sector, such as Evolution, Pragmatic, and Winfinity. A…

Hacksaw Gaming Expands into U.S. Online Gaming Market with Internet Vikings Partnership

NewsJanuary 18, 2024191Views 0Likes 0Comments

Hacksaw Gaming, a leading online games provider based in Malta, has announced a new partnership with Internet Vikings, a licensed in-state hosting provider, to enter the U.S. online gaming market. This is a significant milestone for Hacksaw Gaming, as it aims to tap into the potential of the U.S. market, starting with New Jersey and…

New York Pushes for Online Casino and Lottery Legalization

Casino, NewsJanuary 18, 2024213Views 0Likes 0Comments

New York is seeking to expand its gaming industry by introducing a bill that would allow online casino and lottery games in the state. The bill, sponsored by state senator Joseph Addabbo, aims to generate more revenue for the state and prevent the loss of customers to neighboring states or offshore operators. What Does the Bill…

Stony Brook University President Accused of Sabotaging Sands Casino Proposal

Casino, NewsJanuary 18, 2024217Views 0Likes 0Comments

A county official from Long Island has accused the president of Stony Brook University of conspiring with a competing bidder to prevent the Sands casino proposal from being approved. The official claims that the university president has a conflict of interest and has been using his influence to undermine the Sands project, which would bring…

Bally’s Chicago faces hotel tower relocation challenge

NewsJanuary 18, 2024250Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bally’s Chicago, the company that won the bid to build the city’s first casino and entertainment complex, has encountered an unexpected obstacle that requires it to relocate its planned hotel tower from the original site. The reason is that the foundation of the tower could damage the city’s water pipes near the Chicago River. Bally’s Chicago’s…

Caesars Entertainment faces labor challenges amid F1 Grand Prix preparations

NewsJanuary 18, 2024235Views 0Likes 0Comments

Caesars Entertainment, one of the leading casino operators in the US, is facing labor cost pressures as it prepares to host the F1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix in November 2023. The event, which is expected to boost the company’s earnings and revenue, also poses significant operational and logistical challenges. F1 Grand Prix expected…

Spinomenal expands its presence in the Baltics with Optibet partnership

NewsJanuary 11, 2024258Views 0Likes 0Comments

Spinomenal, one of the world’s leading iGaming studios and developers, has announced a new partnership with Optibet, a leading online sports betting and casino operator in the Baltic region. The deal will allow Spinomenal to offer its premium portfolio of slot games to Optibet’s customers in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. What is Spinomenal? Spinomenal is a…

Gamesys fined £6m by UKGC for social responsibility and AML failures

Games, NewsJanuary 11, 2024297Views 0Likes 0Comments

What happened? The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a £6m penalty on Gamesys, an online gambling operator that runs 16 websites such as ballycasino.co.uk, doublebubblebingo.com, jackpotjoy.com and megawayscasino.com. The fine was issued after an investigation revealed that Gamesys had failed to comply with its social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML) duties. The investigation was launched…