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Harry Reid International Airport Breaks Passenger Record in 2023

NewsFebruary 1, 2024421Views 0Likes 0Comments

Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, has seen a surge in visitors in 2023, setting a new record for passenger traffic at its main airport. Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) served 57.6 million passengers in 2023, surpassing its previous record of 52.7 million in 2022 by 9.3%. This is the fifth consecutive year…

Entain Sues Former BetCity Owners over Hidden Regulatory Issues

NewsJanuary 30, 2024290Views 0Likes 0Comments

Entain, the global gaming and betting giant, has filed a legal claim against the former owners of BetCity, a leading online gambling and sports betting operator in the Netherlands. The claim alleges that the former owners breached the warranty and covenant of the acquisition agreement by failing to disclose two investigations by the Dutch gambling…

Ely’s new slot machine ordinance sparks controversy among hoteliers

NewsJanuary 30, 2024313Views 0Likes 0Comments

What is the new ordinance? The city of Ely, Nevada, has recently passed a new ordinance that allows restaurant-bars to operate up to 40 slot machines, regardless of the number of hotel rooms they have. Previously, only businesses with at least 50 hotel rooms were permitted to operate 16 or more slot machines. The new…

Flutter Entertainment makes its debut on NYSE amid US sports betting boom

Betting, NewsJanuary 30, 2024360Views 0Likes 0Comments

Flutter Entertainment, the Irish parent company of FanDuel, has started trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) today, as it seeks to capitalize on the growing US online sports betting market. Flutter aims to attract US investors and talent Flutter, which also owns Paddy Power and Betfair, has listed its shares on the NYSE under…

IGT Leads the Gaming Industry with AAA MSCI ESG Rating

NewsJanuary 29, 2024381Views 0Likes 0Comments

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has achieved the highest possible rating of AAA in the MSCI ESG evaluation, a global measure of a company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. This is a remarkable feat for the gaming leader, as it demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. IGT’s Sustainable Play Initiatives IGT’s AAA rating…

How a former baseball player’s illegal betting ring exposed a top casino executive

Casino, Betting, NewsJanuary 29, 2024308Views 0Likes 0Comments

Wayne Nix, a former minor league pitcher who played for Oakland Athletics farm teams, was the mastermind behind a major league illegal sports betting operation in California that involved other former pro athletes and current players as bookies and bettors, according to federal prosecutors. The rise and fall of Nix’s sports betting business Nix started his…

Anna Komemi Takes Over as COO of Videoslots

NewsJanuary 26, 2024320Views 0Likes 0Comments

The online casino operator Videoslots has announced a new addition to its senior management team. Anna Komemi, a veteran of the iGaming industry, has joined the company as its chief operating officer (COO). Komemi will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of Videoslots, as well as leading the strategic processes related to resources, logistics,…

Reevo and Digitain join forces to expand their iGaming offerings

NewsJanuary 26, 2024337Views 0Likes 0Comments

Reevo, a leading B2B content and aggregation platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Digitain, a prominent casino and sportsbook platform provider. The deal will allow Digitain to integrate Reevo’s portfolio of games, which includes over 40 high-performance slots and table games, into its Centrivo platforms and aggregation service. This will enhance the gaming experience…

Ortak: A New Way to Invest in Casino Games

Games, Casino, NewsJanuary 26, 2024343Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ortak is a new investment solution that allows casino game creators to sell shares of their games through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The shares are represented by non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that are registered on the Bahamut blockchain. This innovative product aims to revolutionize the iGaming industry by creating a network of partners who can…

Nevada Gaming Commission approves Flutter’s audit committee chair

NewsJanuary 26, 2024356Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) has granted a license to Ian Dyson, the chair of the audit committee of Flutter Entertainment plc, the parent company of FanDuel and PokerStars. Dyson, who has been a non-executive director of Flutter since 2016, will oversee the financial reporting and internal controls of the company’s operations in Nevada. Flutter’s expansion…