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Patriots’ Kayshon Boutte Arrested for Illegal Online Betting on LSU Games

Games, Betting, NewsJanuary 26, 2024386Views 0Likes 0Comments

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, a former LSU star, was arrested on Thursday for his involvement in an illegal online sports gaming scheme. He is accused of placing thousands of bets on various sporting events, including some that he played in, while he was still a minor and a college athlete. Boutte Created a…

Sphere Entertainment Welcomes Jennifer Koester as New President of Business Operations

NewsJanuary 25, 2024347Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sphere Entertainment Co., the company behind the innovative Sphere venues that are redefining the future of live entertainment, has announced the appointment of Jennifer Koester as the new President of Sphere Business Operations, effective from February 5. Koester, a former Google executive with over 25 years of diverse experience, will lead the strategy and execution…

According to the Report Global Gaming Industry Goes Towards Modernization and Online Gambling

Gambling, NewsJanuary 25, 2024264Views 0Likes 0Comments

The global gaming industry is undergoing a major transformation, as new technologies, platforms, and consumer preferences are reshaping the market. According to a recent report by PwC, the gaming sector is expected to grow from $184.4 billion in 2022 to $321 billion in 2026, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.7%. This growth will…

Brazilian Player Hits €3.7 Million Jackpot at NineCasino with 20-Cent Bet

Casino, NewsJanuary 25, 2024344Views 0Likes 0Comments

A Brazilian player has become an instant millionaire after winning a staggering €3.7 million jackpot at NineCasino, an international online casino brand. The lucky player placed a bet of only 20 cents on the WowPot™ slot game and triggered the massive prize on January 15th. A Dream Come True The player, who wishes to remain anonymous,…

Las Vegas sees surge in tourism and convention attendance in 2023

NewsJanuary 25, 2024451Views 0Likes 0Comments

Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, has witnessed a remarkable recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2023. According to the latest data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), the city attracted a million more tourists and a million more convention goers in 2023 than in 2019, the…

Former Resorts World president Sibella pleads guilty to federal charges

NewsJanuary 25, 2024329Views 0Likes 0Comments

Former casino executive Scott Sibella, who was the president and chief operating officer of Resorts World Las Vegas until September 2023, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to federal charges related to an illegal sports betting ring. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles, Sibella admitted that he failed to file suspicious activity reports (SARs) while…

Gaming Corps expands its presence in Georgia with new deal

NewsJanuary 24, 2024343Views 0Likes 0Comments

Gaming Corps, a Swedish game development company, has announced a new partnership with Ambassadoribet, a fast-growing online casino operator in Georgia. The deal will allow Ambassadoribet to offer the full suite of Gaming Corps games to its Georgian customers, including slot, table, crash, mine and Plinko games. Gaming Corps’ portfolio to reach more Georgian players Gaming…

Sky Vegas adds Pragmatic Play’s live casino games to its portfolio

Games, Casino, NewsJanuary 24, 2024360Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sky Vegas, one of the leading gaming brands in the UK, has announced a new partnership with Pragmatic Play, a top content supplier to the iGaming industry. The deal will see Sky Vegas offer its customers a range of live casino games from Pragmatic Play, including original game shows and classic table games. A new dimension…

Spinomenal expands its Spanish presence with CasinoBarcelona.es deal

Casino, NewsJanuary 24, 2024368Views 0Likes 0Comments

Spinomenal, a leading casino game developer and content provider, has announced a new partnership with CasinoBarcelona.es, one of the most prestigious operators in the regulated Spanish market. The deal will see Spinomenal’s high-quality games integrated into CasinoBarcelona.es’s platform via Light & Wonder’s OpenGaming™ technology. Spinomenal’s portfolio to enrich CasinoBarcelona.es’s offerings CasinoBarcelona.es is a well-known brand in…

Missouri lawmakers renew push for sports betting legalization

Betting, NewsJanuary 24, 2024393Views 0Likes 0Comments

Missouri is one of the few states that has not legalized sports betting, despite having a strong gambling industry and a large fan base for its professional sports teams. However, some lawmakers are hoping to change that in 2024, as they have reintroduced a sports betting measure that would allow voters to decide on the…