The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event was an electrifying spectacle, drawing 1,978 players to the tables. With an additional 90 online qualifiers in the mix, the event promised high-stakes action and nail-biting moments. On Day 3, 297 players returned, each with dreams of the massive $50 million prize pool.…
New Jersey has smashed yet another iGaming revenue record, with total gambling revenue for November reaching $556.9 million (£438.6 million/€530.1 million), as reported by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). This figure is a significant leap from the $482.4 million recorded in November 2023 and an 11.4% increase from October’s $499.8 million.
Both iGaming…
Air Dice is set to captivate players with Nord Legends: Coins of the Divine, the first release in its ambitious new series. Slated for a global launch on 5 February 2025, this slot game blends immersive gameplay with mythology-inspired visuals. Featuring a five-reel cascading structure and 178 paylines, the game promises to redefine how players…
The Netherlands' minister for legal protection, Teun Struycken, has announced that a revised gambling policy is underway. Slated for presentation to the House of Representatives by March 2025, this policy aims to address evolving concerns in both the land-based and online gambling sectors.
The Push for a New Vision
Teun Struycken's comments came in response to…
The Philippines is on track to shatter its previous record for gross gaming revenue (GGR), thanks to an unprecedented surge in online gaming. By the end of 2024, the sector is expected to rake in PHP350 billion (£4.67 billion/€5.645 billion/$6 billion), exceeding both government targets and 2023’s GGR of PHP285 billion.
The Numbers Behind the Boom…
The Swedish government has officially confirmed that the country will ratify the Council of Europe’s Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions, commonly known as the Macolin Convention. This move marks a significant step in Sweden’s efforts to combat match-fixing and preserve the integrity of sports.
Sweden Joins Growing List of Countries Combatting Match-Fixing
Sweden’s decision…
Welcome to the Weekend Report, where we bring you key stories you might have missed from Friday through Sunday. This week, a former Premier League footballer faces 20 years in prison for match-fixing, Norway’s Norsk Tipping boosts sports funding, Veikkaus secures a fresh ice hockey deal, and Zeal Network celebrates a quarter-century milestone.
Former Premier League…
Francis Lui, the eldest son of Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) founder Lui Che Woo, has officially taken the helm as chairman following the passing of his father on 7 November at the age of 95. The transition was effective immediately, marking a new chapter for the company his father built into a global name in…
Cypriot MPs have passed a contentious bill raising the betting levy from 3% to 4.5% of net earnings, aiming to funnel additional funds into football clubs and youth academies. The decision, approved by a narrow margin—27 votes for and 25 against—has ignited both support and sharp criticism across political and public circles.
The additional levy revenue…
Matt Zarb-Cousin, the co-founder and director of external affairs at Gamban, has urged that horse racing be exempt from the UK’s newly introduced affordability checks, arguing that the sport is being unfairly grouped with higher-risk betting activities like online casinos and slots.
Growing Tension Over Affordability Checks
The UK Gambling Commission launched its financial risk checks…