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PAGCOR’s Gaming Revenue Hits All-Time High in Q1 2024

Marija Malenovic
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) revealed on April 28 that it managed to hit an all-time record in gaming revenue of Php25.24bln, roughly US$437m, for the 3-month period leading to March 31 of...

Philippine Senator Files Proposal to Ban POGOs over Human Trafficking Concerns

Radosav Milutinovic
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Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros has called on the country's legislature to immediately ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations, known as POGOs, over human trafficking concerns allegedly raised after the re...

DraftKings Announces May 9th Opening of New Sports & Social venue in Columbus, Ohio

Vanja Mitic
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DraftKings opens its newest sports betting venue in Columbus, Ohio, on May 9, 2024. This will be the fourth on-site location in the city, and it will be located in the trendy Short North Arts District. Draft...

Okada Manila Reports 24% Revenue Decline In Q1 2024

Radosav Milutinovic
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Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment Inc, the Okada Manila casino resort operator, reportedly revealed the resort's financial result for the first quarter of 2024. According to the operator's filings made on ...

Greentube Stregthens Its Position in North America Through a Deal with Caesars Digital

Vanja Mitic
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The popular NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, Greentube, strengthens its position in North America through a deal with industry giant Caesars Digital. Two companies joined forces to offer the...

Newport World Resorts Hits Newest Yearly High in GGR for 2023; Non-Gaming Income up 40%

Marija Malenovic
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It was recently revealed that Newport World Resorts managed to reach the newest yearly high in terms of gross gaming income collected for the previous year, surpassing PHP34.2bln, which is roughly $600.38m. Add...

Victorian Gambling Authority Fines BlueBet AU$50,000 for Advertising Compliance Failures

Radosav Milutinovic
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The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commissions (VGCCC) has imposed an AU$50,000 fine on Australian wagering operator BlueBet Pty Ltd for alleged non-compliance with gambling regulations of the ...

Valmar Group to Acquire the Entire Stake of Clairvest in Four Marina del Sol Casinos in Chile

Radosav Milutinovic
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The Chilean group Valmar announced on 9 April 2024 the acquisition of all the shares of the Canadian group Clairvest in the Chilean casino chain Marina del Sol. As reported, Valmar has agreed to acquire the ent...

Romania Bans Gambling Facilities in Less Populated Areas to Combat Illegal Operators

Radosav Milutinovic
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Following the Prime Minister's approval, the Romanian Chamber of Deputies passed a law to ban land-based gambling operations in small cities and villages with populations of less than 15,000 residents. As repor...

Caesars Sportsbook Launches New Mobile Sports Betting App in Harrah’s Gulf Coast in Mississippi

Vanja Mitic
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The industry giant Caesars Entertainment, Inc. is expanding its operations to Harrah's Gulf Coast, Biloxi, Mississippi, where the company’s sportsbook went live on April 20, 2024. All the players who want to pl...

Thai Prime Minister Approves Governmental Study for First IR Development in Thailand

Radosav Milutinovic
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A gaming development study, commissioned by a special Committee of the Thailand's House of Representatives to assess land-based casino development opportunities in the country, recently cleared the House and is...

Virginia Governor’s Amendments Return Skill Game Bill to General Assembly for Further Consideration

Radosav Milutinovic
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Following the recent legalization of slot machine-like games of skill in Virginia, the 2024 General Assembly session is currently home to the debate over Senate Bill 2012, passed to legalize electronic skill ga...