Wazdan Expands into Pennsylvania with Rush Street Interactive Partnership

Wazdan Expands into Pennsylvania with Rush Street Interactive Partnership

by September 6, 2024

Wazdan, a leading game development company known for its focus on player engagement, has made its debut in Pennsylvania by partnering with Rush Street Interactive (RSI). This collaboration enables Wazdan to bring its top-performing titles to two popular platforms, BetRivers and P ...

UAW to Withdraw from AFL/CIO After Court Ruling on Atlantic City Casino Smoking

UAW to Withdraw from AFL/CIO After Court Ruling on Atlantic City Casino Smoking

by September 5, 2024

The fallout from a court ruling allowing indoor smoking in Atlantic City casinos took a new turn on Wednesday, with the United Auto Workers (UAW) announcing plans to withdraw from New Jersey’s AFL-CIO. This decision comes after other unions, including Local 54 of UNITE HERE, supp ...

Senator Antani Proposes Legal Online Casino Gaming for Ohio

Senator Antani Proposes Legal Online Casino Gaming for Ohio

by September 5, 2024

Ohio could soon expand its gaming industry with the introduction of a bill aimed at legalizing online casino gaming. State Senator Niraj Antani introduced the bill this week, marking another step in Ohio’s journey toward legalizing more forms of gambling. The legislation would al ...

Brazil’s Senate Prepares to Vote on Land-Based Casino Legalization Amid Industry Optimism

Brazil’s Senate Prepares to Vote on Land-Based Casino Legalization Amid Industry Optimism

by September 4, 2024

The long-debated bill to legalize land-based gambling in Brazil, which includes casinos, bingo, jogo de bicho, and betting on horseracing, may soon be decided by the Senate. Industry experts are optimistic that the bill will finally get approval, marking a critical step in the re ...

Boyd Gaming Takes Lead in Pamunkey Tribe’s Delayed Norfolk Casino Project

Boyd Gaming Takes Lead in Pamunkey Tribe’s Delayed Norfolk Casino Project

by September 4, 2024

The long-delayed Pamunkey Indian Tribe casino project in Norfolk, Virginia, is finally gaining momentum with the involvement of Boyd Gaming, one of the nation’s largest casino operators. The development, which has seen numerous setbacks since its proposal in 2017, will now benefi ...

NJ Judge Rules to Allow Smoking in Atlantic City Casinos, Dismissing Workers’ Lawsuit

NJ Judge Rules to Allow Smoking in Atlantic City Casinos, Dismissing Workers’ Lawsuit

by September 4, 2024

A significant ruling by a New Jersey state judge has allowed smoking to continue in Atlantic City’s casinos, providing relief to the city’s struggling gaming industry while delivering a blow to casino workers who have long fought for a smoke-free workplace. Superior Court J ...

California Legislature Approves Bill Granting Tribes Right to Sue Cardrooms

California Legislature Approves Bill Granting Tribes Right to Sue Cardrooms

by September 3, 2024

In a significant legislative development, the California Senate on Saturday passed an amended version of Senate Bill 549, a bill that will grant the state’s tribes a singular opportunity to sue cardrooms and determine whether these establishments are violating state law. Th ...

Iowa iGaming Advocate Kaufmann Won’t File New Bills in 2025

Iowa iGaming Advocate Kaufmann Won’t File New Bills in 2025

by August 30, 2024

Iowa’s online casino landscape may see a shift in priorities, as State Representative Bobby Kaufmann, the driving force behind iGaming legislation over the past two years, announced that he is unlikely to introduce new online casino bills in 2025. Although Kaufmann’s ...

Nevada Gaming Revenue Sees 6.9% Drop in July, Led by Las Vegas Strip’s 15% Decline

Nevada Gaming Revenue Sees 6.9% Drop in July, Led by Las Vegas Strip’s 15% Decline

by August 30, 2024

July 2024 marked a notable downturn in Nevada’s gaming revenue, with the state experiencing its first decline in four months. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s report released on August 28, the total gaming win for the month was $1.31 billion, reflecting a 6.9% ...

75% of Americans Support Legal Sports Betting, AGA Survey Reveals

75% of Americans Support Legal Sports Betting, AGA Survey Reveals

by August 29, 2024

Recent data from the American Gaming Association (AGA) indicates a growing acceptance of casino gaming and sports betting among Americans. This shift in consumer sentiment comes as the industry prepares for Responsible Gaming Education Month in September and the upcoming NFL seas ...

Gaming Realms Confirms Market Presence in Denmark with Danske Licens Spil!

Gaming Realms Confirms Market Presence in Denmark with Danske Licens Spil!

by August 29, 2024

Gaming Realms, a renowned name in the online gaming industry, has reached a significant milestone with the launch of its portfolio through Danske Licens Spil A/S, a leading operator in Denmark and part of the state-owned Danske Spil group. This collaboration marks a major step fo ...

Macau’s GDP Surges 15.7% in First Half of 2024, Driven by Tourism and Gaming

Macau’s GDP Surges 15.7% in First Half of 2024, Driven by Tourism and Gaming

by August 29, 2024

Macau’s economy witnessed a significant resurgence in the first half of 2024, with its gross domestic product (GDP) reaching MOP204.3 billion (US$25.5 billion), marking a 15.7% year-on-year increase. This growth brings the economic output to 86.2% of its level in the first ...

AIB Introduces Voluntary Card Block Feature to Combat Problem Gambling

AIB Introduces Voluntary Card Block Feature to Combat Problem Gambling

by August 29, 2024

Allied Irish Banks has launched a new feature that allows customers to voluntarily block transactions related to gambling on their debit and credit cards. This initiative is designed to assist those struggling with gambling addiction, helping them avoid financial harm to themselv ...

Vietnam Extends Casino Trial for Local Players Until End of 2024 Amid Mixed Financial Results

Vietnam Extends Casino Trial for Local Players Until End of 2024 Amid Mixed Financial Results

by August 27, 2024

Vietnam has decided to extend the trial period that permits its citizens to gamble at select casinos until December 31, 2024. This decision follows the mixed financial results reported by the Phu Quoc casino during its pilot phase. The trial, initially set to conclude in 2022, ha ...

Wazdan Strengthens Italian Market Presence Through CasinoMania Partnership

Wazdan Strengthens Italian Market Presence Through CasinoMania Partnership

by August 26, 2024

Wazdan, a prominent game-focused developer, has further solidified its presence in the Italian market with its latest partnership with CasinoMania, a key player in Italy’s iGaming sector.This strategic deal will bring over 40 of Wazdan’s top-performing and beloved titles to I ...