Business
April 11, 2023
Private Equity Firms Show Interest in Israel-Based Playtika
The Israel-based digital entertainment company, developing and publishing mobile gambling games, Playtika, continues to pursue options for a strategic combination or takeover. It was back in February last year when the company confirmed plans for a strategic combination and even the possibility of a sale. Not unexpectedly, since the announcement, Playtika’s shares picked up. Despite […]
Casino
April 11, 2023
Lucky Poker Player Wins Nearly Half a Million Dollars in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that Omar Moreno, hailing from Santa Ana, California, became a lucky winner of a table game jackpot worth $499,171 on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Moreno was playing at the famous Flamingo casino located on the Las Vegas Strip. Poker Player Omar Moreno Wins Big with Five-Card Royal Flush Moreno revealed […]
Legal
April 11, 2023
Kewadin Casinos and Former Investment Partners Reach Settlement
The Kewadin Casinos Gaming Authority, the authority behind Kewadin Casinos and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, announced last week that a lengthy legal dispute may finally come to an end thanks to a new settlement agreement. The Authority confirmed Thursday it has reached an agreement with Lansing Future Development and JLLJ Development, […]
Lottery
April 10, 2023
IGT Extends Sports Betting Contract with the Rhode Island Lottery
Global supplier of gaming and lottery solutions International Game Technology (IGT) announced its sports betting technology contract with the Rhode Island Lottery has been extended for another three years. The Beneficial Partnership Will Continue The contract extension with the Rhode Island Lottery means that IGT will continue to provide the IGT PlaySports solution alongside its […]
Business
April 10, 2023
John Bryant May Be Flutter Entertainment’s New Chairman
The global gaming and entertainment industry giant, Flutter Entertainment, confirmed recently that it identified the best strategy for delivering interest for its shareholders. At the time, FTSE 100-listed company confirmed its plans for an additional listing of stocks in the United States. That plan comes at a time when the company’s entertainment and sports betting […]
Casino
April 10, 2023
Historic Cal Neva Resort to Reopen under New Management
The iconic resort has a rich history dating back to the 1920s and was one of the region’s leading casino resorts until closing down in 2013 amidst renovations. McWhinney’s substantial industry experience will be instrumental in restoring Cal Neva, updating it to reflect the needs of modern customers while retaining its historical value. Recent Years […]
Sports
April 10, 2023
Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen UFC on ESPN 44 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen headlines the next UFC event, and it’s going to be a real barnburner. Holloway is one of the best strikers in history, while Allen is currently one of the most technical fighters in the featherweight division. Knowing this, we can only feel excited about this fight. But who’s going to […]
Legal
April 10, 2023
NJ Lawmakers Hopeful of Bill Protecting Students from Gambling
Over the last few years, despite a slight setback by the pandemic, sports betting has been expanding rapidly in the United States. By now, more than 30 US states have legalized and introduced some form of legal sports wagering, while few have legalized the activity and are yet to launch it. But along with the […]
Industry
April 10, 2023
Nevada’s Hospitality, Gaming Sector Still on the Road to Recovery
The outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic a few years ago changed many industries at once, resulting in temporary or in some cases permanent closures, as well as job and pay cuts. During this uncertain time, as always, employees were the ones to first feel the impact and this applies to the hospitality and gaming […]
Industry
April 10, 2023
CarePlus Secures Grant to Treat Problem Gambling in New Jersey
CarePlus New Jersey, a company that offers affordable behavioral care and plans, has received a one-year grant from the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. The organization will use the money to establish a problem gambling and substance abuse program. As announced, the organization received $120,000 for its new program. Being a company that […]
