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Macau Recovering, Gaming Taxes in January MOP$7.34 Billion; Second Auction Effort of Alvin Chau Properties Feb 20

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The Macau SAR Government reported significant growth when it came to gaming tax revenue generated in January 2024. The city earned MOP$7.34 billion, or US$911 million in January, which is 365% more than it had in January 2023. 

The industry is recovering:

As the Financial Services Bureau (DSF) reported back then, the tax revenue in the same month 2023 was MOP$1.58 billion, or US$195 million.

Macau suffered a lot during the COVID-19 pandemic due to various restrictions that took place back then. However, the city is recovering, and the figures pr…

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REEVO Enters Strategic Partnership with Peter and Sons to Elevate Player Experience

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REEVO, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, has entered a strategic partnership with the international game development studio Peter and Sons. The collaboration between REEVO and the revolutionary developer represents a milestone for both parties to the B2B deal to bring the worldwide player experience to a completely new level.

B2B Partnership:

Under the terms of the partnership, Peter and Sons’ portfolio of casino and slot games – widely recognized for their unique design and high performance – will be seamlessly integrated into REEVO’s high-end platformCome from Online Betting Site. Therefore the deal will see these industry-leading content and platform prov…

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Record January for Pennsylvania sportsbooks and online casinos

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Retail sportsbooks and online casinos in Pennsylvania reportedly had a record January after processing approximately $615.3 million in aggregated wagers and handing over some $34 million in combined taxes.

According to a report from the online news domain at PlayPennsylvania.com citing official information from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the result topped the previous all-time high of $548.6 million set for December and represented the first time that the sector had produced in excess of $600 million in aggregated handle since launching some 26 months ago. Should this performance continue for the remainder of the year and the source detailed that retail sportsbooks and online casinos in Pennsylvania could end the year with aggregated ann…

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The Pedestrian – Análisis

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La expansión de la escena independiente ha sido una auténtica bendición para muchos géneros, y el género de los puzles es uno de los que se ha visto más beneficiados. Desde Braid hasta las mil y una aventuras de puzles en primera persona, los que disfrutamos poniendo a prueba nuestra materia gris tenemos un enorme catálogo con cientos de opciones entre las que elegir. Hoy estamos de enhorabuena, porque ese catálogo no ha hecho más que sumar otro fantástico exponente, un título original en todos sus aspectos, que nos ha atrapado de principio a fin.

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Valkyrie Elysium – Análisis

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En los 90 y principios de los 2000 Square Enix era el principal representante de los JRPG y en concreto del rol por turnos. Eso permitió ver una enorme cantidad de aventuras con giros a la fórmula clásica y en distintas temáticas, desde mundos de fantasía al terror neoyorkino de Parasite Eve. Una de las sagas de calidad, injustamente olvidada por el gran público, fue Valkyrie Profile, un RPG 2D con toques de plataformas, una trama más adulta que la media del género y combates donde cada personaje correspondía con uno de los botones de PlayStation. Una joya, como os contamos en su adaptación a PSP, Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth.

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Suncity Group’s Alvin Chau Loses Appeal of 18-Year Prison Sentence

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Macau’s Court of Final Appeal has upheld a prison sentence for former Suncity Group CEO Alvin Chau of 18 years, rejecting his appeal to shorten the term. This comes at the end of a closely watched case that has had major implications for Macau’s casino industry.

Macau Court Denies Appeals by Chau and Eight Other Defendants

The court confirmed on July 3 in an in-camera hearing the initial ruling handed down in January last year, which found Chau guilty of criminal association, illegal gambling, and money laundering, reported the Macau Daily TimesVenir de Continue Reading

Rio and Fontainebleau Awaiting License Approvals to Continue Respective Developments

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Top executives of two top Las Vegas Strip casino destinations scheduled to open in December 2023 revealed their plans for the renovation of the Rio resort opened in 1990 and, respectively, the continuation of the development of the towering Fontainebleau property. The Rio will reportedly start a $350 million refurbishment of the 2,500-room resort and casino, while the Fontainebleau will boost its $ 3.9 billion development if the respective gaming licenses of the two facilities are approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission on July 27, 2023.

Licensing Recommendations:

As the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports, gaming licenses for both the Rio and the Fontainebleau have been separately recommended for approval by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The board…

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Softgenius Taps into Relax Gaming’s Aggregation Solutions

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Relax Gaming will now provide a range of experiences for Softgenius, strengthening the operator’s library with outstanding games that are a mix of the company’s very own development arm as well as third parties that have been delivering hard-hitting and top-performing content.

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Softgenius seeks to provide next-generation content and experiences for its players and this tie-up with Relax Gaming is just the right way to achieve that. The two teams will work hard to ensure that Softgenius gets the most out o…

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SOFTSWISS Set to Become Brazil’s First Certified iGaming Software Provider

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SOFTSWISS, a leading provider in the iGaming industry, is making significant strides towards becoming the first certified software provider in Brazil. The company is currently undergoing the certification process for its Casino Platform and Sportsbook offerings, with the evaluation being conducted by an authorized testing laboratory. This development represents a crucial step for SOFTSWISS as it seeks to establish a strong foothold in the rapidly expanding Brazilian market.

Last year, SOFTSWISS successfully obtained GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications, setting a solid foundation for meeting international regulatory standards. However, entering the Brazilian market presents a unique set of challenges. Brazil has distinct regulatory requirements that differ from those in other regions.…

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Wall Street Analyst Expects $200 Million Cyber Insurance Coverage for MGM Resorts

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JMP Securities gaming analyst Jordan Bender reportedly estimates that the the losses recently incurred to MGM Resorts International by a September 11 cyberattack could be covered by a $200 million cyber insurance policy. As reported, Wall Street analyst considers the coverage sufficient to remedy business interruption in eight states and service the pending ransom payment.

Ransom Money Could Start From $30 Million:

Though the company has not acknowledged its intentions regarding such a payment, the Nevada Independent reports that Jordan Bender used the JMP Securities insurance technology team’s calculation to assess that the cost of a prospective ransom payment to the hackers could amount between $30 million and $50 million. Also, the amount o…

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