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Gaming and hospitality firm Mohegan went through several major developments in 2023, among them the first step towards Asian expansion by soft-launching its INSPIRE resort in South Korea in November. However, the company is also working towards growth opportunities elsewhere, including the digital gaming segment, where Mohegan is seeking to secure a premier position by leveraging the latest technological advancements. In a special interview with Yogonet, Ray Pineault, President and CEO of Mohegan, highlights the company’s strategic investments in 2023, discusses the adoption of emerging trends and AI’s significance in the gaming industry, and reveals some of the company’s plans…
As 2023 comes to an end, Yogonet spoke with Yana Mareva, Head of PMO & Account Management at Uplatform, who shared the company’s highlights for the year, and its plans for the future. Mareva also gave us her opinion on the uses of AI, sustaining that it is a “valuable tool to assist us in our daily tasks rather than as complete replacements for human capabilities.” What is your assessment of the year? What are your main takeaways and highlights from 2023? It has been a challenging but very productive year for our team. We managed to pull off a whopping…
The closing year was a rewarding one for designer and manufacturer Konami Gaming. The company was able to progress its mission to integrate more creative entertainment options into its traditional land-based product, while its iGaming arm broadened its reach into social gaming and wagering sites by offering its popular slot brands for omnichannel game delivery. Additionally, Konami’s SYNKROS casino management system kept seeing strong global interest. In an exclusive interview with Yogonet, Eduardo Aching, Vice President of International Gaming Operations at Konami, discusses the company’s trajectory over the past year and shares insights into the outlook for 2024. As you…
In the countdown to a new beginning of the year, different players in the gaming sector continue to reflect on the main events of 2023, as well as predictions for the near future. In an interview with Yogonet, Miguel Ángel Ochoa, president of the Association of Permit Holders, Operators and Suppliers of the Entertainment and Gambling Industry in Mexico (AIEJA), described the current scenario of the national industry and its “sustained growth trend”, as well as anticipating AIEJA’s plans to face the governmental decree that modifies the Gaming Law Regulations. What overall balance can you give us of what 2023…
In an exclusive interview with Yogonet Gaming News, Ari Fox, the CEO and Producer of Gameacon & CEC Live, sheds light on the initiatives and significant takeaways from the 2023 events held by the CEC (Casino Esports Conference). Delving into the evolution of the gaming landscape, Fox elaborates on the pivotal role of these events in the convergence of traditional gaming and esports, offering insights into the recent strides and future prospects within the industry. What were the standout takeaways from the events CEC held in 2023? In which ways did CEC promote the convergence of traditional gaming and esports…
With the Glazers staying at Manchester United as majority owners, Sky Sports’ Dan Sansom takes an in-depth look at the Americans’ turbulent tenure so far. Source link
As the year draws to a close, Alan Burak, Vice President of Monografie, creator and organizer of SAGSE events throughout the Americas, shares his review of 2023, highlights the changes experienced by the industry, and affirms that 2024 will offer greater growth and investment opportunities in Argentina for the gaming market, both land-based and online. What assessment can you share with us of the sector’s performance during 2023, particularly for SAGSE? And from your point of view, what were the main highlights this year in the local market? In terms of results, 2023 was an exceptional year for SAGSE. As…
Hibs boss Nick Montgomery says his players will be braced for nothing less than a “fiery” derby when rivals Hearts visit Easter Road on Wednesday night.After a run of matches away from home, sixth-placed Hibs return to Easter Road for a derby with a difference under the lights, live on Sky Sports Football and Main Event. Elie Youan’s second-half double saw Hibs rescue a point against Hearts in October’s derby at Tynecastle, and Montgomery expects an equally competitive affair this time around.”We’re not expecting anything else than a fiery derby,” Montgomery told Sky Sports News as he helped serve meals…
The Las Vegas’ Global Gaming Expo (G2E), presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and organized by RX, has been a launch pad for the biggest and best products and ideas in gaming for 23 years.The 2023 event, which concluded on October 12, drew in more than 25,000 gaming professionals to Las Vegas with exhibitors and attendees representing more than 125 countries, territories, and regions. The 368 exhibitors and participating companies, 128 of which were new, spread across a post-pandemic G2E record 269,000+ square feet of exhibition space. Additionally, the event featured more than 100 education sessions. In an exclusive interview with Yogonet, Korbi Carrison, Event Vice…
Sean Perry is out of the Circa Survivor football contest after the Denver Broncos lost 26-23 on a last-minute field goal by the New England Patriots. The high-stakes poker player had refused to chop the $9.3 million prize when 13 contestants remained. Of the ten entries that were left in the contest for Week 16, six picked the Broncos, while the remaining four players split their choices among the Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams, and Green Bay Packers. All three teams won, which leaves just four entries to fight for the $9.3 million prize — or chop it if they…