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Global Gaming Business Magazine has published the 22nd edition of its annual ’25 People to Watch’ list, comprising the profiles of industry figures with the potential to have a big impact on gaming in 2024 and beyond. The feature is published every year in the January issue. This year’s edition features high flyers from different facets of the industry, including Fontainebleau’s Jeffrey Soffer, Pavilion’s Chris Justice, Playtech’s Mor Weizer, UNLV’s Brett Abarbanel and many more. Comprising knowledgeable figures in the gaming industry, the GGB Editorial Advisory Board compiles the list after deliberating on nominees from various segments of the sector,…
Alun Wyn Jones retired from rugby in November but he was diagnosed with atrial-fibrillation, a heart conditions, in the summer; Jones didn’t play in the Rugby World Cup after retiring from international competition in May Last Updated: 21/12/23 11:26pm Alun Wyn Jones revealed he was diagnosed with a heart condition towards the end of his rugby career. Jones, who retired from international rugby in May, called time on his career in November after joining French side Toulon in the summer.The 38-year-old made a record-breaking 158 appearances for Wales, the most caps any player has made for their country. “I was…
Posted on: December 21, 2023, 07:03h. Last updated on: December 21, 2023, 07:03h. Hyperloop One, the futuristic tech company that intended to zip passengers from city to city through giant tubes at lightning-fast speeds, will permanently shut down. According to Bloomberg News, it is selling off its assets, laying off all remaining workers, and preparing to close its final office, in North Las Vegas, before this year ends. A rendering of a hyperloop system provided by Hyperloop One. (Image: Hyperloop One) Since its 2014 founding, as Hyperloop Technologies, Hyperloop One had raised more than $450M, mostly from United Arab Emirates…
One of the biggest Christmas Day showdowns since Shaq vs. Kobe 2004, and Rocky vs. Drago is taking place on Dec. 25, 2023. The No. 1 seed in the AFC — the Baltimore Ravens — is going up against the top NFC seed — the San Francisco 49ers. Personally, I prefer when the NFL does not insert itself into the sporting calendar on one of the NBA’s signature days, but for a matchup like this, I’ll indulge.Will it be divorce court for Lamar and the Ravens? | Agree to DisagreeThe Ravens are hoping that playing the “nobody believes in us…
B2B casino and sportsbook platform provider Soft2Bet has announced the launch of its latest brand Quickcasino.se in Sweden. According to the company, the mobile-first gaming portal is “set to revolutionize the iGaming industry” by providing a comprehensive platform for enterprises to deliver gaming services. Quickcasino.se, which went live in the fall of 2023, asserts to offer a seamless and adaptable gaming experience. The platform is compatible with a wide variety of payment methods, such as bank transfers, Apple Pay, and cards issued by all of the main Swedish banks, including SEB, Handelsbanken, Nordea, and Swedbank. In its capacity as a business-to-business…
Shai Hope’s unbeaten 43 guided the West Indies to a tense four-wicket win over England in the final T20 international and a 3-2 series victory.England’s innings never really got going after they were inserted to bat after losing the toss, with slow left-armer Gudakesh Motie taking career-best T20I figures of 3-24 as the tourists were skittled out for 132 with three balls of their 20 overs remaining. Phil Salt again led the way for England, but even he could only manage 38 following his match-winning centuries in the third and fourth matches of the series which had proven pivotal in…
Posted on: December 21, 2023, 06:05h. Last updated on: December 21, 2023, 06:05h. As highlighted by the 40% returned this year by the S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Index, consumer cyclical equities, including select gaming stock, performed well in 2023. Some analysts believe sequels are possible next year. Bellagio on the Las Vegas Strip. Operator MGM along with other gaming equities could drive 2024 upside in the consumer cyclical sector. (Image: YouTube) That could benefit some casino stocks, including Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) and MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). In a new report, Citi Research highlighted 2024 buy and sell…
It was recently revealed that Kewadin Casinos, managed and owned by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is starting a new extension project this December, which is worth multi-million dollars. Major expansion project: During previous dates this month, Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie site has officially started phase 1 of its exterior refurbishment, which represents part of a major extension project. Furthermore, Kewadin Casinos represents one of the biggest casino chains in the area and currently owns casinos in five sites across the state. However, its primary and initial location is in Sault Ste. Marie, meaning that it…
Updated Dec. 21, 2023: The Erie County District Attorney’s Office approved Carson Briere, the son of Philadelphia Flyers GM Daniel Briere, and Patrick Carrozzi’s applications for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition, a special program for first-time, nonviolent offenders.Worst sports moments of the weekThey’ll both get 15 months probation and will have their charges dismissed and their records expunged if they successfully complete it. [Update March 2023]: A woman has come forward on Twitter, identifying herself as the owner of the wheelchair that was (inexplicably) pushed down the stairs by three Mercyhurst student athletes, including Carson Briere, who have now been suspended by…
Bally’s Chicago has received the green light from the Illinois Gaming Board to operate 24/7, providing gamblers with the opportunity to roll the dice at any hour of the day or night, effective December 27. The temporary casino at Medinah temple has been operating on a 20-hour daily schedule since opening in September this year. Despite being ranked second in admissions among Illinois’ 15 casinos, it ranked fourth in revenue. Bally’s had earlier stated that going 24/7 would help it get more traction from the longer working hours and, hence, higher revenues. “Opening our doors 24/7 is an important step…