New Jersey leads Pennsylvania in online poker revenue

Recent revenue data indicated that over the past three years, New Jersey's online poker sites have consistently outperformed those in Pennsylvania.

Revolutionising iGaming payments, Infipay Tech exec elaborates  

As the gaming industry transitions from traditional casino floors to online platforms, the associated risks have evolved. In an interview with SiGMA News, Ariyo Aboumahboub, Chief Business Development Manager of Infipay Tech, took a deep dive on security and trends in iGaming payments.

AGTech gains approval for controlling stake in Ant Bank (Macao)  

AGTech Holdings Limited, a lottery and integrated technology company, has received the green light from Macau regulators to attain a controlling stake in Ant Bank (Macao) Limited. In a press release, AGTech confirmed the regulatory approval for its acquisition through a share transfer and capital injection, positioning the company as the majority shareholder of Ant Bank.

Macau to criminalise unlicenced money exchange in casinos   

The Macau government is set to introduce a new provision in its gaming laws to criminalise unlicenced money exchange activities within casino premises. This marks a shift in the city’s stance on gambling-related crimes. The proposed law targets individuals conducting unauthorised money exchanges in casinos, including non-gaming areas such as hotels and entertainment complexes, with penalties of up to five years in prison.

Did Tamayo pull off the greatest WSOP comeback ever?

In a thrilling conclusion to the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, Jonathan Tamayo emerged as the champion, securing a $10 million (approximately €9.2 million) prize. The 38-year-old from Humble, Texas, demonstrated remarkable poker skills and overcame allegations of cheating that arose during the tournament.

San Diego fan hits $1.5 million jackpot at airport

A San Diego Padres fan experienced an extraordinary stroke of luck at Harry Reid International Airport, walking away with a staggering $1.5 million (approximately €1.4 million) jackpot. The fortunate event occurred while the unnamed winner was waiting for a flight, trying his luck on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine near Gate E-10 in Terminal 3.

Mastercard and EWCF team up for epic Esports World Cup

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) and Mastercard announced a strategic partnership that will elevate the gaming experience at this year’s Esports World Cup (EWC), the world’s largest gaming festival in Riyadh this summer.

Thailand’s ex-senator’s son implicated in iGaming scandal

In Thailand, Narote Piriyarangsan, the son of a former senator, has been implicated in running an illegal iGaming network and payment system.

Norsk Tipping penalised for NOK 25 million payout error 

Norway's state-owned Norsk Tipping, a gambling operator, is under scrutiny after a player at its KongKasino online platform was mistakenly awarded NOK 25 million (approximately €2.1 million). The honest player promptly notified the company and returned the entire sum.

Illinois lottery creates another millionaire with scratch-off ticket 

A heartwarming rags-to-riches story has emerged from the state of Illinois, where Pamela Arscott, a mother of five and a grandmother of ten from Franklin Park, Illinois, has won the top prize of $1 million (€925,800) on an instant ticket scratch-off.