Bloomberry Resorts Corp Reportedly Again Eyeing Sale of its South Korean Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino
Bloomberry Resorts Corp, one of the biggest integrated resort operators in the Philippines, allegedly will try to sell Jeju Sun, its South Korean property.
Failed acquisition:
This is the second attempt to sell the casino since the first one failed eight years ago. The operator agreed upon a sale, but it never occurred.
Bloomberry is a parent company of Solaire Resort Entertainment City, a leader in the Philippines casino industry. The company decided to focus on the expansion of this key market and to close all its foreign operations, so Jeju Sun
The deal marks another significant milestone in the Swedish-based company’s expansion efforts. Gaming Corps is confident that a diverse selection of titles will appeal to new audiences and help GOAT Interactive maintain its leading market position. The operator was likewise enthusiastic regarding the new partnership, hoping to build a long-term mutually beneficial relationship. Gaming Corps’ content will initially be available via GOAT Interactive-owned B2C brand Premier Bet. The operator maintains a substantial presence in over a dozen African countries like Ghana, Angola, Cameroon, Tanzania, and Senegal and soon plans to expand to Togo. Fa…Gaming Corps Maintains Momentum with African Expansion
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EA Sports Revives ‘College Football 25’ with Modern Gameplay and Authentic Athlete Likenesses
EA Sports has ignited excitement across the gaming and sports communities with the release of ‘College Football 25’, marking a significant return after over a decade-long hiatus. This launch is particularly momentous as it revives one of the most beloved sports video game series, blending nostalgia with innovative modern gameplay.
Enhanced Preparation for a Smooth Launch
To prepare for the massive influx of eager gamers, EA Sports significantly bolstered their server capabilities, ensuring that the launch would accommodate the anticipated high demand smoothly. The game was released amid high expectations, and the initial response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive, reflecting the game’s quality and the depth of its features.
The re…
Harvest Big Wins in Pragmatic Play’s New Online Slot Country Farming
Along with other sectors, the gambling industry has been revolutionized by technological advancements making a wide range of slot games that were once only accessible at brick-and-mortar venues now available via virtual casinos. These advances are being used by industry-leading providers of game content, such as NetEnt, Big Time Gaming, Microgaming, Play’n GO, and others, to develop state-of-the-art online slots. Some providers release as many as eight new titles a month; one such company is Pragmatic Play.
The B2B provider of digital casino games was founded in 2015 and since then has grown to become one of the most respected and highly regarded providers in the industry, with a presence in over 80 countries worldwide, and certified and licensed in more than 20 jurisdiction…
Illinois officials begin considering Waukegan casino license bids
The Illinois Gaming Board has reportedly begun considering whether Lakeside Casino LLC or Full House Resorts Incorporated should be awarded with the license to operate a proposed casino for the city of Waukegan.
According to a source, the field of contenders was reduced late last month when Rush Street Gaming and Churchill Downs Incorporated pulled their joint bid in the wake of the latter’s decision to sell off its Arlington International Racecourse venue to the Chicago Bears franchise of the National Football League (NFL). This pair are already responsible for the nearby Rivers Casino Des Plains facility and rumors are now rife that this move will be followed by a campaign to run an envisioned downtown Chicago casino.
Changing culture:
Illinois is already home to t…
Hard Rock International Enhances Guest Experience with QCI
This platform enables the gaming behemoths to take control over player development, gaming, and marketing, and enhance these key verticals with real-time operational tools that are specifically tailored to meet the business needs of the gaming industry.
Building Data-Led Custom Experiences for Guests
The rollout will encompass properties in Canada and the United States, as well as Punta Cana. This new tie-up will allow Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming to significantly improve their guest experiences and leverage a new technological product built for the purpose.
In welcoming the news, VP of gaming operations…
Greek Mythology alive in Pragmatic Play slot- Sword of Ares
With its latest release, Pragmatic Play looks to show its players the strength and power of the Greek god of war and courage, Ares. The game is titled, Sword of AresTM, the sequel to the company’s earlier game, titled Gates of Olympus.
Powerful visual:
True to its title, the game’s main theme is Olympian god of war and courage, son of Zeus and Hera, Ares. Similar to Gates of Olympus, protagonist, aka Ares, stands by the reels, cheering from the sidelines each player who tries this exceptional game.
To win, players must form matching combinations of eight scatter symbols, placed left to right on the adjoining reels, beginning from the reel placed furthest to the left, on the new 6×5 grid.
The basic symbols are gems, while the bonus scat…
Japanese casino implementation legislation to go live from Monday
In Japan and legislation is set to take effect from Monday that will lay out the basic rules governing the nation’s planned trio of integrated casino resorts as well as the specific duties and responsibilities of the new Casino Management Board regulator.
According to a report from GGRAsia, the Integrated Resorts Implementation Act was ratified in the summer of 2018 and is due to allow three disparate Japanese jurisdictions to host Las Vegas-style developments complete with casinos. The source detailed that these coming gambling-friendly venues are to be run under 40-year licenses and permitted to offer a large range of currently banned games including two types of baccarat and eight derivations of poker.
Subsequent schedule:
The enactment of the Integrated Resorts I…
JeffBet.com Launches Microgaming’s Mega Moolah Progressive Jackpot Game
JeffBet.com, an online casino and sports betting brand founded in 2022 in the UK, announced the launch of one of Microgaming’s all-time favorite progressive jackpot games, Mega Moolah.
African Theme, 5 Reels, 3 Rows, 25 Paylines
The launch of the Mega Moolah, a progressive jackpot game holding multiple world records for the world’s largest online slot machine payouts, is set to further enrich the product offering of the nascent gaming brand active across online slots, live casino games, traditional casino table games such as blackjack and roulette, and sports betting.
“We are delighted to offer such a prestigious progressive ja…
KSA Reports Slow Growth of the Dutch Online Gambling Market
Although the above H2 2023 figure shows that around 5% of the adult Dutch population gambled online over that period, the discrepancy between the number of active accounts and players supports the KSA’s argument about a sluggish growth of the market. These active players reportedly lost an average of 958 EUR over the more busy second half of 2023, or, respectively, 160 EUR per month against the 170 EURs averaged over the first half of the year.
Young Adults Holding 22% of Accounts:
According to the regulator, young adults also engaged in gambling operations in the subject period. The monitoring report paid special attention to the 18-23 age group, as it represents 9.5% of the population. Still, 22% of all accounts were held by this group in 2023 to reportedly almost m…