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Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Casinos.com Announces International Casino Awards Winners
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- has revealed the first-ever International Casino Awards winners, a landmark event honoring the best in global casino entertainment. As part of the newly established International Casinos Day™, the consumer-led awards highlight excellence across more than 100 categories, reflecting local and national player preferences. Voted entirely by players, the awards recognized standout casino venues worldwide and other areas of resorts, including the Best Casino Restaurant (Le Tren Bleu, Monte Carlo Casino), Best Casino Entertainer (Jamie Foxx), and even the industry's most luxurious restrooms in the form of the Royal Flush Awards (The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas). Results can be found here: Bellagio Dominates the 2025 International Casino Awards The Hippodrome Casino has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Casino in London. Meanwhile, the Grosvenor franchise demonstrated its nationwide appeal, with several of its venues earning top honours, including in Blackpool, Southend, Birmingham Hill Street, Swansea, Newcastle, Liverpool, and Brighton. Taking center stage, Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas swept multiple top honors, including the coveted Best Casino in the World title. 'The Bellagio is iconic for a reason, and its recognition in four categories speaks volumes,' said Lee Gwilliam, SVP at 'These awards were decided by players, people who have actually been inside these places, so every win is a true mark of excellence.' In addition to being named the Best Casino in the World, the Bellagio also won awards for Best Casino in Las Vegas, Casino with the Best Staff, and Best Poker Room. The awards coincided with the inaugural International Casinos Day, officially proclaimed by Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley. Celebrated each year on May 15, this special date marks Las Vegas's 120th anniversary and serves as a global tribute to casino culture. It honors the vibrant entertainment experiences delivered by both land-based and online casinos, acknowledging their role in entertaining millions of people around the world. 'International Casinos Day gave the world a chance to recognize that casinos are about more than just gaming, they're entertainment hubs, cultural icons, and community landmarks,' Gwilliam added. 'It was refreshing to see casinos getting the credit they deserve. This celebration is just the beginning.' Notable Award Winners in the UK Best Casino In London - Hippodrome Casino Best Casino In Blackpool - Grosvenor Casino Blackpool Best Casino In Southend-on-Sea - Grosvenor Southend Best Casino In Nottingham - Alea Casino Best Casino In Birmingham - Grosvenor Casino Hill Street Best Casino In Swansea - Grosvenor Casino Swansea Best Casino In Cardiff - Les Croupiers Casino Best Casino In Edinburgh - Genting Casino Edinburgh Best Casino In Newcastle - Grosvenor Casino Newcastle Best Casino In Glasgow - Genting Casino Glasgow Best Casino In Liverpool - Grosvenor Casino Liverpool Leo Best Casino In Brighton - Grosvenor Casino Brighton Notable Winners in Europe Best Casino In Ireland - Sporting Emporium Best Casino In New Zealand - Christchurch Casino Best Casino In Macau - Galaxy Macau Best Casino In Italy - Casinò di Campione Best Casino In Monaco - Casino de Monte-Carlo Other Notable Award Winners Best Riverboat Casino – Mississippi Belle II Best Casino Cruise – Carnival Mardi Gras Best Casino Restaurant – Le Tren Bleu Best Family-Friendly Casino Resort – Circus Circus Best Casino Rewards Program – MGM Rewards Best Casino Staff – Bellagio Resort & Casino Best New Casino Slot – Electric Joker Best Poker Room – Bellagio Resort & Casino Best Casino Influencer – Travel Ruby Best Casino Entertainer – Jamie Foxx Best Casino Show – The Mentalist Casino With The Best Food Options – The Venetian Best Smoke-Free Casino – Hard Rock Hotel Ottawa Best Celebrity-Spotting Casino – Hard Rock Casino Tampa The Most Luxurious Casino – MGM Grand Best Casino Carpet – Caesars Palace Best Land-Based Casino Slot – Wheel Of Fortune The Most Romantic Casino – Casino Niagara Best Casino For Hitting Jackpots – Hard Rock Casino Tampa The Royal Flush Awards, Best Casino Toilets – The Cosmopolitan About and Group is a leading source for casino news, reviews, and rankings, serving players around the world. It is part of Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB), a publicly traded company that operates more than 50 websites dedicated to helping consumers navigate regulated gambling markets. Group provides trusted resources for bettors and players through editorial content, rankings, product comparisons, and expert insights, with a mission to support safe and informed entertainment. This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including projections or expectations related to the International Casino Awards and Actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties. For more information, visit
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gambling.com Group Limited (GAMB): A Bull Case Theory
We came across a bullish thesis on Group Limited (GAMB) on Substack by Inflexio Research. In this article, we will summarize the bulls' thesis on GAMB. Group Limited (GAMB)'s share was trading at $14.72 as of May 14th. GAMB's trailing P/E was 17.52 according to Yahoo Finance. (GAMB) is a high-margin, capital-light affiliate marketing company connecting online gaming operators with depositing users via a portfolio of 60+ websites, including and Monetizing traffic through CPA (50% of revenue), revenue share, and hybrid models, the company earns 62% of its revenue from iGaming and social casinos, and 38% from sports betting. Despite Google algorithm changes in late 2023 and early 2024 that hurt SEO visibility—especially in the UK and Ireland—and forced a reset in guidance, GAMB swiftly pivoted to focus on organic traffic, delivering record Q2, Q3, and Q4 2024 results and restoring investor confidence. With 94% gross margins, 38% EBITDA margins, and nearly 100% FCF conversion, GAMB trades at just 9x EPS and 5.5x EBITDA—levels that appear deeply discounted for a business with a clear path to $100M in EBITDA. Tailwinds include a global iGaming market growing at 12% CAGR and only seven U.S. states having legalized online casinos, leaving ample room for expansion. In 2025, ten states introduced iGaming legislation, with even partial adoption posing significant upside. GAMB is expanding internationally, notably in Latin America, and has grown through strategic M&A—acquiring at 5.6x EBITDA and Oddsjam, a recurring revenue platform, for 5.5x 2025 EBITDA. CEO alignment is strong with 12% ownership and performance-based options. Trading at 12x 2025 EPS with $67–69M EBITDA guidance, GAMB could reach $2.00+ EPS and $24.50/share by 2027. Execution, regulation, and insider sales remain risks, but the risk/reward setup is compelling for long-term investors. Group Limited (GAMB) is not on our list of the 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 18 hedge fund portfolios held GAMB at the end of the fourth quarter which was 11 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of GAMB as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than GAMB but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 8 Best Wide Moat Stocks to Buy Now and 30 Most Important AI Stocks According to BlackRock. Disclosure: None. This article was originally published at Insider Monkey. Sign in to access your portfolio
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The ‘Luckiest' Casino In The U.S.—According To A Casinos.com Report
The croupier holds a roulette ball in a casino in his hand. A new list from ranks the luckiest casinos in the U.S. getty Florida isn't just for beach vacations and theme parks. Travelers looking to hit the jackpot might also want to set their sights on the Sunshine State: The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa in Florida is the luckiest casino in the U.S., according to a new analysis from In celebration of International Casino Day (May 15), casino review and rankings site—unveiled its list of the 'luckiest' casinos in the United States. To determine the rankings, analysts sifted through Tripadvisor reviews, tracking how often visitors mentioned luck-related keywords such as 'luck,' 'lucky,' 'won,' 'winning,' 'jackpot,' 'bonus,' and 'profit.' The more frequent the lucky language, the higher a casino ranked on the list. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino emerged as the luckiest. The Tampa hotel has a 245,000 square-foot gaming space with music memorabilia lining the walls. Overnight guests can retreat to their room and enjoy music amenities like a personalized playlist on Spotify (go ahead, add some winning tunes like Frank Sinatra's 'Luck Be A Lady') or you can reserve a Fender guitar with headphones and an amplifier. Other lucky casinos on the list are spread out throughout the country, from New York to California. Two of the luckiest casinos on the top 25 list are located in Las Vegas. getty Two Las Vegas casinos cracked top 25 list. The Cosmopolitan is the luckiest casino on the Las Vegas Strip in 2025, coming in at No. 22 overall. A separate 2023 ranking of luckiest casinos in Las Vegas named The Mirage the most fortuitous, however the hotel has since been torn down. Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa, 10 miles off the strip, ranked as the No. 25 luckiest casino in this latest report. map showing where the luckiest casinos in the U.S. are located. Here's a list of the top 25 luckiest casinos in the United States, and their calculated luck percentage, according to the new report. No. 1: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa in Florida (25.49%) No. 2: Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York (24.4%) No. 3: Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma (22.34%) No. 4: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota (20.13%) No. 5: Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California (19.56%) No. 6: Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana (19.50%) No. 7: Resorts World Catskills in Monticello, New York (18.18%) No. 8: Island View Casino Resort in Gulfport, Mississippi (17.45%) No. 9: Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant, Michigan (16.09%) No. 10: Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino in Coarsegold, California (15.53%) No. 11: Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York (14.69%) No. 12: Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut (14.40%) No. 13: Harrah's New Orleans Casino in New Orleans, Louisiana (13.22%) No. 14: L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles in Lake Charles, Louisiana (12.67%) No. 15: Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland (12.05%) No. 16: Tulalip Resort Casino in Tulalip, Washington (11.64%) No. 17: Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, North Carolina (11.11%) No. 18: MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland (10.91%) No. 19: Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California (10.74%) No. 20: Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut (10.65%) No. 21: WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma (10.58%) No. 22: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada (10.46%) No. 23: Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (10.37%) No. 24: Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania (10.35%) No. 25: Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada (9.65%) The luckiest casinos in the U.S. can be found coast to coast, according to a new study from getty There are a few things worth considering when searching for a so-called 'lucky casino.' Paying attention to certain statistics within the casino can subtly shift the house edge in your favor, says Colm Phelan, brand ,anager for The first would be keeping a close eye on slot machine volatilities, he says. Also known as variance, this tells you how often the machine is likely to pay out. 'Low volatility slots offer smaller, more frequent wins, while high volatility machines pay out larger prizes but less often,' Phelan says. 'It all depends on an individual person's preference and whether they perceive being lucky as the chance of a bigger payday or recouping as much of their wager as possible.' Finding this intel can be tricky to tricky at land-based casinos, but online slots typically disclose volatility upfront. If you're reducing the house edge purely from a numbers standpoint, avoid triple-zero roulette if a double-zero table is available, Phelan says. Similarly, always opt for 3:2 blackjack payouts over 6:5. The odds are simply better. One more thing: Many casino patrons subscribe to a long-standing superstition that $50 bills are unlucky. (In fact, some have instructed tellers never to include $50s in change). This could be because the $50 bill features President Ulysses S. Grant, who famously went bankrupt before his death, Phelan points out. In terms of casino layouts, there is a superstition that slot machines that are placed at the end of a row, in a prominent position or close to a main doorway are more likely to pay out big jackpots than those hidden in quieter spots, Phelan says. 'This is because casinos want to show off big winners to encourage others to play,' he says. 'Machines tucked away in quiet corners might not get the same love.'
Scottish Sun
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Everyone can see the casino scene – but you have the mind of a poker player if you can find the two jokers in 10 seconds
Scroll down for more brainteasers and optical illusions POKER FACE Everyone can see the casino scene – but you have the mind of a poker player if you can find the two jokers in 10 seconds Seeing the casino scene is easy, but natural poker players can spot the two jokers in under five seconds. It's time to put your mind to the test by having a crack at the brainteaser below. Advertisement 6 Can you spot the two jokers hidden in this casino scene? Credit: This image is known as an optical illusion, meaning there could be other less obvious elements to be found. The casino scene and the cards held in one player's hand, are clearly visible. But only those with eagle eyes and the mind of a poker player will be able to spot the two Jokers in the image, from Did you manage to spot them both? Advertisement It takes viewers an average of 35 seconds to solve the brainteaser, and see the jokers. So spotting both in 10 seconds means you've got 20/20 vision and then some. One in ten people attempting the brainteaser give up altogether. It might seem a bit daunting at first, but the trick is to carefully examine each section of the image. Advertisement You might wish to start from the top left corner of the image and work your way down, or maybe do the complete opposite - whatever gives you more confidence! Another useful tactic is picking an element of the picture - in this case a card - and analyse what's around it. Everyone can see the famous painting - but you have 20-20 vision if you can spot the 3 differences in under 5 seconds Still struggling to figure this one out? Have a look at the solution image at the bottom to check if you were close enough. The two jokers blend very neatly into their backgrounds, making them very hard to spot. Advertisement The first one is tucked into the card dealer's shirt on the front table. Only the end of the card pokes out, making it tough to see. The second one is up against the screen of the second slot machine on the right of the image. How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me? Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions. Some benefits include: Cognitive stimulation : Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility. : Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility. Problem-solving skills : Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. : Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function. These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function. Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes. They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes. Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus. Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus. Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief. Taking ten seconds to differentiate between the jokers and their backgrounds is no small task. Advertisement Did you know that solving optical illusions is a great way of training your brain and improving creative thinking? Brainteasers are purposefully designed to trick our vision and can be used as simple determiners of intelligence. So you might want to try The Sun's wide range of optical illusions created to stimulate the deepest parts of your brain. One tricky brainteaser features a gnarled tree but only those with high IQ can spot a sleepy cat hiding on it. Advertisement If that's still not hard enough for you, then have a go at spotting the hidden broom amongst the clothes in less than five seconds. Or you can have a go at figuring out the hidden message in this band's cover art that has confused fans for years. Lastly, puzzle fanatics have been left scratching their heads trying to find the lost feather in just 12 seconds. Or scroll down for more confusing images and their solutions. Advertisement 6 Did you find the two hidden jokers without any help? Credit: 6 Can you spot the odd hand out in this image in seven seconds or less? Credit: PREPLY 6 Can you spot the '60' hidden among the sixes in this image? Credit: ZeeNews 6 One hand was forming a different sign than the rest Advertisement
Business Wire
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Casinos.com Launches Voting for First-Ever International Casinos Awards
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- today announced the opening of public voting for the inaugural International Casinos Awards, a celebration of excellence in global casino entertainment. The awards are the centerpiece of the newly launched International Casinos Day, a day dedicated to recognising the casinos that bring excitement, employment, and unforgettable experiences to millions of people around the world. The awards span more than 100 categories, from the Best Casinos in different areas around the globe to the Best Casino for Slots, Best Casino Restaurant, and Best Casino Entertainer. Casino visitors and users will also determine the winner of the Royal Flush Award, honoring the best remarkable casino lavatory, and the ultimate title: Best Casino in the World. Voting is now open at Casino Awards Voting Now Underway Nominations have been collected, and voting is officially open. Readers can cast their vote for the best in the business and weigh in on their favorite casino properties in dozens of categories. Winners will be announced this summer. 'The International Casino Awards is for casino patrons, not industry insiders,' said Lee Gwilliam, SVP of 'We wanted players to have their say in what really matters to them.' A Global Celebration of Joy and Jobs The first-ever International Casinos Day also launched this year by will be on May 15 – in honor of Las Vegas's 120th birthday. Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley will make it official, issuing a proclamation on May 15 confirming the date while calling on everyone in Las Vegas to join the city in celebrating International Casinos Day. This new annual observance recognises the unique role casinos play in local economies and global culture, and highlights how they make a difference to their communities. From the blackjack tables of Las Vegas to waterfront properties in Singapore and Brighton and tribal casinos across North America, casinos entertain millions, employ hundreds of thousands, and support vibrant entertainment and hospitality scenes. 'It's good to see casinos finally getting their own holiday,' Gwilliam said. 'Casinos are about so much more than sitting at a blackjack table late at night. They're well-rounded resorts with world-class restaurants, top-tier spas, and top entertainment. Online, you can access many of the same games. They create jobs, fund public services, and have become a vital part of our culture, economy, and local communities.' Vote Now and Join the Celebration Voting is now open for casino patrons in London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Ireland and in over 70 other locations in the U.S. and globally. About and Group is a leading source for casino news, reviews, and rankings, serving players around the world. It is part of Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB), a publicly traded company that operates more than 50 websites dedicated to helping consumers navigate regulated gambling markets. Group provides trusted resources for bettors and players through editorial content, rankings, product comparisons, and expert insights, with a mission to support safe and informed entertainment. This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including projections or expectations related to the International Casino Awards and Actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties. For more information, visit
