The Avenir casino project in Manhattan it’s going to be launched soon
Real estate firm Silverstein Properties and gaming partners Rush Street Gaming and Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment have announced a partnership with Hyatt Hotels Corp. for their proposed The Avenir casino project near Hudson Yards in Manhattan. If awarded one of New York City’s limited casino licenses, the project would operate under Hyatt’s Destination brand, featuring 1,000 hotel rooms and suites. The planned mixed-use...
UAE opportunity in spotlight for new gambling VC Ixia Capital
New venture capital (VC) fund Ixia Capital is looking to tap into the “very bright” future for igaming in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) via its $20m (£15.8m/€18.7m) fund. The fund, operated by a handful of gaming and financing veterans, will focus on “high-growth” gambling companies at the seed to Series A stage. It expects to launch over 25 startups in the online gaming, Web3 and crypto and blockchain spaces over the next five...
