This week’s gambling news discusses the possibility of California sports betting as voters there may see legislation this fall. Plus, a new poll shows growing support for California sports betting regulation! We also talk about the latest announcement from Caesars Entertainment about one of their Las Vegas casinos! [embedded content] Hello friends, and welcome to
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Supplier of online gaming software Bede Gaming has been an integral part of Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s growth since its transition to the platform in 2020, the company said on Thursday. The platform acted as an “essential facilitator” to the significant improvements experienced by the Canadian crown agency in its digital performance, with gaming revenue
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play is releasing its latest title, Extra Juicy Megaways, the company announced on Thursday. The new game, which Pragmatic describes as a “fruity fiesta” and a “colorful creation,” acts as a sequel to the provider’s fruits-themed hit Extra Juicy, while adding the Megaways mechanic. The new upgraded version of the game
There were just over 35 million transactions for betting on the Super Bowl last year. In 2022, that number more than doubled to just north of 80 million. This according to GeoComply, the company providing geolocation services for the industry. What a difference a year makes, huh? Yes, there were restrictions from the pandemic still
California’s Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to block a November ballot measure sponsored by four tribes that would expand gambling at tribal casinos by allowing in-person wagering at tribal casinos and four horse racing tracks, as well as roulette and dice games. It is the only initiative to qualify so far with more than 1.5
We get an first-hand look at the beautiful new Monopoly Lunar New Year slot machine, combining all the elements of Scientific Games beloved Monopoly slot brand with the popular Asian themes so many players enjoy! We speak with Phil Gerber, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Scientific, about game play and game mechanics! [embedded
Century Casinos‘ Canadian subsidiaries operating horse racetracks, doing business as Century Downs Racetrack and Casino (CDR) and Century Mile Racetrack and Casino (CMR), have partnered with Betmakers’ Global Racing Network for the distribution of their racing content as well as the facilitation of fixed odds wagering on the two racetracks’ thoroughbred and standardbred horse races.
Should the people get what the people want? If so, California sports betting could become a real thing! The University of California’s Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies recently collaborated with the Los Angeles Times to find out what citizens really wanted when it comes to betting on sports. The results? Nearly half support it’s regulation
Super Group (SGHC), the parent company of Betway and Spin, on Wednesday provided full-year 2021 preliminary results, with net gaming revenue in excess of $1,520 million, representing an increase of nearly 36% from the prior-year period. Full-year 2021 EBITDA is expected to be above $350 million. The company said this performance in NGR and EBITDA
Anyone waiting for Oklahoma sports betting just got a ray hope last week. A bill to bring the activity passed from a House Committee recently, and aims to legalize wagers on sporting events at state tribal casinos. This proposed legislation, House Bill 3008, stops short of regulating mobile betting. All transactions would be required to
B2B iGaming tech provider EveryMatrix has shared on Wednesday its financial results for the fourth-quarter and full-year 2021. The company describes its performance for the periods as “strong,” with EBITDA for the full past year growing 65% to €19.7 million ($22.2 million). Meanwhile, EBITDA for Q4 amounted to €4.4 million ($4.9 million), a 23% increase.
We’ve reported on the big changes coming to the Las Vegas Strip over the past few weeks, and now you can add another name to that list of casinos. We just don’t know what that will be yet. The Chief Executive Officer of Caesars Entertainment, Tom Reeg, recently confirmed that the company is looking to
The president of Macau’s Legislative Assembly said the 33-member chamber will contribute to the “healthy and orderly” development of the gaming industry. The statement comes as the legislative body works on the amendment to the city’s gaming law, and he expressed confidence that the deliberation could be completed as scheduled “before June,” the date on
This week’s gambling news focuses on the record breaking revenue generated by the US gambling market, both this year and last year! Plus, the huge profits already being generated from sports betting in America are attracting all sorts! [embedded content] Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling, where this week’s big stories are
SBC Summit Latinoamérica has announced it will return to Florida on November 1-3, 2022. The gaming conference and tradeshow will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood for its second edition. The event will bring together executives and product specialists from sports betting, iGaming, as well as land-based casino and lottery
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As announced Thursday, for the second year in a row, casino gaming industry executives have voted Seminole Hard Rock as the top “Employer of Choice” among brick and mortar casino gaming industry companies, according to results of the latest Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey, which rated 34 casino companies or standalone casinos. Seminole Hard Rock has
Overall gaming revenue in Pennsylvania was up 26% in January compared to last year, according to official figures from the state’s Gaming Control Board, posted on Friday. The combined revenue from all forms of gaming, along with fantasy contests, amounted to $393 million last month. Most notably, however, the Keystone state reported a record in
As an American company, PayPal gambling transactions have always been a bit of a risk. In fact, it was only a few weeks ago that we covered stories on PayPal freezing gambling funds for some of their customers. But things are changing, and the company not only sees these changes, they want their cut of
Over the past few years, the online gaming industry has seen a tightening of the regulations addressing loyalty programs in various jurisdictions. While social concerns are not necessarily about loyalty programs per se, the spotlight is on their impact on high-value or “VIP” customers. Global iGaming aggregator Slotegrator has broken down this matter in a