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William Hill announced just before the Eurovision Grand Final last weekend that it would donate all of the proceeds from the event to the UK-based organization Support Ukraine. According to the official numbers, William Hill will donate a total of £200,000 ($250,000) to Support Ukraine, which will be used to buy food and other supplies

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has nominated Michelle Gillcrist as Director of the Ohio Lottery Commission. Gillcrist was named interim director in April. In a statement, Governor DeWine said: “Michelle Gillcrist has the right combination of management experience and visionary thinking to lead the Ohio Lottery Commission.” Prior to her appointment as interim director, Gillcrist served

One of the most unique games we’ve reviewed, it’s the Rock & Roll Rooster online slot! A 5 reel, 3 row game from Synot has 9 paylines and medium to low volatility! This 50’s themed chicken game features greased hair and leather jackets, plus lots of rock & roll! It has a payout rate of

After receiving approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board earlier this month, Marriott International has now secured approval on Thursday from the Gaming Commission to open a “pop-up” casino that will exist for only eight hours on May 23, in a tent on a street corner near the Las Vegas Convention Center, at the former site

Las Vegas is always changing, and coming out of the pandemic it seems no city bounced back stronger. It’s no longer just a destination to do some gambling, see a show, and grab a cheap steak dinner. It’s so much more, and you’re probably going to pay for that. Sin City is now a prime

In an effort to fulfill an election promise aimed at reducing problem gambling, Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Government is taking action to ban external signage associated with gambling from pubs and clubs across the state. While existing laws already prohibit gambling-related signage, venue operators have circumvented these restrictions by advertising what they call “VIP Lounges.”

New Jersey gambling revenue from sports betting have gone up by 43.6%. James Plousis, chairman of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, said that even though April’s casino revenue was down this year, it remains the second-strongest April in 11 years. The latest monthly revenue report from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has

Grupo Jubelmar has bet on Zitro’s new MEGA y MÁS system for its gaming venues in Castilla La Mancha, Spain. The MEGA y MÁS gaming system enables the connection of all Zitro games and cabinets within the same venue, allowing for more ways to win. For instance, if a player wins the MEGA prize, the MEGA y MÁS jackpot will

Our friends at the the American Gaming Association have released their latest report based on US gaming revenue. And according to their Revenue Tracker, a remarkable milestone was obtained during the first quarter of 2023. That’s when revenue reaching an unprecedented quarterly record of $16.60 billion. This outstanding achievement marks the eighth consecutive quarter of

BML Group, a subsidiary of Betsson AB, has become the first Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) licensee to be fined by the Finnish police. The Finnish National Police Board has imposed a record-high fine of €2.4 million ($2.6 million) and issued a prohibition order against BML Group’s marketing activities.  The police board stated that BML Group had

After fifteen years, the Fontainebleau Las Vegas is finally set to open! But at the other end of The Strip, the Tropicana is set to close to make way for a new baseball stadium! We’ve also got updates from the Bellagio and the Paris, and rumors of the return of Bally’s Las Vegas! [embedded content]

Clarion Gaming‘s renowned gaming event ICE London and sister show iGB Affiliate London have been shortlisted in the Association of Exhibition Organisers (AEO) annual Awards. The winners will be announced at the annual Awards ceremony taking place on June 16 at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London. Described by Clarion as “the Oscars for the events industry,”

We all knew this day would come eventually, but every day we hoped it wasn’t today… but it is. Doyle Brunson, the legendary godfather of poker, has died. He was 89 years old. I was honored and thrilled to meet Doyle at industry events when his Doyle’s Room poker site worked with us years ago.

Sports technology firm Sportradar announced on Friday it is set to participate in two upcoming conferences in the US in May.  The business-to-business technology provider will attend J.P. Morgan’s 51st Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference at the Westin Copley Place hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. Sportradar’s Chief Executive Officer Carsten Koerl will participate in

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UK bookmaker William Hill announced Friday it will be donating all profits made on its Eurovision markets towards relief efforts for displaced Ukrainians in the United Kingdom. The pledge was unveiled just hours before the final of the international song competition takes place in Liverpool. All the profit of all bets placed in William Hill’s

Well that escalated quickly! Just weeks after announcing Las Vegas baseball was a done deal, and that a new stadium would be built off the Strip near Interstate 15, things have turned once again. And it all pivots around public funding. Don’t worry, the A’s still plan to move to Sin City. However, in order

iGaming solutions supplier SOFTSWISS has joined forces with live casino gaming provider Winfinity, the parties announced on Friday. Through the strategic agreement, the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator and Winfinity have entered into a partnership that combines their respective strengths, with the direct integration set to benefit iGaming operators and offer “an elevated gaming experience for players

There is a Bellagio redesign underway for their luxurious Spa Tower and Suites. The $110 million transformation of the rooms are designed to bring contemporary accommodations, inspired by the beauty and tranquility of Italy’s Lake Como. The Spa Tower work, which encompasses over 800 guest rooms and 100 suites, is slated for completion in October,

International Game Technology (IGT) announced Wednesday its IGT Global Services subsidiary has signed a 10-year contract with National Lottery plc, a subsidiary of IZI Group and the new operator of the National Lottery in Malta. Additionally, IGT has also signed an instant ticket printing services contract, expected to run until June 2032, for the National