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The American Gaming Association (AGA) has launched a new toolkit that provides resources for the gaming industry to spread awareness of anti-human trafficking. The latest effort builds off a guide published in June last year. The new resource is also part of AGA’s efforts for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which calls for industries across

Online betting giant bet365 has announced £2.8 billion ($3.4 billion) in 2022 revenue, corresponding to the financial year ended March 27, a figure that implies a 2.9% increase from the prior-year period. However, increased customer acquisition costs in new markets led to an almost 90% drop in profit, which totaled £49.8 million ($60 million) –

The Las Vegas Strip is always changing. And what doesn’t change gets improved. That’s the case with the latest New York-New York upgrades have been revealed, as the property plans to remodel close to 1,900 of it’s hotel rooms and suits. The overhaul will cost over $60 million, but most visitors to Sin City would

Macau gaming companies MGM China, Sands China, Wynn Macau, SJM Holdings, Galaxy Entertainment, and Melco Resorts began operating their new licenses on January 1, following the conclusion of 2022’s bidding process. But while the businesses are eager to start welcoming guests to their casino floors, their fate also hangs in meeting the government’s mandate of diversifying away from gambling, by far

So, you want to watch the Las Vegas Grand Prix in person? Well, you better be ready to fork over nearly $3,000 per person. And that doesn’t include your airfare, taxi rides, or food. But what an experience it will be to watch the cars zip past you at over 200 miles an hour on

As reported by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission, Maryland’s six casinos collectively generated $165.2 million in revenue from slot machines and table games in December. The total represented a decrease of $7.7 million (4.5%) compared to the same period the previous year. MGM National Harbor was the top generating property, which saw $69.3 million in revenue, a

Penn Sports Interactive, which operates the Barstool Sportsbook brand, has received preliminary approval from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for a temporary mobile sports betting license, following a suitability review.  The final vote was carried unanimously on Wednesday, but conditions were placed on the sports and entertainment brand. Barstool is owned by Penn Sports Interactive, the

Atlantic City’s Hard Rock casino hired Tuesday a new management team as the property seeks to gain an even greater share of the market. George Goldhoff has been named president of the casino and Mike Sampson was appointed general manager. Both are expected to start within the next few weeks, after the firm receives approval

We kick off the new year with gambling news from Las Vegas, where a tribal casino is now open right in the middle of the Strip! We also discuss what many believe will be the new trend for gambling in 2023! [embedded content] Hello friends! Happy New Year! And welcome to This Week in Gambling!

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casinos has announced a job fair for its expanded Indiana property, Four Winds South Bend. The meeting is set to take place at the University Park Mall, inside the old Bar Louie, located at 6501 Grape Road in Mishawaka. The job fair seeks to hire specifically for hospitality roles at the

Here we are, barely into the New Year, and we were wondering what we could look forward to in 2023. Some feel that cashless gambling will soon sweep the nation, as in previous years when we’ve seen the explosion of sports betting and online betting. Recently, our friends at Yogonet interviewed Noah Acres of Acres

Sports betting is now officially live in Ohio. The countdown to the 2023 New Year coincided with the countdown to legal sports gaming in the Buckeye State, with midnight marking the launch of the new market. After several delays and failed bills, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 29 into law in December 2021.

iGaming content provider CT Interactive announced that the Gibraltar Gaming Commission has given the firm the green light to take its first steps in the jurisdiction. The regulator has issued a Letter of Variation approval for the company as a software provider for aggregator Pariplay. “We are extremely happy with how our partnership with Pariplay

Canadian-based online sports betting, casino and free-to-play company BET99 and the National Hockey League announced last week a new multi-year partnership naming BET99 an Official Partner of the NHL. BET99 will partner with the NHL to launch their new Free-to-Play game called “NHL PrePlay”, and fans in Canada can access it now at a dedicated

We have a look at the New Years Bash online slot, a fast paced game with 5 Reels, three rows, and 25 paylines from our friends at Habanero! The champagne corks pop and players spin to LIGHT UP the New Year in cities from around the world! There are both Wild and Scatter Symbols, and

Gambling online is becoming increasingly popular, as the convenience and anonymity it offers are unparalleled. Whether you’re looking to make a quick buck or just want to have some fun, online casino gambling can provide you with an exciting experience. However, before diving into the world of virtual casinos, there are a few things you

The ownership may have officially changed, but Mirage Las Vegas will remain the Mirage for at least another 18 months. Hard Rock International took over management of the casino resort from MGM Resorts on December 19th, but the anticipated name change will not come for some time. Hard Rock made big Las Vegas news a

Hard Rock International, supporting its charitable arm, the Hard Rock Heals Foundation, announced that its 23rd annual PINKTOBER campaign has raised over $1 million for breast cancer research.  Throughout October, Hard Rock Cafes, Hotels, Casinos and Rock Shops hosted fundraising efforts, including limited-edition menu items, specially designed merchandise, a songwriting contest and more, with proceeds

We’re still a few days from 2023, but the gambling news is already exciting! Poker players and enthusiasts can officially save the dates for the 2023 WSOP. Caesars has officially announced that the richest, most prestigious, and longest-running poker series will return to the Strip at the new Las Vegas Horseshoe and Paris casinos on

iGaming solutions provider and aggregator Slotegrator announced Friday it has partnered with another distributor of games, Hölle Games, whose portfolio is now available for integration into online casinos via Slotegrator’s APIgrator solution.  Hölle Games brings more than 15 titles to Slotegrator’s aggregation solution. Compliant with German regulation, ISO 27001 certified and licensed with the Malta Gaming