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Here at This Week in Gambling we always love meeting new people! And since we’re heading to Las Vegas for the Global Gaming Expo, we thought we’d give you a heads up on where we will (approximately) be if you want to crash our set, just say hello, or perhaps pick up the bar tab.

iGaming provider BGaming announced Thursday that the studio has been granted a Class II license from the Romanian National Gambling Office, thus expanding its international reach. The provider is now allowed to deliver its products to the Romanian market. According to the supplier, obtaining the license for BGaming means opening access to “more than 90 high-quality products,”

In July of this year, we reported about Station Casinos decision to close and demolish three of their Las Vegas properties. Those included Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho, and Texas Station. Shortly afterward, the company announced a fourth casino, Wild Wild West, would also be torn down. Now, however, the company has revealed even bigger plans

Gaming provider Zitro announced Thursday it has brought its new Double Link multi-game, featured in the Glare cabinets family, to Casino Gran Canaria. The Spanish gaming property is managed by Automáticos Canarios and Grupo Orenes. Featured on the exclusive Illusion Glare 43″ Ultra HD curved screen cabinet, Double Link includes “a very special bonus round” that doubles the bonus, “offering

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It was about two months ago that Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, Sacramento opened its doors to the public. Now, the casino together with Konami Gaming and Everi Holdings announced the launch of cashless options combining Everi’s digital CashClub Wallet with Konami’s SYNKROS casino management system, as the newly constructed destination takes its first

The Global Gaming Expo is set to open on Monday of next week. The event is presented by the American Gaming Association and welcomes Wynn Resorts’ Craig Billings, FanDuel’s Amy Howe, Bally’s Corporation Soo Kim, DraftKings’ Jason Robins, Circa Resort and Casino’s Derek Stevens, and PENN Entertainment’s Jay Snowden to the G2E 2022 keynote stage.

Legal mobile sports betting in Maryland could launch within the next months, according to Maryland Lottery Director John Martin. “I am confident that there will be mobile wagering in the state of Maryland in 2022,” Martin said Tuesday morning during a VIXIO GamblingCompliance webinar, opening the door to a potential launch in November or December.

Gambling news this week is coming from Las Vegas, where we discuss a new attraction opening soon! There’s also a spectacular new hotel coming, a big car race headed to the Strip, new rules on marijuana consumption, and a new way to get around town! Not to mention the Global Gaming Expo next week! [embedded

Novomatic announced Friday the appointment of Thomas Schmalzer as new Vice President of Global Sales. Schmalzer takes over from Jakob Rothwangl, and is set to “ensure a seamless transition” and the consistent pursuit of the company’s path. In addition to his role as VP of Global Sales, Schmalzer will also maintain his previous area of

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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has released its 15th Annual Diversity Report, which provides “a description of each casino’s activities” related to the implementation of their diversity plans. According to the release, residents of the Commonwealth consisted of 89% of the casinos’ workforce, which amounted to 14,829 individuals as of June 30. Approximately 43% of

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International Game Technology (IGT) announced Thursday it has signed a multi-site technology agreement with Qullqi to deploy its Floor Manager systems technology at the operator’s seven casinos across Peru. The properties where the systems will be installed include Casino Macao and Casino Montecarlo in Loreto; Casino Masaris Paita and Casino Gambinos Paita in Piura; Casino Carrusel

The Global Gaming Expo is taking place in Las Vegas in just over a week. This Week in Gambling will be attending, and shooting video footage at the event and out on the Strip. But while we’re heading down to Sin City for business, we thought some of you may want to know what other

Casinos and horse racing agencies in Puerto Rico have resumed operations after the interruption caused by the floods and the lack of electric service due to the effects of Hurricane Fiona. The president of the Casino Committee of the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association, Miguel Vega, and Ismael Vega, general manager of Casino Metro

Well, this isn’t really a surprise is it? For the 18th consecutive time, Nevada gaming revenue has topped a billion dollars in a month. The numbers are in from August, and they show that the state generated over $1.2 billion for the last full month of summer. The data was compiled by the  Nevada Gaming

Major League Baseball (MLB) announced Thursday a new partnership with the American Gaming Association (AGA). The league will join the trade body’s Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly. campaign, which aims to educate fans on responsible sports betting. The move is set to broaden the league’s responsible gaming efforts. MLB has also expanded its partnership with

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The Sports Committee of the Chilean Chamber of Deputies approved and forwarded the bill that seeks to prohibit the presence of advertising of online gambling houses in clubs and sporting events, both in person and on radio, as well as on television and via streaming. The bill will now go to the Chamber for approval.