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Our friends at SBC, while working with VIXIO Gambling Compliance, have uncovered some interesting findings about US sports betting. It seems that executives in the gambling industry, as well as regulators and even legal advisors, feel that the activity could be regulated in as many as 45 states by the year 2025. These numbers are

Global sports betting and gaming group Entain shared Wednesday its 2021-22 ESG report, setting out the Group’s approach to, and performance on, sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)-related matters.  The report digs into the significant progress Entain has made in implementing the objectives of its Sustainability Charter built around four core principles: an exclusive

The leader of DraftKings has a lot of optimism when it comes to California sports bets. Of course, his opinions may be somewhat skewed by the fact that his company has a rather large investment in that market. And of course, DraftKings could profit plenty if and/or when that market eventually opens up. CEO Jason

Gaming provider Zitro announced Tuesday that it will hold its Zitro Experience event on June 9 in Mexico City, where it will unveil its latest innovations to operators in Mexico as a means to “reinforce its commitment to the region.” Johnny Viveiros Ortiz, founder of Zitro, said: “Mexico will always be a key market for us

This week’s gambling news finds us in Las Vegas, where the World Series of Poker has officially kicked off! But as the WSOP ramps up, some Las Vegas casinos remain closed from the pandemic! Also, a Massachusetts sports betting update just in time for the NBA Finals! [embedded content] This week’s big story finds that

They may be down, but they’re not out… not yet. In fact, Massachusetts sports bets still very much have the support of Governor Charlie Baker. And things are being the struggle to legalize sports wagering in the state is being highlighted with the state’s own Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. The team managed to

Pragmatic Play has recently added the Megaways mechanic to its Wild West title, and launched Wild West Gold Megaways.  The new gameplay content features gunslinging herdsmen and wild broncos as symbols that arrive in the form of cowboys, sacks of gold coins, and a revolver, with a sheriff’s badge serving as the game’s Wild symbol.

Interactive gaming and sports betting technology company Elys Game Technology announced Thursday that it signed deals to run its fourth and fifth white label sportsbook in restaurants and bars, both located in Washington D.C. Having signed agreements with both BetDupont and Petworth Wagering, the company will open new sportsbooks at Betdupont in the Dupont Circle

The Berryburst online slot is a 5 Reel, 3 rows game from Net Entertainment! It’s perfect for the summer months, as players spin through cool, sweet berries for big wins. There are Re-spins… Wilds and Expanding Wilds… and you can bring Berryburst with you on your mobile device! Plus, it features the Cluster Pays mechanic!

Technology provider for the gaming and entertainment industry Win Systems announced Friday the installation of its WIGOS casino management system (CMS) at the Ocean Gaming Casino in Hampton, New Hampshire. The company expressed its congratulations to Anthony Fusco and his team on launching historical horse racing (HHR) machines and utilizing the WIGOS system. New Hampshire

The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501 — which represents over 2,000 members working in Las Vegas casinos— submitted a public record request regarding the land transaction involving Genting Group and Ao Mio Leong to the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU). According to corporate filings, Mio Leong is one of a four-person director group for

With at least three Station Casinos still closed in the Las Vegas area, the company has announced that they could remain shuttered for at least another year. Fiesta Rancho, Fiesta Henderson, and Texas Station are all still closed, and Station says that two of those properties have been approved by The North Las Vegas City

According to data released Wednesday by the Virginia Lottery, state bettors wagered $399.5 million in April, a 69% increase year-over-year. However, it was also the first month under $400 million in betting handle in the state since September 2021.  Sportsbooks won $36.3 million in gross revenue, up 86% from April 2021 and up 8% from March

It’s that time of the year again! The 2022 World Series of Poker opened for business yesterday, and thousands of poker players looking to make a name for themselves (and pocket a little cash) have begun to descend on Las Vegas. The 2022 World Series of Poker is historic for one major reason. You see,

Online gaming software and solutions provider EGT Interactive announced Wednesday that the company has officially rebranded to Amusnet Interactive. The Bulgarian supplier also said it is moving to “larger, hi-tech and state-of-the-art” office premises in Sofia, as it takes on a bigger team to boost its design and development capabilities. The company’s team has crafted and provided games

Some Virginia legislative leaders are working to get language into a gambling bill at the last minute which would ban casino skill games. State businessman and NASCAR great Hermie Sadler slammed the politicians doing so, saying they would hurt small businesses and disregard their constitutional rights by doing so. According to draft budget language released

At the Macau Legislative Assembly plenary session on Monday, the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, said that closed satellite casinos will not be permitted to reopen, despite the government’s recent U-turn in a legislative amendment that would allow gambling concessionaires to rent casino spaces from non-licensees. However, the associated concessionaire must carry

This week’s gambling news is all about Michigan online poker as the state has joined the US Interstate Poker Compact! Plus, an update on what’s happening with New York online casinos and poker! There’s even news on the Mirage Volcano in Las Vegas! [embedded content] This week’s big story finds that America’s interstate poker network

Uplatform announced Monday it has attended the CasinoBeats Summit in Malta, in line with its goals to attend as many industry events as possible in 2022. The entire team was present at pre-scheduled meetings, networking with current and new clients.  The brand also showcased its multi-featured sportsbook, its wide range of solutions and its casino

Some view the Mirage Volcano as a Las Vegas icon. But the city has had many icons over the years. From Sinatra and the Rat Pack to Siegfried & Roy, and even the more recent tenures of Celine and Elton. But Vegas has also lost many of their more iconic casinos as well. Gone are