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This week’s gambling news focuses on the expected growth of US online casino betting, and in particular the expansion of regulated internet casino games. Why are online betting and casinos about to explode now? And what lead us to this point? We also look at a new interview we just released that relates to this

The general manager of Alfastreet in Colombia, Alexander Rodriguez Illera, highlighted to Yogonet the position Colombia has achieved due to its regulation and the performance of the company he represents, which provides its electronic roulettes to the three most important local operators. He also announced the novelties that they will bring to the next edition

New details about amendments to be introduced to Macau’s gaming law, currently in discussion at the SAR’s Legislative Assembly (AL), keep surfacing. On Friday, Chan Chak Mo, president of the second standing committee, detailed a national security clause in the gaming bill. The clause, which caught the AL’s attention in prior meetings, had prompted members

This Week in Gambling is talking about online gambling expansion with Casey Clark, the Senior VP of Strategic Communications at the American Gaming Association. Discussion includes how the Coronavirus pandemic helped the the growth of mobile sports betting, and our industry’s growing use of digital currency. [embedded content] The rise in mobile sports betting and

NBC Sports Chicago and NBC Sports Philadelphia are partnering with PointsBet to present BetCast, an alternate live game sports-betting product, covering the Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers NBA matchup on Monday, March 7, at 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT. The Bulls-76ers BetCast marks NBC Sports Regional Networks’ first dual-market sports betting telecast and will be presented on NBC Sports Chicago Plus and

Amid an upward trend of gambling operators’ financial results being hit by significant marketing, customer acquisition costs to enter the emerging U.S. sports betting markets, Rob Phythian —Co-Founder and CEO of SharpLink Gaming— outlines in this column four key features that would make free-to-play games an effective resource to address this key issue: reach to

Scientific Games has announced that the company is splitting their lottery operations from their slots and igaming divisions. The lottery group will operate as a stand-alone company and retain the Scientific Games name. Meanwhile, the Gaming and iGaming divisions have split-off and rebranded as Light & Wonder. The Light & Wonder company will establish a

Entertainment and hospitality giant MGM Resorts International is launching a new $2 billion share repurchase program, the company announced on Wednesday. The plan has been authorized by the group’s Board of Directors. “We remain committed to our capital allocation strategy and continue to believe that returning cash to shareholders is a highly productive use of

The threat from the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus did little to slow down the Vegas revenue record streak. Nevada casinos once again took in over $1 billion in the month of January, marking the 11th consecutive month they’ve done so. A report from the Nevada Gaming Control Board shows that the state won close

iGaming content provider, Pragmatic Play, announced it will be present at the upcoming Gaming and Technology Expo (GAT Expo) in Colombia, which will take place March 15-17 at Conventions Center in Cartagena de Indias.  With the company acting as GAT Expo’s platinum sponsor, vice-president of LatAm Operations Victor Arias and part of its localized LatAm

Just two months after the record breaking launch of mobile sports betting, the expansion of New York online gambling into casino games is being proposed in new legislation. Well, that didn’t take long did it?! The political force behind the bill which regulated mobile sports bets, State Senator Joseph Addabbo, is now pushing a new

MGM Resorts International and BetMGM today announced the next evolution of their responsible gaming initiative providing the gaming industry’s most comprehensive tools for both in-person and online gaming to help players make responsible, informed decisions. The announcement comes as MGM Resorts and BetMGM join the National Council on Problem Gambling in promoting Problem Gambling Awareness Month

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

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