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The president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has made up his mind: he will not sign the decree that regulates the fixed odds betting market in Brazil. In light of this, and as explained by the news site Radar Econômico, from Veja magazine, the president could face charges for a liability offense, if he does not sign the decree as provided for in Law 1.079. The outgoing President has had the document in his hands since mid-July but decided to turn a blind eye until the deadline for signing the decree and a provisional measure providing for the regulation of this market…

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has announced details of the ten-year concession it has been awarded to operate casino gaming in Macau. The new concession, signed Friday, runs for a period from December 31 until January 1, 2023. Under the new concession, the company is authorized to operate the Altira Casino, City of Dreams, and Studio City as well as the Grand Dragon and the Mocha Clubs. Melco was issued 750 gaming tables and 2,100 electronic gaming machines. Melco’s previous table allocation under the table cap was 946 tables, meaning its number of tables will reduce by 196, or 21%, under…

WagerWire unveiled Thursday the results of a study that shows a strong majority of bettors believe parlays and features are “more exciting” than straight bets (i.e. spreads, moneylines and over/unders). The findings correspond to a second release of data from a 2022 study conducted by market research and analytics company Leger on behalf of the sports betting marketplace. They reveal that 76% of bettors feel parlays are “more exciting” than straight bets, while 67% indicated futures are more alluring than traditional bets on the spread, moneyline or total.  WagerWire’s initial data release focused on the need for education in the sports…

After a successful completion of a 6-month trial, Competition Interactive’s new slot game Running Rich Reels has received recommendation for Final Approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The final step in the approval process will occur at the Commission meeting on December 22. Competition Interactive aims to shake up the world of casino gambling with its social, competitive, and hybrid skill-based games which can now be enjoyed in Las Vegas casinos including New York New York and The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod. Positively received by both operators and players for its interactivity, high-end graphics, and innovative game play.…

BGaming announced Friday the results of the Streamers Hunt tournament for casino streamers with a prize pool of $20,000. The competition became the second in the series of tournaments organized by BGaming aimed at building a community of players and gambling streamers “for sharing ideas and promoting a player-driven approach in game development.” The tournament ran from December 8 to December 14, and featured 32 special quests hidden within BGaming’s slots. More than 20 streamers worldwide participated in the tournament, submitting their results to the leaderboard as they completed each quest during their live streams on Twitch, YouTube and DLive. …

A proposed pan-European markers of harm standard has been submitted by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) to the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN). The continental trade body argues that a reliable list of standardized harm markers is ‘essential’ for cross-border gambling harm prevention and to bolster online safety via the early identification of problem gamblers.  Maarten Haijer, EGBA Secretary General, stated: “We urge national standardisation bodies, gambling authorities, and other stakeholders to support this common-sense proposal to jointly develop a standard on markers of harm in Europe.” “A standard would be an essential element to help prevent risky and…

Play’n GO announced Thursday the release of Wild Falls 2, a sequel to 2019’s Wild Falls slot. The game invites players “to join the miner and his donkey on their adventure down the river to collect more gold.” In this new game, players will enjoy new features and immersive gameplay, with the same mechanics -and a few new ones- “that made Wild Falls a fan favorite.” Players can grab a piece of the Gold Rush that remains by collecting Chests (Wild) and Gold Chests (Multiplier Wild) to power their way down the river. “Watch as these Gold Chests fall down the…

President Jair Bolsonaro has kept the regulation of sports betting in Brazil “in limbo”, while it is estimated that the World Cup in Qatar moves more than 20 billion reais ($3.7 million) in bets in the country, without contributing taxes. The paradox is that Bolsonaro had in his hands the possibility to change this scenario, and take the market out of the aforementioned “limbo”, but he chose to turn a deaf ear to the project to regulate the sector, motivated by the political pressures derived from the evangelical sector, a very strong segment in the country. When the ball rolled…

Online crypto sportsbook and casino Cloudbet announced Thursday it has added brand new rewards to its exclusive loyalty Marketplace. Top of the list are a 2023 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica, a Rolex Daytona Rainbow watch valued at over half million USD, and a trip to one of the most exclusive resorts in the Maldives.  “While many sportsbook and casino loyalty programs only offer specific rewards to members, Cloudbet’s unique approach has been to give users the power to choose their own rewards,” the company wrote in a statement.  Instead of deposit bonuses and regimented systems of free bets, Cloudbet awards its…

Evolution’s Red Tiger announced Thursday the launch of a new slot, Good Luck Clusterbuster, where players can “team up with helpful leprechauns to break open a pot of gold.” “Four Leprechaun Wilds relax in the corners of the reels to help players complete pay clusters in Good Luck Clustebruster. In the center of the reels is a giant pot, cast in stone. Cluster wins adjacent to the giant pot bust off pieces of stone, revealing the Pot of Gold beneath. When all pieces of stone are broken off, the reels sway onto a gold-filled meadow for Free Spins,” the company explained. During Free…

 December 17, 2022 The World Cup Finals not only bring surprising  results, but also breaks records in terms of betting interest. That’s according to data from Flashscore, whose websites and apps were visited by more than 116 million people during November. The world’s leading provider of instant sports coverage recorded the best month in its more than 15-year history. Based on where you live, and the laws regarding sports betting there, you may be able to bet on the Final match by visiting Everygame. There you can get a 100% deposit bonus when you enter code 3XBOOST250. That bonus can…

International Game Technology (IGT) announced Friday its Wheel of Fortune slots awarded two million-dollar-plus jackpots in November.  Last month, a player won $1.3 million playing Wheel of Fortune Triple Red Hot 7s at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, on November 11. And on November 27, another player won $1.17 million playing the same game at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.  IGT Wheel of Fortune slots have minted over 1,100 millionaires, and awarded over $3.4 billion in jackpots since their launch in 1996, says IGT.  The Wheel of Fortune slot is inspired by the popular Wheel of…

Armenia’s parliament passed on Friday by a vote of 60 to 6 abstentions, in the second and final reading, a set of amendments to the state tax law. The new rules provide for an increase in the state tax, established for bookmakers, sweepstakes, and online games with winnings. The law will come into force on July 1.  According to Deputy Minister of Finance Arman Poghosyan, the sector’s turnover has grown dramatically since 2017, from 140 billion drams ($355,8 million) to 4.2 trillion drams ($10.6 billion) in the first 9 months of this year. The amendments revise the licenses provided to…

A lack of disposable income, cold weather and the World Cup have left British punters spending less at casinos, said gaming operator Rank Group on Friday, pointing to weaker-than-expected three months to the end of December. The owner of the Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casinos brands also warned of lower annual profit, which prompted its shares to drop by 9%. “Weak consumer confidence and pressure on disposable income are resulting in a tougher-than-expected trading environment for our UK venues businesses, particularly in Grosvenor, where we are seeing customers spending less per visit,” Chief Executive John O’Reilly said. “Whilst we expect…

As we approach Christmas and the new year, join us along with Santa and his usual crew of elves and reindeers as we explore the finest Christmas-themed slot games. We’ll be looking at some of the prettiest and most rewarding titles to have ever graced EmuCasino. Without further ado, let your holiday spirit soar to the moon as we begin! Space Christmas Santa maybe old, but he’s still adventurous. This Christmas, by the power of his boundless benevolence, he’s determined to extend the joy of Christmas beyond earth’s atmosphere and out into the cosmos. So deep is the love and…

 December 16, 2022 Players who enjoy Dragon Link and Lightning Link games celebrated the first Aristocrat Lightning Link Lounge, which opened with a grand debut at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee in Florida recently. The new Lightning Link Lounge at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee is the first to open in the state, dedicated exclusively to Dragon Link and Lightning Link with 50 games for players to choose from. The Aristocrat Lightning Link Lounge is a continuation of the long-standing and successful relationship between Seminole Gaming and Aristocrat Gaming. We are always exploring ways to enhance the player experience at Seminole Casino…