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The main issue for the sports betting market in the LatAm region this week was related to the way Brazil reacted to the lack of regulation of its ‘fixed odds’ bets, given that the topic has remained undefined after the silence of Jair Bolsonaro’s government. The Executive did not regulate the modality as planned and, according to what was pointed out by specialists in gaming law, “operations will continue as usual for offshore platforms.” The deadline for the Executive Power’s regulation expired at the beginning of this week, and the President did not sign the regulation. Today, with the deadline…

As the Maryland Lottery prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023, it announced Wednesday it will expand its offering with the launch of digital drawings for Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5, as well as Bonus Match and Multi-Match. Beginning December 19, the drawing for all five games will be conducted using a computer system called a random number generator, which will replace the numbered Lottery balls and mechanical drawing machines.  Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director John Martin said in a press release: “Lottery balls and machines have been part of the Maryland Lottery’s history, but it’s important for…

We have an early Christmas present for our readers who are slots fans! It’s 50 free spins on the brand new Santa’s Reel Wheel online slot at the Everygame Casino! And it’s available from now through the end of the year. The Santa’s Reel Wheel online slot has a unique format, with three single-line games plus a bonus wheel! While playing this game, you spin on the lowest line first, then move up a level with each win until you reach the top line! That’s when you get to spin Santa’s Bonus Wheel! You can get your Free Spins by…

Sportradar Group AG announced Thursday the release of a free Athlete Wellbeing educational video, which has become available to its Integrity Services league and governing body partners.  As outlined in the trailer, the documentary-style video details how legal sports betting may impact the mental health of athletes, and reflects Sportradar’s commitment to providing solutions and supporting stakeholders within the growing sports betting ecosystem.  In addition to Athlete Wellbeing program partners, who are experts in the areas of mental health and responsible gambling, the video also features former professional soccer player and two-time gold medalist Lindsay Tarpley Snow, professional baseball player…

The SiGMA Group has released its conferences and events schedule for 2023. The group will be launching a series of summits for the gaming and emerging tech industries, with conferences in more established industry hubs as well as newer emerging markets. Events will be held in Kenya, Dubai, Brazil, the Philippines, Cyprus, and Malta. SiGMA Africa, Kenya, January 2023 “We’re starting things off early with a January expo in Kenya. Its incredible economic potential, growing and youthful population, ability to leapfrog technologically and recent economic reforms make this a really exciting place to hold our first edition of SiGMA Africa.…

A court has rejected Daub Alderney’s appeal against a UK Gambling Commission penalty, the regulator announced Tuesday. The UKGC fined the operator £5.85 million ($7.25 million) for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures in September 2021. Daub Alderney appealed to the First-Tier Tribunal on the grounds that the financial penalty was excessive, unfair and disproportionate. But following a hearing, Judge Findlay dismissed the appeal and stated the financial penalty was a “fair and reasonable regulatory response.” The judge said: “I find that there were serious breaches which were similar to the breaches for which a substantial financial penalty was imposed…

Brave the cold for fun and rewards untold As this year draws to a close and winter comes into full swing in the Northern Hemisphere, we thought it would only be appropriate to heighten the seasonal mood with an episode that’ll make you shiver and want to put on your sweater or jump into a hot tub. Here, we’ll explore the top 3 winter games of the year that we handpicked at EmuCasino. Without further ado, let’s chill out (pun intended). To all our New Zealand players to whom it’s summer, allow us to teleport you to some refreshingly cold…

Our last look at the gambling news of 2022 is a good one, as we help to welcome the Horseshoe Las Vegas! Check out what’s new at the casino that used to be Bally’s, including a world class steak house and poker room! Also, if you have New Year’s Eve plans for Las Vegas, you may want to check our list of events before heading out! For months now we’ve been telling you that Bally’s Las Vegas would soon be rebranded into the iconic Horseshoe Las Vegas at some point before the end of this year!  And now, here we…

B2B iGaming provider EveryMatrix announced Monday that its sports data solution OddsMatrix Data Feeds has integrated odds, streaming, and settlement for over ten premium virtual sports from Kiron Interactive.  Alexander Jones, Business Development Officer at OddsMatrix, said: “We’re delighted to add Kiron’s virtual sports into our Data Feeds product suite. The virtual sports betting scene has grown into an important betting vertical in recent years. We’re positive that Kiron’s extensive experience and impressive portfolio of virtual sports will be a great addition to the OddsMatrix sports data offering.” For his part, Steven Spartinos, Co-CEO at Kiron Interactive, commented: “Partnering with a…

As reported by the regulator, the Malta Gaming Authority has recently welcomed a delegation from the Lotteries and Gambling Supervisory Inspection of Latvia at its premises at SmartCity.  The delegation was provided with an overview of the MGA’s organizational structure, the role and responsibilities of the various functions, and how they work together to contribute to the Authority’s overall strategy. Heading the Latvian delegation, Jānis Ungurs, Director of Legal, described the visit as being a “very useful exchange of experiences”. He went on to hail the MGA team as being very professional, and lauded the Authority’s openness to cooperation and…

A 2018 decree, signed by then President Michel Temer, established that the regulatory framework for the operation of sports betting in Brazil was to be created within two years, with a maximum extension of another two years. This total lapse of four years expired today, December 12, 2022, and the regulation was not published by the outgoing president, Jair Bolsonaro. The Ministry of Economy assures that the issue “is still being studied by the Government”. But given the current situation… What is the impact of the lack of regulation? Despite the silence from the State, experts in sports law say…

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Well, technically the Horseshoe Las Vegas is already open and welcoming guests every day. Just as it has for the past several decades as Bally’s. Only now, as we head toward our Christmas break, Caesars is putting the final touches on the property’s re-branding.  Come New Years Eve, guests in Las Vegas will be officially staying at the new Horseshoe Las Vegas. In fact, the website is already functioning as the Horseshoe. Several weeks ago we reported from Las Vegas, where our cameras were able to capture the construction crews removing the Bally’s name from the side of the buildings,…

BGaming announced Wednesday it has expanded its cryptocurrency options, and will begin accepting Fasttoken (FTN) as a supported coin.  BGaming now supports Fasttoken (FTN), the official cryptocurrency of the Fastex ecosystem and the adopted cryptocurrency of betting and gaming software provider BetConstruct. Starting January 26 on all Betconstruct projects, FTN holders can wager the token directly on more than 90 mobile-friendly games created by BGaming, including high-quality video slots, video poker, lottery, card, and casual games. In addition to expanding its crypto options, the iGaming provider is also extending its games portfolio. BGaming released last month an enhanced version of its Book of…

Las Vegas Strip’s The Venetian Resort announced Tuesday that it is awarding 7,000 employees with bonuses. According to a press release the bonuses, $1,500 per worker, have been awarded to both full-time and full-time flex team members at the resort. The Venetian further noted they were given regardless of seniority or position. “It’s my great honor to lead this spectacular group of team members into the bright future ahead of us,” said Patrick Nichols, president and CEO of The Venetian. “The incredible year we’ve had would not have been possible without their teamwork and dedication. We’ve inspired our team members…