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The 60 million-plus Hispanic and Latino community in the United States is a woefully underserved one, Fifth Street Gaming CEO Seth Schorr believes. For that reason, FSG has launched its latest endeavor – JefeBet, a first-of-its-kind sports, betting and entertainment company built specifically for that audience. “We see it as a mainstream audience,” Schorr tells Yogonet in an exclusive interview. “Despite making up such a large portion of the US population, they have not been treated like a mainstream audience, and there really have not been any similar outlets to specifically cater to this demographic.” Throughout 2022, the company has been taking…

Hilton announced on Monday it has entered a brand and management agreement with EKN Development Group to bring the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand to Crystal Bay and Incline Village on Tahoe’s North Shore, Nevada. Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe is expected to debut in 2027 at the former Tahoe Biltmore site. Situated on 15 acres, the mixed-use development will introduce 76 guest rooms and 61 best-in-class Waldorf Astoria branded residences to the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. The luxury hotel will represent the company’s fourth luxury property in Nevada and the first Waldorf Astoria in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. …

Every year I remember too late that I should have booked a room for New Year’s Eve in Vegas. And ever year I tell myself that next year I’ll remember. It’s a vicious circle. The thought of sharing in the fireworks show with thousands of other inebriated souls is more appealing than it probably should be. However, if you are one of the lucky people who did remember to make plans for New Year’s Eve in Vegas, then understand that there is far more to do in Sin City that just drinking and watching things explode. And we’re sharing a…

This week’s gambling news is all about illegal online gambling. Whether it’s online casinos, poker rooms, and sports books, if they’re accepting American players and not regulated in this country, they are considered to be illegal online gambling. So how big is this black market gambling industry? And what are the real dangers of playing at these sites? Hello friends! And welcome to This Week in Illegal Online Gambling! At least, that’s what all the news is about, so that’s what we’re going to be talking about. But we begin with this week’s big story, as the hot , as…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has shared a statement welcoming the publication of Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill. The trade association, which represents Europe’s leading online gambling operators, called the publication “a significant milestone in the Irish government’s efforts to modernize the country’s gambling regulations and to bring its regulatory framework into line with EU member states.” The long-anticipated Gambling Regulation Bill has now been published by the Irish Parliament. The legislation proposes new regulations for land-based and online gambling in Ireland, including the creation of a new authority to regulate gambling, a social fund to support education and…

Casino real estate investment trust VICI Properties has announced it is partnering with land-based operator Century Casinos in its project to open a new property in Missouri. As part of the agreement, VICI will utilize its Partner Property Growth Fund to provide capital for the project, which will see a new facility replace the existing Century Casino in Caruthersville. Century Casino Caruthersville is the last remaining riverboat casino on open water in the state. It is set to be replaced with a new casino, plus an adjacent 38-room hotel tower. Pursuant to an amendment to the existing master lease between the…

The Arizona Department of Gaming has released its report on September’s sports betting figures. Arizonans wagered nearly $540 million on sports during that month, which represents an 84.7% increase when compared to September of 2021, which was the state’s first month of legal wagering. “September was clearly a strong month for Arizona sports betting, with the state seeing over $245 million more in wagers when compared to the same month of 2021,” said Ted Vogt, Director, ADG. “I am excited to see how the industry progresses through the winter months, which generally has the most popular sports for wagering in…

Sports technology company Sportradar announced Thursday that the Ohio Casino Control Commission has granted its US betting subsidiary, Sportradar Solutions LLC, a Sports Gaming Supplier License for the Buckeye State. Legal sports betting will be available in the state on January 1, 2023. Sportradar now holds 41 licenses, or equivalent, in North America across US states, territories, tribes, and Canada. The company offers its services to a wide range of clients operating within these jurisdictions, “advancing transparency and integrity, and delivering accurate sports data to sanctioned sports betting and gaming agencies,” Sportradar says. Sports betting is set to launch in Ohio…

The East Coast Gaming Congress & NexGen Gaming Forum (EGCG) announced Friday it is moving back to its original place on the gaming calendar “in response to overwhelming demand.” The gaming industry event will be returning to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on April 19-20. The conference is the second oldest in the United States and of the largest outside Nevada, and has been a forum for hundreds of presentations by industry CEOs. Next year’s conference, the organization’s 26th event, will feature a wide range of invited industry leaders and top public officials who “will chart…

Gov. Doug Burgum announced Friday that he has signed new compacts with North Dakota’s American Indian tribes. The agreements lower the legal gambling age from 21 to 19 at tribal-owned casinos, and allow gamblers on reservations to use credit or debit cards to gamble. They further allow mobile sports betting within reservation boundaries. Burgum last month rejected a plea by the state’s five tribes to give them exclusive rights over iGaming and sports betting outside reservation because it isn’t allowed under state law. The signature of the new agreements last Friday came after months of meetings between the parties. Current…

We’re discussing black market gambling in America, from backroom gaming parlors to illegal sports betting via bookies and unlawful online gambling sites. We speak with Chris Cylke, the Senior Vice President of Government Relations with the AGA, about exactly what constitutes the black market, or illegal gambling, from their perspective. As more and more jurisdictions within the United States regulate gambling, including online gambling, there could be consequences for operators, players, and affiliates who participate in these activities. In a recent press release, the AGA stated that black market gambling has become a “scourge” on America which takes advantage of…

We admit that as far as gambling headlines go, this may need a bit of clarification. You see, it’s true that the Dream Las Vegas hotel project is under new management, but that’s because the entire Dream Hotel Group has been bought out! A few days ago, the Hyatt Hotel Corporation announced their acquisition of the Dream Group in a press release. The deal consists of a $125 million, followed by six additional payments of $175 million as new properties are opened. In addition to Dream Las Vegas, the deal will include12 properties already being managed, plus another 24 property…

Las Vegas-based gaming and hospitality giant Wynn Resorts announced Thursday that it has completed the sale of land and other real estate assets of Encore Boston Harbor in Massachusetts, for $1.7 billion in cash to San Diego-based Realty Income Corp. The net proceeds of the transaction will further strengthen the company’s global liquidity position to $4.4 billion. Wynn, which also owns the Wynn Las Vegas and the Encore Tower on the Las Vegas Strip, will continue to operate the Boston-area resort under a lease with an initial annual rent of $100 million, for a term of thirty years with one thirty-year…

Clark County Department of Aviation officials confirmed Thursday that Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas has seen the largest flow of passengers in its history in October, with an estimated 5.2 million travelers having arrived or departed, shattering July’s record of 4.9 million.  Airport officials had expected a robust fall travel season when airlines announced capacity increases with new routes and larger aircraft flying into Las Vegas earlier this year.  October’s record passenger count, which was 23.7% higher than in October 2021, boosted the 10-month total number of passengers to 43.7 million, a 37.3% increase over last year, and…

Online poker provider GGPoker has obtained a German gambling license. Operated by NSUS Malta Ltd, the operator received permission to host online poker on November 25, 2022, from the State Administration Office of Saxony-Anhalt. As with all providers, the permit is initially limited to five years. NSUS Germany’ Sven Stiel, said: “We are delighted to have gone the long and constructive path with the German authorities. We are now able to offer our high-quality, innovative and secure poker environment officially and legally backed.” “This is the decisive step towards modern iGaming in Germany under professional and customer-oriented conditions,” he added.…

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