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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.…

Our latest gambling video review is for the Book of Mrs Claus online slot from Microgaming is a 5 reel game with 3 rows and 10 paylines, plus the Hyper Spins feature where players can re-spins individual reels for the price listed at the bottom! There are also Wild Symbols, a Bonus Round, and a Hold feature! Plus, this game can be played on you mobile! And watch for the BOOK of Mrs Claus symbol to land on the reels, as it acts as a Scatter symbol to unlock up to 25 Bonus Spins! Whether you’ve been naughty or you’ve…

The final stage of the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) 2022 season shattered its own record with roughly $9 million distributed during 13 days at the WTC Sheraton, in São Paulo. The total entries in the 83 tournaments were 26.842, and the number of players was 3.872, meaning that, on average, every player disputed 6.93 tournaments. The event exceeded last year’s record when they amassed $7.8 million in the prize pool.  Deemed the biggest poker tournament in the Southern Hemisphere, the final stage of the 2022 season was a huge success for the Brazilian Series of Poker. The guaranteed prize…

Business intelligence provider VIXIO GamingCompliance announced Wednesday the winners of its Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs), hosting more than 350 guests at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. The awards recognize and reward individuals and teams who work to set new standards in compliance and responsibility within the gambling industry.  Comedian Hugh Dennis was the night’s host and helped present the 20 categories, along with special guests. Highlights from the night include wins by Christine Gallo at GLI, David Webb from BetConstruct and Beth Jones at Genting Casinos, all of whom walked away with one of our special individual awards. …

WagerWire, a marketplace for buying and selling active sports bets, and venture-backed sports betting platform Wagr announced Thursday a partnership. Both companies, which boast “a social-centric ethos,” will collaborate “on building communities and providing differentiated and engaging user experiences.” Both companies closed new investment rounds in 2022. Wagr completed a $12 million Series A round with backing from the Kraft Group, owners of the New England Patriots and Revolution; and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, owners of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, among others. For its part, WagerWire completed its seed round, backed by investors including Miami Marlins co-owner…

The Michigan Gaming Control Board is seeking to combat possible issues with minors and young-age online gambling, recommending parents intervene and educate on the matter in the “tween” years. This move is based on the fact that seven out of ten students, ages 14-19, will wager on poker and other games this year.  Henry Williams, executive director of the MGCB, is calling on parents to discuss responsible gaming with their children before they attend high school.  “National studies have shown young people gamble in betting pools, while on the basketball court sidelines and on video games or even try to…