Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

Online sports betting and gaming company Super Group has reported its third-quarter financial results. Revenue for the period amounted to €307.8 million ($319 million), decreasing by 2% over the same period in the prior year; while profit after tax came at €34.9 million ($36.2 million), down from a profit of €50.5 million ($52.3 million) in Q3 2021. The Betway and Spin parent company attributed the Q3 revenue decrease to a decline in online casino net revenue and brand license fee income, which was partially offset by an increase in sports betting net revenue. As for EBITDA in the quarter, it…

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, California, celebrated on November 17 the grand opening of its newest sports venue, The 909 Food Hall. The amenity features 78 seats for bar-top gaming, “more than any other sports hub in the world.” The food hall pays homage to the region by naming it after the well-known area code of the Inland Empire, notes the casino. The latest venue is described as a place for “food, beer, and fandom.” The 909 will be opened 24/7 and food service is offered Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., and Saturday and Sunday…

 November 23, 2022 Some amazing gambling news from Americas Cardroom has just been announced in time for Thanksgiving. The poker operator will host three huge PKO tournaments as part of its Thanksgiving Bountyful Weekend, which will run from November 24-27th. To thank its players new and old, Americas Cardroom will be running three special PKO tournaments across the Thanksgiving weekend. These tournaments will feature prize pools of $500K, $250K and $100K with corresponding buy-ins to suit all budgets As an extra special thanks these tournaments will feature double bounties on all Americas Cardroom Pros. In traditional PKO poker tournaments when…

We’re got another great gambling video review for you, with the Gemini Joker online slot! This is a 5 reel, 3 row, 5 paylines game from the good people at Betsoft. It comes with a Bonus Round, Bonus Spins, and even some Bonus Re-Spins! And be on the lookout for the Jokers Wild symbols which will award players with wins of up to 1700 times their wager! The Gemini Joker online slot features a set of eccentric trickster jokers who offer the opportunity for players to win big! Both of the Jokers are Wild Symbols, and the Golden Joker is…

Slots and table games provider Habanero has announced the launch of its latest party-themed slot, Soju Bomb, which mimics “the joys and thrills of nightlife at some of Korea’s hottest clubs.”  As part of the Year of the Tiger, Habanero has focused on Asian-themed titles “that provide a truly unique experience for players the world over,” the company wrote. This 5×3 slot provides up to 243 ways to win and offers bar-like interactions “that keep players entertained all night long.” With the backdrop of a neon-lit bar delivering a real sense of nostalgia, the base game’s soundtrack, fruity symbols and…

iGaming expert and software provider SOFTSWISS announced that its SOFTSWISS Sportsbook has been named the Rising Star in Sports Betting at the SBC Awards Latinoamérica. Aleksander Kamenetskyi, Head of SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, said: “We are very excited about this award. This is not only a sign of recognition for our innovative, flexible and gamified product in the industry, but it is also, first and foremost, an outstanding recognition for the Sportsbook Platform team members. I am grateful to everyone who works on improving SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, and we will continue to delight our clients with further novelties.” 🏆 We are so proud to share that…

The EGR platform spoke to experts in Latin America about what they believe the return of former President Lula will mean for the future of the industry, as Brazil turns its back on Jair Bolsonaro. “They tried to bury me alive and here I am,” shouted Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as he began his victory speech, following a surprising electoral upset that saw him unseat Jair Bolsonaro, to become president of Brazil once again. In a close contest between the leftist and the ultra-right-winger, Lula won 50.9% of the vote, to end Bolsonaro’s controversial stint in power. Lula, who…

The Nevada Gaming Commission voted Thursday 4-0 to approve the distribution of a dividend of an estimated $620 million to Apollo Global Management investors and its plan to hand out bonuses to The Venetian’s 7,000 employees.  The distribution was recommended on November 2 by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Recommendation and approval were required steps given that the operating subsidiary of Apollo is a private equity investment company.  Regulators were required to review the distribution to be sure the company maintains an appropriate debt balance and financial stability of the operation, reports Las Vegas Review-Journal. Robert Brimmer, chief financial officer of…

In a new interview, Adrianna Samuels, Vice President of Digital Business Development for gaming testing laboratory BMM Testlabs, shares insights on her recent appointment to the position. Additionally, the executive discusses the iGaming industry in North America, as well as the company’s plans for the coming year.  You were recently appointed as BMM’s Vice President of Digital Business Development at BMM Testlabs. What is your industry background, and what unique experience are you bringing to BMM? I have extensive experience in sportsbooks, online gaming, business development, risk, fraud, operations, and regulatory compliance that I am bringing to BMM. In my…

Wind Creek Hospitality — a business arm of Alabama-based Poarch Band of Creek Indians — announced Thursday a multi-year partnership with the NBA’s Chicago Bulls as its Official Casino.  Through the partnership, Wind Creek will collaborate with the Bulls on in-game fan promotions and other entertainment options this year while Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino and Resort is under construction, which will expand in future years once the new Wind Creek facility opens its doors to the public in East Hazel Crest & Homewood. Effective immediately, Wind Creek signage will be featured on games at United Center, with additional fan engagement elements…

Entain has announced this week that licences have been awarded by the State Administrative Office of Saxony-Anhalt, for the operation of its gaming and poker services throughout Germany. The Group has been granted all five licences it applied for, enabling it to offer gaming under its bwin, Ladbrokes and Sportingbet brands, and poker under bwin and Ladbrokes. Each licence is granted for a term of five years. Entain is the first operator to be licenced to offer online poker. The new awards are in addition to Entain’s existing licences to offer online sports betting under each brand and will enable…

In his latest column for Yogonet, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson shares insights on the changes to come in the jurisdiction of Curacao and the key points that operators should be prepared for. Curacao has long been one of the world’s most popular iGaming jurisdictions, offering startups, entrepreneurs, and established businesses a cost-efficient and straightforward licensing regime. But over the last year, whispers of changes in the sector’s regulation developed into a new bill that seeks to transform how iGaming is managed in the country. The current system sees the Curacao government issue a total of four licenses to companies. In…

In an exclusive interview with Yogonet, Mathieu McDonald, Head of Business Development & Investor Relations at Jackpot Digital, reflects on the company’s recent showcase at G2E Las Vegas and the key features behind the firm’s dealersless electronic poker proposition.  What is Jackpot Digital and what sets its gaming proposition apart? Which areas does its product portfolio cover? Jackpot Digital is the global leader in the manufacture of dealerless electronic poker table games. Our flagship product, Jackpot Blitz, is a digital dealerless card table that allows players to play casino table games such as poker, blackjack, baccarat, and more, in a socially…

With just days to go until the opening whistle blows, kicking off the start of the 2022 World Cup, sports betting and gaming group Entain data reveals that the most patriotic punters can be found in Brazil, with almost 50% of bets in the country tipping Brazil to lift the trophy for a record sixth time. Portugal comes in second place, with 41% of bettors there putting money on the Portuguese team to win. Canada, playing in the World Cup for the first time in 36 years, is the third most patriotic nation, with some 30% of bettors in the country…

Codere, a multinational private gaming company in Europe and Latin America, will become the first Spanish gaming company to offer its customers a casino experience in the metaverse. Starting this Friday, November 18 and until December 22, fans will be able to enjoy horse racing at Bingo Canoe, through a pilot game of strategy and competition in the virtual universe. “Thanks to a virtual reality device, participants will be able to access an immersive experience in a space that is as fantastic as it is real. In addition to navigating the company’s new racetrack and experiencing unusual sensations, they will…

This Week in Gambling – Just in time for turkey, stuffing, and gravy, folks will be able to enjoy Maryland mobile sports betting while they watch their favorite football games! Last week, regulators were considering applications from ten operators, and have now approved seven after testing of their apps. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming authorities confirmed that the mobile apps that are approved should be up and running by November 23rd. So perhaps a few wagers will be on the menu before people sit down to Thanksgiving dinner? Operators who are approved and will be up and running soon include…