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The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has announced the results for the state’s first full year of legal sports betting, which resulted in more than $1.8 billion in wagers, generating over $26.4 million in taxes. Louisiana sports betting produced a monthly handle record of $255.5 million in October, with $219 million coming from mobile bets and $36.4 million from retail. According to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, the wagers produced net proceeds of $4.2 million for retail and nearly $26 million for mobile. At the board’s monthly meeting last week, Ronnie Johns, Louisiana Gaming Control Board chair, stated sports betting continues…

Casinos have traditionally offered the traditional table game of baccarat. As a result, a lot of gamblers do not consider baccarat games to have many variations. The game is now considerably more approachable for gamers from various backgrounds. Baccarat is now accessible in multiple ways, which is a significant factor in this improved accessibility. But how can you play this well-known game in numerous ways? I’ll review some of the most well-liked baccarat variants in the following paragraphs. Large Baccarat Big baccarat tables, often in high-roller areas, accommodate 12 to 14 players. You could find such a significant risk in…

Horse racing and sports betting group ZEturf announced Tuesday it has become a member of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), which now numbers 40+ operators and 100+ betting brands. The operator will now feed into IBIA’s global betting integrity monitoring and alert network. It joins many of the largest regulated sports betting operators in the world, with the association’s members accounting for over $137bn (€115bn) in global betting turnover per annum and nearly 50% of all regulated commercial operators’ online betting activity, according to the association. 🤝Welcome @ZEturfFr ! ZEturf group is the latest operator to become a member of…

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…