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Sports betting and iGaming industry consultancy USAbility announced Thursday that Joe Asher, President of Sports Betting at IGT and former CEO of William Hill US, will join the company’s newly formed Advisory Board in a non-executive capacity, and as a shareholder. As a “one-stop shop” for compliance, product, and project delivery advisory, USAbility will look to harness Asher’s industry experience to “continue providing gambling companies globally with better ways of delivering business and technical change,” the firm said. Asher took on the role of IGT President of Sports Betting in 2021, having been CEO of William Hill US since 2012,…

Casino and online gaming operator Bally’s announced Thursday its financial results for the third quarter ended on September 30, which showed revenue of $578.2 million, up 4.7% from Q2 and 83.7% above Y-o-Y; and a net income of $0.6 million. The company also reported an Adjusted EBITDA for the period of $151 million.  When it comes to the first nine months of the year, the company reported $1.7 billion in revenue, net income of $62 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $402.7 million.  Lee Fenton, Chief Executive Officer of the company, said: “In the third quarter, Casinos & Resorts benefited significantly…

The 12 Tribes Colville Casinos located in Washington State, in collaboration with IGT, have officially launched sports betting kiosks at their three locations in Lake Chelan, Omak, and Coulee Dam. The sports betting operations, known as 12 Sports Book, allow wagering on many sports -including football, baseball, and soccer- with a minimum bet of five dollars.  To celebrate the debut of sports betting, 12 Tribes Colville Casinos announced a launch giveaway including prizes and signed sports memorabilia. Patrons who place a bet between the launch and November 4, 2022, earn one entry ticket for each bet they place. The 12…

Last Week, Macau’s MGM Cotai casino was ordered to shut down for three days with a total of 1,500 staff and guests ordered to stay inside after a dealer was found to be infected with COVID. The casino has now reopened, opening its doors to the public again on Wednesday, November 2. Since the lockdown was lifted, most of the people that had remained on site have been allowed to leave after testing negative for Covid-19. However, authorities said they will still have to undergo daily tests for the “next few days”. Of the total, about 80 people will have to…

Microbetting-focused sports betting company Betr announced Thursday that Caesars Southern Indiana will be the new regional partner of the brand. Subject to regulatory approval, the partnership between Betr, Caesars Southern Indiana and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ gaming entity, EBCI Holdings, is aimed at granting Betr market access and licensing to the state of Indiana.  Betr plans to launch real money microbetting in the state in the coming months, the company noted. The partnership is predominantly equity-based, making EBCI Holdings one of Betr’s largest shareholders.  In a press release, Joey Levy, Founder and CEO of Betr, explained: “Market access…

There were rumors for quite some time that Caesars Entertainment was going to sell their Flamingo Las Vegas property, and that they wanted a billion dollars for the aging piece of real estate. Now, however, the company has reversed course on the matter and decided they would rather keep the casino resort. You may recall that there was a lot of talk about Caesars selling one of their Strip properties for quite a while. And before there was any specific discussion of Flamingo being sold, many in the industry had speculated that perhaps it was the Planet Hollywood casino that…

Cashless gaming cards are on their way to New South Wales, Premier Dominic Perrottet said, despite the fact that he was unsupported by its cabinet and the Australian state on the issue.  The scheme, which was recommended to be made mandatory by the state’s crime commission to reduce money laundering, received its strongest backing yet from Perrottet on Thursday, while opposition leader Chris Minns refused to commit to the idea.  According to Perrottet, a cashless gaming card would not be implemented as “a kneejerk response,” and would still need support from all sides of politics. “This is not a matter…

Major League Soccer announced it expects to see its 30th team in 2023, whether in Las Vegas or San Diego, as the location remains to be defined.  MLS Commissioner Don Garber stated Thursday during his annual state of the league address in downtown Los Angeles that MLS plans to continue its expansion discussions “and hope to finalize our 30th team sometime in the first half of next year.” In January, MLS entered into an exclusive negotiation agreement with billionaires Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris regarding bringing a team to Las Vegas, and with Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Monsour about doing so…

iGaming provider BGaming announced Thursday it has enhanced its Book of Cats slot with MEGAWAYS mechanics and new features, including what the brand says are “generous multipliers.”  “The game’s central theme remained the same: the new title is centered around the holy Egyptian cat goddess Bastet, bringing cheer and luck,” the company said, describing the product. In addition to MEGAWAYS mechanics, the 6х3 slot Book of Cats MEGAWAYS’s features include free spins that can be retriggered, expanding symbols in the bonus game, and a special Book symbol, which multiplies wins in free spins round. The Buy Bonus feature allows players to buy…

iGaming software solutions provider SOFTSWISS has introduced a special offer on CryptoProcessing.com. Its discount system is now allowing the provider’s partners to cut the amount of fees: transaction fees can now go lower than the standard 0.8%. The highest discount becomes available thanks to a special agreement between the companies.  Industry players who choose the SOFTSWISS Crypto Solution or the White Label Solution by the end of the year will automatically receive “the lowest processing fees on the market,” says the software provider. According to SOFTSWISS statistics, the share of crypto bets is growing every year. For instance, data shows a 5.1…

The UK Gambling Commission has suspended online operator LEBOM from transacting with consumers for failing to integrate the safer gambling self-exclusion scheme GAMSTOP. The suspension does not prevent the operator from allowing consumers to access accounts and withdraw funds. According to the Commission, the operator has been immediately suspended from trading from lebom.app until the regulator is satisfied that the operator has fully integrated GAMSTOP. The Commission has also launched a review of LEBOM’s license under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005. GAMSTOP self-exclusion is used by consumers who may have a problem with gambling and want help to stop. In…

Ontario’s Caesars Windsor has announced the opening of 10 sports betting kiosks on Thursday, November 3 at noon. The kiosks will allow guests to place bets on a variety of sporting events, and also offer multiple betting options, including in-game wagering. Kevin Laforet, President of Caesars Windsor, said: “We’re thrilled to offer sports bettors a chance to get in on the action with all their favorite sports and enjoy the thrill of single event betting as part of our resort experience at Caesars. These sports betting kiosks are Phase 1 of what we will be offering at Caesars Windsor, with a…

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment (HOFV) announced Wednesday the company is moving forward with its sports betting plans and village destination development in Canton, Ohio. The resort and entertainment company has secured conditional approval from the state for mobile and retail sportsbooks at the Hall of Fame Village, a multi-use sports and entertainment destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s campus. The Ohio Casino Control Commission provided the required authorization for HOFV to gain licensing for a physical sports operation and an online betting platform, under Ohio’s sports betting law HB29. Sports betting will become legal in Ohio on…

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, along with tribal state and Oklahoma City leaders, participated Wednesday in the official groundbreaking ceremony for OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark, situated along the Oklahoma River. The place will be a $400 million tourist destination designed to continue the momentum of economic development in Oklahoma City.  Governor Anoatubby said that it is expected that the OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark becomes “a significant economic driver of job growth and opportunities for everyone in the region”. The development is slated to open early 2025, pending any construction delays.  “Today we celebrate the continuation of strong partnerships…

Boston Billiard Club & Casino in Nashua, New Hampshire announced Wednesday it has completed the installation and launch of 50 historical horse racing (HHR) gaming machines, the first of more than 300 planned for the charitable gaming casino. The activation of the 50 HHR gaming machines on October 27 coincided with hospitality and entertainment company Delaware North completing its purchase of Boston Billiard Club & Casino from owners Kurt and Susan Mathias. The sale was approved by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission. The HHR gaming machines, which look and operate much like other gaming machines but instead of randomizing the…

The Venetian Resort’s owner, private equity investment company Apollo Global Management, plans to distribute a dividend of an estimated $620 million to investors and hand out bonuses to the resort’s 7,000 employees.  The Nevada Gaming Control Board recommended Wednesday the approval of this move, which is required by regulation due to the fact that the operating subsidiary of Apollo is privately held. The Nevada Gaming Commission is expected to consider the request on November 17.  Representatives of The Venetian did not specify the amount of bonuses workers will receive, as it will be announced in an employee town hall meeting. However,…