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Ireland has approved its new Gambling Regulation Bill. The cabinet of the tri-party coalition government signed off on the publication of the legislation today, paving the way to a new regulatory regime drafted by Minister of State James Browne of the Department of Justice. In accordance with the bill, Irish gambling will be overseen by the newly-formed government agency Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA). The body will be led by Anne Marie Caulfield, who will act as its first Chief Executive. It is expected that the authority will launch operations as early as possible once the bill is enacted, with the…

Wynn Las Vegas announced Monday that it has partnered with Formula 1 to create the “Official FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX Million Dollar All-Access Experience” for the inaugural race taking place November 16-18, 2023. The offering will give a group of six people access to “exclusive” events held during the Grand Prix and bespoke activities. “Only buyers of this official package will ever experience the Las Vegas Grand Prix in such style and luxury,” the parties explained. Additionally, for each package purchased, F1 and Wynn Las Vegas will make a donation of $100K to local philanthropic efforts,…

This week’s gambling news is about gambling expansion in Texas, a Massachusetts sports betting launch, and Missouri gambling legislation! There’s big talk about allowing Texas casino expansion and a Missouri sports betting bill,. Plus, Massachusetts is scheduled for sports bets early next year! And we have ridiculous gambling news from Ohio and a final update on California sports betting! Howdy, y’all! And welcome to This Week is Gambling! Our last show before I take the week off for Thanksgiving. We have news to talk about from Missouri to Massachusetts, with news ridiculous  from Ohio and gambling expansion in Texas… but…

Gaming technology group NOVOMATIC announced Monday it is expanding internationally with one of the largest transactions in its corporate history: the acquisition of the HBG Group, making the company one of the largest concessionaires in Italy.  The takeover was approved by the Italian Autonomous Administration of State Monopolies (AAMS). NOVOMATIC has been operating in Italy for more than 15 years and “has established its position as the technology leader in Europe’s largest VLT market due to the high level of confidence of its licensed business customers in the group’s innovative products and services,” the company claims. NOVOMATIC describes HBG Gaming…

Gaming technology supplier Comtrade Gaming has announced an agreement to provide its gCore technology (RGS) to Arcadem, a provider of premium online casino games. The deal will see Arcadem have its own version of Comtrade Gaming’s RGS hosted in the cloud. Comtrade Gaming RGS is a solution for vendors and operators that enables the implementation and distribution of online, mobile, and server-based gaming content. It is licensed in the UK, Gibraltar, Malta, NJ, PA, and many more jurisdictions. Steven Valentine, Comtrade Gaming’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Our RGS is being used by some of the largest game providers and we are…

Manufacturer and distributor of gaming products SUZOHAPP announced its latest installation of sports betting terminals in Ontario, in partnership with Mohegan and RBY Gaming. SUZOHAPP’s terminals will be available at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara when the two properties launch sports betting.   Todd Sims, Vice President of Sales for SUZOHAPP, commented: “Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara are premier locations in the Ontario gaming and sports betting industries and we are honored to partner with Fallsview Casino Resort, Casino Niagara and RBY on this project.” Todd Sims, SUZOHAPP’s VP of Sales SUZOHAPP offers a complete ecosystem of sports betting products…

Gaming technology and services provider BetConstruct announced Monday that its upcoming Harmony by Fastex 3.0 event will be taking place November 29-30 at its headquarters in Yerevan, Armenia, with its focus and highlight all set on Fastex.  The event will be held just after SiGMA for all of BetConstruct existing and prospective partners, operators and third-party integrations. During the event, a lot of attention will be paid to the partner-sale stage of FTN, the native coin of the Fastex Chain blockchain solution. According to the company, the two-day event will be filled with networking, parties, events and dinners, as well as…

Arlington Heights trustees took a step forward last week in the process of allowing the Chicago Bears to proceed with their plans for a redevelopment of Arlington International Racecourse by approving a zoning change that would allow the operation of a sports betting facility in the area.  This facility is part of the Bears’ $5 billion proposal to create a new NFL stadium and a mixed-use commercial and residential district on the 326-acre Arlington Park site. Trustees also greenlit a “road map” agreement, intended to guide further negotiations around the area, for which the team signed a $197.2 million purchase…

Caesars Entertainment announced Friday it has been recognized as one of the Best Employers for Veterans by Forbes and industry ranking provider Statista Inc. As stated in a press release, Caesars has a long-standing commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, including the company’s Business Impact Groups, one of which named SALUTE is dedicated to veteran team members. SALUTE provides a supportive community for active-duty and veteran military team members, their spouses and allies, describes Caesars. The group offers a community to share experiences and volunteer opportunities at veteran organizations across the country. With the help of this program, Caesars has…

Organizers of the Balkans Entertainment & Gaming Expo (BEGE) announced Thursday the event is now fully booked, with more than 85 exhibiting companies from nearly 60 countries exhibiting in Sofia, November 23-24, at the Inter Expo Centre. The show is returning after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, and has “naturally sparked strong international interest,” according to Milena Tsankarska, brand ambassador of the exhibition. “Professionals from the industry will be able to see the latest innovations in this sector. It is also noteworthy that a large number of online companies are taking part in the exhibition, which is a…

Online sports betting and casino platform BetOnline.ag has signed an agreement with Matchroom Pool to become an official partner of the nine-ball pool tournament 2022 Mosconi Cup, which is set to take place from November 30 to December 3 at Bally’s Las Vegas. The event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, DAZN in the USA, Canada, Spain, and Italy, and worldwide sports networks. “BetOnline.ag will be offering a substantial range of odds for the Mosconi Cup as Team Europe and Team USA battle in Pool’s biggest rivalry,” the parties announced. The partnership will provide BetOnline with exposure across the 2022…

Data and tech provider Genius Sports shared Thursday its financial results for the third quarter of the year. For the period ended September 30, the business reported revenues of $78.7 million, an increase of 28% year-over-year. The business also posted an Adjusted EBITDA of $7.7 million, a significant improvement compared to the $0.4 million loss in the same quarter last year, “driven by meaningful revenue growth, disciplined cost control, and overall revenue mix.” The Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 9.7%. At the same time, the company provided a breakdown of the group’s revenue results and said that revenue from Betting Technology, Content,…

MGM China has secured a loan of $750 million from its parent company through a subordinated revolving loan facility, a filing from the gaming operator to Hong Kong’s stock exchange shows. The operator of the MGM Cotai casino resort, which was recently 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, has been racking up losses as strict Covid rules hammered visitor numbers to the gaming hub over the past two years. Last week, the company reported a widening third-quarter loss with…

Even though there are well over 30 states with regulated wagers on sports, there is still room for expansion. Texas sports betting would be a huge boost for the industry, as the state has the second largest population in the country. Plus, Missouri is now considering the activity, and Maryland has already approved regulations… but not much else. Let’s start with Texas sports betting, as the market there could be the largest outside of California. Governor Greg Abbott now says he is open to expanding casino gambling there. That’s a major step, as in the past he has been “wholeheartedly”…

According to what was published today in the province’s Official Gazette, the authorities of the Institute of Games and Casino of Mendoza (IPJyC for its initials in Spanish) extended for 60 days the opening of the Public Bidding No. 50603-0020-LPU22, for the contracting of “licenses for the organization, development, exploitation, betting and commercialization of the online gaming activity, in its different modalities, through electronic, computer, telematic or any other interactive means”. In the text published today and signed by the president of the IPJyC of Mendoza, Dr. Ida López, the opening date of the bidding is set for January 17,…

Zitro’s online division, Zitro Digital, announced Thursday it is expanding its presence in virtual casinos via a new partnership with operator Codere Online in Spain. Through this new agreement, the company reaffirms its commitment to the Spanish gaming market and reinforces its mission to expand its footprint in regulated jurisdictions.  Following a successful integration, online players in the country can now access Zitro’s land-based games integrated into the online platform of Codere.es. Slot titles such as Link King, Link Me, and a library of video bingo games offer online players “exciting and immersive experiences,” according to Zitro. José Javier Martí, chief…