Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

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,…

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play announced Thursday a new content partnership with operator Bingolar in Brazil, encompassing the supplier’s three main verticals. Bingolar’s local players will now be able to access Pragmatic Play’s portfolio of slot titles, including the award-winning title Gates of Olympus.  Alongside its slot vertical, the company’s catalog of Live Casino products will further support the deal, featuring a variety of titles including both casino classics and gameshow-inspired games such as Sweet Bonanza CandyLand and Mega Wheel.  Finally, the provider’s Virtual Sports content, which features a wide selection of sports including greyhound, horse, and motorcar racing, will also…

North Dakota’s Governor Doug Burgum rejected Wednesday a plea by state tribes to grant them exclusive rights to host online gaming and sports betting, activities that are not allowed under current state law.  The tribes asked the two-term Republican governor to approve the gambling expansion under new compacts, as the current ones, one for each tribe, expire at the end of this year.  In an official statement, the Governor said: “While we understand and appreciate the desire by some of the tribes to extend online gaming beyond their reservation boundaries, a clear legal path does not exist for the governor…

Gaming and hospitality giant Caesars Entertainment is eyeing the opening of a temporary Danville, Virginia casino in mid-2023. Executives for the company mentioned the plans during a third-quarter earnings call with investors held Tuesday. The opening would come more than a year before the debut of the permanent $650 million Caesars Virginia resort. Danville City Manager Ken Larking confirmed the company’s plans during an interview Wednesday, reports Danville Register & Bee. “The Caesars team told me they were working with the Virginia Lottery to have a temporary casino at the [Schoolfield] site,” Larking said, although no details on the temporary…

Via its Lucky Days brand, L7 Entertainment announced Thursday it has gone live in Ontario following regulatory approval, powered by Gaming Innovation Group (GiG)’s platform.  The launch marks the partnership’s second market entry after Sweden and will provide players with “an attractive, user-friendly and competitive” online casino. “With a unique look and feel, the quality of GiG’s delivery promises that they will stand out as a leading operator within the Ontarian market, both now and in the future,” the company noted. Nicola Fitton, Chief Operations Officer at GiG, said: “We’re excited to be powering Lucky Days as one of the early movers in Ontario and further…

Pechanga Resort Casino has been awarded top honors by three national and regional publications’ readers. The awards include Best So Cal Casino in two regional newspapers/websites, Best Casino Hotel in California on a national website, and Best Golf Course, Best Brunch, and Best Breakfast in one regional media outlet.  Pechanga Resort Casino was awarded the Best Southern California Casino by newspaper and web readers of the Orange County Register and Press-Enterprise. A total of 25 southern California tribal casinos were eligible for the distinction in the annual Best of Orange County poll conducted during the summer of 2022. In addition to the…

 November 3, 2022 The possibility of regulated Nevada esports got a lot closer recently, as a state committee on the matter made the decision to send a proposal to regulate the activity to the Gaming Control Board and Gaming Commission. They are recommending the state amend the current regulations for race books and sports pools to include esports. The Nevada Esports Technical Advisory Committee’s recommendation would allow residents to bet on video game competitions, both online and in person, through existing sports books who take the action. The final draft of the Committee included the ability for sportsbooks to have…

Clarion Events announced Wednesday the creative theme driving the international marketing campaign in support of the 2023 edition of iGB Affiliate London, “Here comes the Revolution”. The event will take place February 8-11 at ExCeL, London. Registration for the 2023 conference is already available. Organizers explained this year’s theme emphasizes the “pivotal role that iGB Affiliate London plays in assisting visitors to navigate what is a period of rapid and accelerated change for the sector.” Naomi Barton, Portfolio Director responsible for iGB Affiliate London, said: “Here Comes the Revolution focuses on the pace of change and the raft of business opportunities…

Online gaming engagement and conversion solutions provider SharpLink Gaming announced Tuesday that it has launched 15 state-specific affiliate marketing websites. These state-specific domains are designed to attract, acquire and drive local sports betting and casino traffic directly to the company’s sportsbook and casino partners that are licensed to operate in each respective state.  The 15 states where the proprietary affiliate marketing web properties are now live include: Arizona – sharpbettingaz.com  Colorado – sharpbettingco.com Iowa – sharpbettingia.com Illinois – sharpbettingil.com Indiana – sharpbettingin.com Kansas – sharpbettingks.com Louisiana – sharpbettingla.com Michigan – sharpbettingmi.com New Jersey – sharpbettingnj.com New York – sharpbettingny.com Pennsylvania – sharpbettingpa.com Tennessee – sharpbettingtn.com Virginia – sharpbettingva.com West Virginia – sharpbettingwv.com…

Gaming consultancy SCCG Management announced Wednesday a strategic investment partnership with Bettor Fantasy, providing capital investment, business development and strategic advisory services for the fantasy sports betting platform.  According to SCCG Management’s founder and CEO, Stephen Crystal, the partnership with Bettor Fantasy brings “a unique platform to the table, providing fantasy sports lovers the chance to bet on their fantasy matchups.” “At SCCG, we focus on investing in innovative technology and Bettor Fantasy is truly a one-of-a-kind platform. As frequent investors in the fantasy gaming space, we see enormous potential in unlocking the betting market in fantasy sports leagues and look…

Former MLB star Pete Rose is set to place the first bet for the Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati sportsbook once the state’s sports wagering market goes live on January 1. The Hard Rock Sportsbook will officially open on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at 12:01 a.m. when sports betting becomes legal in the state. The legislation allowing the activity in Ohio was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine in late 2021. The amenity will be located adjacent to the Hard Rock Cafe, says wlwt.com, which first reported the news. It will feature a lounge area, 33 betting kiosks and betting…