Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

After the NSW Crime Commission released a report this week calling for the introduction of a cashless gaming card in the Australian state, Labor leader Chris Minns has expressed his refusal to back this plan despite pressure from cross-bench MPs. The Commission’s report found a “significant amount of money” put through poker machines is the proceeds of crime including drug dollars. As a consequence, it called for the introduction of cashless gaming cards, among other reforms. Premier Dominic Perrottet has agreed to consider the proposal. However, he has sided with Minns and they have both stated they will consult closely…

French gambling regulator l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has published new guidelines on the promotion of gambling offers and incentives to consumers. They form part of the authority’s wider review of the country’s gambling advertising standards, currently undertaken with the support of media agencies Professional Advertising Regulatory Authority (ARPP) and the Audiovisual Communication Regulator (ARCOM). At the start of the year, the regulator had alerted licensed operators of its intentions to update rules on gambling’s commercial offers involving financial rewards such as welcome offers, bonuses or free bets, as part of its agenda for the year. “Less than a month…

With Ohio’s sports betting market about to go live, Caesars Entertainment announced it has opened pre-registration, with its Caesars Sportsbook live on desktop and its app now available for download on iOS and Android. Bettors in the jurisdiction can register and deposit funds with an early registration offer so they can place their first wagers as soon as legalized sports betting kicks off on January 1, 2023.  — Caesars Sportsbook (@CaesarsSports) October 27, 2022 Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital, commented: “Ohio’s rich tradition of sports excellence speaks for itself. Caesars Sportsbook is ready to match the pedigree and passion of…

Gaming content and technology provider Inspired Entertainment has launched a new Halloween-themed mobile and online slot, Big Scary Fortune, with a reel configuration of 5×3 and 10 win-lines. “With spellbinding graphics, Big Scary Fortune gets players in the mood for a fun-filled Halloween this season. Set on a dark, eerie night, the reels spin to the sound of a spooky soundtrack putting hairs on end, as players engage to win big!” the company described the game and its features.  Three, four, or five cauldrons in the base game trigger the game’s Pumpkin Match 3 Game, otherwise known as the Pick Me feature.…

Gaming provider Zitro announced Thursday it has launched a new title called Mighty Hammer, a 4-level multi-game progressive link that “offers the perfect combination of players’ favorite functionalities.” The game includes the Link Up and Link King features. With three bonus links, players will improve their Bonus Jackpot rounds depending on the bet denom placed, the firm explains. The higher the bet, the larger prizes the bettor is going to get.  Additionally, the slot title includes themed features such as Free Games, Wild Multiplier and Stacked Wild.  Mighty Hammer is featured on the ultra-slim Allure Glare cabinet with 3×27” Full HD…

Gaming supplier Aruze Gaming America announced Thursday that it has signed a new deal with manufacturer and distributor Play Synergy, part of Empire-Akkadian. The exclusive licensing agreement approves Aruze’s suite of titles for use in Class II and Historical Horse Racing across all North American jurisdictions on Play Synergy’s Speed and Hyper Speed Cabinet.  The deal grants each company access to new market opportunities not available independently, a press release notes. Play Synergy can now expand its suite of offerings with Aruze’s line; while Aruze is now able to expand its brand into new markets. Both companies will tackle market…

According to recent reports, Apple has paused advertisements related to gambling ads and a few other categories on its App Store product pages. However, the company has not revealed other details such as the duration of the latest enforced pause, nor the changes that will be introduced. It is also unclear what the other categories affected by this measure are. The announcement follows complaints from developers on the type of advertisements showing up in the App Store.  On Tuesday, the trillion-dollar tech firm announced that companies could advertise their apps on the store pages for other apps, putting their icon…

Online games are a great way to pass the time and have fun with friends. The internet has many different types of games available, including simple ones like chess or checkers and more complex ones like card games and video games. There are also some great benefits of playing online games that people may not be aware of! In this post, we’ll look at five reasons why you should play online games today: Improves decision-making The ability to make good decisions is a skill that we use every day. It’s useful in the classroom, and it’s important for parents when…

The vote for wagering on sports in California is approaching quickly. And sports betting opposition is on the rise from a coalition of mayors in the state. More specifically, they oppose what they seem to view as gambling expansion in the form of a sports betting proposition which would enable sports betting outside of tribal casinos. The coalition of mayors from various towns and cities in California came out in opposition of Proposition 27. That’s the ballot measure supported by commercial gaming interests that would allow sports wagering across the state on a mobile devices. In fact, the mayor of…

Washington D.C. Councilmember Elissa Silverman introduced Thursday legislation that seeks to reboot the District’s online sports wagering program by allowing mobile apps to compete for business alongside D.C. Lottery’s GambetDC app. The proposal further intends to prohibit the renewal of the city’s lottery contract with Intralot, which received a $215 million sole-source deal to run both the lottery and sports betting that the Councilwoman deemed “highly controversial.” “The District’s sports betting program was supposed to be a bonanza, contributing approximately $25 million per year to the District’s budget. Instead, it has been dud—actually losing $4 million in its first full…

With in-person sports wagering set to go live in the state in January, and online following in March, online betting giant DraftKings has requested the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to reconsider its proposed sports gaming launch timeline. The Commission will tackle this and other issues in its Thursday meeting, a day that could see updates on the regulations needed for the new industry to launch. The agenda for the day does not include a vote on DraftKings’ proposal. Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker signing the sports betting bill into law. At a hearing in mid-September, Chris Cipolla, DraftKings Senior Director of Legal…

Since closing for more than two years due to the pandemic and damage from Hurricane Laura, the former Isle of Capri Lake Charles casino will officially come ashore in a brand-new, land-based build-out as Horseshoe Lake Charles on December 12, 2022. The all-new 60,000-square-foot property will bring to Southwest Louisiana “the ultimate gambling experience for guests,” according to Caesars, including new rooms, unmatched restaurants, and a variety of entertainment. The new property boasts nearly 1,000 slot machines and table games, as well as an official WSOP Poker Room, an all-new Caesars Sportsbook, and 253 hotel rooms designed with inspiration from local scenery.…

Sports betting and gaming group Flutter Entertainment announced Thursday that its Sky Betting & Gaming, Paddy Power, and Betfair brands have been awarded the advanced Safer Gambling Standard by UK Charity GamCare for their “progressive approach and continuous focus toward safer gambling.” The Safer Gambling Standard is an independent quality standard that assesses measures that businesses have put in place to protect customers from experiencing gambling-related harm.  The brands were awarded Gold Advanced Level 3 – the top level of certification available – following a recent assessment, meaning that Flutter’s three largest online-focused brands within its UK and Ireland (UK&I) division…

Sports technology company Sportradar and sports betting giant FanDuel announced the signing of a new partnership for official NBA data through the end of the 2030-31 season. Under the terms of the agreement, Sportradar will supply FanDuel with official league data and supplementary betting services for its sportsbook platform. In addition, FanDuel has also agreed to extend its original August 2021 main data agreement with Sportradar through September 2031, which continues Sportradar’s designation as the preferred data and odds supplier to FanDuel. According to a press release, the companies will collaborate on an enhanced sports betting experience “through innovative products and…

Mohegan announced Wednesday its North American properties generated a total of $5.2 billion in local economic activity in 2019, as informed in the brand’s first-ever Economic Impact Report.  Analyzing data for 2019, which currently stands as the most recent representative year, the report details Mohegan’s impact on employment, household income, direct visitor spending, as well as state and local tax support. The casino operator commissioned independent economic advisory firm Oxford Economics to conduct the study.  The analysis is based on the operations of Mohegan’s properties in Uncasville, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Washington and Atlantic City in the U.S., and the Casino Niagara…

Sports betting services provider Kambi Group has reported its financial results for the third quarter of the year. For the period ended September 30, the company delivered revenue of €36.7 million ($36.9 million), down 11% from €41.6 million ($41.9 million) in the same period last year. The business further announced revenue of €108.2 million ($109 million) year-to-date, also below the comparable period in 2021, in which it delivered €127.5 million ($128.4 million). Kristian Nylén, Kambi’s CEO, noted the third quarter is “always the most challenging” for the sports betting industry given a quieter sporting calendar, and this year was no…