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Gaming entertainment solutions developer Aruze Gaming America has announced its iGaming development strategy ahead of the 2022 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. At booth #2659, the company will exhibit its online gaming products, as well as its lineup of Activ-Play games and cabinets. As iGaming solutions grow in popularity, “Aruze plans to leverage its beloved titles to enter already regulated iGaming markets and prepare for new and expanding markets. Aruze will also expand to international partnerships, bringing exclusive titles to players across the world,” the company said in a press release. Rob Ziems, president of Aruze, said: “iGaming is an…

Last Sunday, the presidential elections in Brazil had an extra component for the gaming sector, which is waiting for a political definition to advance in the processing and regulation of sports betting and casinos at the national level. But the confirmation of a presidential runoff, to be disputed between the current president Jair Bolsonaro and the former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, once again compromises the schedule for the regulation of sports betting. According to the portal BNL Data, industry executives were waiting for the end of the elections to advance to October some necessary administrative measures, mainly on…

Interactive gaming and sports betting technology company Elys Game Technology announced Monday it has entered into a new agreement to expand its current partnership with Grand Central Restaurant and Sportsbook in Washington D.C. Under the terms of this new deal, the two parties will establish a new joint venture to open a second sportsbook location in DC. The specific location has not yet been disclosed, and is subject to approval by the DC Department of Small & Local Business Development and DC Office of Lottery and Gaming, noted Elys. Michele Ciavarella, Executive Chairman of Elys Game Technology, pointed out that the…

Gaming content and solutions provider Everi Holdings announced Tuesday that it will expand its addressable market beyond the casino gaming industry for the first time and broaden its range of mobile capabilities to its established gaming customers through an agreement to acquire certain strategic assets of mobile technology platform Venuetize.  The company described Venuetize as a “privately owned innovator of mobile-first technologies that provides an advanced guest engagement and m-commerce platform for the sports, entertainment, and hospitality industries.” The business collaborates with its clients and partners with their venue ecosystem “to elevate the guest experience and strengthen their mobile channel engagement,…

Sports betting technology company Sporttrade announced Tuesday it has become a member of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). The move sees the marketplace join a number of global operators at the IBIA, with the association’s members accounting for over $137 billion in global betting handle per annum and nearly 50% of all regulated commercial online betting activity.  The company describes itself as the first and only sports trading marketplace in the United States. Customers in New Jersey can use the platform to trade in and out of positions on sports outcomes much like they would trade stocks, options or…

Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy BMM Testlabs announced Tuesday it will be exhibiting at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas in October 2022. The event comes as the company enters its fifth decade in business. The company will have global and regional staff on hand throughout G2E to provide support and advice to both new and existing clients as well as to meet new suppliers. The company’s areas of expertise include testing and certification across business segments such as sports wagering, iGaming, casino management, lottery services, cyber security and more.  BMM will be joined by…

Gambling news this week is coming from Las Vegas, where we discuss a new attraction opening soon! There’s also a spectacular new hotel coming, a big car race headed to the Strip, new rules on marijuana consumption, and a new way to get around town! Not to mention the Global Gaming Expo next week! Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling, where as soon as I’m done filming this show my happy ass is on a plane bound for Las Vegas to attend the Global Gaming Expo! So, no show next week! However, we still have some business…

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and Chairman Robert VanZile Jr. of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community announced Friday the signing of an agreement that allows the Tribe to offer event wagering at its Mole Lake Casino & Lodge and other locations within its reservation.  This deal, which amends the Sokaogon’s gaming compact with the state, will enable the Tribe to offer wagering on sports and other events. The signed amendment was sent to the US Department of Interior, where it will undergo a 45-day review.  In an official statement, Governor Evers said: “It is always a good day when we can use…

Las Vegas Raiders President Sandra Douglass Morgan and Barstool Sports CEO Erika Ayers Nardini have been added as keynote speakers for this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E), which is set to take place on October 10-13 at The Venetian Expo.  We’re 10 days away from #G2E2022 and the keynote line up is 🔥. See you there! https://t.co/nUnCeDkiy6 — Cait DeBaun (@CaitDeBaun) September 30, 2022 According to a press release, the executives will share the stage with American Gaming Association President and CEO Bill Miller, who is set to moderate the sessions, on October 12. Morgan, a former chair of the Nevada…

END 2 END, a provider specializing in real-time Multiplayer Bingo, will participate in the next edition of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2022, which will be held at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas from October 10-13. The CEO and founder of the company, Alejandro Revich, confirmed that he will be present in Las Vegas and said: “We are eager to participate in an event as important as G2E, where the international industry meets annually to offer the most important technological developments and trends for the sector.” “We look forward to meeting with both potential stakeholders interested in our products, as…

Novomatic Americas unveiled Monday its plans for the G2E 2022 showcase in Las Vegas, where it will exhibit its “fresh and exciting” gaming highlights, as well as new hardware and solutions in booth #1259. The producer and operator of gaming technologies will also launch a new upright cabinet for the U.S. market. Products to be showcased at the event range from slot machines for Class III and VLT/VGT markets to electronic table games, sports betting kiosks, management systems, promotional systems, and ancillary services. However, the main focus of the brand at G2E will be the presentation of the DIAMOND X…

According to data released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, Macau has seen yet another month of slowdown, with gaming revenue falling 49.6%, as China’s snap lockdowns to control Covid-19 outbreaks discouraged tourists from visiting the gambling hub. Gross gaming revenue dropped to 2.96 billion patacas ($366 million), which was in line with the median analyst estimate of a 50% year-over-year decline, extending a slump that started in March. As reported by Bloomberg, revenue rose 35% from the previous month, but it was still down 87% from pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The city continues to face obstacles that hinder…

The European Casino Association announced last Wednesday the return of UK casino operators as members of the association. The measure was taken at the ECA General Assembly and Casino Industry Forum, held at Casino Baden in Austria on September 28 and 29. ECA members agreed on the official induction of eight casino operators from the UK. These include Aspers Group, Crown Aspinalls, Genting Casinos UK, the Hippodrome Casino, Les Ambassadeurs, Mayfair Casino, Rank Group and Metropolitan Gaming. Per Jaldung, Chairman of the ECA, commented: “It was a great disappointment when the UK left the ECA in 2020, and from the…

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) and GGPoker Network announced Friday that WSOP.ca, a WSOP-branded online poker room regulated by iGaming Ontario, is now available in the Canadian province following the successful soft launch of its software. To celebrate the launch, WSOP is now hosting the Ontario WSOP Online Circuit Series. The event, which kicked off Saturday, October 1, is headlined by 12 WSOP Ring events and will last until October 16.  In lieu of the new launch, Ontario-based players who have existing GGPoker accounts must transfer their accounts to WSOP.ca and will be prompted to complete an automatic account…

SOFTSWISS announced Monday the launch of a new feature for its Casino Platform called Team Tournaments. The novelty encourages player-versus-player competition, allowing them to “have more fun” and motivating engagement. This feature is an update of the Tournaments tool, which is available to all clients of the SOFTSWISS Casino Platform. The start of Team Tournaments expands the opportunities for players to compete with each other, the company notes. It also increases the chances of winning due to the total contribution of several players in a team event, which distributes the result between team members. Thus, while one player loses, there is…

A trial regarding a cross-border illegal gambling syndicate allegedly linked to former Suncity Group Holdings CEO Alvin Chau -accused of more than 200 charges- is still ongoing in Macau, with separate trials also being conducted in mainland China. Latest developments have seen a total of 36 individuals all found guilty by an intermediate court in Zhenjiang province’s Wenzhou on Friday, receiving imprisonment of up to 7 years and a half. According to local media reports, the cross-border illegal gambling syndicate, allegedly headed by Chau, had conducted illicit cross-border payments and transactions worth about RMB1.16 billion ($163.5 million) over the years…