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Rideau Carleton Casino/Future Hard Rock Casino Ottawa’s General Manager Helen MacMillan was named Tuesday the 2022 recipient of the Patricia Becker Pay It Forward Award on behalf of Global Gaming Women (GGW). The award is given annually at GGW’s primary fundraiser, Kick Up Your Heels (KUYH), which will be taking place in Las Vegas on October 12. It honors women who have demonstrated a commitment to the development and advancement of women in gaming, as well as in their community in general. MacMillan is being recognized for her ongoing contributions to the community of women in gaming around the world,…

ICE London organizer Clarion Gaming announced Thursday that the ICE Consumer Protection Zone has been shortlisted in two categories at the Vixio Global Regulatory Awards, while also receiving recognition from safer gambling charities across the UK. Launched by Clarion at ICE 2018, sponsors for the Consumer Protection Zone have so far raised £146,000 ($157,300), earmarked to safer gambling organizations. David Richardson, strategic partnership manager of Better Change, said: “It [the Consumer Protection Zone] has brought player protection front and center. The contribution we received as a result of being part of the Consumer Protection Zone at ICE 2022 has helped us…

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has announced retail casinos operating in the state collectively won a record $3.3 billion in revenue during the fiscal year 2021-2022, elapsing the previous high of $3.2 billion in FY 2018/2019. The PGCB broke down the Pennsylvania gambling industry’s financial results for the period in the 17th edition of its Annual Report. Two new retail properties opened in FY 21-22, reaching a total of 16 facilities statewide.  As for gaming verticals, slot revenue at Pennsylvania casinos reached $2.4 billion, generating tax revenue of $1.2 billion. Table games saw $1.01 billion in revenue, resulting in $163…

The Maryland panel tasked with handling sports betting applications is set to review them on a “case-by-case” basis, which could lead to a late 2022 launch. The Sports Wagering Application Review Commission, which has been gathering in recent months to hash out procedures on the applications and regulations for the bidding licenses, anticipates ramping up the frequency of its meetings in the coming weeks. It comes in response to an anticipated influx of documents set to begin funneling in: applicants have until October 21 to submit paperwork to state officials for one of the sports wagering licenses being made available.…

Casinos and horse racing agencies in Puerto Rico have resumed operations after the interruption caused by the floods and the lack of electric service due to the effects of Hurricane Fiona. The president of the Casino Committee of the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association, Miguel Vega, and Ismael Vega, general manager of Casino Metro in San Juan, assured that the sector is now receiving both residents of the island and a large number of tourists as normal. “We have resumed operations since last Tuesday at noon, and everything is back to normal. The flow of visitors is similar to…

International Game Technology (IGT) announced Thursday it has signed a multi-site technology agreement with Qullqi to deploy its Floor Manager systems technology at the operator’s seven casinos across Peru. The properties where the systems will be installed include Casino Macao and Casino Montecarlo in Loreto; Casino Masaris Paita and Casino Gambinos Paita in Piura; Casino Carrusel and Casino Crystal Palace in Lima; and Casino La Torre De Babel in Ica. The company will take “a phased approach” to introducing Floor Manager to its casinos. David Flinn, IGT SVP Canada, South and Central America, Gaming, also commented: “Qullqi’s strategic decision to deploy…

Slotegrator announced Friday it has signed a new agreement with studio Lucky Elephant Gaming, in a move that sees the online casino solutions provider and game aggregator expand its partner network. The studio’s 14 slots, table games, and crash games have been added to Slotegrator’s gaming content portfolio, and are now available through APIgrator solution, the company explained. According to a press release, Lucky Elephant Gaming focuses on deep research on players’ preferences in Asia, CIS, and LatAm, picks the most popular types of games, and modernizes them with new features: turbo mode for faster play, the option to choose…

Stricoff is set to contribute to the continued expansion of Playmaker’s short-form content offerings on social media platforms such as Snap Discover, TikTok and YouTube Shorts. The new advisor brings more than a decade of expertise within sports media along with him to Playmaker. Most recently, he spent over five years at Snap Inc., playing a vital role in all sports content partnerships and programming. Earlier in his career, Stricoff worked as a producer at both Fox Sports and MLB Network. Playmaker CEO Brandon Harris said: “Mike has an unbelievable knowledge base and network built up from his many years…

Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel has broken ground on its planned $275 million expansion. Representatives for Caesars Entertainment and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) held a ceremony celebrating the commencement of the development at the Murphy, North Carolina property, located in the western part of the state. The multi-million investment calls for the expansion of the casino floor by 25,000 square feet to add 400 slot machines, 12 table games, a 10-table World Series of Poker (WSOP) branded room, and a 22-seat bar with 14 tabletop gaming units. It will also see the property nearly double…

Well, this isn’t really a surprise is it? For the 18th consecutive time, Nevada gaming revenue has topped a billion dollars in a month. The numbers are in from August, and they show that the state generated over $1.2 billion for the last full month of summer. The data was compiled by the  Nevada Gaming Control Board, and it shows that revenue was up nearly 27% from August of 2019, before the Coronavirus pandemic forced the closure of the city for several months. Gaming properties on the Las Vegas Strip generated most the the profit, which is not surprising, bringing…

The Massachusetts State Lottery reported a net profit of $1.105 billion for the Commonwealth during the 2022 fiscal year, which began on July 1, 2021, and ended on June 30, 2022. State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg announced that this is the second consecutive year that the Lottery breaks the $1 billion mark. However, the number is slightly down from last fiscal year’s record high profit of $1.112 billion.  Lottery revenues rang in at a record high of $5.863 billion, topping the previous record of $5.828 billion set in the fiscal year 2021. It is the eighth year in a row…

Gaming consultancy SCCG Management announced a partnership with AthStat to provide strategic advisory and business development services for their data management and analytics platform. Commenting on the partnership, Stephen Crystal, Founder and CEO of SCCG Management, said: ‘We are very excited to move forward with Athstat. Their platform has limitless potential and will set a new standard for data management platforms across all industries. The gaming industry is driven by data and we are excited to introduce a platform built by one of the most elite data scientists in the space!” Kisset Chirengende, Co-founder and COO of Athstat, added: “We are delighted to…

Online gambling group LeoVegas announced Thursday that the company’s board of directors has been reshaped. The company resolved at a meeting this week that the board is set to consist of three members: current chief executive Gustaf Hagman; MGM Resorts CEO William Hornbuckle; and Gary Fritz, head of gaming at IAC, a major LeoVegas shareholder. Fritz has also been elected new chairman until the end of the next annual general meeting. Furthermore, it was resolved that no remuneration shall be paid to the board members or chairman.  The extraordinary general meeting was convened upon request by MGM, which became the…

Gaming entertainment solutions developer Aruze Gaming America announced Wednesday its Muso Triple-32 (T-32) gaming cabinet will be for sale at the 2022 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. The company described its cabinet as being “built for fun,” featuring three 32-inch LCD screens that provide “breathtaking visuals and unique features tailored to an immersive and comfortable gaming experience.” The cabinet’s newest feature is the honeycomb/trapezoid LED displays, which emphasize the visual experience to attract players, “adding a bright and appealing touch to any casino floor.” The T-32’s new face design and ergonomic button deck feature a standard wireless charger, an optional USB…

Xpoint has announced a new multi-million dollar round of investment funding that is set to support the company’s growth in the USA, Canada and worldwide. The technology business specializes in geolocation services for sports betting, iGaming and daily fantasy sports operators in North America. The company welcomed Acies Investment, The Raine Group and SuRo Capital sports as new investors, joining existing ones such as Bettor Capital and Courtside Ventures, both of which have increased their investment as part of this new funding round. As part of this latest move, David VanEgmond, Managing Partner of Bettor Capital, will join the company’s board of…

Sports betting services provider Kambi Group has entered into an agreement with Mohegan to provide its on-property sports betting platform at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara in Ontario, Canada. According to the announcement, the two properties will integrate Kambi’s full suite of sports betting technology and services to “provide an exciting destination for sports fans and bettors” across the Canadian province, subject to required approvals. A total of 36 kiosks will be installed across the Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara properties, with plans to convert Casino Niagara’s sports bar into a retail sportsbook, “elevating patrons’ game day entertainment.” We’re…