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In the midst of all the hype surrounding March Madness, the NCAA has rolled out the Draw the Line campaign to help educate student athletes. The project seeks to educate these athletes about the possible risks associated with sports betting, including gambling related harm. Recent research conducted by the NCAA reveals that 67% of college students aged 18 to 22 have engaged in sports wagering, which is troubling considering that the legal minimum age for betting in regulated states is 21. Draw the Line has in part grown out of NCAA concerns about the lack of safeguards for student-athletes’ well-being…

Here comes the Easter holiday, and with it themed games like the Eggomatic online slot! This is a classic game from Net Entertainment with 5 reels, 3 rows, and 20 paylines where eggs are sent down a conveyor belt above the reels where they wait for a wild symbol to drop and release prizes and free spin! The Eggomatic slot game also features Bonus Spins and Wild Substitutions, as well as Spreading Wild Eggs, which will expand the wilds symbols when the fall, awarding even bigger wins! Experience an eggstraordinary adventure on the reels with the Eggomatic online slot. Anticipation…

According to our friends at the American Gaming Association, legal betting at regulated sportsbooks this years March Madness betting is expected to exceed $2.7 billion, which would make the total nearly twice as much as what was bet on the Super Bowl this year. Of course, the Super Bowl was just one game, while this is both the men’s and women’s tournaments, with over 120 teams, so that stands to reason. The AGA’s analysis pulled together monthly sports betting revenue reports from various states, focusing on bets placed for NCAA basketball tournament games with American sportsbooks. Up to this year,…

 March 21, 2024 The “Long Goodbye” tour just got longer, as an Eagles residency at the Las Vegas Sphere is set begin this fall. The legendary group will land in the new venue following U2, Phish, and some dead heads. And they are doing this despite finishing their “farewell” tour, which began all the way back in September of 2023 and just finished in North American. That tour now heads to Europe through mid-June. A specifics number of shows has not been published, and representatives from the Sphere were careful to not confirm anything just yet. “We do not comment…

Sad news to report, as one of our favorite places to eat in Vegas is going away. Margaritaville is closing it’s doors after more than two decades of welcoming guests… and we’re sad. Not as sad as when we lost Jimmy last September, but still sad. Margaritaville takes up a huge amount of space in Flamingo at over 32,000 square feet, and the announcement of the closure seems to follow the recent trend in casinos opting to manage theses restaurants internally instead of leasing space to other companies. And Margaritaville is closing even though it has been relatively successful. Just…

The NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament begins this week, and March Madness events are taking over Las Vegas! Where are all the watch parties on the Strip and down on Fremont Street? Plus, basketball is not the only game headed to Las Vegas! The Las Vegas Grand Prix may be 8 months away, but tickets have already gone on sale. More on that in just a moment. Up first, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament kicks off this week, and whether you’re headed to Las Vegas or staying home to place a few bets, we’ve got you covered. Keeping in mind that…

The new Fontainebleau at the north end of the Las Vegas Strip has opened their Oasis Pool Deck. The resort calls the area six acres of serenity, opulence and unparalleled recreational bliss available to hotel guests. There are seven distinct pool experiences, four bars, two restaurants, daylife destination LIV Beach, and a 2,300 square-foot gaming area opening in the spring. Designed in partnership with Lifescapes International, and with the help of Jeffrey Beers International, Oasis Pool Deck radiates a vibrant, playful ambiance reminiscent of classic Miami Beach. Drawing inspiration from the work of iconic mid-century landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx,…

March Madness in Las Vegas comes with some exciting college basketball games, with 68 teams battling it out on the hardwood. It’s only the start to a season filled with a ton of sports action, and if you’re heading to Nevada there will be no shortage of choices when it comes to watching the games. Proper Eats Food Hall at Aria Resort & Casino will offer all-you-can-eat specials from Friday, March 22nd through 24th. Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Resorts will offer several Hoops on the Strip specials and packages from Tuesday, March 19th through Monday April 8th. These experiences feature…

The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) has been commissioned by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Gambling Commission to develop a Monitoring and Evaluation plan for the Gambling Act Review (GAR). The Gambling Act Review was launched in 2020 to examine whether changes to gambling regulation in Great Britain are needed since the Gambling Act of 2005. The not-for-profit social research organization’s project will establish the evaluation design to address how effective the GAR has been in preventing gambling-related harm to vulnerable groups and wider communities, gambling behaviors, and the gambling market.  The NatCen stated that…

To keep up with the dynamic pace of the gambling industry, stakeholders must evolve their offerings – and one approach that can reap significant benefits for them is an omnichannel strategy. In this analysis, Annalisa Bloss, VP of Marketing and Communications at Quixant, explores how the company’s capabilities allow a seamless transition from online to land-based gaming. In the dynamic landscape of the gaming industry, evolution is key. While the online gaming market continues to thrive, the allure of the tactile experience of playing on physical machines has proved it simply cannot be replaced. And whilst the two could seem…

Pragmatic Play is continuing its expansion momentum in the Latin American market after signing an agreement to take its three biggest verticals live with Betsala. The agreement will see Pragmatic Play’s full portfolio of Slot content go live, including recently released Slot titles Loki’s Riches and The Big Dawgs, in addition to player favorites such as Sugar Rush and Gates of Olympus.  Betsala customers will also gain access to Pragmatic Play’s Live Casino products upon integration being completed. The vertical has been a focus for the provider over the previous 12 months, with releases such as the Treasure Island game…

A little more than two years after the opening of Over/Under in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, the sports betting bar on the city’s North Side has made a few improvements. These include more TV screens to view game action and odds information, more seats, renewed seats, and a third viewing area. With another college basketball-filled March Madness underway, owner Ed Berry discussed with Sports Handle his new ideas, including what he calls “Over/Under Plus.” According to Berry, there are between 140 and 150 days a year when most of the bar sales occur, coinciding with the big days of sports. However, he…

South Africa’s iGaming market is on a remarkable growth trajectory, set to reach a total revenue of approximately EUR 64.9 million by 2028. iGaming solutions supplier SOFTSWISS shares its South African market report. In light of the recent acquisition of Turfsport, a leading South African provider of wagering solutions, the SOFTSWISS report offers first-hand practical experience. The piece explores peculiarities distinguishing South Africa, including provincial licensing, sports betting, and gaming preferences. Provincial licensing Online gambling in South Africa is governed by nine provincial regulatory bodies which operate under the National Gambling Board’s framework. Each body is responsible for licensing various…

PayBrokers, a company specializing in payment facilitation with a strong presence in the Brazilian gambling market, was an expositor at the SBC Summit Rio 2024, held in Rio de Janeiro between March 5 and 7. On this occasion, the company’s CEO, Edson Lenzi, talked to Yogonet about the current regulatory scenario in Brazil, as well as PayBrokers’ latest news and expansion plans to other countries. What is your assessment of PayBrokers’ participation in SBC Summit Rio? Did you present any new features or do you see the event more as an opportunity to strengthen ties and networking? We have brought…

BMM Testlabs has announced the promotion of Elizabeth Orola to Vice President of Land-Based Professional Service Delivery. In her new role, Orola will continue to deliver BMM’s land-based product testing and certification services, with a focus on quality and reliability — balancing long-term strategy with daily operations.  Orola’s 25-year career in service delivery and operations spans the gaming, R&D, telecommunications, and aerospace industries, including six years as a Software Quality Manager and Senior Software Test Engineer at Aristocrat Technologies. The company stated that her leadership experience extends globally, having directed engineering and testing teams in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia,…

Entain’s European sportsbook brand bwin has opened applications to a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity for football fans as part of its partnership with the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League. The promotion will allow fans to first attend the UEFA Europa League Final on 22nd May to then play on the very same pitch the following day at the bwin Fans Final.  The lucky players will be coached “by football royalty” and play for a chance to win the bwin Fans Final trophy, the bookmaker said. Fans can apply via the following link. Entain adds that, for the first time, it is…