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The Nevada Gaming Commission granted final approval Thursday to Bally’s Corp purchase of the Tropicana Las Vegas casino. The operator is set to acquire the property for $308 million from Penn National Entertainment.  Bally’s intends to make the Tropicana its western flagship operation, with the deal expected to formally close between Sunday and Monday. The land where the resort is located, however, will continue to be owned by real estate investment trust Gaming and Leisure Properties, which is affiliated with Penn. Bally’s will pay $10.5 million yearly in a 50-year lease agreement.   Tropicana customers can expect to see some immediate…

UK gambling industry body Betting and Gaming Council announced Friday that its members are “ready to play a leading role” in backing the Government’s new Growth Plan. The move came as Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng unveiled a package of measures designed to boost growth and make the UK’s economy more competitive. “The UK’s regulated betting and gaming sector is already a British business success story, annually supporting 119,000 jobs, contributing £7.7 billion ($8.5 billion) to the economy and generating £4.5 billion ($5 billion) for the Treasury,” the trade association said. “And they are ready to invest even more,…

Gaming provider Zitro attended the tenth edition of the Expo Andalusian Gaming Congress, where it showcased its range of GLARE products with the new video slots that, together with the company’s new Video Bingo, Dragon Win, “captured the attention of the entire audience.” Johnny Ortiz, Founder of Zitro, commented: “It has been a pleasure to be able to share with clients and operators this wonderful time in Torremolinos. I am very grateful for the interest shown in our gaming offer and we are sure that we will move forward together to strengthen the sector in Andalusia.” Vicente Fernández, commercial director of Zitro,…

Online sports betting operator PlayUp is set to go public on NASDAQ through a special purpose acquisition (SPAC) merger with IG Acquisition Corp (IGAC). PlayUp will list on the NASDAQ via a newly-formed Irish company. The deal values PlayUP at $350 million and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2023. In a press release, IGAC said that it spent nearly two years looking for acquisition targets before settling on PlayUp – and that IGAC’s regulatory experience combined with the operator’s technological platform would create a “compelling” partnership. Christian Goode, Chief Executive Officer of IGAC, said: “Currently, there is no platform that…

Party leaders of the Brazilian Senate met on Monday with the president of the legislative chamber, Rodrigo Pacheco, to evaluate ways of financing the payment of the wage floor for nurses. Among such alternatives, they proposed the approval of the law legalizing gambling in the national territory. According to the Brazilian Senate’s News Agency, Pacheco proposed the approval of four bills during the meeting, which was conducted virtually. Meanwhile, the proposal to approve the legalization of gambling in Brazil came from other party leaders. It should be noted that, in August, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro approved an increase in the…

Merkur Gaming India celebrates a decade in activity this month, working with a “highly skilled game development staff” that develops slot games and online games for the international market.  Werner Schrorer, Management Board Member, Development and Technology at Gauselmann Group, spoke about the past 10 years of operation in India and congratulated the subsidiary. “Over the last decade, we have relied on the creativity and innovative power of our employees in this company,” he noted. ” “They show great dedication in responding to the various market requirements and creating custom-made games for our customers all over the world,” Schrorer added. “I…

Online gaming operators in the United States have come together to agree on the first industry-led responsible gaming standards with a 12-point pledge that commits to principles of safe iGaming, recommended as the principles for an industry benchmark. The announcement comes in time for this month’s designation as Responsible Gaming Education Month, created by the American Gaming Association. The collaboration includes companies such as Bally’s Corporation, BetMGM, DraftKings, Entain, FanDuel, and MGM Resorts International. Joshua Jessen, Chief Legal Officer at BetMGM, said: “While we operate in a highly competitive industry, we are proud to stand together with our colleagues to…

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Chicago-based real estate investment firm Oak Street Real Estate Capital has acquired the Macau Casino in Lakewood, Washington state, for $22.1 million, according to a sales affidavit posted with Pierce County Tuesday. The seller was a limited liability company affiliated with Kirkland-based Maverick Gaming. The 10,747-square-foot casino is located on a 2.8-acre site, and was deployed 15 years ago, according to public records. The casino was open Thursday with no signs of impending closure, and no building permits have been filed for the site.  The sale price is around $2,056 per square foot, above the average price in the area. Maverick purchased…

Wisconsin’s Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee announced on Thursday it has promoted Kerry Janovitch to Chief Financial Officer, after being the property’s Accounting Director for the last seven years. Additionally, Garret Finocchiaro was recently hired as the casino’s first Chief Information Officer. According to a news release, Janovitch joined the business in 2015 after serving as a financial leader in the Pacific Northwest hospitality and entertainment industry. She has 27 years of experience in Tribal gaming and hospitality. ‘Kerry is a creative, open-minded leader that believes in challenging the status quo to drive results,’ said Potawatomi Hotel & Casino CEO/General Manager…

The city of Las Vegas approved Wednesday an agreement with the operators of the Strat to build a $200,000 pedestrian viewing deck along a Las Vegas Boulevard sidewalk, which will allow visitors to view or be photographed with the mammoth Gateway Arches in the north Strip as their backdrop. The deal requires the purchase of land from the Star’s parent company to build the deck, which is expected to open shortly before New Year’s Eve, said city spokesman Jace Radke. City crews, who will be able to surveil the deck in real time over video, will help clean and maintain it…

Testing and certification services provider Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) announced Thursday it has appointed Spanish Gaming executive Elizabeth Dorgan Bermeosolo to its Latin America & Caribbean Team as Government Relations and Business Development Executive for Spain. The role will see her help GLI’s clients capitalize on crossover opportunities throughout Spain, Latin America, and across the globe. She will be based in Spain. Karen Sierra-Hughes, VP of Latin America and the Caribbean, said: ‘We are excited to have Elizabeth join the GLI team, where she will focus on the region’s land-based and online gaming, sports betting, and lottery client needs. GLI is committed…

Sports betting and iGaming operator BetMGM announced Thursday the signing of Vanessa Hudgens as a celebrity brand ambassador. The actress, producer, singer, and entrepreneur will be featured in upcoming marketing campaigns, promotions, and social media content for BetMGM’s iGaming and Casino platforms. Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer, BetMGM, said: “Vanessa Hudgens is extremely gifted and will be instrumental in BetMGM’s ongoing evolution as an entertainment company. We look forward to the partnership and her support in our goal of reaching new audiences in unique and engaging ways.” — BetMGMCasino (@BetMGMCasino) September 22, 2022 Hudgens rose to national acclaim in the High School…

The reputation of Gonzo’s Quest amongst video slot players has kept this game title essential at online casino sites since it was released in 2013. There have been numerous follow-up games with Gonzo and re-releases of the classic with new and exciting mechanics in play. Let’s follow the Spanish conquistador on his original quest for gold in the classic Gonzo’s Quest slot. Game Background of Gonzo’s Quest The play table here is set as part of a crumbling stone wall deep in the jungle of South America; on either side of the grid, the payline numbers are shown in small…

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The President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, sanctioned on September 21 Law N° 14.455, which creates the Health and Tourism Lotteries. According to the text, part of the profits collected from the games will be destined for the National Health Fund (FNS), in the case of the Health Lottery; and for the Brazilian Tourist Board (Embratur), in the case of the Tourism Lottery. As reported by BNL Data, the project had arrived at the beginning of the pandemic and, in May 2021, after being analyzed by the federal deputies, the text provided that the funds collected would be used for the…