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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, with the support of casino operator Bally’s, on Thursday announced the creation of a special City Council committee, called Casino Community Advisory Council (CAC), that will serve as a “channel for community input” as the City moves forward with its first casino. The proposed Casino CAC includes residents, and community groups from surrounding neighborhoods, as well as experts on a range of relevant topics listed. Management and oversight of the CAC will be jointly shared by the Department of Planning and Development, the Mayor’s Office of Community Engagement, the Department of Transportation, and the CFO’s office. …

Sports gaming data and technology provider Genius Sports announced Thursday that it has secured an extensive new partnership with MaximBet. Under the terms of the agreement, Genius Sports will provide the operator, which launched last year in partnership with media company Maxim, with its official data-driven PreMatch, LiveData, and LiveTrading solutions to deliver real-time feeds and pin-point pricing. In a press release, the company said it will provide MaximBet with “the highest quality content” for some of the largest competitions in world sports, including NASCAR, NCAA, EPL, FIBA, and the NFL. MaximBet will have access to Genius Sports’ full NFL product…

iGaming expert and software solutions provider SOFTSWISS reported in a new analysis covering the first half of 2022 that crypto expansion continues at a steady pace in the online gaming industry. The company monitored changes in crypto to provide the sector with a forecast for further developments, and stated that “a crypto community is growing among players.” The data presented in the company’s report reflects the state of crypto in H1 2022, compared to the same period last year. It is based on the results of SOFTSWISS’ most demanded products: its Casino Platform and the Game Aggregator. The general iGaming…

The We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Fort McDowell, Arizona held Thursday the grand opening of a new sportsbook powered by Betfred USA Sports. The new amenity features 4K video walls and displays, and a cashier stand with four wagering terminals. Furthermore, the sportsbook features a number of “strategically located” betting kiosks. Kirk Brumbaugh, Table Games Director for the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, said: “We took our time in creating our new Sportsbook because we wanted to learn from those that came before us, maximize existing resources, and leverage the latest electronic advancements so we could take our facility to the next level…

iGaming provider Amusnet Interactive announced Friday the launch of its latest slot, titled Drops of Water. The new game is set to advance the company’s charitable and sustainability efforts: for the release, the business partnered with charity: water to provide fresh water to thousands of people by donating 3% of the profits to initiatives in Africa and India.  charity: water works with partners to build water systems and has already helped over 15 million people in 29 countries, a press release explains. “Amusnet Interactive believes that everybody has the power to help and found a way to contribute to the…

The Michigan Gaming Control Board has approved 888 Holdings’ VHL, Michigan LLC as the new platform provider for the Hannahville Indian Community’s online sports betting site effective Wednesday, Sept. 7. The tribe, which operates Island Resort & Casino in Harris, entered an agreement with 888 —which runs SI Sportsbook— after Churchill Down’s TwinSpires, the original platform provider, announced earlier this year its plans to exit the business.  “The Hannahville tribe is the first operator in Michigan to change platform providers since internet gaming and sports betting began here in January 2021,” said Henry Williams, MGCB executive director, in an official…

Sports technology company Sportradar, via its US betting subsidiary, Sportradar Solutions LLC, announced Thursday that it has received a Sports Wagering Service Provider Provisional Certification for the state of Kansas. In a press release, the company stated that Sportradar now holds 40 licenses, or equivalent, in North America across US states, territories, tribes, and Canada, providing its data and services to a wide range of clients operating within these jurisdictions, “in order to ensure transparency, integrity and that the most accurate sports data is being delivered to sanctioned sports betting and gaming agencies.” Kansas is the most recent US state to…

Kindred Group’s Unibet and the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles announced they have extended their partnership until the end of 2024/25 season. As part of the agreement, Unibet will have a dedicated ‘Unibet Landing’ location at Lincoln Financial Field that will host different fan engagement activities throughout the year. Additionally, Unibet will expand sponsorship designations to include Official Partner for Online Casino, Casino, Online Games, and Sportsbook. In a press release, the company said that “Unibet and the Eagles will continue to innovate by offering consumers branded mobile casino games,” including Eagles slot games, Eagles blackjack games, and others. The partnership will also…

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has acknowledged eCOGRA’s suitability as a Private Testing and Certification Facility (PTCF), thus authorizing the independent testing laboratory to provide a full suite of regulatory certifications to online gambling operators and suppliers in the state. Shaun McCallaghan, eCOGRA Chief Executive, said: “The recognition by the highly respected PGCB is integral to the expansion plans of eCOGRA in the US, and this achievement is a significant step forward. We express our gratitude to the PGCB, and our loyal and competent staff.” “We remain committed to expanding our service offering to other States and jurisdictions that are…

Greentube, NOVOMATIC’s digital gaming and entertainment division, has boosted its presence in the German market after signing a deal to supply its extended games portfolio, including premium titles, to RULEO Alpenland AG, which operates mybet.de in Germany. The deal will see brand classic slots such as Book of Ra deluxe, Lucky Lady’s Charm deluxe, and Sizzling Hot deluxe made available to customers of RULEO’s licensed operator brands in Germany. Additionally, a host of newer releases from Greentube will also be added to the site. These include Cash Connection – Book of Ra, Lord of the Ocean Bonus Spins, and Diamond Link Mighty Sevens.  — Greentube…

We may have gotten a late start, but American sports betting will be the biggest market in the world by 2026. A new study by the Gambling Compliance group finds that the market was valued at $7.7 billion last year, but that number could triple by 2026. The organization claims that American sports betting will be worth over $24 billion in another four years, making it the largest globally and double to size of the British market. Currently there are 36 states with legal sports betting, plus Washington DC and Puerto Rico. However, only 31 of those states are currently…

One month ahead of the most important in-person industry event of the year, the authorities of SAGSE and the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) have now signed an agreement to benefit and reward the efforts of Latin American operators who travel to Las Vegas to participate in the international show, which will be held on October 10-13. Thus, G2E and SAGSE once again reached a bilateral promotion agreement for their events, where the main objective is to encourage the arrival of key operators in the region by launching a new benefits program called Platinum Club. Alan Burak, vice president of Monografie…

iGaming tech supplier Flows announced Thursday it has signed a partnership agreement with platform supplier Pragmatic Solutions for the provision of its no-code innovation platform. Pragmatic’s player account management system (PAM) is now fully integrated with Flows, allowing its existing customer base to take advantage of the no-code plug-in technology.Flows being live through Pragmatic’s Integration Hub will enable their customer base to build features and applications without code, while orchestrating different data points from one place, “allowing them to accelerate delivery and increase innovation reducing operational and development time and costs.””Flows was built to be the most agnostic piece of…

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) and online betting platform Duelbits have entered into a commercial agreement for the South American territory -excluding Argentina- through which the company becomes a Regional Sponsor of the National Teams. In a press release, the parties said that this agreement “reinforces the sponsorship platform for national teams, adding a new category and territory to expand the reach of the AFA brand” in different South American countries. 🇦🇷 Duelbits is delighted to be the Regional Sponsor of the Argentine Football Association!🏆 Argentina is a country with an incredible football heritage & Duelbits hopes to play a part in…

Bally’s Corporation, which filed its application to build Chicago’s first casino with the Illinois Gaming Board last month, could find local support for its project from river advocates and ecological preservationists. The Bally’s project to replace the Chicago Tribune printing plant in River West is seen by them as a potentially positive step in the ongoing makeover of the city’s riverfront, as reported by WBEZ. While the casino plan is still unfolding, it will join an urban landscape in mid-transformation.  For instance, the mostly unfenced waterside pathway of the Riverwalk downtown has become a local icon for social activities. “The Riverwalk…

Play’n GO announced Thursday it has further expanded in the US by launching its portfolio of content in New Jersey. The Casino Service Industry Enterprise waiver, newly awarded to Play’n GO by New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement, grants the studio the right to supply its content to operators in the Garden State. Initially launching with PokerStars, players in New Jersey are now able to access Play’n GO titles including Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead, Reactoonz, Rise of Olympus, Legacy of Dead and many more. Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer for Play’n GO, said: “We’ve talked about our plans to bring world-class entertainment…