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In new filings, attorneys for Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt argue the validity of four tribal gaming compacts the governor signed back in 2020 because of a U.S. Department of Interior decision they say overrides state court rulings.  The legal briefs were filed Friday afternoon in Washington D.C., according to FOX23. Stitt’s attorneys seek a dismissal of the suit against the four new gaming compacts with Otoe-Missouria, the Kialegee Tribal Town, the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and the Comanche Nation.  They are also arguing the compacts are in effect and the tribes should be allowed to continue to build their…

Caesars Entertainment announced that their app is available for download for Maryland sports betting, now that the state has legalized mobile bets. The Caesars app is available on iOS and Android in the state and live on desktop. Sports fans in Maryland can take advantage of a special early offer when they register and deposit funds ahead of mobile sports betting’s debut. “The Caesars Sportsbook app is ready to deliver an unmatched Maryland sports betting experience, true to Caesars’ legacy in the state,” said Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital. “Today’s launch for pre-registration is a great way for Maryland…

In an exclusive interview with Yogonet, Marc Crean, OpenBet’s commercial Vice President for Latin America and Canada, reflects on a positive return to G2E Las Vegas and how the event provided an ideal platform to demonstrate the company’s continued US growth and ambitions for the LatAm market. What is the balance of your participation in G2E this year, and how did you experience this recent edition of the show, in which we could see a return to normality after the pandemic? It was incredibly rewarding to meet with delegates at this year’s G2E. Our brand presence at the event was utilized to…

The director of the bookmaker Latamwin, Carlos Baeza, discussed the proposed law that seeks to regulate the development of online betting platforms in Chile and stated that it is an initiative that “will establish an open and competitive process for granting licenses.” In a column published by the betting house, Baeza commented on the bill that is currently in the Economy Commission of the Chilean Chamber of Deputies since March of this year, awaiting to be debated within the framework of tax reform to be proposed by the government of President Gabriel Boric. In this context, the executive, who also…

A total of 20.5 million American adults (8%) plan to bet a combined $1.8 billion on the 2022 FIFA World Cup, according to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) inaugural survey on World Cup wagering. Unlike other major events like the Super Bowl and March Madness, which have significant casual betting components, including bracket or squares contests, the vast majority of World Cup bettors (72%) plan to place traditional bets either online, with a bookie or at a physical sportsbook. The survey finds that 9.8 million (48%) World Cup bettors intend to place an online bet on the soccer tournament; while…

Casino and hospitality company Red Rock Resorts announced Monday that its Board of Directors has declared a “special dividend” of $1.00 per Class A common share. The dividend will be payable on December 9, 2022, to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 30. “Prior to the payment of such dividend, Station Holdco LLC will make a cash distribution to all unit holders of record, including the company, of $1.00 per unit for a total distribution of approximately $108.1 million,” a statement notes. Approximately $62.1 million of that total is expected to be distributed to…

BEGE’s 2022 edition is already fully booked, with more than 85 exhibiting companies from nearly 60 countries set to exhibit in Sofia, Bulgaria, November 23-24, at the Inter Expo Centre. Among the companies attending the event is SUZOHAPP, with the gaming products manufacturer and distributor to showcase its latest products. Ahead of the expo, Yogonet held an exclusive interview with Tim Kennedy, Vice President of Sales for Europe. In this conversation, the executive describes the company’s plans for BEGE, SUZOHAPP’s sports wagering “ecosystem,” and the keys to offering a seamless retail and online betting offering. This year has been marked by the…

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) announced Tuesday it has been awarded the ISO 20000 certification for its platform, following an extensive review of its internal service management system, framework and practices.  The certification, awarded by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), demonstrates an organization’s ability to “efficiently and effectively align” its management processes in accordance with international best practices.  “This certification establishes credibility and trust within consumers, stakeholders and other business partners. ISO certification guarantees the entity meets global standards for business, especially in trade situations,” GiG wrote. As part of a concerted program of service…

The German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) and the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, underlining their common goal of promoting a regulated and secure sports betting market and the integrity of sports.  The DSWV and IBIA have agreed to work in partnership and coordinate their activities and efforts on betting and related integrity issues, as both associations represent a large number of the same operators.  In their joint projects, the associations will pool their expertise on activities aimed at promoting a viable regulated sports betting market in Germany with high consumer channeling…

Root, an on-chain marketplace for financial, prediction and commerce markets, is teaming up with peer-to-peer betting protocol Paradox on a new parimutuel betting pool model for the FIFA World Cup 2022 that the parties claim “ensures all market participants get the best odds.” The Root-Paradox partnership comes just ahead of the soccer World Cup, to be held November 20 – December 18 in Qatar, launching Wednesday, November 16. The new alliance “will empower users and market participants to bet on the event using Roots, a new ERC-20 token developed by Root,” a press release explains. “Root is innovating across the…

Ireland has approved its new Gambling Regulation Bill. The cabinet of the tri-party coalition government signed off on the publication of the legislation today, paving the way to a new regulatory regime drafted by Minister of State James Browne of the Department of Justice. In accordance with the bill, Irish gambling will be overseen by the newly-formed government agency Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA). The body will be led by Anne Marie Caulfield, who will act as its first Chief Executive. It is expected that the authority will launch operations as early as possible once the bill is enacted, with the…

Wynn Las Vegas announced Monday that it has partnered with Formula 1 to create the “Official FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX Million Dollar All-Access Experience” for the inaugural race taking place November 16-18, 2023. The offering will give a group of six people access to “exclusive” events held during the Grand Prix and bespoke activities. “Only buyers of this official package will ever experience the Las Vegas Grand Prix in such style and luxury,” the parties explained. Additionally, for each package purchased, F1 and Wynn Las Vegas will make a donation of $100K to local philanthropic efforts,…

This week’s gambling news is about gambling expansion in Texas, a Massachusetts sports betting launch, and Missouri gambling legislation! There’s big talk about allowing Texas casino expansion and a Missouri sports betting bill,. Plus, Massachusetts is scheduled for sports bets early next year! And we have ridiculous gambling news from Ohio and a final update on California sports betting! Howdy, y’all! And welcome to This Week is Gambling! Our last show before I take the week off for Thanksgiving. We have news to talk about from Missouri to Massachusetts, with news ridiculous  from Ohio and gambling expansion in Texas… but…

Gaming technology group NOVOMATIC announced Monday it is expanding internationally with one of the largest transactions in its corporate history: the acquisition of the HBG Group, making the company one of the largest concessionaires in Italy.  The takeover was approved by the Italian Autonomous Administration of State Monopolies (AAMS). NOVOMATIC has been operating in Italy for more than 15 years and “has established its position as the technology leader in Europe’s largest VLT market due to the high level of confidence of its licensed business customers in the group’s innovative products and services,” the company claims. NOVOMATIC describes HBG Gaming…

Gaming technology supplier Comtrade Gaming has announced an agreement to provide its gCore technology (RGS) to Arcadem, a provider of premium online casino games. The deal will see Arcadem have its own version of Comtrade Gaming’s RGS hosted in the cloud. Comtrade Gaming RGS is a solution for vendors and operators that enables the implementation and distribution of online, mobile, and server-based gaming content. It is licensed in the UK, Gibraltar, Malta, NJ, PA, and many more jurisdictions. Steven Valentine, Comtrade Gaming’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Our RGS is being used by some of the largest game providers and we are…

Manufacturer and distributor of gaming products SUZOHAPP announced its latest installation of sports betting terminals in Ontario, in partnership with Mohegan and RBY Gaming. SUZOHAPP’s terminals will be available at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara when the two properties launch sports betting.   Todd Sims, Vice President of Sales for SUZOHAPP, commented: “Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara are premier locations in the Ontario gaming and sports betting industries and we are honored to partner with Fallsview Casino Resort, Casino Niagara and RBY on this project.” Todd Sims, SUZOHAPP’s VP of Sales SUZOHAPP offers a complete ecosystem of sports betting products…