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The head of the NSW Independent Casino Commission, which came into force on Monday, has warned NSW casinos that they will not be able to hide from the authority, which will impart “very severe” punishments for wrongdoing.  The NICC will have unprecedented powers to monitor casino activities and act against operators who engage in misconduct, targeting money laundering and other criminal activity.  Under new laws, casinos face fines of up to AUD 100 million, and senior executives and board members will be personally liable for wrongdoing they know about, but fail to stop. Chief Commissioner Philip Crawford, the former chairperson of…

The Colorado Division of Gaming reported Friday the monthly sports betting figures corresponding to July 2022, with a total handle of $258.4 million, a 17.5% decrease from June this year, when the state saw a total of $313.3 million in bets. However, a year-over-year comparison showed a 42.5% increase in handle. Bets placed online amounted to $256.4 million, while retail operators took $1.9 million in wagers. The monthly drop from June brings sports betting in Colorado down for a fourth consecutive month. Additionally, the amount wagered in July amounts to the lowest monthly total of the calendar year so far. However, in terms of gross gaming revenue, the period…

The Maryland Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) unanimously approved a policy amendment Friday requesting companies awarded a mobile betting license in Maryland to submit a diversity plan. As the body works out the regulations, the mobile betting launch will not be in place for the NFL kickoff, potentially delaying months. The plan must be submitted to the Commission within 30 days after licensure approval and should include strategies to obtain a diverse group of owners or contractors, conduct diversity-related events and proposed timelines and benchmarks to achieve diversity objectives.  Applicants must also state they will make a “good faith effort” to…

Kindred Group announced it will host the Sustainable Gambling Conference for the seventh consecutive year on October 19, at the Johan Cruijff Arena, in Amsterdam. Under the theme “Safer gambling – An honest conversation”, the conference aims to “connect people inside and outside the industry who share Kindred’s purpose to transform the online gambling industry into a trusted and safe industry that contributes positively to society.” International leading experts such as keynote speaker Johann Hari -a New York Times best-selling author-, Dr. Jonathan Parke, and Professor Mark Griffiths will share their knowledge. They will be joined by Swedish Elite Football (SEF)…

Gaming provider Zitro announced Monday the implementation of new sustainable policies through the use of solar energy to further reduce the impact of its carbon footprint and provide its offices with 100% renewable energy.  This new initiative consists of 264 solar panels with an area of 528 square meters installed on the roof of its Technology Campus in Barcelona, producing an estimated power of 120 kW, which will promote sustainability, reduce CO2 emissions, and reduce energy costs. “This installation will reduce 82,509 kg of CO2 per year,” the company said in a statement. As part of its strategy of social…

Online gaming operator Codere Online shared Thursday its financial results for the second quarter of the year. For the period ended June 30, the company reported total net gaming revenue of €29.2 million ($28.7 million), a 41% increase from the prior-year period. However, the company also reported a Q2 net loss of €6.7 million ($6.4 million), totaling €16.8 million ($16.6 million) during the first half of 2022.  Mexico and Spain -the company’s two main markets- saw net gaming revenue of €11.9 million ($11.8 million) and €14.1 million ($13.9 million) respectively, an increase of 85% and 12% compared to the same period last…

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced Friday that the Secretary of State has reappointed John Baillie and Catharine Seddon as Commissioners, commencing 31 December 2022, until 10 April 2024.  Baillie is a Chartered Accountant and a former partner of KPMG in Scotland and London. He is a former Chair of the Accounts Commission for Scotland, the Scottish local authority watchdog, and served two three-year terms. He was Chair of Audit Scotland, the equivalent of the National Audit Office, for several years, and a member of the Reporting Panel of the UK Competition and Markets Authority for nine years.   Meanwhile,…

The Virginia Lottery announced Thursday its report on sports wagering activity for the month of July 2022, showing a betting handle of $266 million through 14 licensed operators, 64% higher than last year when only seven were active. Virginia bettors won a total of $239 million for a combined 9.78% operator win percentage.  The total tax for the month reached $3 million, with $2.9 million being allocated to Virginia’s General Fund, as a result of the 15% tax rate placed by the state on all sports betting activity. $76,507 is going to the state’s Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund.  Despite revenue…

 September 5, 2022 It’s the most wonderful time of the year… if you like NFL betting, that is! September is finally here, and while we hate to say goodbye to summer, the only saving grace is that football is back! While we love to report on the gambling news in America, we don’t pretend to be sports betting experts. So we’ll leave game predictions and picks against the spread to the professionals. But what we can tell you is that there are tons of resources out there for every level of sports bettor. Now, before we go any further we…

 September 4, 2022 We take a brief look at the Diamond Fortunator Hold and Win online slot from the good people at Playson! It’s a 3 reel game with 3 rows that can expand to a 6 by 6 grid during the Hold and Win Bonus Game! This gem-themed game comes with 5 paylines and features Wilds, Scatters, and in-game Jackpots! Over the years, Playson has really been able to put out a collection of classic slot games with more modern features. The Diamond Fortunator Hold and Win slot could certainly be considered part of that group of games. Players…

Gaming industry consultancy Spectrum Gaming Group and executive search firm Bristol Associates have launched the 22nd Annual Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey. The questionnaire is described by the parties as “a critical benchmark tool” designed to help the gambling industry attract, retain and motivate its executive talent. “Our survey has been designed to keep pace with rapid changes in the gaming landscape, including ensuring that we address the goals and needs of executives in every gaming vertical,” said Spectrum Gaming Managing Director Michael Pollock. The annual survey will be accepting responses until September 30, 2022. This year’s questionnaire includes topics…

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A $600 million Hard Rock casino proposed near Mettler in Kern County, California, took a new step toward final approval late Wednesday. The Legislature has now passed a bill ratifying a gaming compact between the state and the Tejon Indian Tribe. Senate Bill 910 cleared the state Senate on a 39-0 vote, having earlier won the Assembly’s support. The bill now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office for his signature. A required 45-day review by the federal Department of the Interior is then set to launch. The proposal passed on the very final day of the legislative session. It had…

iGaming player acquisition services provider Gambling.com Group announced Wednesday the return of the American Gambling Awards after pausing the program in 2021 due to Covid-19. The awards will culminate with an exclusive, private VIP dinner celebration at New York’s Carbone Restaurant, the group said. In a press release, the company explained that the event will feature 12 award categories recognizing the regulated operators active in the U.S. market, as well as industry service providers, policymakers, attorneys, regulators, and others who “play a vital role in developing the American online gambling market.” The nominations for each award category will be evaluated…

Gaming provider Zitro announced Thursday it is expanding its presence at Casino Torrelodones (Casino Gran Madrid) through its latest agreement with Grupo Gran Madrid. The deal will see the company introduce its new multi-game Wheel of Legends, featured on the Altius Glare cabinet.  Jaime Aníbal-Álvarez, director of Casinos Spain at Zitro, said: “We are confident that Wheel of Legends, with its stunning graphics, innovative mathematical models and exciting game mechanics, will be an excellent addition to the Casino Gran Madrid portfolio.” Sergio Rupérez, Head of Product Retail – Online at Grupo Gran Madrid, commented: “We are delighted to collaborate with Zitro…

Content provider to the iGaming industry Pragmatic Play announced Thursday it has launched a sequel to its popular title Wolf Gold. Called Wolf Gold PowerJackpot, this new release sees players return to the American Prairies from the original 2017 game, “packed with more features and prizes than ever before,” according to the company.  However, Pragmatic Play’s first global progressive jackpot game is “not just focused on the big prize”, with players still able to trigger Free Spins and Respins in base play. Free Spins will be available when three Scatters land on the reels, awarding spins for a lucrative bonus…