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For our inaugural SiGMA Balkans Summit, we’ve prepared an agenda bursting with activities to keep our delegates rushing for stage to networking event to closing parties. For your perusal, we’ve combined some of the best events into a handy guide to make sure you don’t get lost trying to take it all in. Without further ado; here are the top 10 things to look for in SiGMA Balkans 2022. 10 ways to make the most out of SiGMA Balkans Pre-registration and Welcome drinks: To make the most of your time at SiGMA CIS —where hundreds of delegates are anticipated—you must…

Online payment methods are undoubtedly one of the fields where innovation is growing the most. That’s thanks to the multitude of financial startups, one known as Fintech, in the online finance and payment sector. Years ago it was difficult to find payment methods beyond the three or four methods available, with many problems in using them in some countries. Today, not only is it possible to use them in almost any country in the world, no matter how remote, but we also have a wide variety of options to choose from. One of the sectors where this evolution of payment…

Butler National Corporation announced Thursday that, through its wholly-owned subsidiary that manages Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City, Kansas, it has received Sports Wagering Management Contract approval from the Kansas Lottery. Earlier this summer, the company announced sports wagering platform agreements with DraftKings and Bally’s Corporation.  The Sports Wagering Management Contract provides for the management of sports wagering, both in-house at the Boot Hill Casino, as well as through three Kansas Lottery-approved Interactive Sports Wagering Platforms. The contract term is for five years and provides the statutory revenue share of 10% to the state.  CEO of Butler National Corporation…

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority shared on Wednesday that additional executives received a pay rise for the fiscal year, which ended June 30. Four top executives from its management team were granted a total of $287,469 in bonuses, and $55,475 in annual salary increases.  The extra pay is in addition to the higher compensation approved last month by the LVCVA board of directors for President and CEO Steve Hill and General Counsel Caroline Bateman, reports Las Vegas Review-Journal. Hill received a 10% raise, and a 50% bonus for his accomplishments as the leader of the city’s tourism marketing organization during…

As Maryland bettors still wait to see online sports betting become a reality in their state, the Baltimore Orioles have now announced a long-term partnership with SuperBook Sports. The deal was unveiled as the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) held its latest meeting, with Jim Nielsen, deputy director and COO of the State Lottery & Gaming Control Agency, stating that while it is hard to give a specific timeline, he is hopeful mobile betting will come “early next year.” “It is possible that Marylanders could be able to bet on the Super Bowl on a mobile platform. That’s certainly,…

The battle between sportsbook operators and local tribes over sports betting legalization in California shows no signs of slowing down. With two primary sports betting initiatives on the November ballot, and little time left, the feud between these two initiatives continues to rise. The latest development has seen additional California cities and organizations announce their opposition to Proposition 26, which they described as a measure that “directly harms local communities.” There are two sports betting initiatives on the November ballot. Proposition 26, a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow retail sportsbooks at Indian casinos and state-licensed racetracks; and the sportsbooks-backed Proposition…

The Joe Biden administration is urging an appeals court to reinstate a deal that gave the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout Florida. The move comes some nine months after U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich struck down the expanded gaming compact with the Seminoles on November 22, thus halting sports betting in the Sunshine State. A U.S. Department of the Interior brief filed Wednesday offered a defense of the Biden administration’s decision to allow the gambling agreement to go into effect. The 30-year gaming compact between the state and the tribe was signed in April last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis.…

The MGM Resorts Foundation announced Wednesday it has awarded nearly $2 million in the form of 82 grants to nonprofit organizations located in communities around the country in which the gaming giant operates, including Southern Nevada, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Northeast Ohio, the DC Metropolitan area and Western Massachusetts. Funding was awarded to organizations that provide basic needs services to community residents. These are the result of contributions made to the Community Grant Fund by MGM Resorts employees as well as guests. Grant decisions are made by the Company’s Community Grant Councils, a voluntary committee of employees who…

Nevada-based Station Casinos unveiled Thursday a scale model of the forthcoming Durango Casino & Resort, which is currently on display at the company’s Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas.  Durango is being constructed near Durango Drive and the 215 Beltway in the southwest valley, and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2023. Visitors of Las Vegas can now see the final design at Red Rock Casino.  The handmade scale model project took over 12 weeks to build, as reported by News 3 Las Vegas. It covers eight feet by eight feet and stands four feet tall, with a scale…

Gaming content provider CT Interactive has taken its content live with new-found Peruvian operator Bonanza.club. The agreement comes just a few days after Peru’s government enacted a new regulatory framework for online gaming in the country. CT Interactive’s portfolio of titles is now available with the casino brand. In a press release, the company stated that this deal “is an essential pillar in the company’s growth and shapes its regional plans.” The company’s global reach “has extended significantly over recent months with a series of partnerships with major online operators around the globe, which will be extended even further in the…

One of the key goals SOFTSWISS has set for its Sportsbook solution is the gamification of the sports betting experience. The iGaming expert and software provider has been taking a set of steps to that end for some time now, including the launch of new bonus types that enrich the player experience, while at the same time reducing the operator’s dependence on specific sporting events. “We see it as extremely promising for our industry in general and online betting in particular,” Alexander Kamenetskyi, Head of SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, tells Yogonet in regards to gamification. “Different gamification elements demonstrate a positive impact on player…

Last Thursday, the Senate’s Treasury Committee approved the bill presented months ago by the Executive Branch to enable the State and the casinos located in Uruguay to operate online gambling. This initiative had been defined as a “priority” by the senators of the National Party, since (among other things) the demand for online gambling has grown as a result of habit changes imposed by the pandemic. Likewise, it was a proposal that sought to help unblock the millionaire investment made by the Italian businessman Giuseppe Cipriani in the popular destination Punta del Este, where he seeks to build a new…

Sumsub, an international regulatory technology company that helps businesses stay compliant and fight digital fraud, published this week its first KYC (Know Your Customer) guide for the gaming industry, with a focus on Europe and the UK. “KYC for the gaming industry: Europe. A complete guide to balancing compliance, conversions, and fraud protection” tackles the main challenges that the industry faces today, such as staying compliant with KYC/AML regulations that vary from market to market, maintaining a high level of fraud protection, and building high-conversion verification flows. According to data citred by the company, the gambling market is set to…

The last few months have been full of exciting new developments for sports betting brand Circa Sports. The company, which first gained notoriety in its home market of Nevada through the operation of what has been labeled “the world’s largest sportsbook” at the flagship Circa Resort & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas, is rapidly expanding in both the retail and mobile space with offerings in new markets. While the last two years saw the brand launch in Iowa and Colorado, through its mobile app, Circa’s newest and ambitious plans will see the operator open its first brick-and-mortar sportsbook in a…

Gaming content provider CT Interactive continues its expansion in the European market, having now entered Italy. A selection of games, chosen according to local customers’ preferences, are already live with Slot Plus Srl’s main brand SignorBet.it. The titles include 40 Treasures, Lucky Clover, and Chilli Fruits, among others. Milena Tsankarska, Head of Business Development for EMEA at CT Interactive, commented: “CT Interactive is proud of the launch of its games in the Italian market. The significant move for our business growth is in sync with the company’s expansion strategy in the European regulated markets.” The provider described Signorbet as a company with…

As the Seneca Nation and the State of New York reach the 20th anniversary since they signed a deal to allow the tribe to host casino gaming, Seneca Nation President Matthew Pagels said during a press conference on Wednesday that he’s looking for a “fair, new” gaming compact with the state. Pagels argues the gaming landscape has changed “drastically” since the Nation obtained exclusive rights from the state to operate three casinos in Western New York. Their current gaming compact is set to expire in December 2023. — Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino (@SenecaCasinos) August 17, 2022 At the conference,…