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As Clarion Gaming continues its preparations for the large-scale return of land-based casino industry suppliers to the ICE London 2023 show floor, a Senior delegation from the company traveled to Las Vegas, where the industry experts met to discuss industry trends, challenges, and opportunities with leading US B2B and consumer gaming brands.  The delegation, led by Clarion Gaming Managing Director Stuart Hunter, met with stakeholders including Light & Wonder, Konami, IGT, Aristocrat, AGC, and Everi. The ICE group also received insights on the latest consumer trends in casino gaming and received guided tours of Resorts World Las Vegas and Palms…

Don’t misunderstand. The Nevada water shortage is not just about Nevada. In fact, the drought in the western United States is having a profound effect on a total of seven states… especially California. But for the purposed of gambling news, we’re focusing on what this means for Las Vegas. In addition to Nevada and California, the states involved include Arizona, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and even Wyoming. Tomorrow, August 16th, is the deadline for all seven states involved to have plans in place to cut water consumption. That’s easier said than done, of course. And nearly impossible for all the…

Despite the growing interest in making sports bets legal, it is not currently legal to have sports betting in Georgia. Betting on sports has long been a popular pastime in Georgia, but no legislation has yet been approved. At the same time, most of the southern states have legalized sports betting. Even though daily fantasy sports tournaments are not officially permitted in Georgia, no efforts have been taken to restrict them explicitly. Top DFS companies like DraftKings and FanDuel cater to gamers in the Peach State who want to gamble real money while expecting online sports betting to be permitted…

Online gaming operator 888 Holdings reported Friday its financial results for the first half of 2022, which saw revenues drop 13% to GBP 332.1 million ($402 million), compared to the previous year. This was attributed in part to the implementation of safer gambling policies in the UK, ahead of the expected regulatory tightening yet to be established, and the ongoing impact of the closure of the company’s Netherlands operations. UK revenue was down 25% YoY, which along with 888’s exit from the Dutch market represented the majority of the decline. Outside these two markets, profits were up 2% compared to…

Gaming company and horse racing giant Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced Thursday an agreement to sell 49% of United Tote, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CDI, to NYRA Content Management Solutions, a subsidiary of the New York Racing Association (NYRA). United Tote, which has been serving the racing industry since 1959, provides totalizator equipment and services for parimutuel wagering at racetracks. The company became part of Churchill Downs in 2010, when the firm acquired previous United Tote owner Youbet.com. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, United Tote manufactures and operates systems for more than 150 racing companies and numerous off-track betting (OTB) facilities in North America…

The Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE), which took place at ICC Sydney between the 9th and 11th of August, gathered over 7,300 delegates for its 31st edition. Described as the “cornerstone for all suppliers and buyers working within the hospitality and gaming industry” in the region, the expo featured discussions related to cashless gaming, staffing, marketing, and more; along with a floor with 220+ exhibitors. After a welcome address on the first day from Jinesh Patel, CEO of the Gaming Technologies Association (GTA, event organizers), the event kicked off with its buzzing exhibition floor and a data-driven seminar program.  With over 220 exhibitors…

The US gaming industry keeps breaking records. Nationwide commercial gaming revenue for the second quarter totaled $14.8 billion, according to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. Despite the growth rate softening throughout the period, the amount still sets a new quarterly all-time high for the industry, beating Q4 2021 by 3.3%. Commercial gaming revenue in the country has delivered $29.16 billion through the first half of the year. This is nearly 18% above year-over-year from H1 2021, and further positions the US industry on pace to set a new annual record for a second consecutive year. “Q2’s…

Bally’s Corporation is moving forward with two major projects in two different US states, which involve the Tropicana acquisition in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Chicago’s first casino project, in Illinois. On the Nevada front, the company said it will close the $308 million transaction with land owner Gaming and Leisure Properties, announced in April last year, at the end of September. Nevertheless, Bally’s executives said in its second-quarter earnings conference call last week it will be well into 2023 before any redevelopment takes place on the 34-acre south-Strip location, The Nevada Independent reports. “I think it’s well-advertised that we intend to develop…

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When it comes to payment methods the differences between the Asian continent, specifically Japan as the main gaming market in Asia, and the European continent are more than evident in many different categories. From customs, family or gastronomy to aspects as important as the payment methods used in online shopping and, of course, in casinos and online gambling sites. Popular Payment Methods by Region Many of the payment methods specialized in gambling-related transactions are popular in some specific countries, as they are usually created according to the needs and customs of each of the countries where they operate, grouping similar…

Sports betting and iGaming operator BetMGM announced Wednesday the signing of actor Jerry Ferrara as a celebrity brand ambassador and its newest podcast host. The breakout Entourage star will co-host episodes of Unleashed, BetMGM’s weekly sports podcast. Ferrara will also be featured in upcoming BetMGM marketing campaigns and participate in fan events for the brand. Jerry Ferrara said: “As a diehard sports fan, I couldn’t be more excited about legalized sports betting and having the opportunity to partner with an industry leader like BetMGM. It’s an honor to be the first BetMGM ambassador to co-host Unleashed and I’m excited to share my passion and…

Flutter Entertainment on Friday reported overall revenue growth of 9% in the first half of 2022, driven by recreational player expansion by over one million players and positive U.S. results, including its FanDuel brand speeding up its sports betting market to 51% in Q2, with number one position in 13 of 15 states. Monthly users in the U.S. climbed 49% from a year ago and revenue in the division soared 61%, or 50% on a constant-currency basis. The Ireland-based owner of Paddy Power, Betfair and PokerStars also noted it has increased the proportion of customers using safer gambling tools to…

Gauselmann Group announced Friday it has now become one of the first providers to be granted a license to operate virtual slot-machine games in Germany. The Eastern Westphalian company now aims to legally provide its “first-class gaming fun on the worldwide web,” taking advantage of being an early mover in this space. The group first filed the application to offer virtual slot-machine games with the Saxony-Anhalt State Administration Office back in July 2021. Markus Ettlin, Management Spokesperson of Merkur Sportwetten GmbH, said the company had been “waiting in the wings for some time” with its range of virtual slot-machine games…

iGaming technology company Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) is expanding its reach in Latin America as it has signed an additional agreement with existing partner Grupo Boldt, to cover a fourth and fifth regulated region under the bplay brand over the coming months. After three previous entries into LatAm markets in 2020 and 2021, GiG is powering the launch of bplay in Buenos Aires, the biggest province of Argentina, with both its player account manager and sportsbook. A fifth launch is expected to follow towards the end of the year in the Argentinian Province of Entre Rios, a jurisdiction where the bplay…

Content provider to the iGaming industry BGaming announced its latest slot Maneki 88 Gold has now gone live. The company’s latest product is described as packed with Asian-inspired symbols, a variety of features and four Jackpot levels.  Maneki 88 Gold has medium volatility and 96.9% RTP playing out on a 5-reel, a 3-row field with 243 ways to win. “Magnificent lotus flowers, charming music, and the magic allure of Asian symbolics coincide with the magnificent features of the slot,” the company described.  At the player’s option, the high-paying animal symbols turn into Golden ones, increasing the bet and opening an…

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