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Global bookmaker 1xBet has announced that it will take part in the SBC Summit Rio 2024 exhibition, billed as the largest event of its kind in Latin America, which will be held from March 5 to 7 at the Windsor Convention & Expo Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 1xBet has become the event’s Premium Sponsor and invites guests to visit its stand to meet company top managers and learn more about the 1xBet affiliate program. “We are waiting for old friends and potential partners at booth A240 to listen to our colleagues’ wishes, talk about industry news, and share plans…

Lawmakers in the Virginia Senate have opted to postpone a decision on a bill that would permit sports betting on Virginia colleges until the 2025 legislative session, following extensive discussions and deliberations. The bill, introduced by Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-16) on January 4th, aimed to amend existing legislation to allow sports betting on Virginia colleges, a practice currently prohibited despite the overall legal status of sports gambling in the state since January 2021. While the proposal garnered initial support, having passed the General Laws and Technology Committee on January 24th, it faced a setback when the Finance and Appropriations Committee…

The initial wave of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) has unveiled key insights into gambling participation trends. According to the findings, overall participation in any form of gambling activity stood at 48%. However, when excluding individuals who solely engaged in lottery draws, the participation rate dropped to 27%. Online gambling emerged as a popular choice, with a participation rate of 38% in the last four weeks. Yet, when lottery players were excluded, the rate fell to 16%. In contrast, in-person gambling registered a participation rate of 29%, declining to 18% without lottery players. The Wave 1 data was collected…

Multinational gaming company Codere Online saw its total revenue grow 32% to €46.9 million ($51 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, while net gaming revenue reached €50.1 million ($54.2 million) during the period, up 33% from Q4 2022. Driven by the record quarterly net gaming revenue, full-year revenue jumped by 40 percent to €171.9 million ($185.7 million).Overall revenue from Mexico reached €22.6 million ($24.5 million) in Q4 2023 and net gaming revenue stood at €25.1 million ($27 million) in the period, 54% above Q4 2022. For the full year, it amounted to €81.7 million ($88.2 million), a 60% rise. Revenue and…

A campaign aiming to legalize sports betting in Missouri is gaining significant traction, with more than half of the required signatures collected to place the initiative on ballots this November. Winning for Missouri Education, a coalition representing the state’s six professional sports teams, announced on Tuesday that over 100,000 initiative petition signatures have been gathered. To secure a spot on the ballot, the campaign needs to collect about 180,000 signatures and submit them to the Missouri Secretary of State’s office by May 5, a goal they anticipate surpassing with a target of over 300,000 signatures.  “We are seeing strong support…

iGaming content provider Play’n GO has launched Legion Gold Unleashed, a sequel to its successful 2023 slot Legion Gold.The new installment continues the narrative from the first game, inviting players to rejoin the garrison across the Mediterranean. The mission remains to amass wealth and fortify the Roman Empire’s frontier. Thematically, Legion Gold Unleashed draws parallels with other historical action titles in the supplier’s portfolio like Game of Gladiators: Uprising (2023), Gates of Troy (2022), and Rise of Gods: Reckoning (2022). The company decided to release the sequel in response to the positive reception of the first installment, which was known for its…

 February 29, 2024 We all know that the days of the Mirage Volcano attraction are numbered. Still, it will be good when they turn the show back on tomorrow, Friday March 1st. But no one knows for certain how much longer we have to enjoy it. According to the resort, the famous Strip attraction will operate nightly from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. with shows on the hour. The volcano was shut down for the Las Vegas Grand Prix in November, and again in February while Paramount used the space for the interactive Paramount Mountain during Super Bowl week. Hard…

The Georgia Senate has taken significant steps toward expanding the state’s gambling landscape, with two separate proposals – one seeking to legalize sports betting and another one also calling for casino gambling – gaining traction in legislative chambers. In a move that could potentially pave the way for legalized sports betting, the Senate approved Tuesday a state constitutional amendment allowing voters to decide on the matter in November. Senate Resolution 579 garnered support with a 41-12 vote, marking progress for advocates of regulated sports gambling in Georgia. Under the resolution, 80% of taxes generated from sports betting would be allocated…

The Danish Gambling Authority achieved a legal victory in Næstved court, resulting in the blocking of 83 illegal gambling websites. This marks the 10th time the Authority has gone to court for this reason, escalating its efforts to combat illegal online gambling. Since 2012, the Authority has targeted unauthorized websites catering to Danish players, resulting in a total of 359 blocked sites. The websites offer games such as betting and online casinos to Danes without permission. This year’s record-breaking blockade of 83 sites underscores the Authority’s commitment to curbing illegal gambling, with plans for biannual interventions in 2024. The Danish Gambling…

In a bid to streamline the casino industry, Sri Lanka has introduced amendments to its casino licensing regulations, imposing minimum investment thresholds and revising fee structures.  The move, effective from January 1, 2024, marks a shift in the country’s approach to integrated development projects, and follows the submission of ten casino applications. Sri Lanka currently has six operational casinos: Bally’s, Bellagio, Casino Marina, Stardust, Continental Club, and The Ritz Club. The revised Casino Business Licensing Regulation No. 01 of 2022, issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, aims to increase accountability and sustainability in…

It seems like just yesterday that the Vegas Sphere announced the U2 Vegas residency that would help open the venue. And now here we are, just five months and 40 shows later, talking about them leaving town. Sort of sad, really. The band’s UV Achtung Baby Live concert series is officially closing, with the final performances scheduled for March 1st and 2nd. There are a few tickets left, if you really want to go. But be prepared to shell out over $1,000 a seat. Originally, the U2 Vegas residency was slated for a mere 25 shows. However, demand for the…

Bundesliga International and sports technology company Sportradar have announced the extension and expansion of their global partnership for an additional six years, running until the end of the 2031-2032 season. The extended agreement aims to deliver innovative data and audiovisual products to fans of Germany’s football competitions. Bundesliga International is a subsidiary of DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, which is responsible for the operations, licensing and marketing of the leagues and players. The current partnership was scheduled to conclude at the end of 2025-2026 season. However, with the early renewal, Sportradar secures a range of rights, including sublicensing video content from Germany’s…

FBMDS has launched Sapphire Fever, described by the iGaming content supplier as “an immersive video bingo adventure captivating players worldwide with a fusion of timeless gameplay and state-of-the-art technology.” The game is compatible with various screen sizes and resolutions.The game’s features include Magic Ball, “elevating player excitement with a unique addition to every bingo call”; and Free Ball, providing players a complimentary opportunity to mark any number on their cards, enhancing their chances of success. Meanwhile, the Universal Accessibility with Adaptive Display ensures a seamless gaming experience on any device.Sapphire Fever offers versatile enjoyment, allowing players to engage “anytime, anywhere, and…

Virgin Bet will host its inaugural ‘Women’s Day’ event, dedicated to celebrating women in racing, on Saturday, 9th March. The event is slated to take place at the Ayr Racecourse during the Virgin Bet Raceday.Open to everyone, the program is part of Virgin Bet’s new brand slogan, ‘A Good Bet’, a campaign focusing on ways in which the sportsbook can knock down pre-existing barriers within sports and culture at large, the company said in a statement. The company has partnered with presenting star Natalie Pike, who will be acting as compere throughout events on the day.  As part of the…

If God started shuffling a deck of cards at the Big Bang or after the Big Bang to get some rest and be entertained, he would never have shuffled them in the same order. This is to say you have never shuffled and dealt a deck of cards in the same order twice. It may be quite hard to believe, but it’s true. If you play at a casino, you’re not focused on shuffling cards in a specific order but on preventing predictable patterns that could give others an unfair advantage. So, what’s the science behind card shuffling? Can you…

A new Vegas poker room is coming to a major Strip Resort as they completely redesigning their existing room… making it one of the biggest and most modern in Sin City! Plus, the World Series of Poker just published its schedule for 2024, while online poker shared liquidity gets a big boost! Poker players have a lot to celebrate these days: Shared liquidity is expanding online. The 2024 World Series of Poker begins in just 3 months. But this week’s big story takes us to the Venetian for their new Vegas poker room! One of the most popular places for…