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As reported by the South Dakota Commission on Gaming, Deadwood’s casinos have seen a 1.61% decrease in June in a year-over-year comparison after May’s one-month rebound.  This is a continued trend from March and April, when gaming handle decreased by 6.25% and 13%, respectively. There was a slight increase in May with a positive gain of 1.77% when compared to May 2021. So far, in 2022, Deadwood’s casinos have experienced a 0.97% decrease over the same time frame in 2021. Mike Rodman, executive director of the Deadwood Gaming Association, explained that while June’s numbers were down slightly, “we are comparing…

N1 Partners Group has announced the launch of its new promo for N1 Casino, called Lucky Spin, which allows players to get additional prizes for their activity. “The rules are simple: complete tasks, spin the wheel and win guaranteed prizes. You can complete both Silver and Gold Challenges to double your chances of winning big and get all the extra bonuses,” the company explained. The new promo at N1 Casino has already attracted players from Germany, Switzerland, Canada, and others. The project has won a lot of new audiences, and the duration of the gaming session and the growth of rates have increased several…

B2B online casino services provider Evolution announced Wednesday the launch of its Gold Bar Roulette, a new addition to its live Roulette family. The company describes it as a game that “puts players in control while offering increased entertainment and rewards.” According to Evolution, the “putting players in control” element means players can now choose their own lucky numbers instead of multipliers being assigned to random numbers. At the same time, players can take advantage of the potential for multiped wins by choosing the size of the multipliers.  In Gold Bar Roulette, every player can win Gold Bars with multipliers…

A committee of the Thai National Assembly that is analyzing the possibility of legalizing gambling submitted a report to Parliament on Wednesday recommending the government issues a decree allowing “entertainment complexes” that include legal casinos to be built in key cities across the country, in an attempt to reactivate the economy. If accepted, the blueprint could help Thailand in generating billions of dollars from foreign investors, travelers, and Thai gamblers “who would otherwise spend gaming money in neighboring countries,” according to the panel.  Pichet Chuamuangphan, the second vice-chairman of the committee, said: “We’re focused on attracting foreigners to step up tourism and…

Ohio has begun accepting applications from bars and restaurants seeking to join the upcoming sports betting market, and interest thus far seems high. According to a list released on Friday, over 1,000 businesses in the state have been pre-approved by the Lottery Commission, and about 130 of them have taken the next step by applying to the Casino Control Commission. Bars and restaurants seeking to add a sports betting kiosk to their operations are set to apply for Type-C licenses. While these permits will come from the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), the businesses must first get a recommendation from…

A sports betting bill in Massachusetts still has a shot at moving forward despite the pressing deadline for a consensus to be reached, Senate President Karen Spilka indicated. Legislators in the Bay State have less than a week of formal sessions left for a compromise proposal to emerge from conference committee, a move expected by state casino interests, which on Monday urged lawmakers to strike a deal. While House Speaker Ron Mariano voiced doubts last week on the efforts to bridge differences between Senate and House sports betting proposals, lamenting the chambers were “far apart” on the issue, Spilka struck…

International Game Technology (IGT) announced Tuesday that its subsidiary IGT Global Solutions Corporation has signed an agreement to deliver iLottery content through its remote gaming server (RGS) to the Michigan Lottery. Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Global Lottery, said: “The integration of IGT’s advanced RGS will provide the Michigan Lottery and its players with an extensive library of premium iLottery content, diversifying the Lottery’s portfolio with well-known eInstants and omnichannel themes.” “As a leader in this space, the Michigan Lottery has built a robust iLottery offering from the ground up, and IGT is thrilled that we can contribute to its…

Content provider to the iGaming industry Pragmatic Play announced it will be both speaking and sponsoring at the upcoming SAGSE Miami event. Held at The Casino @ Dania Beach in Florida over three days from August 9-11, the event provides an opportunity for providers and operators within LatAm to network. Victor Arias, Vice President of LatAm Operations, will act as the company’s representative at the event. He will be in attendance and lending his iGaming experience to an industry panel, highlighting Pragmatic Play’s position within the continent. Additionally, Pragmatic Play will be a platinum sponsor of the event, “demonstrating the importance…

Greentube, the Novomatic Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, announced Tuesday the launch of its latest online casino game, Feelin’ Fruity: Win Ways. The title is described as a fruit-themed slot featuring the Win Ways mechanic, and is now available for all B2B partners.  This 6-reel, 117,649 ways to win slot can see players win more than 9,000x their stake by way of free spins that feature an increasing win multiplier.  Players can trigger the Free Spins bonus feature by landing four scatter symbols on the main reel set, awarding 12 free spins. Every extra scatter symbol that lands following the fourth…

After UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s resignation this month, in a political crisis that also saw the exit of Gambling Minister Chris Philp, the White Paper to reform gambling laws was postponed for the fourth time, and might not go ahead until a new leader of the Conservative party is elected to replace the PM. Amid this uncertain landscape, Michael Dugher, CEO of gambling standards body Betting & Gaming Council (BGC), says in this opinion article that it is possible to deliver a “genuinely transformative package of reforms, whilst at the same time not killing off” the industry. He says…

Revenue for the Philippine gaming industry is expected to go back to -or even surpass- its pre-pandemic levels in 2026 as player confidence slowly returns to the sector, said Daniel Cecilio, licensing and regulatory chief of state-run regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor).  As reported by Reuters, the senior regulatory official stated that, even though pandemic-related lockdowns are over, “bringing back the confidence of players is hard.” That is why the market’s full recovery is expected to arrive in 2026. GGR might reach PHP 256 billion ($4.6 billion) or better by that date, with land-based casinos contributing about PHP…

Testing and certification services provider Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) announced Tuesday it has appointed Barrie Wilson as its new Manager of Client Services, thus growing its Australian team. The role will see him working with land-based, iGaming and lottery clients in the APAC region. He will be based in the company’s Sydney lab.  Wilson joins the team with “a unique skillset” and has “an impressive background” in leadership and management roles throughout his career, GLI stated in a press release. Most recently, he served as a Professional Year instructor at Performance Education in Sydney, training students on strategies for successfully integrating…

Gaming technology supplier Comtrade Gaming has announced an agreement to supply its iGaming platform (iCore) to Stanleybet Romania. The deal will see the betting brand have its own version of Comtrade Gaming’s iCore for the entire business.  Steven Valentine, Chief Commercial Officer at Comtrade Gaming, said: “We are very excited to be working with Stanleybet Romania. They have a great brand with a large retail footprint, and we look forward to helping them grow their online business.” According to Valentine, utilizing Comtrade Gaming’s platform will give Stanleybet Romania access to “the best tools,” including real-time bonusing, dynamic segmentation, real-time push…

Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy BMM Testlabs is now licensed to test and certify casino gaming equipment for the State of Nebraska, the company announced Monday. BMM has received authorization to that end from the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. “BMM is very pleased to have been approved to provide testing services for casino gaming equipment in Nebraska,” commented Travis Foley, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, North America. “Melissa Shuba, Vice President Government Affairs, and Meagan DeMello, Regulatory Compliance Manager, have done an excellent job in assuring BMM is well-positioned to provide our clients access to…

This week’s gambling news focuses on the Macau casino lockdown from the latest Coronavirus outbreak. Casinos there just reopened, but travel restrictions have already cost them millions, and will probably cost them billions, and is already costing Las Vegas gaming companies like MGM Resorts, Wynn Resorts, & Las Vegas Sands millions! When it comes to gambling revenue, Macau china is the world leader. In fact, Macau generates three times as much money as Las Vegas… at least, it used to. Wynn, MGM, and the Las Vegas Sands all have casinos in Macau. Actually these American companies have a combined 11…

Craig Sculos, a 30-year veteran of the casino industry with an executive leadership position at Bally’s two casinos in Rhode Island; and Bruce Parkes, IGT’s Systems Engineer, were one of 21 honorees named by Providence Business News for its 2022 Leaders & Achievers Awards program. Sculos is currently Senior Vice President of Rhode Island Regulatory for Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort and Bally’s Tiverton Casino & Hotel; and Bally’s Tiverton Hotel Vice President and General Manager.  The individuals were selected for the fourth edition of the program from multiple nominees based on their leadership, achievements, and longstanding commitment to…