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The Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB)’s Pope County casino project in Arkansas has received approval from the city of Russellville. However, despite the latest approval of a large-scale development plan, the question of whether the casino will be built remains, as there is litigation against Legends Resort and Casino and more than 100,000 signatures that require a ballot measure pulling Pope County out of the casino running for good. In a statement on Monday, Legends said they will pursue the final permits and approvals so that once that litigation is wrapped up, they can break ground. In terms of those 100,000 signatures,…

For the first time in two years, the government shut down all its casinos on Monday, in an attempt to stop a spike in the number of new Covid-19 cases. According to analysts, casinos have had close to zero revenue since mid-June, when the city’s outbreak began, and they are expected to have little to no income in the coming months. Even prior to their closure, analysts estimated the casinos were burning through some $600 million each month because of COVID restrictions. Having invested billions in Macau over the last two decades, Wynn Macau, MGM China, Galaxy Entertainment, SJM Holdings,…

Maryland is inching closer to launching online sports betting in the state after the Sports Wagering and Application Review Commission (SWARC) approved Wednesday a slate of regulations and applications needed to this end. However, the market may potentially miss the NFL kickoff and first weeks, instead being up and running by mid-season. The SWARC has now reworked its licensing criteria in an effort to expedite launch. Governor Larry Hogan has been critical of the much-delayed process, saying the more the state takes to get mobile betting off the ground, the more money Maryland is missing out on. He wants the committee…

D.C. Lottery’s sports betting app GambetDC is yet again under fire, with some in the District Council believing the situation can no longer sustain. The product -the only one working citywide in Washington, D.C.- keeps losing money and underperforming. Last year, D.C. lost $4 million through the program when initial projections had the city making over $90 million by now.  The current picture is much different from the one expected when GambetDC was launched in 2020, and many members in the District Council who voted in favor of the setup have since expressed regret, reports WTOP. The state of the…

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It’s almost as if the pandemic is a distant memory. Las Vegas casinos no longer require masks or social distancing. But thousands of miles away on the other side of the planet, things are not going nearly as well. And now, it could cost some of the biggest gaming companies serious cash. China’s largest gambling hub is an island called Macau. And the latest surge of Coronavirus there has resulted in the government locking down the area and shutting down the casinos. Major American operators like MGM, Wynn, and the Las Vegas Sands, have significant investments in the market and…

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) of the United Kingdom has appointed MP Damian Collins as new Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy, and he will take over responsibilities for gambling and racing after last week’s resignation of Chris Philp ahead of the long-awaited White Paper on the Gambling Act Review. The new Parliamentary Under Secretary of State will become the fourth minister to have led the review since it launched, as Philp had replaced John Whittingdale in September last year, who had previously taken over from Nigel Huddleston. Collins was elected as MP for Folkestone and…

International Game Technology (IGT) announced Wednesday it has now launched its DiamondRS mechanical reel cabinet. According to the business, the cabinet marks “a pivotal point” for IGT in the mechanical reel segment and leverages extensive market research merged with technology to provide what the company calls “a next-generation gaming experience on a traditional cabinet style.” Guests of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel in Highland, California, were among the first players in the world to enjoy the new versions of popular IGT slot games on the DiamondRS cabinet.  Combining what IGT describes as player-preferred design with first-rate innovation, the…

AGS announced Wednesday its recognition as one of the 2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the US and Atlanta by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). The commercial gaming supplier -which provides slot, table, and interactive products to casino operators- has received honors in the employee-nominated award consecutively since 2017. AGS competed against more than a thousand companies that were nominated through an employee survey in both the national and Atlanta categories, the company explains. AGS was one of 139 winners nationwide and the only company in Nevada to win. Among the 102 Atlanta winners, AGS is the…

The Indiana Gaming Commission released Tuesday its financial results for the statewide casino revenue in June, showing a decline for the third consecutive month. Altogether, Indiana casinos tallied $197.2 million last month, a 7% decrease compared to May’s win of $211 million, which was 8% less than April’s.  Last month’s win was also down 16.2% from this year’s peak of $235.2 million, which was recorded in March, and 14% less on a year-on-year basis when paired against the $230.9 million recorded in June 2021.  This decline in casino earnings falls in line with the nation’s high inflation rate and the end…

Gaming-oriented alternative fund SCCG Venture Fund has unveiled an investment in sports data and tech company RoninSport.io, a client partner of the SCCG Management consultancy. The move was announced by SCCG’s Stephen Crystal and will find the venture fund offering strategic support and business development. The SCCG Venture Fund is managed by Stephen Crystal, David Hanlon, Pierre Cadena and Dave Antony. It describes itself as focused on increasing value and distributing profit through investing in gaming opportunities, targeting the best opportunities for Seed / Series A funding. SCCG will be a strategic business partner to Ronin and help the company grow the business…

In this exclusive column for Yogonet, Play’n GO’s IP, Licensing and Partnerships Manager Anny Gomes discusses the studio’s approach to licensed content, their choice for music, and their latest music collaboration title *NSYNC Pop. In addition, she delves into the key role of data in product development and understanding the audience. Hitting the right notes with licensed gaming content is never easy, but when you do, there’s the chance to create show-stopping titles. At Play’n GO, we’re hugely passionate about the world of entertainment, and particularly music. Lots of our licensed games feature the bands and artists we love, and…

The International Center for Gaming Regulation (ICGR) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has confirmed J. Brin Gibson, Chair & Executive Director of the Nevada Gaming Control Board as the first keynote speaker for the Gaming Regulation International Policy Summit (GRIPS) – North America, which will take place from September 11-16, 2022, in Las Vegas. Gibson’s presentation will be held on September 12, under the title “Why Regulate Gaming?”, and will kickstart the weeklong GRIPS program. He is joining other three keynote speakers: Becky Harris, former Chair of the Nevada Gaming Control Board; David Schwartz, Ph.D and UNLV Ombuds; and Joe Bertolone, industry leader and former regulator…

Gaming content and technology company Aristocrat Gaming announced Wednesday two new appointments. Deanne McKissick has been named Chief Supply Chain Officer, while Mark Wadley has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer. Reporting to CEO of Aristocrat Gaming Hector Fernandez, McKissick will oversee the entire global supply chain, ensuring that customers continue to have the best product purchasing experience, while Wadley will oversee the comprehensive marketing efforts at a global level to maximize the value of the Gaming division and products. “As we continue to focus on changing the game, our superb talent is a core component of our ability to lead the…

AI and game data science specialist Future Anthem announced Tuesday that it has closed a Series A round of financing “to accelerate its growth with significant product investment, and to launch in North America with a focus on sports betting.” The company interprets player behaviors in real-time for the online gambling segment. The financing round was led by Bettor Capital, an early-stage venture firm that focuses on software and technology providers in the real-money gambling industry, with participation from iGaming and sports betting investment firm Sharp Alpha Advisors, and seasoned industry veterans including Benjie Cherniak. Select other new investors will also complement…

The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), announced the imposition of a cease and desist order on Gammix for illegally offering online games of chance. Should Gammix persist, the company will have to pay a penalty of €1.47 million ($1.48 million) a week, up to a maximum of nearly €4.5 million ($4.53 million). The Ksa has established that Gammix offers games of chance to Dutch consumers via various websites, for which it does not have a license. As a result, no supervision is possible. This means that there is no control over, among other things, the fairness of the game and whether sufficient…