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Gaming supplier Play’n GO announced Thursday the launch of Mount M, its new prehistoric-themed slot. “Creating an experience is what we do best,” the company said about the title, which is set five million years back, at a time when mammoths walked the Earth. In the last month, the supplier also launched Champions of Mithrune, Bull in a Rodeo, Forge of Fortunes, and Leprechaun’s Vault. “In the shadow of Mammoth Mountain, prehistoric men worship the mighty mammoth, asking for health, wealth, and good luck. Ascending to the top of the mountain to perform a sacred ritual, only a fortunate few will…

James Browne TD, the Minister of State in charge of Law Reform, announced Thursday the appointment of Anne Marie Caulfield as the new Chief Executive Officer Designate of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland. Legislation that will provide for the establishment of the country’s new regulatory authority is currently being prepared for publication in autumn. The regulator is expected to become operational in 2023. Plans to establish a gaming regulator were first unveiled in 2019, and a bill that outlined those plans was released in October 2021. The legislation stated that the gambling regulator would have complete power over licensing…

More than 100,000 sports betting attempts have been blocked in Missouri since Kansas launched its legal sports gambling market last week. The figures correspond to fraud prevention and cybersecurity solutions company GeoComply, which is handling security for mobile sportsbooks operational in the Sunflower State. GeoComply, which seeks to make sure users are accessing sportsbook apps legally, has been keeping score since Kansas launched legal sports betting last week, on Sept. 1. Bettors attempting to place wagers on these applications from Missouri –where sports betting remains illegal– the app shuts down. The company has performed about 2.3 million geolocation checks in…

It took years for American sports bets to escape the confines of Las Vegas, but they are making the most of things now. For a long time, bettors in the United Kingdom watched in bewildered amusement as US authorities insisted on keeping sports wagers illegal in most of the country. But no one is laughing now. In just four short years since the Supreme Court decision that opened the door for the regulation of American sports bets everywhere, there are now 36 states which regulate the activity. What’s more is that in four more years the US sports gambling market…

The 25th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress confirmed Friday over 50 speakers for its upcoming edition, including the previously announced presence of Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy. Top CEOs and scores of other industry experts will be part of the lineup of the event, to take place September 12-13 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.  Several hundred gaming industry leaders, legislators, regulators, educators, suppliers, gaming lawyers, media and other stakeholders will attend the conference’s Silver Jubilee to learn more about the trends, challenges and critical issues facing all segments of the gaming industries, a press release says.…

As Massachusetts works on launching its sports betting market, with more than 40 companies having notified regulators of interest in applying for licenses, Treasurer Deborah Goldberg has now urged the Gaming Commission to ensure regulations protect the Lottery. Her push comes as sports betting regulators said this week they are going to take the necessary time to put into place an industry that has “integrity.” “While lawmakers project that sports wagering will generate $60 million in state revenue each year, only $16.5 million, or 27.5%, will be earmarked for unrestricted local aid,” Goldberg said Thursday, according to the Boston Herald.…

Claudio Tapia, President of AFA, said: “We are very happy to present this new agreement with BC.GAME. At AFA, we are always looking for opportunities to harness emerging technologies to improve the experience of our National Team and League fans. This agreement allows us to create new digital products and by this generate a new stream of source of income. We welcome BC.GAME as a new commercial partner of our Association.” Furthermore, Chris Butler, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of BC.GAME, commented: “The Argentine Football Association has proven to be one of the most intuitive organizations on the planet. We, at…

Casinos and racinos operating in Ohio took in $196 million in gambling revenue in August, according to monthly reports released by the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the Ohio Lottery on Tuesday. This represents a slight increase of 0.8% from the $194.2 million posted the same month last year. However, it is 5.2% down from the $206.7 million registered in July 2022. Despite Ohio casinos and racinos no longer appearing to outpace their 2021 totals, 2022 has been a very strong year in the Buckeye State for casino gaming, and it will undoubtedly close out as one of the strongest on record. So far in…

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) has announced that it will welcome Wynn Resorts’ Craig Billings, FanDuel’s Amy Howe, Bally’s Corporation Soo Kim, DraftKings’ Jason Robins, Circa Resort and Casino’s Derek Stevens, and PENN Entertainment’s Jay Snowden to the G2E 2022 keynote stage. The group of seasoned executives will provide insights on the current landscape and direction of the industry when G2E 2022 returns to Las Vegas on October 10-13 at The Venetian Expo. AGA President and CEO Bill Miller said: “We are excited to bring these innovative leaders to the keynote stage at G2E 2022. This all-star panel will provide invaluable…

Sports betting and gaming group Entain announced Friday that its Sports Interaction brand has secured an online gaming license to operate in the recently regulated Ontario market. The permit was granted by the jurisdiction’s regulator, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. This milestone will see four Entain brands operational in the jurisdiction, as Sports Interaction will sit alongside bwin, Party and BetMGM. Entain acquired Canadian sports betting operator Avid Gaming – the owner of Sports Interaction – earlier this year. The combination of Sports Interaction’s heritage, local expertise and Entain’s global platform “provides customers with an unrivaled experience in the…

iGaming software provider SOFTSWISS announced it is strengthening its position in Latin America by introducing Dario Leiman as new Regional Business Development Manager (LatAm) for the Game Aggregator team. The SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator is the most in-demand company product. Leiman is a professional with a long-standing background in the iGaming and entertainment industry, SOFTSWISS says. Starting his career at Mikohn Las Vegas and then GamingSigns, he gained “strong leadership and analytical skills” combined with experience in business development, growth marketing, and project management. Another field of professional interest for Leiman is the crypto industry. His experience as a crypto consultant and strategist…

Sports betting operator PointsBet announced Wednesday it has named former quarterback and football analyst Ryan Leaf as the newest addition to its talent roster. Leaf, who joined ESPN in 2019 as a college football analyst and is a regular contributor on SportsCenter and College Football Live, will be hosting The Straight Line with Ryan Leaf, which will be broadcasted four times a week with NFL editions on Monday, Thursday, and Friday and a college football edition on Wednesday.  The Straight Line with Ryan Leaf features NFL and College Football storylines with wagering analysis targeting spreads, totals, player props, futures, and more. We’re…

Granary Way Media has announced a partnership with Betfred USA Sports through which it names the sportsbook as its exclusive sponsor for the Turnpike Sports Professional Football Picks segment. Under the terms of the agreement, Granary Way will feature Betfred branding and game lines each week during the NFL season as part of its telecasts distributed on SmartTV outlets and its audio broadcasts. The deal was facilitated by gaming consultancy SCCG Management and its Founder and CEO Stephen Crystal. SCCG Management’s Stephen Crystal Bryan Bennett, COO of Betfred USA Sports, said: “Turnpike Sports has a long history of producing fantastic content,…

Boyd Gaming and FanDuel opened Thursday morning the FanDuel Sportsbook at the Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane. The official ribbon-cutting event featured a ceremonial first bet placed by Super Bowl champion and former Kansas State Wildcat Jordy Nelson. The sportsbook’s debut came the same day Kansas officially launched its sports betting market, and a week after sports gaming started with a “soft launch” phase on Sept. 1. Kansas’ four state-owned casinos are now accepting in-person wagers, and an initial group of six mobile platforms –Barstool, BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, Fanduel and PointsBet– have gone live. The FanDuel Sportsbook also opened the…

We’re taking a look at the Neon Blaze online slot, a 5 reel, 30 payline game from Revolver! This blast from the past comes with a Five-Tier Progressive Jackpot! It’s a retro themed game with classic BARS, and bells! Plus, moderns features such as Scatters and Wilds! Land THREE or more JOLT symbols for wins up to 200 times your bet. And there’s a Hot Bonus match game that triggers Free Spins with Multipliers, and Wild’s that can Randomly Spread in any direction! Neon Blaze is a retro themed video slot game with a contemporary twist. Inspired by classic blazing…

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, with the support of casino operator Bally’s, on Thursday announced the creation of a special City Council committee, called Casino Community Advisory Council (CAC), that will serve as a “channel for community input” as the City moves forward with its first casino. The proposed Casino CAC includes residents, and community groups from surrounding neighborhoods, as well as experts on a range of relevant topics listed. Management and oversight of the CAC will be jointly shared by the Department of Planning and Development, the Mayor’s Office of Community Engagement, the Department of Transportation, and the CFO’s office. …