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Euro Games Technology (EGT) announced Wednesday it is among the finalists in the 9th consecutive edition of Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas 2022 (GGA), nominated for the Land-Based Industry Supplier of the Year category. The competition distinguishes the companies with the greatest achievements in the gaming sector for the past 12 months in the Americas region. The category in which EGT will compete recognizes the efforts of the suppliers who drive the development of brick-and-mortar casinos. The Bulgarian manufacturer received the nomination as it had recorded “an extremely strong year,” according to a statement, having installed many of its new products…

Blockchain-based Monaco Protocol has been announced, with the project described as “the world’s first decentralized sports betting protocol.” It is now live on the Solana devnet and available for developers to build complementary products and tools. Built on Solana, it is set to offer bettors “fast, low-cost trades across a shared liquidity pool,” according to an announcement. The protocol, which will be fully decentralized, open-sourced, and permissionless, allows third parties to build their own applications and innovate on top of the platform. The BetDEX Exchange, one of the key contributors to the protocol, is the first sports betting application built on top…

Desert Diamond Casino has signed a 10-year deal to have its name on one of Arizona’s largest concert venues, the Gila River Arena. The new name, Desert Diamond Arena, could grace the building in the next 60 days, according to the casino’s CEO, Mike Bean.  Officials from Desert Diamond Casino -owned and operated by the Tohono O’odham Nation- and ASM Global -operators of the arena in the Westgate Entertainment District next to Arizona Cardinals’ State Farm Stadium- announced the deal on Tuesday.   The move comes three years after Desert Diamond opened its flagship casino in Glendale, located less than a…

The Malta Gaming Authority has now confirmed the cancellation of DGV Entertainment Group Limited’s gaming license. The regulator had initially announced it would be terminating the license earlier this month after the operator failed to make license and compliance fee payments, but gave the company 20 days to appeal and settle the outstanding dues. However, DGV has now failed to do so, and will see its permit to offer gambling voided. “DGV Entertainment Group Limited was provided with a twenty-day time period within which it had the right to show cause as to why the Authority should not proceed with…

Online gaming business Real Luck Group, parent company of esports, sports, and casino gaming provider Luckbox, has shared its financial results for the first half of the year. The company recorded a net loss of about CAD 4 million ($3 million) for the period, of which almost CAD 2 million ($1.5 million) was accumulated in Q2. However, in terms of its product offering, the company concluded the period ended June 30 with over 700 games from six providers on the newly launched Luckbox online casino, an increase of over 66% in games content since the end of March 31, 2022. Despite…

After missing out on the World Cup in Russia four years ago, there was one priority for the US men’s national team this time around: just get to the finals. In an expanded CONCACAF qualifying league, this objective was achieved, albeit fitfully as the team trailed behind surprise package Canada. Now, manager Gregg Berhalter has a new task: to take a national team who are betting underdogs as far as he possibly can in Qatar. The question on the minds of soccer fans looking at World Cup betting is a simple one: How far is that? It’s a fair question.…

 August 25, 2022 Those of you waiting for the Hard Rock Las Vegas to open will have to wait a little longer. Even with all the talk of shutting down the Mirage and it’s iconic volcano attraction, the new resort won’t be ready to welcome guests for at least another two and a half years. The company recently put out a press release with details about their plans. When referring to their new property on The Strip, Hard Rock stated that it would be “set to open in 2025”, but did not get more specific than that. One point of…

Gaming provider Red Tiger announced Thursday it has launched a new fishing-themed slot game named Bass Boss, which “peppers the excitement to an otherwise mellow activity.” Players can now access the game “and cast their lines in the deep blue waters, hoping for the big catch: Instant Win cash prizes.” Bass Boss is a high volatility, feature-packed game of 5 reels and 4 rows, the Evolution brand explained. Fish symbols hold a monetary value each, which will add to the prizes of win lines. The Catch feature will hook Fish symbols landing on the reel in the same row as…

Blueprint Gaming announced Thursday the launch of its new slot Genie Jackpots Big Spin Frenzy, marking the return of one of the company’s “most successful and popular game franchises ever.” The brand’s latest release challenges players to gain entry to the loot-filled Cave of Wonder where the free spins of the game’s title offer riches of up to 50,000x the bet.  Three or more Bonus Symbols award the Free Spins round where any Genie that lands in view is wild and pays a win for every gold coin that lands in view on the same spin. Collecting four Genie symbols…

Century Casinos has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the operations of Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Maryland from Lakes Maryland Development, the Colorado-based company announced Thursday. The business will be taking over the operations for approximately $56 million. The transaction is expected to close mid-2023, subject to regulatory and governmental approvals and customary closing conditions. The deal will be funded using cash from Century Casinos’ balance sheet, the company explained. Simultaneous with the closing of the transaction, an affiliate of real estate investment trust VICI Properties will acquire the real estate assets for approximately $204 million and Century…

Payment solutions company AstroPay announced Thursday the launch of its new VIP Programme to reward its most exclusive clients by offering them personalized and dedicated service. The benefits offered by this loyalty program include promotions, dedicated support, unique experiences, and other options. Users from all over the globe, where AstroPay’s services are available, will be eligible for the VIP Programme which is based on the volume of users’ transactions. All those clients who meet the conditions to be considered VIPs will be contacted by account managers to start receiving the benefits that the program offers. In a press release, the company…

Gaming supplier Play’n GO has unveiled a sequel to its Bull in a China Shop title. This time around, the game’s protagonist, Benny the Bull, bucks back onto the scene causing chaos in Bull in a Rodeo. In this new title, “Benny tramples into the ring as he tries his luck to escape the rodeo to freedom with his Bullish friends in tow,” the company explains. Fans of 2021’s Bull in A China Shop will see that the features that play out on the reels in this game are determined by the mood of the bull: Happy, Proud or Angry. Features…

The letters spelling “Bally’s” from the outside of the historic Strip hotel-casino Bally’s Las Vegas were removed on Monday, a major milestone in the property’s rebranding into Horseshoe Las Vegas. The venue’s transformation was first unveiled by Caesars Entertainment in January this year, and will also include new entertainment and food and beverage options, a redesigned casino floor and public areas, and more changes. Some seventy years after the first Horseshoe Casino emerged in Downtown Las Vegas, the brand is now making a comeback, although now at the center of the famous Strip. Bally’s Las Vegas first opened as the…

Online casino services provider Evolution announced the launch of Monopoly Big Baller, a new bingo-style live game show played online. The game features live automated ball drawing and a live game host, alongside an augmented reality Mr. Monopoly, and numerous multipliers that offer increased payouts. Just like Monopoly Live from Evolution, Monopoly Big Baller is based on the world-famous board game and includes familiar features such as dice rolls, ‘Chance’ and ‘Free Space’ cards, ‘Go To Jail’ spaces and more. Ahoy-hoy! MONOPOLY Big Baller has docked and is ready for passengers to jump aboard the riverboat in this upbeat bingo-style game show! Experience full-on…

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia’s latest edition kickstarted its activities Wednesday as an in-person event for the first time since 2019 in Singapore. From August 24-26 at the Marina Bay Sands, more than 70 exhibitors and thousands of attendees from all around the region will get the chance to reconnect, network and do business to propel the industry forward.  G2E Asia 2022, Special Edition: Singapore will feature content on the latest market trends, innovative products and regulatory requirements and networking with technology specialists, investors, regulators and top leaders in the field. Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands On-site highlights include the new…

The online gaming boom has resulted not only in a massive influx of players to the growing space, but also increased competitivity for companies operating within the sector. Additionally, with iGaming at a constant change, leveraging new technologies and novelties becomes a must, with all stakeholders needing to adapt their offering to the ever-changing landscape. In conversation with Yogonet, Esports Entertainment Group’s Michael Wilson, President of iGaming, discusses these topics and the importance of proprietary tech and a solid product and content offering. Additionally, the executive talks about the latest developments for the esports betting giant’s online gaming vertical, opportunities in…