Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

In an exclusive analysis for Yogonet, the consultant and former Uruguayan gaming regulator, Luis Gama, provided an update on the situation of online gaming in Uruguay and expressed his disagreement regarding the splitting of the regulation of this segment into two regulatory entities, one for casino games and the other for sports betting. “A few months ago a bill entered the National Parliament, which proposes to regulate online casino games, an activity that will be provided through the General Directorate of Casinos. At the same time, there is a permit granted to a local private operator to operate Internet sports…

The Virginia Lottery announced Friday its report on sports wagering activity for May 2022. Bettors wagered $351.4 million during the month, a 55% rise compared to May 2021 when only seven operators were active, half the number active today. However, handle was down when compared to April, a month in which the sports betting industry posted $399.5 million in bets. May now marks the second month under $400 million in betting handle in the state since September 2021. Virginia bettors won a total of $308.9 million for a combined 12.10% operators win percentage. Through the end of May, the combined wagers…

Michigan-based Pokagon Band of Potawatomi announced it is opening a new recruitment center in South Bend as it begins the hiring process of hundreds of workers for the expanded Four Winds Casino and hotel that is currently under construction. The resort will create 350 to 400 new jobs once the hotel is completed and opened in early 2023. The recruitment center is in South Bend’s Erskine Plaza. It will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Pokagon Band first announced the construction of a 23-story, 317-room hotel in September 2019. Additionally, it is adding 45,000 square feet of…

Provider of player acquisition services for the online gambling industry Gambling.com Group announced Tuesday it has appointed Michael Quartieri to its board of directors, a move effective as of June 30, after being recommended by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and receiving approval from the Board.  Quartieri has served as Chief Financial Officer of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment since January 2022, a North American restaurant and entertainment business, and is responsible for leading the company’s finance, accounting and supply chain organizations, as well as overseeing investor relations. Prior to that, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer…

The streak of Nevada billion dollar months has now reached fifteen. The state was able to bring in $1.3 billion in gaming revenue during the month of May, falling short of the $1.36 billion in March of this year. Even though the revenue didn’t quite break a record, it was still the most money ever generated in the month of May. Additionally, this year’s numbers were nearly 6% higher than May of 2021, and over 30% higher that the same time in 2019. The continued streak of Nevada billion dollar months was helped by an increase in visitors to Las Vegas,…

Sports and entertainment company FansUnite Entertainment announced Tuesday its common shares have been approved for listing on Toronto Stock Exchange and has started trading on TSX under its existing symbol “FANS”, effective at the market opening on July 5, 2022.  Concurrent with listing on TSX, the common shares of the company will cease to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange. “Shareholders are not required to exchange their share certificates or take any other action in connection with the listing, as there will be no change in the trading symbol or CUSIP for the common shares,” the company explained.” Darius Eghdami,…

Gaming and sports betting consultancy SCCG Management announced Thursday a new partnership with sports and iGaming web design and development agency Vegas Kings, a new ally focused on tier 1 operators, affiliates and software suppliers. Vegas Kings provides operators a one-stop vendor who can reach their players through technology, including brand development; custom front-end UI, website design and development; native Android and iOS application development; content management systems; game production including maths development for custom slot or instant win games; customer relationship management; SEM, SEO and PPC; social content design and development; banner advertising creative design; and mailer and landing page creative…

Horse racing coin slot game Sigma Derby at the D Las Vegas -the only Sigma Derby currently operational in the country- is celebrating 10 years in downtown Las Vegas, and it is commemorating the date with prizes and giveaways from June 29 through August 31.  The D has created limited-edition Sigma Derby t-shirt giveaways, which happen every Wednesday. A new t-shirt will be revealed for each giveaway and will only be available each promotional day, limited to one per person. Every hour, at a random time, Club One, the casino rewards program, will distribute 10 t-shirts to those actively playing…

Content provider to the iGaming industry Pragmatic Play has grown its presence within Argentina through its latest partnership with operator GuazuBet, in the province of Misiones. GuazuBet customers have now access to Pragmatic Play’s slot portfolio, including Eye of Cleopatra and Chicken Chase as well as Wolf Gold. According to a press release issued Wednesday, Pragmatic Play will soon also provide its Live Casino vertical with classic casino games like Roulette and Blackjack as well as gameshow-inspired titles like Sweet Bonanza CandyLand. Victor Arias, Vice President of Latin American Operations at Pragmatic Play, said: “We are pleased to have secured this latest deal with GuazuBet, a most important operator in Misiones, Argentina. Increasing the…

The current year has been an exciting one for Acres Manufacturing Company (AMC) thus far. The casino loyalty and technology expert has deployed a number of innovative solutions for the land-based casino industry, with the latest now being Cashless Casino, a new application that enables operators to deploy “the industry’s best-of-breed cashless gaming and loyalty solution within 15 weeks of order.” Unveiled on Tuesday, Cashless Casino is powered by Acres’ Foundation CMS, which is capable of processing both real-time gaming data and conducting cashless transfers to and from any slot machine or table. Through its latest launch, Acres’ efforts seek…

Zitro’s new multigame, Wheel of Legends, has been installed by Luckia’s Casino de Mallorca, in the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands in Spain. “The reception that Wheel of Legends has had among our customers is incredible, it is a real pleasure to see how spectacular our casino looks with the new Altius Glare cabinet,” said Casino de Mallorca’s managers. Featured on the premium Altius Glare cabinet, Wheel of Legends is Zitro’s latest addition to Spain’s gaming halls, leveraging graphic quality for a different game dynamic in the market, according to the supplier.  Jaime Aníbal-Álvarez, Zitro’s Director of Casinos in Spain, thanked…

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) announced Tuesday that it has now issued the National Lottery license to the Maltese company National Lottery PLC, a subsidiary of IZI Group PLC, enabling it to take over the operation of the National Lottery in Malta for the next ten years from the previous operator, Maltco Lotteries Limited. For the first time in 18 years, the lottery will be run by a fully-owned Maltese company.  The announcement follows a Request for Proposals issued by the Government’s Privatisation Unit in July 2021. Pursuant to the evaluation of the bids received, National Lottery was chosen to be granted the…

Spanish land-based and online operator Acrismatic Group has laid the first stone of the new Casino Mediterráneo in the town of Ondara, located in the province of Alicante, in a ceremony attended by local authorities and company officials. The ceremony, held on Monday, took place in the commercial area of Portal de la Marina, where the fourth casino operated by Acrismatic will be located. In a ceremony, a time capsule symbolizing the first stone of the casino was buried. The ceremony was attended by the presidents of Acrismatic Group, Jesús Álamo and María Victoria Cristescu; and the general manager of Casino Mediterráneo, Antonio…

The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) is heading to mediation with Ontario to settle concerns that the Canadian province’s online gaming scheme breached an agreement and violated s.35 of the Constitution, which affirms and recognizes aboriginal rights, by failing to hold formal consultations with Indigenous leaders. MSIFN is currently challenging the government’s decision to open new gaming facilities near the Great Blue Heron Casino.  “For centuries, the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation have lived on the shores of Lake Scugog, North of what is now Port Perry. Thanks in large part to the success of the Great…

The government of Macau has imposed stricter measures due to a surge of COVID cases in the world’s largest gaming hub. According to the latest local reports, officials have allegedly requested casino operators —the only large businesses allowed to remain open— to reduce on-duty staff by 90%. The latest measures come as Macau faces an unprecedented outbreak, its largest since the beginning of the pandemic. The directive from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau comes amid a third mass testing this week, totaling six since the surge of cases two weeks ago. The latest directive implies casino operators may have…

This week’s gambling news looks at all the new Las Vegas casinos coming over the next few years! That includes two from Station Casinos, one with an NBA arena, another themed after video games, and a big blue eyesore that’s been sitting empty on The Strip for years! Hello friends! And welcome to This Week in Gambling! I’m J.Todd, and I just got back from Las Vegas in time to enjoy the big 4th of July weekend. Plus, the casino strike in Atlantic City has been averted, so this week’s big story is all about the continued growth of Las…