Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

José Francisco Manssur, former advisor of the Brazilian Ministry of Finance and responsible for leading the regulation process of online betting and gaming in the Federal Government, was present at the inaugural edition of SBC Summit Rio, which ended yesterday in Rio de Janeiro. The conference in which he participated had a large audience in one of the rooms of the Windsor Convention & Expo Center on Wednesday afternoon, March 6. During his speech, Manssur spoke about the work done in terms of regulation and what to expect for the future of the sector. “Brazil is the place where most…

Online casino and sportsbook company Rush Street Interactive (RSI) beat its earnings guidance for 2023, driven in no small part by a record fourth quarter. The operator reported $193.9 million of revenue during Q4, an increase of 17% compared to $165.5 million from the same period in 2022. Its net loss narrowed during the quarter to $5.5 million from $31.1 million a year ago.The company’s full-year 2023 revenue stood at $691.2 million, which also marks an increase of 17% when compared to $592.2 million for 2022. Meanwhile, its net loss for the year narrowed sharply to $60.1 million from $134.3 million during…

The U.S. Supreme Court has approved an extension for the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to submit its response in a case that could have significant implications for the future landscape of online sports betting in Florida. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar requested the extension on Tuesday, citing the heavy workload faced by attorneys handling the matter. The original deadline for the DOI’s response was slated for March 13, but with the extension granted, the new deadline is April 12. The case revolves around parimutuel operator West Flagler and Associates (WFA)’s contention that the current state of affairs in Florida for…

The Minnesota Senate Commerce and Consumer Committee has approved a proposed amendment to Sen. Matt Klein’s (DFL-53) sports betting bill, SF 1949. The amendment, championed by Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-9) and supported by Klein, introduces substantial modifications to the legislation’s scope. The bill has now been referred to the Senate Committee on Taxes. Originally introduced during the 2023 legislative session, SF 1949 underwent amendments aimed at prohibiting in-game sports betting statewide in its latest committee hearing, establishing a precedent nationwide should it become law. The proposed changes, heralded by Sen. Rasmusson, aim to allow regulators to take a “product safety…

LaLiga has signed a partnership agreement with integrity and compliance monitoring company U.S. Integrity (USI) under which it will receive a real-time alert system for LaLiga EA Sports and LaLiga Hypermotion (the first and the second highest level men’s professional football divisions in Spain, respectively), among other services. USI will also provide integrity monitoring alerts to LaLiga, which the parties said will help further investigate any potential “nefarious activity” involving LALIGA events. LaLiga will be provided with analytical insights and engage in ProhiBet, a prohibited betting solution, delivered by U.S. Integrity and Odds On Compliance. “This partnership with U.S. Integrity…

Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy BMM Testlabs has promoted Jean Corriveau to the role of Senior Vice President of Global Quality Assurance and BMM Canada Regional Executive. In this expanded role, Corriveau will oversee the company’s global product quality assurance efforts, ensuring high standards of excellence across all BMM operations, BMM said in a statement. Additionally, as the BMM Canada Regional Executive, Corriveau will spearhead BMM’s global product QA strategic initiatives to drive growth, innovation, and excellence in the region.Corriveau’s 23-year trajectory in the gaming industry began as a software developer, from which he quickly advanced to Business Development Manager…

The new Las Vegas ballpark for the city’s professional baseball team took another step closer to reality this week. The Athletics released official renderings of the proposed stadium to be built where the Tropicana Casino now stands… and not everyone is a fan. Some find it oddly similar to the Sydney Opera House in Australia. Judge for yourself in our “short” video preview below. The A’s are aiming to transition to the new 33,000-seat covered stadium by the 2028 season, but that may come down to the construction schedule. Architectural firms Bjarke Ingels Group designed the facility, which features a…

You might be a redneck if you want to see Jeff Foxworthy when he hits the Palms Las Vegas! The iconic comedian is bringing his material for two unforgettable nights of comedy at the resort, Friday, 13 December and Saturday, 14 December 2024. So, you have time to get the tickets. Foxworthy will appear in the Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Las Vegas. Tickets prices starting at just under $60 a piece, but that does not include service charges or fees. Those tickets will go on sale this week, on March 8th, through the Ticketmaster website. An Evening with…

NetBet Denmark’s customers will soon be able to access IGT PlayDigital’s games as a result of a new partnership deal between the two companies.  The deal will see many IGT PlayDigital games such as Gold Digger, Crabbin Crazy, and Euphoria become available to NetBet Denmark’s customers. NetBet Denmark’s PR manager, Claudia Georgevici, said: “Ensuring that our customers enjoy our titles is at the heart of everything we aim to do, especially when we are looking to expand our business. IGT PlayDigital has a vast array of excellent games in its library and we look forward to bringing these games to our…

Belgium has announced revisions to its gambling regulations, with changes set to take effect on September 1, 2024. The amendments, which aim to enhance player protection and align various aspects of the gambling industry with new standards, include raising the legal gambling age from 18 to 21. The changes to the Belgium Gambling Act were shared on the Gaming Commission’s website, following their publication in the Belgium Official Gazette. The modification of the legal gambling age will apply to various forms of gambling, including sports betting, arcades, and bingo, bringing them in line with existing age requirements at land-based casinos…

Serie A’s Inter Milan has reportedly finalized a significant front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with Sweden-based online betting and gaming firm Betsson. The agreement would commence from the next season, with Betsson replacing Paramount+, the US streaming service that has been the Italian soccer club’s primary shirt sponsor since the latter part of the 2022-23 season. According to multiple media sources, the deal with Betsson is expected to bring in €30 million ($32.6 million) per season, along with additional bonuses, spanning the next five years. Betsson faced competition from Qatar Airways to secure the shirt sponsorship rights, reports said. However, due to Italian…

Sportsbook and iGaming operator Rivalry has announced that Brazil Country Manager Luis Gonçalves will be a featured speaker at the SBC Summit Rio conference on Wednesday, March 6. Gonçalves will participate in a panel discussion titled “Influencers: The Next Frontier of Social Media Marketing” alongside other executives from Brazil’s gaming sector. The panel will explore the role of influencer marketing in Brazil, including its ability to foster engagement and build communities, best practices for operators, and strategies to protect vulnerable young players. Brazil represents one of Rivalry’s key international markets, in which the company currently operates through its Isle of Man license,…

A ruling by the East Brabant District Court in the Netherlands has cast doubts over the longstanding lottery monopoly held by Nederlandse Loterij, following a legal challenge against the country’s gambling regulator, de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). The dispute arose after gambling operator JVH Gaming, owner of Jack’s Casino and Jacks.nl, had its applications for various lottery licences rejected by the KSA in September 2022. While the business was not explicitly named in the ruling, Dutch media has identified JVH Gaming as the claimant. The KSA justified its decision by citing the existing monopoly granted to Nederlandse Loterij, asserting that only one…

Inspired Entertainment has announced the launch of its new equestrian-themed Gold Horsey Winner slot across UK retail, online, and mobile channels. “Featuring vibrant symbols, a colorful backdrop, and a reel configuration of 5×3 with 10 win-lines, Gold Horsey Winner captures all the excitement and anticipation of the exhilarating upcoming horse racing season,” the company said of the game. In a press release, the company explained that as a descendant of Inspired’s omni-channel slot Golden Winner, the latest game “combines an exhilarating Free Spins Bonus game with a fun progressive trail that advances with each trophy the jockeys collect.” Reaching the…

Resorts, attractions and big name acts are leaving Las Vegas! Time’s almost up for the Tropicana, as the resort will soon be demolished to make room for the new baseball stadium and resort! Plus, the Mirage Volcano will soon be just a memory, but the timing of the removal is a bit murky. And while this is happening, U2’s Vegas residency has come to an end! The days of the Tropicana are numbered, my friends. And that number is less than 30… as in: We have less than a month to go before the Tropicana closes its doors forever on…

In the middle of a record breaking run, Nevada gaming continues to reel in huge profits. During the first month of 2024, state revenue from casinos was up nearly one percent and brought in $1.28 billion. And while that’s the biggest total ever for January, it was still far behind December’s totals of $1.43 billion. Nevada gaming revenue from slot machines totaled $885.9 million for the month, which was a a 1.3% increase compared to the previous year. Multi-denomination slots contributed $567.2 million to this total, while penny slots generated $231.1 million in revenue. However, revenue from table, counter, and…