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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…

Ainsworth Interactive, an iGaming division of Ainsworth Latin America, announced the launch of its line of games for online casinos with Rush Street Interactive (RSI), a U.S.-based gaming company, now available in the Colombian market with RSI’s RushBet brand. In a press release issued Tuesday, the company announced that its games, including Mustang Money, Electric Nights, and Vegas Fiesta Grand, will become available in the Colombian market, offering multi-level jackpots, free games, and bonuses which the company described as some of the “most popular features in the latest games”. Richard Schwartz, CEO at RSI Richard Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer at Rush Street Interactive,…

Circus Circus Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is adding slot machines that take coins. The move expands the venue’s status as the only Strip casino still offering coin-operated slots by installing $5 coin machines to go alongside its $1 machines at a time in which most casinos use the ticket in/ticket, where only bills and tickets are accepted. There are a few other casinos that have slot and video poker machines that still take coins. The casino with the most is the El Cortez in Downtown Las Vegas, but the California and Fremont casinos also offer this form of gaming.…

Ease of deposits and withdrawals drives players’ use of iGaming platforms, according to a new study by PayNearMe, provider of the MoneyLine online gaming payments platform. The report argues US bettors expect choice, speed and convenience when playing on iGaming and online sports betting platforms; with research revealing frictionless payments lead to great player satisfaction and higher engagement. The consumer iGaming study “Understanding the iGaming Payment Experience: What U.S. Bettors Want in the Deposit and Withdrawal Process” was announced Tuesday. It is based on a February 2022 online survey of 2,051 iGaming bettors aged 18 and older. The study revealed bettors…

Casinos Austria International Holding, which owns properties in Schaanwald and Balzers in Liechtenstein, is shutting down Casino 96 in Balzers on July 11 following market analysis. The company stated the decision was made to solely focus on its Casino Schaanwald.  Casino 96 opened in September 2020 with 75 slot machines and four tables for live games. Its concept differs from the Schaanwald property, as it takes the design of a traditional industrial factory as a reference to its location on Fabrikstrasse, the name of which goes back to one of the oldest Liechtenstein industrial companies. Gaming machines at Casino 96…

Nearly 2,000 people attended last week’s Brazilian iGaming Summit (BiS) at Espaço Boulevard JK, located in downtown São Paulo, where the convention center’s capacity was filled to capacity throughout the two-day event. The key contribution of the conferences was in the definitions related to sports betting regulations and gambling legalization in the country, with the presence of the Ministry of Economy and lawmakers. The exhibition area was packed with more than 35 exhibitors, including companies such as Pragmatic Play, BetConstruct, Betcris, Sportradar, GLI, Skilrock, Vibra Gaming and Digitain, among many others, and their executives held interviews and business meetings all…

SoftConstruct’s sportsbook operator VBET announced Friday a new partnership with OGC Nice as it continues its expansion onto French football fields. After AS Monaco in 2020 —renewed for three more seasons in May— and Paris FC in March 2022, VBET has set sight on The Eaglets club. VBET will be displayed on the Nice uniforms during French championship matches until 2025.  The Nice club will offer the brand significant visibility at the Allianz Riviera during home matches as well as on its digital media. VBET will broadcast exclusive content and organize events and contests to win match tickets as well…

Global iGaming software developer and aggregator Slotegrator shares key insights on how to implement the use of bonuses to attract and retain players in a new analysis by Ayvar Gabidullin, Business Development Manager. It’s an ironclad rule of business that applies to online casinos as much as it does to every other industry: keeping your customers is cheaper, easier, and more profitable than looking for new ones. According to the results of recent research carried out by Slotegrator, just a 5% increase in player retention can translate to a 25% increase in profits. Operators have to find a balance between attracting…

The co-owners of the former Keene Casino in New Hampshire are betting on a second venue in the city. Dick Anagnost, president of Anagnost Investments in Manchester, confirmed the business has acquired Wonder Casino from Emerald Gaming, with the intention to merge the two businesses into a single casino. While Anagnost declined to reveal how much the company paid to acquire Wonder Casino, he did confirm to The Keene Sentinel that the sale closed on June 6, after negotiations started in April. He said they pitched the sale proposal after the property owner of the Keene Casino site decided to pursue…

iGaming content provider BGaming announced a partnership with Duelbits crypto casino and sportsbook on Friday. In a press release, the company made public the creation of a branded exclusive slot for a new generation of crypto players in collaboration with the casino’s team. Based upon one of BGaming’s slot mechanics, the Duelbits Quest slot is set on a standard five-reel, three-row grid, offering players a total of twenty-five paylines and thrilling features. It builds upon an existing content partnership between the parties. The company explained that the branded game combines high-quality mathematics and engaging features like in-game jackpots, free spin game, coin respin,…

Craig Billings, CEO at integrated resorts giant Wynn Resorts, has stated in a recent interview that the ongoing Las Vegas gaming resurgence is not a surprising development and that there is still room for growth in the premium end of the market. He also discussed the company’s planned project in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), remarking it implies “an amazing opportunity” for the business, and said Wynn remains committed to its Macau operations and iGaming in Massachusetts. In conversation with The Nevada Independent, Billings, who was appointed to the role in November last year, tackled the post-pandemic rebound in Las…