Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

It sounds absurd to think that the Las Vegas Strip could actually be closed to cars. But believe it or not, it’s already happened once this year. And based on the feedback from tourists and locals, it was pretty cool. During the NFL Draft, which took place off the Strip behind LINQ in April, The Strip was closed to traffic for three days. While that was obviously a temporary move, county officials say it was met with a mostly positive response. Now, a state lawmaker has put forth a bill to make the move permanent. If approved, it would close…

Gordon Moody and fellow safer gambling charities have deemed ICE London’s Consumer Protection Zone as an “invaluable platform.” Rob Mabbett, Head of Growth at provider of gambling therapy services Gordon Moody, has highlighted the key role played by the event in progressing the safer gambling debate and providing not-for-profit organizations active in the space with a platform. Describing the ICE show as one of Gordon Moody’s “largest and most important events in the calendar, Mabbett said that the introduction of the ICE Consumer Protection Zone in 2018 has meant that organizations including Gordon Moody have been able to raise awareness…

The Osage Nation, developer of the upcoming Lake of the Ozarks casino in Missouri, has launched a new website including detailed information about the planned $60 million investment, which is being touted as a tourism booster and job creator. It features a FAQ section and frequent updates.  Osage Casinos CEO Byron Bighorse said in a statement: “This new entertainment district will dramatically expand the Lake-area’s tourism footprint, generating new jobs and economic opportunity. While this project has generated significant support and interest, we know Lake area residents want more information, so we created this website to help keep them informed every step of…

Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2022 gathered industry representatives on June 15-16 at the Jockey Exhibition Center in Lima, and Aruze Gaming showcased several of its offerings for the region’s market, such as the X-Wheel gaming series, Fantastic Dragons, and cabinets Muso Curve-43, Muso Triple 27 and CubeX V40, among others. In a statement issued by the company on Tuesday, Aruze said the event was “an excellent opportunity to meet with operators and investors in the region.” Officials also noted that Aruze’s presence “was one of the visitors’ favorites” during the event due to the products they presented. Michael Snyder, Vice…

Gaming provider International Game Technology (IGT) announced that the Enjoy Pucon casino in Chile has upgraded its gaming floor with a selection of IGT games and cabinets. As part of this casino upgrade, Enjoy Pucon is the first casino in the region to deploy IGT’s Game King video poker content on the Ascent-supported CrystalSlant cabinet, the company stated in a press release issued Tuesday. Enjoy Pucon has also introduced 30 total USwitch multi-game bundles on IGT’s PeakSlant32 and Cobalt 27 cabinets. Each bundle includes a mix of what the company describes as “proven, market-attuned IGT games” that enable casino guests to…

A North Carolina House panel has advanced two bills to legalize online sports betting in the state. The proposals were greenlighted on Tuesday afternoon, moving closer to a passage and keeping hopes alive as the end of the current legislative session nears. The legislation would see sports gaming launching as early as January 1, 2023. The two sports gambling bills were approved by the House Judiciary I Committee with minor amendments, which double the amount of money to $2 million a year for problem gambling treatment, according to WRAL-TV. The bills work in tandem to legalize sports wagering throughout the…

 June 22, 2022 A glimmer of hope in a mostly dim economic outlook finds Atlantic City casinos have joined the gambling revenue party. Even as the threat of recession looms on the horizon, profits for the East Coast gambling mecca hit over $440 million for April, which is the highest since early 2019. The numbers were published by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement and show that despite the continued explosion of sports betting across America, it’s been the Atlantic City casinos that have generated to most profit. Gamblers have been returning to casinos in droves to make bets…

Japan, South Korea, Philippines, India and Thailand present diverse challenges and opportunities for iGaming operators today. Peter Stehlik, a Lawyer at Slotegrator, analyzes the Asian market’s prospects in this column, and provides resources on how to operate successfully in the continent.  With roughly 60% of the world’s population, Asia is home to millions of potential online casino players. The region’s many countries with growing economies and high individual income levels are magnetic to online casino and sportsbook operators looking for the right market conditions to make their business grow. Slotegrator reports that in 2022, Asia’s gambling industry is growing rapidly…

Gaming provider Evolution announced Wednesday that its wholly-owned subsidiary Evolution Malta Holding Limited has entered into an agreement to acquire Nolimit City, a producer and developer of online slot games, for an upfront consideration of EUR 200 million ($211 million) on a cash and debt-free basis. The consideration is financed from cash at hand, the company explained in a press release. In addition, Evolution may pay earn-out payments in cash based on Nolimit City’s EBITDA for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively. Completion of the Transaction is conditional upon regulatory approvals and is expected during Q3 2022. With earn-outs of…

The transaction that saw Blackstone sell The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for $5.65 billion, including a $1.625 billion lease-back deal for MGM Resorts International to acquire its operations last month, became the latest high-priced sale in Las Vegas that did not publicly report tax payments routinely levied on home purchases, in the form of real estate transfer taxes.  Blackstone announced on May 17 that it completed its sale of The Cosmopolitan. The same day, a deed for the property was recorded with Clark County that showed no sales price, no transfer-tax value and no transfer tax due, with those designated lines blank, according…

The PGA Tour and bet365 have announced a three-year content and marketing agreement through 2024 naming the company an Official Betting Operator (OBO) of the PGA TOUR. bet365 thus becomes the TOUR’s first OBO outside of North America with territories including the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia in addition to Canada. In the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia, bet365 will serve as the exclusive source for odds on the leaderboard and player pages on PGATOUR.COM and on TOURCast, the TOUR’s platform that allows fans to follow every shot from each group with a 3D rendering of the golf course. bet365 are…

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly ceremonially signed Senate Bill 84, which legalizes sports betting in the state, on Monday. Legislators and casino industry representatives joined the governor for the signing at the Statehouse. Wagering is effective July 1, and the governor said she is optimistic state regulators will have live betting up and running as early as football season. The bill was first passed by legislators in the Sunflower State and sent to Kelly’s desk in late April, who signed it into law in May. While regulators must set up guidelines and launch operations by Jan. 1, 2023, Kelly provided a…

Roberto Cano, Group Operations Manager of Palacio de los Números, welcomed the addition of these new products and said: “The Altius Glare cabinet and its multi-game Wheel of Legends offer a unique and immersive gaming experience that will reinforce the popularity of Zitro machines among our customers. We are delighted to continue our partnership with Zitro, and to continue to add their products into our casinos.” Johnny Viveiros Ortiz, founder of Zitro, added: “The new GLARE Family debuts in the casinos of the country as the new product of the moment. We are very grateful to Palace Bingo & Sport Bets…

Gaming industry provider Merkur Gaming Peru has described its participation in the latest edition of Peru Gaming Show as “a huge success.” The expo, which returned to its traditional dates, took place on June 15-16, Lima for its 19th edition. It “exceeded expectations,” according to opinions from exhibitors, regulators, and visitors. As the largest exhibiting company at PGS, Merkur Gaming Peru says it put on a “magnificent” display, highlighting its Link Zone and new Solar Link progressive jackpot solutions together with the Merkur Mystery feature link, and a selection of “top class” multigame machines that featured the “latest and best”…

Gaming provider Inspired Entertainment announced on Monday a long-term extension to its Retail Virtual Sports agreement with bookmaker Betfred.  An Inspired press release describes Betfred as the world’s largest privately-owned retail bookmaker, with more than 50 years of market-leading experience in the betting industry. Inspired has been delivering virtual horse races, dog races, and bingo products to more than 1,400 Betfred shops for over 15 years.    — Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (@Inspired_News) June 20, 2022 Steve Rogers, Chief Commercial Officer, Virtual Sports for Inspired, said: “Inspired and Betfred have a proven and successful partnership. Betfred was one of the first retail…

The 9th edition of the European Lotteries (EL) Industry Days 2022 highlighted the importance of core lottery values such as responsibility, sustainability and integrity, all for the benefit of society. Under the theme ‘’We Connect’’ participants had the opportunity to reconnect and unite, exchanging on topics such as innovation and digital developments.  During the Industry Days —which took place from June 13 to 15 in Wiesbaden, Germany, and was hosted by IGT & LOTTO Hessen and Scientific Games— an Environmental Initiative was launched by EL, emphasizing the importance of sustainability in the lottery sector as more and more companies around the…