Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

The Nebraska Racing Commission approved on Thursday the fee structure of gaming licenses, the final step necessary to allow prospective casino operators to apply for licenses. WarHorse Gaming, an entity formed by Ho-Chunk Inc. —the economic development arm of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska— and the Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, applied for licenses Thursday afternoon for proposed casinos in Lincoln and Omaha, said Lynne McNally, executive vice president of the horsemen’s group, as reported by Lincoln Journal Star.  The fee approval came a few days after WarHorse unveiled plans to break ground this summer on its casino, racing and…

BGaming announced Friday it has signed a new deal to go live with Platincasino, broadening its European reach, with the open possibility to further extend this alliance by delivering an exclusive game for Platincasino players.  BGaming’s titles are now available to the platform’s registered players, including products such as “Elvis Frog” series of games, “Lucky Lady Moon”, “Fruit Million”, “Bonanza Billion” and the latest releases “Aztec Magic MEGAWAYS” and “Penny Pelican”.  According to BGaming, this agreement “strengthens BGaming’s position in regulated markets and confirms the appeal of its portfolio within the leading local operators. Being an ambassador of high-quality slots…

The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers announced Friday that its AGEM Index rose by 20.68 points to 883.10 in May, marking a 2.4% increase from April. Compared to 2021, the index was down 96.59 points, or 9.9%.  During the latest reporting period, six of the AGEM Index companies reported stock price increases, while the other six posted declines in stock price. As a result, half of the companies in the AGEM Index posted positive contributions and the other half posted negative contributions to the overall index, with net contributions resulting in a month-over-month gain. The largest positive contributor to the monthly…

According to data released Wednesday by the Virginia Lottery, state bettors wagered $399.5 million in April, a 69% increase year-over-year. However, it was also the first month under $400 million in betting handle in the state since September 2021.  Sportsbooks won $36.3 million in gross revenue, up 86% from April 2021 and up 8% from March 2022. Virginia bettors won a total of $363.2 million for a combined 9,08% operators win percentage. Analyst for the PlayUSA.com Network, which includes PlayVirginia.com, Eric Ramsey, spoke about the state’s numbers for the month and explained: “There was enough general interest in the NBA Playoffs,…

Global iGaming hub, SiGMA announced Wednesday it will host the SiGMA Americas Summit, which will take place June 6-9 at the Enercare Center – Exhibition Place in Toronto. Toronto is poised to become a North American leader in iGaming, building on the foundation of deeply supportive frameworks. The event coincides with the passing of Bill C-218, legalizing single-game sports wagering in Canada. The fast-growing sector can draw on a well-established financial ecosystem, with a network of globally renowned Fortune 500 companies and a culture of regulated gambling sectors in North America. The event will also feature a Toronto cultural tour…

Zitro announced on Thursday the arrival of 100 new Altius Glare to the gaming halls of Mexico’s Caliente Casino. This agreement is completed with the incorporation of more than 250 new GLARE cabinets, which are added to the 1,200 already installed in Mexican territory. The new cabinet of Caliente Casino arrives with the new multi-game Wheel of Legends, which according to the company features “a totally unprecedented graphic quality, with impressive visual effects and high-quality sound”.  In addition to the incorporation of Altius Glare, and the new GLARE Family, the alliance between Caliente and Zitro is reinforced with the installation of…

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has “put on hold” consideration of a pending gaming license application from supporters of a Linn County casino, following a bill passed late in the legislative session, which places a two-year hold on new gambling licenses in the state.  says he anticipates a full halt in the licensing process.  “They indicated that they would not be accepting applications at this point,” the commission’s administrator Brian Ohorilko said after a meeting Thursday, as reported by Corridor Business Journal. “At least at this point, it’ll be difficult to do much in terms of moving forward with an application process…

Bragg Gaming Group announced Wednesday it has completed its acquisition of Spin Games LLC in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately USD 30 million. The Spin Games acquisition provides for a differentiated and widely distributed iGaming product offering and accelerates Bragg’s North American growth.  Bragg will leverage Spin’s US iGaming relationships to introduce new proprietary and exclusive third-party online casino content developed to address the preferences of US and Canadian players and to cross-sell its existing player-popular European casino content.  The company expects to launch its first proprietary games – “Egyptian Magic”, “Fairy Dust” and “Paradise Ticket” as…

It’s that time of the year again! The 2022 World Series of Poker opened for business yesterday, and thousands of poker players looking to make a name for themselves (and pocket a little cash) have begun to descend on Las Vegas. The 2022 World Series of Poker is historic for one major reason. You see, in the 53 year history of the event this is the first time it’s being held on The Strip. Recent players will remember the days of the Rio Casino, but old timers know the event really started in downtown, down on Fremont Street, at Binion’s…

Clarion Events announced Wednesday a new partnership between two of its global affiliate event brands iGB Affiliate and Affiliate Summit. The partnership seeks to accelerate growth in hyper-competitive sectors such as health & wellness, dating, FX, personal finance, NFTs, and gaming. In a press release, Clarion’s authorities described the partnership as a “game changer for online businesses and affiliates”. Their first joint-venture will see 3,000+ attendees at the Affiliate Meet Markt, taking place on October 26-27 at the Arena Berlin, Germany. “Our goal with AMM is simple: we want to offer our customers a cheap and convenient alternative to spending…

Two Station Casinos properties, Texas Station and Fiesta Rancho, have been approved by The North Las Vegas City Council to remain closed through June 4, 2023. Both facilities have been closed since the pandemic. In order to keep gaming licenses, the casinos would have to open for one day each quarter.  Aside from the two shut-down casinos, Station’s Fiesta Henderson has also been closed since March 2020. Its Palms property was kept closed before selling it to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, who reopened it in April 2022.  Since COVID-19 hit, the Southern Nevada Health District has utilized Texas…

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) said on Wednesday that they are looking into an incident that involved an on-site confrontation between the then sitting management of Okada Manila and representatives of Okada Manila’s founder, Japanese casino billionaire Kazuo Okada, on the other. Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment released a statement saying that “a group of Kazuo Okada, illegally and violently took over the premises of Okada Manila, employing brute force and intimidation to compel key legitimate officers to vacate the premises”. Alfredo Lim, PAGCOR President said that the regulator’s board was meeting to discuss the incident: “Our only concern…

International Game Technology (IGT) announced Wednesday that it has signed a 10-year contract extension with the Kansas Lottery to deliver an enhanced version of IGT’s INTELLIGEN electronic gaming central system. The contract extension is expected to run through December 14, 2032. IGT’s improved INTELLIGEN software will equip the Kansas Lottery with its systems technology to strategically manage its electronic gaming machine network while providing its players with optimal gaming experiences. Specific features include site controllers that will maintain network diagnostics and communications between all gaming machines, business intelligence tools for easy, day-to-day operations management and reporting, and updated disaster recovery technology.…

The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement will host a job fair at the Atlantic City Convention Center on Thursday, where all nine city casinos will be recruiting for several job positions including table game dealers, culinary workers, servers and hotel housekeepers. The job fair, which is scheduled to last from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., takes place a day after hundreds of Atlantic City casino workers picketed outside the Tropicana on Wednesday, as the union for employees pushes for a new contract giving them a share of gambling halls’ post-COVID recovery.…

Online gaming software and solutions provider EGT Interactive announced Wednesday that the company has officially rebranded to Amusnet Interactive. The Bulgarian supplier also said it is moving to “larger, hi-tech and state-of-the-art” office premises in Sofia, as it takes on a bigger team to boost its design and development capabilities. The company’s team has crafted and provided games for more than ten years, although it was officially established six years ago. Amid the fast growth of iGaming, the company decided to ‘stay one step ahead by evolving to a new brand name that better reflects its core offering and company values’. Since the…

Gaming and sports betting consultancy SCCG Management announced Tuesday that the firm has entered into a business development agreement with Örebro, Sweden-based company, Esports Pulze AB, the parent company of Epulze, to provide commercial strategy, partnership, and sponsorship opportunities within the United States. Confirming the news Stephen Crystal, Founder, and CEO of SCCG, said: “We are excited to enter into this strategic partnership with Esports Pulze AB and help to grow their presence within the United States. The Epulze.com online community is a tremendous opportunity to bridge casual gamers who live and breathe their favorite esports titles, and the professionals, content producers, influencers,…