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Gaming industry meeting SAGSE Miami Powered by Play’n GO will be held on August 9-11 at Dania Casino, Florida, as an invitation-only event. The summit will feature masterclasses, showroom, and networking, according to its organizers. The event will open its new edition on Tuesday, August 9, starting at 6:00 p.m., with a “VIP Welcome Reception” for 50 guests in the Sports Lounge of the Dania Casino. On Wednesday 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., about 150 guests will participate in the first day of conferences, at Stage 954, and the day will continue with a Happy Hour at the Jai Alai Fronton…

Greentube, the Novomatic Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, announced Wednesday it has significantly boosted its presence in the United States following its launch with iGaming operator BetMGM in New Jersey. This expansion represents “a major milestone” as the supplier looks to broaden its portfolio in all key regulated markets across the U.S. since making its debut in the country in 2021. Players on BetMGM Casino, Borgata Casino and Party Casino in New Jersey now have access to Greentube games, including “Apollo God of the Sun”, “Prized Panda” and “Diamond Cash” series which are set to be added in the coming days.  In…

Gaming provider Zitro announced Tuesday that it will hold its Zitro Experience event on June 9 in Mexico City, where it will unveil its latest innovations to operators in Mexico as a means to “reinforce its commitment to the region.” Johnny Viveiros Ortiz, founder of Zitro, said: “Mexico will always be a key market for us and I am really looking forward to reuniting with customers and friends, as well as sharing our new content coming to market.” The company promises a “series of surprises and innovations” set to “demonstrate how operators can benefit from the brightest ideas and increase profitability”…

Six to eight satellite casinos operating in Macau could close by June, according to comments Kwok Chi Chung, the President of the Macau Association of Gaming and Entertainment Promoters, has made to Exmoo News. Satellite facilities run under a license attached to one of the city’s concessionaires, but are operated by third parties on individually owned premises. These satellite venues expected to cease operations would reportedly include the casino at the Grand Emperor Hotel, reports Macau Business. The gaming facility, which runs under SJM Holdings Ltd’s gaming license, announced in April it would be shutting down by June 26, the…

Aruze Gaming America confirmed that in mid-May its new Aruze V40 cabinets were installed in the gaming room of Casino Victoria, in the Argentine province of Entre Rios. In a press release issued by the company on Monday, they assured that they will continue with their goal of offering quality entertainment in Latin America and that thanks to the “excellent results” obtained, more and more casinos are choosing the products of their portfolio. The company described this cabinet as offering “quality entertainment and fun” thanks to a high-definition monitor, in which realistic graphics and animations capture the users’ attention. In…

Online payment solutions provider AstroPay announced Tuesday it has inked a new sponsorship deal with English Premier League team Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, also known as Wolves. This agreement marks the second year of their partnership, which includes the exclusive designations for AstroPay as the principal partner of Wolves and Wolves Women for the 2022/23 campaign. Both parties first began working together began in August 2021. The deal will also see AstroPay’s branding and logo featured on the front of the match shirts and will be prominently displayed on the shirts worn by the esports teams. Wolves’ home stadium Molineux will display…

iGaming solutions provider Skywind Holdings announced it has finalized its acquisition of UK technology company Intouch Games Group, marking a key milestone for the group as it continues to increase its B2C presence in Europe’s largest market.  Since its establishment in 2001, Intouch Games Group has grown in the continent and in the world, with over 500 employees based in UK, Cyprus, Romania, Vietnam and Taiwan. It is also home to eight casino brands including mFortune, Jammy Monkey and Mr Spin.  Intouch Games offering will enhance Skywind’s extensive portfolio, sitting alongside slot and Live Casino games, a press release explains.…

This week’s gambling news finds us in Las Vegas, where the World Series of Poker has officially kicked off! But as the WSOP ramps up, some Las Vegas casinos remain closed from the pandemic! Also, a Massachusetts sports betting update just in time for the NBA Finals! This week’s big story finds that the 2022 World Series of Poker is officially up and running in Las Vegas at Bally’s Casino… I mean at the Horseshoe Casino… I mean they’re calling it Bally’s, but it’s really the Horseshoe… I mean at some point it’s going to be the Horseshoe, but right…

iGaming technology company Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) announced it has signed a head of terms agreement with US-based sports betting brand Crab Sports to provide its Platform and Sportsbook solution in Maryland. This is the first deal in the US for the new and expanded offering of GiG and Sportnco, since a merger was completed in April and “provides an example of the potential of the combined product offering,” according to a press release. GiG describes the turnkey solution as powered by its technology and flexible architecture, and includes the technical platform, CMS, and the recently acquired Sportnco Sportsbook, “all powered…

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) announced Monday it has selected British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) to develop its online gambling app, customizing its PlayNow.com platform for the Saskatchewan market.  The app is expected to be ready by fall, and will offer casino games such as poker, blackjack and slots, and single-event sports betting. SIGA and BCLC have officially signed a vendor agreement for the product last Thursday. As reported by Regina Leader-Post, SIGA President and CEO Zane Hansen said during a Monday interview: “This one we’re really excited about. We’ve seen the success of it in other provinces. So, we…

Due to a critical need to fill casino and hotel jobs, the Oneida Indian Nation announced Monday it will make 50 new apartments in central New York available for its hourly workers at below-market rents at The Villages at Stoney Creek.  The $15 million apartment complex, located near the Oneida’s Turning Stone Resort Casino west of Utica in Verona, New York State, will begin taking tenants on July 1. Apartments will be available for new, full-time employees who are relocating to the area and those filling new positions where there are shortages.  In an official statement, Indian Nation Representative Ray Halbritter…

Online gaming provider BGaming announced that the company is now supporting the iGaming token Crypto SNACK as a currency. This addition places the Crypto SNACK token among BGaming’s portfolio, which includes more than 80 products such as video slots, video poker, lottery, card, and casual games. SNACK holders will now be able to wager the token directly on all BGaming online casino games, the company explains. “Crypto Snack is a crypto company with deep roots in crypto and blockchain and this partnership adds an extra dimension to the token,” a press release states. BGaming keeps moving forward with Crypto!The world’s fastest-growing iGaming…

Online gaming software and solutions provider Amusnet Interactive announced on Tuesday that the company will attend the upcoming Peru Gaming Show (PGS) trade expo, which will be celebrating its 19th edition this year. This marks the company’s first participation at PGS introducing its new name Amusnet Interactive, following the completion of a rebranding from EGT Interactive last week. Peru Gaming Show will be held on 15-16 June 2022 in Lima, Peru. In a press release, Amusnet interactive stated that the company will be presenting not only its classic casino games but also modern slots and new titles from its Live Casino platform, including 20…

Pragmatic Play has recently added the Megaways mechanic to its Wild West title, and launched Wild West Gold Megaways.  The new gameplay content features gunslinging herdsmen and wild broncos as symbols that arrive in the form of cowboys, sacks of gold coins, and a revolver, with a sheriff’s badge serving as the game’s Wild symbol. This Wild can create more winning combinations by substituting for any symbol on the reels except for the Scatter, landing with random multipliers worth 2x, 3x or 5x the player’s bet.  The Free Spins round can be activated by landing three or more scatter symbols,…

Hotel and casino company Station Casinos announced it will host Fourth of July fireworks shows at six of its Las Vegas Valley properties, including Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino, Palace Station, Sunset Station, Santa Fe Station and Boulder Station.  The coordinated launch of each fireworks display will start at 9 p.m. on Monday, July 4, the company stated in an official press release. The show will also be live-streamed on social media and will have a synchronized playlist for guests to listen along to, both available on its official website.  — Station…

Gaming and hospitality business Rush Street Gaming announced Monday that two of its longest-tenured executives have received new promotions: Bill Keena, a 35-year casino veteran, has been named Chief Operating Officer; while Marc Arndt, a 24-year finance executive, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. Last month, Tim Drehkoff had been promoted from CFO to CEO, after the departure of Greg Carlin, former CEO and Co-Founder. CEO of Rush Street Gaming, Tim Drehkoff, stated: “Bill Keena and Marc Arndt have been part of the Rush Street family for over a decade. Their unique combination of institutional history, operational expertise and financial…