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Well, Ohio sports betting will not be up and running in time for the start of this year’s NFL season. But take heart, because folks there will still be able to bet on next year’s Super Bowl. This according to the Ohio Casino Control Commission. The Commission’s Executive Director, Matthew Schuler, says that January 1, 2023, will be the day that Ohio sports betting will officially start. When it does, it will be the single largest simultaneous launch of a sports betting market in the United States. In the meantime, applications for licenses will be accepted from June 15th to…

Sports betting brand PointsBet Canada announced it has signed a partnership with ClubLink, Canada’s largest owner and operator of golf clubs. This multi-year agreement will see PointsBet Canada become the official sports betting partner of ClubLink, which hosts over 1 million rounds of golf annually at its clubs in Ontario.  In an official press release, Nic Sulsky, Chief Commercial Officer at PointsBet Canada, stated: “We are delighted to be partnering with one of the most recognized brands in Canadian golf. A friendly wager is a regular occurrence among golfers enjoying a round which makes the ClubLink audience a natural fit…

A spokesman for the Nevada Gaming Control Board said on Monday that state casinos will not require the use of masks, and that facial covering directives at casinos will only be instated if they come from Governor Steve Sisolak. The decision comes as some state counties, communities and facilities begin reinstating their mandates. In comparison, visitors to other state locations, such as the Nellis Air Force Base and the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, are currently being required indoor mask-wearing, regardless of vaccination status, now that Clark County has been federally designated as having a high community level of…

Australia’s Federal Court has approved US private equity giant Blackstone’s AUD 8.9 billion ($6.1 billion) takeover of casino giant Crown Resorts, a deal set to grant renowned billionaire James Packer an AUD 3.36 billion ($2.3 billion) payday in exchange for his 37% stake in the company. The deal will be finalized on June 24, when the money is finally handed over. Packer is set to exit Crown Resorts after that. The court’s decision was the final step in the approvals process, following greenlight by the state governments in Western Australia, New South Wales and Victoria, where Crown currently operates venues.…

In the latest draft of Macau’s new gaming law, forwarded out of the second standing committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL) on Wednesday, the effective tax rate on gross gaming receipts, already Asia’s highest, would edge up to 40% from 39%. In comparison, in Singapore, Asia’s second-largest casino market, gaming tax rates top out at 22%. The president of Macau’s second standing committee, Chan Chak Mo, said on Wednesday that the committee was “confident” that the gaming law amendment would “get enough votes to pass,” with a final version expected to be sent to the plenary for voting on June…

As Massachusetts Legislature nears the July 31 end of formal sessions, leaders claim there is still “a long way to go” in the negotiations to bridge differences between Senate and House bills, and the alternative to break for election season without a deal comes up, even though both chambers are on record in favor of legalization. House Speaker Ronald Mariano told reporters that negotiations have just begun, according to Mass Live. “We’ll see how it plays out,” he said. “We have a long way to go. I’m not going to prejudge a negotiation.” Senate President Karen Spilka said Monday that…

The Indiana Gaming Commission announced on Friday that revenue from Indiana’s casinos fell for a second consecutive month in May, as inflation reaches a new four-decade high. The data released by the Commission shows that statewide casino revenue, after successful bettors were paid, totaled $211.9 million for May, an 8% decrease compared with April’s $229.1 million total. May represents the second consecutive month that revenue declined. It follows April’s win revenue drop of 11% from March’s $235.2 million statewide casino revenue after bettors were paid, as reported by the Associated Press. Gaming Commission records show that the Hard Rock Casino…

Online gaming provider CT Interactive announced Friday it will participate in the upcoming edition of iGB Live!, which will take place on July 5-8 at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Center. The company will showcase its products at stand #M50. In a press release, the company stated that it is “confident that the forum will be a great opportunity to connect and grow its presence in EMEA.” Furthermore, the provider added that it “looks forward to meeting new clients, presenting its fresh new titles and sharing great news about its new product line.” 🎯IGB Live Amsterdam is approaching, and we would like to…

Digital marketing promotions and loyalty solutions provider Snipp Interactive Inc. has appointed Adi Dhandhania to its board of directors, and Tom Burgess as President of SnippMEDIA, a new division of Snipp. Dhandhania, Chief Operating Officer, North America for Bally’s Interactive, has been named to the role as a nominee of Bally’s Corporation pursuant to its $5 million investment in Snipp, which was first unveiled in April. His appointment to the Board is subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange. Dhandhania, who has spent over a decade in the gaming and technology industry, is expected to bring experience in corporate…

The Tamil Nadu government on Friday set up a four-member panel headed by retired Madras High Court judge Justice K. Chandru to examine issues related to online gaming. The committee will submit a report within two weeks, and based on the recommendations, the administration of the southern India state will take necessary measures for the promulgation of an ordinance to regulate online gaming. The newly formed committee will work on several areas such as identifying the online games that are addictive and can lead to financial loss and disastrous consequences. The committee will also study whether these games are really involved in…

Gaming and sports betting consultancy SCCG Management announced Monday a business development partnership with Genius Gaming Consult of Kampala, Uganda, for the gaming market in Africa. Confirming the news, Stephen Crystal, Founder and CEO of SCCG, said: “We are extremely proud to be partnering with Mr. Najib Balinda, Genius Gaming’s Chief Business Development Officer – Africa, and their extended team. This group of seasoned gaming executives was a perfect fit for SCCG, both in terms of culture and vision, as we seek to build and extend the successes of the Casino Gaming, iGaming, and Sports Wagering sectors within Africa.” Crystal cited projections…

This week’s US gambling news finds that casinos, online gambling, and sports betting generated nearly $5 billion in the month of April! The second highest revenue totals of all time! On top of that, sports betting in America continues to expand and could get a huge boost as soon as next year! Hello friends! Here we are all together again! We have sports betting news from California, poker news from Las Vegas, and of course a brand new game review! But first, we have to do it: This week’s big story: Gambling in America has been kicking ass and taken…

Betcris’ Business Development Director, Fernando Garita, spoke about the debate on a new regulatory framework for sports betting and online gaming in Peru and stated that, based on experiences in other countries, higher taxes generally contribute to illegal markets’ growth.  In an interview with Yogonet, the executive gave his opinion on the case and said that the ideal scenario would be to achieve a legal framework that gives shape to an “attractive market”, where operators seek formality, and there are benefits both for the companies and the state.  He also pointed out that Betcris has great expectations regarding the upcoming…

Atlantic City’s main casino workers union will vote Wednesday on whether to authorize a strike against the city’s casinos, with whom they have yet to reach new contract agreements. Local 54 of the Unite Here union stated its members will decide whether union leadership can call a strike against any or all the nine casinos, since the contracts with them expired nearly two weeks ago, and talks have yet to produce a new agreement. Even though there is no date set for a potential walkout, the July 4 holiday weekend is believed to be the obvious choice, as it is…

Rubén Solórzano, general manager of the Affiliated Marketing Group (AMG) and one of the organizers of the upcoming Peru Gaming Show (PGS), highlighted the importance that this event will have for the reactivation of the land-based and online gaming industry. In an exclusive interview with Yogonet, the businessman stated that PGS 2022 -to be held on June 15-16 at the Jockey Convention Center, in the Surco district of Lima- will be, for the different brands present, “the opportunity to be seen in the best showcase, within the framework of a real reactivation process.” What novelties can we expect from this…

Australia’s Queensland state announced on Tuesday the beginning of an independent investigation into The Star Entertainment Group’s suitability to hold its casino license in the jurisdiction after allegations of money laundering were uncovered in New South Wales. The decision comes as the country’s two largest casino companies, Crown Resorts and Star, currently face legal scrutiny over allegations that they had enabled breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism laws.  Queensland Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman said in a statement that investigations by the state’s Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation into The Star “are ongoing”, and they are continuing to work with the…