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The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501 — which represents over 2,000 members working in Las Vegas casinos— submitted a public record request regarding the land transaction involving Genting Group and Ao Mio Leong to the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU). According to corporate filings, Mio Leong is one of a four-person director group for local real estate firm Easyway Investment Company Limited, which, according to the union, is linked to triads. The international union has been researching the land transaction in question as part of a comprehensive review of the Malaysian-headquartered Genting Group’s operations, launched in the wake of…

Technology provider for the gaming and entertainment industry Win Systems announced Friday the installation of its WIGOS casino management system (CMS) at the Ocean Gaming Casino in Hampton, New Hampshire. The company expressed its congratulations to Anthony Fusco and his team on launching historical horse racing (HHR) machines and utilizing the WIGOS system. New Hampshire is the latest milestone in the brand’s exponential North American growth. Post pandemic Win Systems has signed a number of new operators in California, Oklahoma, Kentucky and Virginia. The WIGOS System manages in excess of 100,000 gaming machines in over 20 countries and “is the…

Interactive gaming and sports betting technology company Elys Game Technology announced Thursday that it signed deals to run its fourth and fifth white label sportsbook in restaurants and bars, both located in Washington D.C. Having signed agreements with both BetDupont and Petworth Wagering, the company will open new sportsbooks at Betdupont in the Dupont Circle Area of Washington, and Entitlement Restaurant and Cigar Lounge, respectively.  For the latter, the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, USBookmaking is expected to provide sports wagering and bookmaking services to manage the sportsbook risk.  BetDupont, situated in the Dupont Circle area of DC, is a chic…

Aruze announced its new agreement with the Four Points by Sheraton Caguas Real Hotel & Casino has already become effective, and the Puerto Rico’s property now offers players two of its products for the first time. As of Thursday, visitors to the casino can find the Muso Triple 27 and Muso Curve 43 models. In its official press release, the company assures that these are “world-renowned” models and very popular among users. Aruze stated that users in Puerto Rico have already come to test these new installations. “With the new addition of Aruze products to the Caguas Real Casino of…

International gaming fair Peru Gaming Show (PGS) is returning for its 19th edition on June 15-16, at Lima’s Jockey Club Peru. Novomatic will attend the event and exhibit its products at booth #71.The brand new DIAMOND X 2.32 will be shown publicly for the first time outside Europe. Launched in March 2022, the DIAMOND X 2.32 is a dual-screen machine characterized by its black metro finish and LED silhouette featuring premium components, easy integration of player tracking systems, and full compatibility with standard protocols. Max Bauer, NOVOMATIC Vice President Latin America & Caribbean, said: “PGS is important not only for us but also for the…

With at least three Station Casinos still closed in the Las Vegas area, the company has announced that they could remain shuttered for at least another year. Fiesta Rancho, Fiesta Henderson, and Texas Station are all still closed, and Station says that two of those properties have been approved by The North Las Vegas City Council to stay closed until at least June 4, 2023. Like so many others, these closures all began when the Coronavirus pandemic hit. At its height, up to 98% of Culinary Union workers were laid off. In fact, the Texas Station parking garage was being…

The Casino Esport Conference (CEC), which will hold its 7th Las Vegas event in February next year, announced Friday it has teamed up with the Esports Innovation Center (EIC) in Atlantic City at Stockton University in New Jersey to create the new CEC/EIC Northeast Summit, only focused on esports. It will take place October 18-19, 2022.  Through this alliance, CEC intends to bring “intense, deep-dive conversations” about how the esports industry specifically fits into the conversation of the casino industry, and discuss esports from a non-casino viewpoint, tackling the competitive collegiate, High School and elementary levels at which this vertical…

Slotegrator, a global iGaming software developer and aggregator, has released a new overview of the iGaming market in Latin America. Ayvar Gabidullin, Business Development Manager at the company, explains in this column the various emerging markets in the region, including Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, and Peru, analyzing all the aspects of the online gambling industry in each country. Latin America is one of the most promising areas for launching an iGaming business. Slotegrator has kept a close eye on the region’s development for over 10 years and noted an increasing number of online casinos and sportsbooks…

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…