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After the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s unanimous recommendation of a license earlier in June, the Nevada Gaming Commission has now given the necessary final regulatory approval for Legends Bay Casino in Sparks, scheduled to start welcoming customers in late summer. In the meantime, Olympia Gaming CEO Garry Goett told commissioners the $120+ million casino is in the process of hiring some 300 employees ahead of the opening, marking the first all-new, from-the-ground-up casino development in the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area in more than two decades. The job hiring events will take place from July 13 through August 2, with available positions…

Gaming and sports betting consultancy SCCG Management announced Tuesday a partnership with the Singapore-based software company, Wynta, to distribute their tracking and attribution software within the North American gaming markets. The award-winning Wynta platform is a SaaS affiliate marketing software in the iGaming space, catering to online businesses across markets and verticals. Stephen Crystal, Founder, and CEO of SCCG Management, said: “We are pleased to be partnering with this ‘best in class’ solution for Tracking and Attribution. The team at Wynta, equipped with over 30 years of collective expertise in associated industries, created an innovative platform to present advanced technology and ground-breaking features…

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week that favored tribal casinos in Texas could potentially have other ramifications for the state’s gaming landscape, a jurisdiction where giant Las Vegas Sands has been unsuccessfully attempting to legalize commercial casinos since the mid-2000s. The decision, which favored the Tigua Indians of El Paso -formally known as the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo-, was deemed a victory for the Native American tribe in its decades-long legal fight with the state over the use of electronic bingo games on tribal land. The ruling allows the tribe to operate bingo at their El Paso entertainment center.…

European Lotteries (EL) called for consumer protection and clear guidelines on digital developments in the gambling and gaming sector, as the rapid growth of technologies of digital transformation such as artificial intelligence and new forms of online entertainment continue to emerge. EL’s call was made during a special event in the European Parliament on Wednesday. A legislative framework on AI and an own-initiative report of the European Parliament related to eSports and videogaming and consumer protection are being prepared by the EU institutions. Although these can be used to enhance player experience, they are expected to “come with responsibilities”, as…

iGaming multi-product supplier Pragmatic Play announced Thursday it has released the fifth installment of its “Big Bass” series with the launch of “Big Bass Splash”.  Even though “Big Bass Splash” is again home to the symbols present in previous iterations, the game presents an updated art style. These include tackle, rods and bait, however, the game’s 5×3 reels and 10 paylines are also home to a new high-paying monster truck symbol and the return of the instant cash awarding fish.   Whenever two Scatters land in the base game, a nudge feature is activated with reels containing a Scatter moving down one place and…

After Macau lawmakers approved the new gaming law Tuesday allowing six licenses for 10-year periods, brokerage JP Morgan said in a note that they expect the new public tender for Macau’s gaming licenses to commence in late July or August, basing its expectations on the timeline of 2001. Furthermore, they stated that the result of the tender process may be announced by November.  In the note, analysts DS Kim and Livy Lyu remarked: “We recall, for the original concession 20 years ago, that public bidding kicked off around 40 days after the [original] law was passed and lasted for about three months.” “Based on…

International Game Technology (IGT) announced Wednesday that it has been awarded a gold medal sustainability rating from sustainability rating agency EcoVadis. This gold medal rating positions IGT among the top 5% of global companies assessed by Ecovadis for its comprehensive sustainable business practices. IGT’s sustainability program was assessed under the EcoVadis criteria using 21 benchmarks within the categories of environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. EcoVadis methodically evaluates environmental, social, and ethical performance using these international sustainability standards for companies worldwide. “As a leader in global sustainability for over 15 years, IGT has a thorough understanding of the…

Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, has signed a deal with Solbet that will see the company’s content go live in Peru and Ecuador. Solbet players in both jurisdictions have now gained access to a selection of popular titles, including Diamond Link: Mighty Sevens, Lucky Lady’s Charm Deluxe 10, and Book of Ra Deluxe. Greentube described the deal as strengthening its presence in the Latin American market. Sports betting and casino operator Solbet is part of the Dreams Group, which the studio describes as boasting a strong land-based and online presence in multiple regions across Latin America, including…

Gaming provider FBM Digital Systems (FBMDS) has launched its latest slot, Virá Festa, on the online casino Solverde.pt. The title is described as a thematic slot specifically designed for the Portuguese market and which, according to the company, “combines graphics and sounds typical of the national summer parties” in the country. In a press release, FBMDS highlighted that this is a product that “pays tribute to the local tradition, moving players automatically to the streets and to an environment of joy, euphoria and sharing that any person can enjoy during the popular Portuguese parties.” It comes as June marks the beginning…

Macau has extended its COVID-19 lockdown as of Thursday. However, casinos have been allowed to remain open, according to a statement from Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng on the government’s website. Furthermore, Macau’s more than 600,000 residents were required to undergo a second round of mass testing this week, as the number of infected people rose to more than 100 cases. Positive cases include people working or visiting the casinos, with a number of them related to a wedding banquet that was held inside SJM Holding’s Grand Lisboa Palace. Additionally, on Tuesday, satellite hotel and casino Fortuna, a venue operating under…

Online betting and gaming company 888 Holdings on Thursday warned of lower mid-year revenue amid tightened UK online gambling safety measures and the closure of its Dutch operations, sending its shares more than 6% lower. The company now expects £330-335 million ($403-$409 million) for the six months to 30 June 2022, ahead of its planned acquisition of William Hill’s international business on July 1. The UK has tightened restrictions in recent years, including a cap on the maximum stake on terminals, stricter age and identity checks for online gaming, and more support for those addicted to gambling. This week, Britain’s Gambling…

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…