Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

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,…

Genius Sports announced Wednesday that it has appointed Sir Hugh Robertson, Former UK Minister for Sport and the London Olympics, and current Chairman of UK National Lottery operator Camelot, as an Advisor to the company with immediate effect.  In his role, Sir Robertson will bring his wealth of experience and expertise to the company’s newly formed Business Advisory Council to help identify strategic development opportunities. In addition, the appointment will strengthen Genius Sports’ governance. Following 10 years in the Household Cavalry, Robertson worked with Schroders before becoming the MP for Faversham and Mid Kent in 2001. In 2010, he took…

Content provider to the iGaming industry Pragmatic Play has further expanded the capabilities of its Live Casino portfolio with the introduction of Speed Blackjack. The supplier’s Speed Blackjack contains side bets, auto-decisions, and more “to give a fast-paced play session”, the company stated in a press release.  The new Speed variant of Blackjack from the provider allows for simultaneous decision offers, reducing the game round length by up to 30%, while auto-decisions can be based on the player’s strategy, including stands or hits, to ensure swift gameplay. In addition, the game boasts an improved UI, quick seating, and expert game hosts…

Specialized payments platform Paysafe launched on Tuesday a new program for its Skrill USA digital wallet that caters to the wagering preferences of high-stakes American online gamblers. Building on the recent Skrill USA product upgrade, the new program, which has been first rolled out with the PlayUp USA sportsbook, provides enrolled players with the U.S. iGaming industry’s highest limits for instantly funding a deposit. PlayUp USA, which operates online sportsbooks in Colorado and New Jersey, was one of the multiple operators to upgrade their Skrill USA integration in Q4 2021 when Paysafe rolled out the revamped digital wallet to support instant funding of deposits and payouts. Now,…

Some Virginia legislative leaders are working to get language into a gambling bill at the last minute which would ban casino skill games. State businessman and NASCAR great Hermie Sadler slammed the politicians doing so, saying they would hurt small businesses and disregard their constitutional rights by doing so. According to draft budget language released on May 29th, a small handful of legislative leaders, working behind closed doors and with no public input, have inserted wording into the budget proposal that would radically alter the existing criminal code and ban casino skill games. This language is nearly identical to what…

N1 Partners Group announced Tuesday it is preparing to make its debut at the Affiliate World Europe, which will take place July 6-7 in Barcelona. The company deemed this to be “an excellent opportunity to learn more about trust partnership, the principles of the company and what privileges partners receive”.  The two-day conference will bring together more than 200 companies from different countries and more than 4,000 participants. “It’s the perfect place to get a feel for the latest trends, data-driven strategies, and innovative insights in affiliate marketing”, N1 Partners Group stated.  The company will participate in this conference for…

Clarion Gaming unveiled “Connect. Converse. Convert.” as the new campaign message underpinning the 2022 edition of iGB Live!, which will take place July 5-8 at the RAI Amsterdam. The theme underlines the credentials of the event, which provides a forum of opportunity for delegates to connect and converse with key suppliers, convert expert-led insights into actionable business growth and converge with the more than 4,000 visitors and 250 exhibitors expected at the showcase.  Naomi Barton, Portfolio Director with responsibility for driving the development of the iGB brand, expressed her confidence in July’s event and the continuity of the showcase’s recent growth…

Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Gaming and Entertainment division, has strengthened its position as a supplier of online content in Italy after agreeing to a partnership with Eurobet. Players of the Entain-owned operator will gain access to Greentube’s games in the region including Book of Ra, Lucky Lady’s Charm, and Dolphin’s Pearl deluxe, as well as the Diamond Link and Cash Connection series of slots. In a recent press release, the company stated that Italy has long been a key market for Greentube, with key acquisitions in the region recently including Capecod and Admiral Sport. Through its partnership with Eurobet, the company seeks to grow its market penetration, whilst also…

Atlantic City union casino workers will form a picket line on the Boardwalk in front of Tropicana Atlantic City Wednesday evening, in the light of the impossibility to reach an agreement with the casinos, Local 54 of Unite Here confirmed Tuesday.  Contracts with the city’s nine casinos were set to expire midday Wednesday, but it was foreseen on Tuesday that no breakthrough was likely to happen in talks with two of the largest casino companies, which include Casino Entertainment, owner of Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City and Tropicana; and MGM Resorts International, which owns Borgata Hotel Casino &…