Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

On the day of its ASX market debut on Tuesday, Tabcorp’s spin-off Lottery Corp became an AUD 10 billion ($7 billion) company, as investors flocked to the highly profitable lotteries and Keno business, which Australian media says could soon become a takeover target.  Lottery Corp stock traded between AUD 4.49 and AUD 4.70 on its first day, closing at its high. The debut follows a successful demerger from gaming giant Tabcorp, which saw its shares drop a massive 81%, as interest shifted to the new ASX member. According to the Australian Financial Review, Sue van der Merwe, chief executive and managing…

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) announced Tuesday it has signed an agreement with Cyprus-based affiliate program Rainmaker for the provision of its automated marketing compliance tool, GiG Comply. GiG’s self-service marketing compliance solution can be tailored to cover market-specific legislation and advertising standards, allowing operators to ensure that affiliates are aligned with their brand and responsible gaming requirements. GiG Comply will allow Rainmaker to set up bespoke criteria and checklist parameters to scan and check thousands of web pages for content including iGaming code red words, links, and regulatory requirements. thus, GiG’s compliance technology will help to ensure that Rainmaker remains in control of its marketing campaigns, allowing them…

FBMDS confirmed Tuesday its presence at CasinoBeats Summit Malta in its 2022 edition, which will see the gaming brand take the stage in two different panels focusing on the future of the LatAm igaming markets: “Emerging Markets: Where to next?” and “LATAM: The Key to Success”. The event starts today, May 24, and will take place at Intercontinental Malta until May 26.  CasinoBeats Summit returns to Malta for its fourth edition and brings a diverse program dedicated to iGaming. The event combines the conference and exhibition formats and expects to welcome more than 2000 executive delegates to the Intercontinental Malta.…

Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, announced Tuesday the launch of its new slot, “A Fistful of Wilds.” The western-inspired game invites “the slickest slot-spinners in the west to don their ponchos and saddle up for the wildest adventure yet.” The 5-reel, 30 payline slot boasts a Trail and Wins feature that sees every winning cascade light up trail positions above the reels. When the trail reaches a “wanted” poster icon, either a unique modifier or a Free Spins bonus is triggered. In addition to its Free Spins bonus, “A Fistful of Wilds” also boasts four modifiers, which…

Ainsworth Game Technology has presented its newest A-Star Slant cabinet at an open house event at Hyatt Place Bayamon & El Tropical Casino in Puerto Rico. The company presented the full lineup of A-Star cabinets and a new game portfolio, exhibiting a wide range of product options and tailor-made solutions for the Puerto Rico and Caribbean markets. Ainsworth introduced the new A-Star Slant cabinet as offering a design envisioned for Latin American casinos, including features such as an incorporated base, thus offering a height that adapts to all casino floors. The cabinet is accompanied by a 27” Full HD double monitor…

On Thursday, Gun Lake Casino in Michigan hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a $300 million project that will see the venue transform into “a first-class destination resort.” Owned by the Gun Lake Tribe, the new resort is expected to open in March 2025, on the west side of Gun Lake Casino, in Wayland Township. The new venue aims to add a 15-floor hotel, featuring 252 rooms and a 32,000 square foot Aquadome. According to CEO Sal Semola, the expansion will provide more non-gaming amenities. Bob Peters, chairmen of the Gun Lake Tribe, said the hotel and Aquadome will be “spectacular”…

After the departure of The Star Entertainment’s outgoing executive chairman, John O’Neill, Queensland casino boss Geoff Hogg will become the acting CEO of the Group, while non-executive director Ben Heap will be taking on the role of interim chairman that O’Neill also left. Hogg has been running the company’s Queensland casinos for two years now, and is the current chief casino officer for the company’s QLD operations, comprising casinos and hotels on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane, where the company is also building the $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf development. Hogg’s remit was also recently expanded to NSW operations following…

Penn National Gaming’s L’Auberge Baton Rouge in Louisiana has commenced the $6.7 million renovation and rebranding of its Stadium Sports Bar & Grill that will turn it into a Barstool Sportsbook. The new amenity is set to open “around November,” the casino’s vice president of marketing, Cheryl Duhon, told The Advocate.  The new sportsbook will have a full restaurant and bar, featuring a menu similar to what Stadium offered. On the left side of the eatery, there will be the sports wagering area and lounge, with betting windows and self-service kiosks. That section will replace one of the casino’s service bars…

The UK National Lottery could be suspended for the first time in its 30-year history, according to British media. The news comes as a court battle among gaming operators over the lottery license threatens to pause the popular game. In March, operator Camelot lost its license to run the National Lottery after 28 years at the helm as the UK Gambling Commission named rival Allwyn Entertainment as its preferred applicant to take over. Allwyn, owned by the Czech group Sazka, is expected to take over from Camelot in 2024 following this decision. However, Camelot shortly after launched a high court…

SoftConstruct’s VBET announced the extension of its sponsorship contract with AS Monaco, a soccer club affiliated with the French Ligue 1 -the country’s primary football competition-, for three more seasons, until 2025. In a press release, AS Monaco said that the three-year extension of the agreement comes “after a successful collaboration” since 2020 with the online sports betting brand. “By partnering with AS Monaco on a long-term basis, VBET seeks to confirm and strengthen its position as a world leader in online gambling and to conquer new shares in the French sports betting market,” the company added.  VBET’s presence in French sports was…

Chicago City Council members and a special committee are discussing today the Bally’s casino project to develop the city’s first and sole casino, which already saw the approval of city officials earlier this month. A vote is expected to happen later on Monday. Mayor Lori Lightfoot is reportedly pushing for a plan to get the project approved as soon as this week. The deal was expected to get its first vote Friday by a special committee consisting of aldermen in order to advance the $1.74 billion River West casino proposal through to the full City Council. However, those on the…

Supplier of online casino software Red Tiger announced Thursday the launch of its latest slot game, “Big Cat Rescue Megaways.” The new title is inspired by the story of Carole Baskin, one of the protagonists of the Netflix hit series “Tiger King.” Carole Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue, a non-profit organization that provides a permanent home to abandoned and abused felines, will receive a portion of the proceeds from the company’s new slot offering, supporting the sanctuary’s work.  The game itself features Carole Baskin: gathering three Carole Baskin symbols within the game will trigger a bonus wheel Free Spins game. Spinning…

iGaming expert and software provider SOFTSWISS announced Friday that it was named the “Best Online Casino Provider in the Nordics 2022 (B2B)” at the Scandinavian Gaming Awards (BSG Awards). In a press release, the company stated that winning the BSG Awards is a confirmation of its strong position in the dynamic market of Northern Europe, and added that “this excellent result demonstrates that SOFTSWISS’ key pillars -expertise, security, and innovation- are highly appreciated by industry leaders in different regions.” BSG Awards is an industry accolade celebrating the outstanding achievements of iGaming representatives in 28 nominations every year. It was launched…

On May 17, the Ho Chi Minh City (formerly, and still commonly, known as Saigon) People’s Committee held a meeting where a proposal seeking to allow casinos in hotels of five-star rating and above, and major tourist destinations, was submitted, in an attempt to boost the economy and promote tourism investments. The proposal also seeks to change the age limit to gamble.  According to the proposal, all citizens of 18 years old and above, with full capacity for civil acts and enough financial capacity, should be allowed to play in these venues. In the past, only foreigners were allowed to…

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced on May 18 the approval of three consent agreements, which applied fines to two casinos and one provider of gaming services, totaling $35,500 for self-exclusion violations and unlicensed activities.  The fined companies include Wind Creek Bethlehem, operator of Wind Creek Casino Bethlehem in Northampton County, which will have to pay $20,000 for a self-exclusion violation. The casino personnel failed to stop an individual on the PGCB’s Self-Exclusion list from actively participating in table games gambling in its facility on a number of visits over a 4-day period. Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, operator of…

We have watched regulated sports betting sweep across the country like wildfire. The US Supreme Court decided just over four years ago that the decision to allow sports wagers was a States Rights issue, and in that time over half of them have decided to legalize the activity. Just this month, Maine sports betting became the 34th market in the nation. Then a few weeks later, sports betting in Kansas followed as the 35th. This naturally makes us wonder (and probably many of you) about which states will be the next to have regulated sports betting. Maybe even this year!…