Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

Foundation is being poured for the American Place temporary casino in Waukegan, Illinois, ahead of a slated opening this fall, according to Chicago Tribune. A construction crew is currently working on the 70,000-square-foot transitory venue, to be located near the Fountain Square shopping center. Plans are to finish the construction by June 6, once the Sprung structure -a tensioned membrane building described as a high-tension tent- arrives, allowing for a fall opening. Erecting the structure is set to take about seven weeks. Workers will then build the interior, which will include restaurants and room for 1,000 slot machines and 50 table…

Slotegrator, a global iGaming aggregator and a developer of solutions for the gambling business, has issued the following analytical article to explain how land-based casinos can draw new generations of casino players via online brands launch, the needed steps to do so, and each of the resources and tools Slotegrator can provide operators with in that process. The online casino market can be unpredictable. Nevertheless, global gambling turnover is growing every year, driven by (among other things) land-based casino owners’ investments in the online sector. Why are they moving online, and how do they do it? Businesses have to stay…

iGaming content provider BGaming announced Friday that its latest title, “Wild Cash”, which launched just one month ago, has already rewarded a player from Pin-Up Casino with a maximum x999 multiplier and a big win. The game turned a player into a $20,290 winner on Friday 13.  Wild Cash is a 3-reel and 5-payline slot from BGaming. Wild Cash is the wild symbol of the game, and when a player gets three wild symbols to drop, they trigger the bonus game with a multiplier feature which can result in maximum wins of 999 times of a stake on every spin.  Who said that…

Sports betting giant FanDuel announced Friday that its CEO Amy Howe will discuss the current state of play and her vision for the future of mobile gaming during a special keynote session at July’s SBC Summit North America 2022 conference and tradeshow.  The fireside chat forms part of the agenda for the first full day, scheduled for Wednesday, July 13, of the sports betting and iGaming industry event, which will take place at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey.  Howe and CNBC’s Contessa Brewer will discuss the present and future of FanDuel and the wider industry, as well as address the…

Provider of technology for the gaming and entertainment industry Win Systems has confirmed its attendance at the upcoming Belgrade Future Gaming expo, which will take place from May 31 to June 1 in Belgrade, the capital city of Serbia. The company will be showcasing its products at Booth #A3a. Win Systems announced in a press release that it has re-launched its electronic roulettes Gold Club, which it describes as widely recognized and well accepted by players. To celebrate its participation in the event in Belgrade, the company has decided to expand the marketing of its limited-edition Gold Club 25th Anniversary roulette, with an exclusive design and for a…

Content provider to the iGaming industry Pragmatic Play has launched a new Ancient Egypt-inspired, cat-themed video slot called Cleocatra. The 5×4, 40 payline slot combines two themes that according to the company are fan favorites: cats and Egyptian culture. The cats run the temple, while a paw-imprinted pyramid acts as a wild. During both base play and the bonus, the wild has a random multiplier of 2x or 3x attached to it. These can accumulate if part of the same winning combination for even larger rewards.  — PragmaticPlay (@PragmaticPlay) May 26, 2022 If a full stack of any matching cat lands…

If you were hoping for New York online gambling or poker this year, we have some bad news for you. State legislators could not get a deal done in regard to a measure being pushed by State Senator Joseph Addabbo, who also pushed sports betting reforms there. Since regulating mobile and online sports bets, the state has set revenue records in America. Despite this, the current legislative session will end on June 2nd with nothing accomplished for web based casino games. Addabbo’s bill didn’t see much support after clearing committee. Of course, those who remember the struggles of sports betting…

The streak continues! April was the 14th month in a row where gambling revenue in Nevada topped the $1 billion mark. But how much longer can this wild ride last? Even though the numbers are still impressive, April was the first month of this billion dollar streak to see almost no growth. The figures seem to have stalled for the moment, and we will have to wait for May’s numbers to know if the record breaking run is over. There are some concerns that the state may be entering a “slow growth” period, and that the rising rate of inflation…

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Wednesday a bill that would exempt two tribal gaming projects from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Senate Bill 900, introduced by state Sen. Melissa Hurtado, D-Sanger, and co-authored by Assemblyman Rudy Salas, D-Bakersfield, ratifies gaming compacts between the state of California and two tribes —the Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Yokut Tribe, and the Middletown Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians. These compacts were agreed upon in March this year.  The new law classifies the two compacts as non-projects for the purposes of CEQA, which ordinarily requires that developments undergo detailed environmental…

Representative Teresa A. Tanzi joined Wednesday members of the union that represent workers at Rhode Island’s casinos in calling for passage of her legislation to include casinos in the state’s law prohibiting smoking in workplaces. Tanzi is sponsoring legislation 2022-H 7855 to remove the exemption for gaming facilities in the Public Health and Workplace Safety Act, a move supported by Laborers International Union of North America, Local 271, which represents casino workers in Rhode Island. “Casino workers are Rhode Islanders, parents, caregivers, taxpayers and human beings, and they deserve the same protection as everyone else in our state”, Tanzi said,…

Sports betting giant FanDuel announced Tuesday the appointment of Andrew Sheh as Chief Technology Officer. Sheh will be responsible for oversight of FanDuel Group’s customer-facing engineering and platform development teams, as well as all IT architecture and personnel. “FanDuel’s consistent focus on technology that drives innovation has been the fuel to our industry-leading performance,” said Amy Howe, President & Chief Executive Officer for FanDuel Group. “I am confident that Andrew has the experience and vision to help us continue to extend that advantage into the future.” Amy Howe, President & Chief Executive Officer for FanDuel Group. Sheh brings over 20 years of…

As reported by the Nevada Gaming Control Board on Thursday, state casinos have recorded their 14th straight month of at least $1 billion in gaming revenue during April, shattering the former record revenue for the month. However, figures show this is the first time in more than a year the numbers have stalled at a one-digit increase.  Casinos statewide collected almost $1.13 billion in gaming revenue last month, with more than 85% of the total coming from Clark County. This represents an 8.6% growth in contrast with April 2021. In comparison, in March, Nevada casinos saw a nearly 23% gaming…

Online gaming software and solutions provider EGT Interactive announced Friday the release of its latest video slot, “20 Bulky Fruits”, described as a classic slot with a variety of lucky symbols. The company calls it a “dazzling, energetic and modern” game. The 5-reel, 20-paylines slot offers “vivid gameplay and epic sound effects with tremendous payouts.” The Clover Wild Symbol brings big rewards to players, while the Star and the Dollar represent Scatters, which are winnings-boosters.  “Play the game and multiply your winning through the Gambling feature. Once the Jackpot Cards Bonus game is triggered, impressive Jackpots are revealed”, the company wrote in…

The Queensland government has proposed tighter law control for land-based casinos in the Australian state, including a provision to raise maximum penalties to AUD 50 million (USD 35 million).  Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman said the proposed reforms in the Casino Control and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 will help prevent criminal influence and exploitation in casinos, as a response to recent inquiries into casinos by other states, with gaming giants Crown Resorts and The Star Entertainment Group having faced investigations over their activities.  “This Bill will ensure Queenslanders can have confidence in the integrity of our casino…

Testing and certification services provider Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) announced Wednesday it has promoted two leaders in its Engineering and Client Solutions departments. Malvina Mikaelian has been promoted to Director of Engineering, and Kelly Myers has been promoted to Manager of Client Solutions.  Mikaelian has been with GLI for more than 20 years, starting with the company as it opened its lab in South Africa. Most recently, she served as Senior Manager of Engineering. In her new role, she will lead GLI’s Engineering teams as they work closely with regulators, operators, and suppliers to provide testing services and customer satisfaction. …

Former World Series of Poker bracelet winner Cory Zeidman has been arrested on charges of fraud and money laundering related to a sports betting scheme. The pro poker player was detained on Wednesday on charges of a plot that brought in more than $25 million from alleged victims. Zeidman (61) now faces federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering as part of the scheme, which spanned from 2004 to 2020, explains a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The defendant led a group “that made tens of millions of…