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Gila River Resorts & Casinos (GRRC) has donated a total of $173,751.52 to four non-profit organizations in Arizona. Owned and operated by the Gila River Indian Community, Gila River Resorts & Casinos owns three locations – Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, Vee Quiva – and a fourth casino, Santan Mountain, is set to open later this year. The donations were done with the help of the casino guests. The people wishing to donate must take their winning ticket and put it in the machine. Once that ticket is in, guests have the option of donating as little or as much as they want. “Sometimes that…

Aspire Global’s BtoBet has inked a new agreement with Ngnatat Sarl Trading, an omnichannel operator based in Cameroon, through its Certified Partner for Africa, STM Gaming. The deal will see the operator make use of BtoBet’s sportsbook and PAM platforms to deliver sportsbook and casino products on the Bet237 brand for both the online channels and its retail network. Bet237 will be delivering a diverse portfolio of offerings to its players based on local and international sports events, a wide selection of virtual sports, and online and live casino. Bet237 will also be utilizing BtoBet’s managed trading services for full…

Nigeria’s Federal Government has introduced stricter regulations for casino operations as part of its fresh move against money laundering. President Muhammadu Buhari assented Thursday to the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill 2022, the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill 2022, and the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Bill 2022. This package now prohibits ownership and operation of shell accounts in the national territory.  The Money Laundering Act establishes a Special Control Unit against Money Laundering under the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, which is to monitor financial transactions within and outside Nigeria.  Per this new legislation, both online casinos and ship-based…

Win Systems has announced the addition of Nenad Milović as Sales Director Europe – Gaming Division. With this new signing, the provider of technology for the gaming and entertainment industry advances in its strategy of consolidating the company in the strategic markets of America and Europe. Milović has more than a decade of experience in the commercial area of the gaming and entertainment industry, the last four as Sales Director for Europe, in addition to a solid technical background. His hiring is the first step to continue expanding the commercial team in Europe, in view of the expansion that the…

Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy BMM Testlabs announced Monday the promotions of Andrea Zanettini to VP of Land Based Sales in EURSAM, and Lorenzo Piazza to VP of Service Delivery Land-Based in Italy and Eastern Europe. They will both report to Marzia Turrini, Executive Vice President, in EURSAM. Zanettini joined BMM in 2018 as Sales Manager, Italy, before accepting the role of VP of Land Based Sales in EURSAM. Piazza joined BMM in 2013 as Director of Land Based Services Delivery, Italy & Romania, before accepting the role of VP Service Delivery Land Based, in Italy and Eastern Europe. Turrini…

Hard Rock International announced Monday that Seminole Hard Rock has been selected as a 2022 U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams on an annual basis. This is the second consecutive year that Seminole Hard Rock has been named a U.S. Best, following 2021 when it became the first privately-owned gaming company to earn this designation.  “The 2022 honorees have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their people and fostering a dynamic, resilient culture, as well…

British gambling heavyweight 888 Holdings is set to complete its purchase of William Hill’s international assets from US casino and gaming giant Caesars Entertainment by the end of June, the company announced on Monday. The news was delivered following an extraordinary general meeting held in London, in which shareholders granted their seal of approval to the proposed takeover. A total of 99.73% of all votes -nearly 307 million- were cast in favor of a resolution outlining the transaction, allowing 888 to now move forward with the nine-month long deal. “We are delighted with the support of our shareholders for our…

Sports betting in Oklahoma is set to remain illegal, at least for the near future. A bill that would have allowed state tribes to offer this form of gaming at casinos while redirecting tax revenue for public school funding failed to pass this legislative session.  State Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponga City, who authored the House bill, said there wasn’t “any appetite” for the proposal in the state Senate this year, according to The Norman Transcript. He partly attributed the lack of action to “moral issues,” while discarding it had anything to do with Gov. Kevin Stitt’s ongoing feud with tribal…

Official data, technology and broadcast partner Genius Sports, and the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) have combined to launch the official Fantasy Game for the 2022 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship.  Since May 13, teams have been competing in Finland for the ultimate prize in ice hockey, with fans immersed in every game through the daily IIHF Fantasy Hockey.  Ice hockey fans from around the world can compete against each other to predict who will be the stars of this year’s Championship, selecting a team every day with three forwards, two defensemen and a goalie. Bettors can track player statistics…

Nasdaq-listed iGaming technology company Lottery.com has announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. The business posted revenue of $21.2 million, an increase of $15.7 million when compared to Q1 2021. It has also posted Adjusted EBITDA of $7.7 million, an increase of $10.3 million versus the prior-year period. Tony DiMatteo, Lottery.com Co-Founder and CEO, commented: “I’m pleased with our first quarter results and the team’s continued focus on our core business and generating strong Adjusted EBITDA.” Revenue for the first quarter was primarily driven by the sale of LotteryLink credits to a LotteryLink affiliate, primarily to acquire pre-paid lottery…

New York-based sports technology and marketing company TAPPP and iGaming giant BetMGM announced Tuesday an “aggressive expansion” of BetMGM’s gift card distribution network. The number of stores carrying BetMGM prepaid cards will roughly double from around 6,000 to more than 12,000 in the current quarter. BetMGM’s partnership with TAPPP launched in September 2021, a move that has attracted new customers, and provided existing customers “with a fast, flexible option to fund their BetMGM accounts in states in which sports betting is legal.” According to a press release, since its inception, the BetMGM gift card business has experienced an industry-leading redemption rate of…

Online gaming company N1 Partners Group has rolled out a new promotional game on its flagship project N1 Casino, operating under a Malta license. Based on the title Aviator from the game provider Spribe, the promo ‘Who’s the best pilot?’ allows players to get a new gaming experience and win almost 1000 times more instantly, according to a press release. N1 Partners Group cites third-party surveys that show Aviator has recently become one of the most popular games, and the promo ‘Who’s the best pilot?’ has already become a hit on N1 Casino, the company says. The promo allows players to…

Berlin-based esports data provider Bayes Esports has closed a finance round of €6 million ($6.3 million), the company announced last Friday. The fundraising efforts were led by US casino industry giant Las Vegas Sands and are expected to drive sustainable growth for Bayes, which is seeking to further scale the business and expand to new markets.  “After the Berlin tech start-up cracked the run rate of €10 million ($10.5 million) last year, this figure is to be doubled in 2022,” a press statement reads. In addition to Sands, investment platform for gaming and Web3 projects BITKRAFT Ventures was also involved…

Sweden’s Administrative Court in Linköping has dismissed an appeal by William Hill’s online gambling subsidiary Mr Green over AML and compliance failures. The company had been issued two separate warnings and penalty fees totaling SEK 31.5 million ($3.1 million) last year for violations of Sweden’s Money Laundering Act and certain sections of the Gambling Act. In a statement, the Spelinspektionen (Swedish Gambling Authority) said the appeal is to be rejected “in its entirety,” Payment Expert reports. It further announced the court found that Mr Green has had “a lack of routines regarding the risks of money laundering” and has “violated…

The UK Gambling Commission has fined Jumpman Gaming and Progress Play a combined total of £675,000 ($841,468) in regulatory settlements after investigations discovered social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. This will see Guernsey-based Jumpman, which runs 243 websites under casino and bingo licenses, pay the lion’s share of £500,000 ($623,000); while Cyprus-based  Progress Play, which boasts 201 digital gambling entities, has been penalized £175,718. Leanne Oxley, Gambling Commission Director of Enforcement and Intelligence, said: “We will always clamp down on operators who fail in their obligations to keep gambling safe and crime-free. We encourage other operators to consider the failings identified in these cases carefully, and…

 May 17, 2022 What happens in Vegas starts at Americas Cardroom. The US-facing online poker site is giving away WSOP packages by running their Takedown promo from May 5th to 22nd, guaranteeing 20 packages to the WSOP Main Event. Players can go to Sin City or keep the cash. “The WSOP Main Event is on the bucket list of every poker player and fits in with our other land-based promos we’ve run this year in Uruguay and Texas,” stated Chris Moneymaker, Team Pro for Americas Cardroom. “We can’t wait to see our players in Vegas, donning the ACR gear.” Each of the…