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On Thursday evening, the Missouri State Senate voted to adjourn its 2022 session a day early without passing a sports betting bill, therefore ending the hope of legalizing sports gaming this year. House Bill 2502 was first introduced in January by Rep. Dan Houx (R-Warrensburg) and was slated to have a 10% tax for the government in its initial stages -comparably lower than the 21% cut on gaming in the state-; while House Bill 2556 made provisions to the bill and was joined with 2502. The legislation went through the House without much opposition but began facing adjustments in the Senate,…

Macau is considering the introduction of a tax cut and revised conditions for “satellite casinos” as the city’s gaming industry -the world’s largest gambling hub in pre-pandemic years- continues to struggle amid the ongoing impact of Covid-19. The possibility comes as casino revenue plunged to an 18-month low in April. According to Bloomberg, the city is considering a potential cut of as much as 5% on casinos’ gaming revenue if they are able to bring in players from outside of China. The change would be included as part of ongoing efforts to revise the hub’s gambling bill, with legislation to…

Croupiers at the Montreal Casino in Canada went on a surprise four-hour strike on Saturday, expressing their solidarity amid a negotiations deadlock. The property’s dealers laid their cards on the table at 4 PM and walked out to demonstrate in front of the Notre Dame Island casino. The strike took place as the workers denounced the standstill in discussions over the casino’s employees contract which, according to the Canadian Union of Public Employees, have not been resumed since last weekend. The collective agreement that regulates the working conditions of 521 croupiers expired March 31, with salaries and schedules among the issues…

Gaming & Technology Expo has confirmed the second edition of trade exhibition and business fair GAT Caribe. The event will take place on June 9-10, 2022, at The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club, in the city of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. According to a press release, participants of the first edition, which took place in the Dominican Republic in November, “expressed their desire and motivation to run the event again, given its productivity and importance in bringing together the local industry and offering visitors and operators, technological updates, academic knowledge, and business and regulatory perspectives in the region.” José Aníbal…

Content provider to the iGaming industry Pragmatic Play has extended its reach into the Venezuelan market following a partnership with local operator La Troya Hípica. La Troya Hípica will gain access to three of Pragmatic Play’s verticals through the agreement, including its slot titles. This will see the delivery of recent games like Spirit of Adventure and Clover Gold, as well as The Dog House. Additionally, Pragmatic Play will provide its Live Casino titles, which include traditional card games such as Blackjack and Baccarat along with the gameshow-inspired Sweet Bonanza Candyland. Virtual sports will also be delivered and offers players betting opportunities within live sporting events…

Star Entertainment’s long-term non-executive director Gerard Bradley announced he will leave the company’s board months after the Bell inquiry ends, making him the first director to signal their departure from the Australian casino giant. The decision comes amid an inquiry into the company’s sustainability to operate the Star Sydney, Australia’s second-largest casino. Australian financial crime watchdog AUSTRAC launched a probe in June 2021 into the casino.  Providing evidence to the inquiry, Bradley conceded the board “must accept responsibility” for what was described as “significant cultural failures” at the company. He also stated he bore some “personal responsibility”, and that he should…

International gaming fair Peru Gaming Show (PGS) is returning for its 19th edition with the institutional support of the Peruvian government. General Director of Casino Games and Slot Machines of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism -MINCETUR-, Eduardo Sevilla Echevarría, will be in charge of cutting the ribbon to inaugurate the PGS international fair on June 15 at 10:30 a.m. The cycle of conferences will begin that same day at 11:00 a.m. As expected, PGS also has the support of Peru’s National Gaming Society (SONAJA), the Peruvian Association of Online Sports Betting (APADELA), and Peru’s Association of Tourism and…

Slotegrator on Monday launched a new platform that includes a wide range of functions for online casino and sportsbook operators. The technologies included in the microservice architecture of the company’s new platform have improved the product and provide the company’s customers with a higher level of service by optimizing speed, security and stability.  “The project launch process for operators has been significantly accelerated — a typical launch will take no more than a few days, and the requests of end users, online casino players, will be implemented in the shortest possible time. Thanks to the new modules, operators have complete…

FBM Foundation -global gaming brand FBM’s foundation- has made a new donation to Associação Estou Contigo! and contributed directly to the construction of a new campaign hospital in Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion war. The contribution of around 11.000 euros ($11,473), delivered to Associação Estou Contigo!, allowed to help the PCI – Paramédicos de Catástrofe Internacional mission “Humanitarian Medical Emergency – Ukraine.” After initial conversations with Porto-based non-profit Associação Estou Contigo!, FBM Foundation saw the possibility of making a positive impact and helping people by buying medical equipment essential to reinforce medical assistance in the European country. This donation…

Just a few days after Chicago City selected Bally’s to develop its first and sole casino, resident had their first opportunity to voice their reaction to this decision at a town hall meeting Thursday, where city officials and the operator tried to ease concerns around potential increased traffic, increased crime and decreased property values in the River West neighborhood. Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim and other representatives, city leaders and a Chicago Police Department representative faced hundreds of residents who attended the gathering at the University of Illinois at Chicago to learn more about the proposal by Bally’s for a $1.7…

The Virginia Lottery Board has issued the Hard Rock Bristol a license to operator the first casino in the state. This following a review of their application materials, a background investigation, and a 7-0 vote. Board Chairman Ferhan Hamid stated “Since enacted by the 2020 General Assembly, the Board’s priority for casino gaming in the Commonwealth is that it be conducted with integrity and in a responsible manner. Today’s approval reflects the confidence we have in the rigorous and conscientious review conducted by Virginia Lottery staff.” “The Virginia Lottery has worked diligently for two years to build the appropriate regulatory…

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts has signed off rules to allow casino gambling in the Cornhusker State, local media reports. The regulations were greenlighted on Wednesday, and are set to come into effect today, opening the window for potential casino operators to apply for licenses. While the move is a significant step toward casino gaming launching in Nebraska, coming some 18 months after voters approved a gambling expansion at state horse racing tracks through the ballot in 2020, it will still take a few weeks before license applications can be filed as some hurdles are yet to be cleared. While the…

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will officially have its first betting lounge available to the public, opened by Caesars Entertainment. The venue is making its debut at Saturday’s GMR Grand Prix, and marks a key deal in the “Racing Capital of the World” in Indiana. The Caesars Sportsbook Lounge is located at the Pagoda Plaza. Fans who download the Caesars Sportsbook app and make a first-time deposit of $20 will receive $106 in free bets along with entry into the lounge. App users inside the facility will have access to complimentary food and drink, live entertainment and racing games.  Caesars Sportsbook…

Sports betting and gaming consultancy SCCG Management announced the addition of Jenny McLauchlan as Legal Compliance and Regulatory advisor for the company’s office in Las Vegas, as confirmed by Stephen Crystal, Founder and CEO.  In her role, McLauchlan will assist SCCG Management clients to obtain appropriate gaming licenses. “Her legal mind and attention to detail serve her well when navigating the different statutes, rules and regulations relating to gaming and fantasy sports across the various states,” the company stated in a press release. McLauchlan qualified with distinction as a lawyer in England & Wales in 2010 and was recruited by the top law firm…

Genius Sports announced Thursday its financial results for the first quarter of 2022, which left the company $85.9 million in group revenue, representing a 59.9% year-over-year growth, and outperforming the quarter’s outlook by 10%.  The group’s Adjusted EBITDA was $2.9 million, exceeding the company’s projections for the period by 42%.  The company broke down its group revenue results and showed that its Betting Technology, Content & Services revenue increased 27.6% year-over-year to $49.7 million, driven by growth in business with existing customers as a result of price increases on contract renewals and renegotiations, expansion of value-add services and new service…

SOFTSWISS announced Friday the results of its Anti-Fraud Service’s performance in Q1, 2022, showing that it helped its clients save almost $3 million during the first three months of the year.  The company’s Managed Services stated that it has focused on investigating suspicious activity in online casinos and has resolved 75+ major complaints. The overall sum saved throughout this period exceeded €2.8 million ($2.9 million). “These results display the effectiveness of the service aimed at delivering security in daily iGaming operation, whether it is payments or KYC procedures, gameplay, or bonusing. Thanks to the constant improvement of the anti-fraud checks, SOFTSWISS…