Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

FanDuel  finds itself on the cusp of a financial achievement in the state of New York as the latest report from the state’s gaming commission indicates that FanDuel collected $21.4 million in winnings for the week ending January 28th.  This brings the company close to the $100 million revenue mark for the month, with just $152,000 remaining to reach this milestone. The performance of FanDuel is part of another robust week for the nine digital operators in New York, whose combined revenue of $44.4 million ranks among the top 10 revenue-generating weeks out of the 108 recorded thus far. Although…

The last edition of ICE to be held in London kicks off today, Tuesday, with the event’s organizers expecting a record attendance before the event relocates to Barcelona starting in January 2025. The expo will be held from February 6 to 8 at ExCeL London, the venue that has hosted ICE since 2013, and will feature 700+ exhibitors from across the globe. Sister show iGB Affiliate, aimed at the iGaming affiliate community, runs Feb. 6 – 9, also at the ExCeL exhibition center. Clarion Gaming, ICE’s organizer, expects the event, along with iGB Affiliate and the ICE VOX education program,…

Figures released by the organizers of the iGB Affiliate expo (6th-9th February, ExCeL, London) confirm that 25% of exhibitors will be making their first-ever appearance at the exhibition. Portfolio Director Naomi Barton said: “The show has built its reputation on being a melting pot for new ideas, new thinking and new trends. Securing the right blend of established and new exhibitors keeps the iGB Affiliate proposition fresh, dynamic and exciting.” “Research we conducted with stakeholders who attended the 2023 show underlined the importance they place on staying on top of the latest industry trends, networking with potential partners and clients,…

Rest easy, my friends. There well be no Super Bowl strike. The union that represents Las Vegas hospitality and culinary workers says it has canceled a strike deadline for one hotel-casino in downtown Las Vegas and reached a tentative agreement with six others. The agreements prevented a walkout on Monday morning, the first day of Super Bowl week in the city. A tentative five-year deal covering around 1,000 workers was reached between the Culinary Workers Union and the Golden Nugget, Binion’s, Four Queens, Fremont, and Main Street, the union reported on Saturday. A provisional agreement to avoid the Super Bowl…

Playmaker Capital has received approval from the Minister of Canadian Heritage to be acquired by Better Collective. The company also said it secured the Ontario Superior Court’s approval for the deal January 24. Playmaker’s shareholders greenlit the deal last month. With all necessary approvals secured, the deal is anticipated to finalize on February 6. Affiliate giant Better Collective had unveiled its intentions to acquire Playmaker Capital for a total consideration of €176 million ($192 million) back in November. Better Collective’s targeted acquisition positions the company to establish itself as a market leader in South America while strengthening its foothold in the…

As the gaming industry navigates through an ever-evolving landscape, BetConstruct reflects in an interview with Yogonet on its key milestones in 2023 and what to expect from the gaming solutions provider in 2024. In this conversation, Longo Sergio Gabriel, Regional Director of Uruguay at BetConstruct, provides insights into the company’s most recent product lineup, trends gaining momentum, and more. Looking back at 2023, what were the most significant accomplishments or milestones for BetConstruct during the year? BetConstruct has had a very positive year in 2023, achieving several recognitions and awards for its innovation and the quality of its products and services.…

Georgia senators voted 35-15 on Thursday to pass Senate Bill 386, a measure that seeks to allow sports gambling in the state. The bill will now move to the House for further debate. However, a separate vote by 34 senators added a requirement for a state constitutional amendment, creating uncertainty about the ultimate passage of the bill. The constitutional amendment would need support from at least 38 senators. The maneuver highlights the differing opinions among Georgia lawmakers regarding the expansion of legal gambling and the methods to implement it. The disagreement has led to the failure of similar bills in…

Las Vegas bus drivers and mechanics will not initiate a strike, as members of Transit Union have reached a tentative new contract. Representing approximately 1,200 employees, the union’s spokesperson announced the deal via email on Saturday morning. The next procedure involves 1637 members voting on ratifying the contract, as outlined in the email. Throughout the negotiation period, the union had been operating under a temporary agreement, which has now been succeeded by the tentative new contract. “We are very pleased with the outcome and are excited to present the final offer to our membership,” said Terry Richards, Union president. Had…

Sports betting and media company Rivalry is set to present at ICE London 2024, running this week at the ExCeL exhibition center. The company will be sharing insights on how its proposition engages Gen Z consumers in online sports betting through product innovation, game development and creative marketing. Senior leaders from the product team will present at ICE London on February 8. Rivalry’s Director of Product Design David King and Senior Manager of Games Andre Nogueira will lead a fireside chat titled “Gen Z & Sports Betting: How to Capture, Engage, and Entertain the Next Generation of Fans.” The session…

A record 811 exhibitors from 76 nations are set to gather for the last London editions of ICE and iGB Affiliate, running February 6 – 9. ICE and its co-located sister show will be bidding farewell to the UK’s capital by drawing a record number of companies and occupying close to 60,000 sqm of net space at the ExCeL London exhibition center. Looking ahead to the event, Stuart Hunter, Managing Director of show organizers Clarion Gaming, said: “It’s totally fitting that the last editions of ICE and iGB Affiliate to be held in London prior to the relocation to Barcelona…

iGaming solutions supplier EveryMatrix has obtained approval to operate in Pennsylvania, giving it access to its sixth regulated North American iGaming market. The technology and content provider has been granted “interim authorization” from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) enabling it to offer its software and services to licensed state operators.  The supplier has more than 300 global customers with North American licenses and regulatory approvals in all regulated iGaming states including New Jersey, Michigan, West Virginia, Ontario in Canada, and most recently Connecticut.   EveryMatrix bills itself as the industry’s largest iGaming content aggregator and has a series of commercial agreements with…

 February 2, 2024 The threat of another Las Vegas strike involving culinary and hospitality workers is over… almost. Originally, there were about 20 resorts in danger of seeing about 8,000 workers walk off their jobs. This was a separate work stoppage ultimatum from the union in the past year, with the first coming in October. The deadline for this latest Las Vegas strike was pushed back from Friday to Monday, as progress was being made in talks between the resorts and the union. Several of the original 20 properties were able to reach deals with their workers, and by last…

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has granted European lottery group Allwyn the license to operate the National Lottery, marking a significant development as the Fourth National Lottery License takes effect on February 1st. Over the next 10 years, the Fourth License will lead to an increase in ‘Returns to Good Causes’ whilst keeping the National Lottery safe to play, the commission said in a statement.The National Lottery is one of the world’s largest lotteries and since launching in 1994, players have raised more than £48 billion ($60.6 billion at current exchange rates) for more than 685,000 good causes across the UK,…

Mohegan Inspire Resort announced that the first South Korean foreigners-only casino in almost two decades is set to open on Saturday in Yeongjongdo, Incheon.  The property got its license from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on January 23 to open a new foreigners-only casino in South Korea for the first time in 19 years, as reported by The Korean Herald. Mohegan Inspire Resort’s casino is considered the country’s biggest gambling property with more than 150 types of table games, 390 slot machines, and 160 electronic table games (ETG) to entertain overseas tourists. The two-story casino also has a…

Macau has commenced 2024 on a strong note, revealing a substantial 67% year-over-year increase in gaming revenue for January, reaching MOP$19.3 billion (US$2.4 billion). The surge is attributed to heightened tourism levels throughout 2023.Although specific tourism statistics for January are pending, December 2023 marked the highest number of visitor arrivals since January 2020, sustaining a trend observed over the past year. December recorded a total of 2,943,930 visitors, with an average per-capita spending of MOP$2,366 ($293.87) in Q3.In terms of gaming revenue trends, Macau experienced a brief dip in February last year, followed by a consistent upward trajectory throughout the…

iGaming platform supplier Comtrade Gaming announced the launch of its new game development division, CG Games. “This strategic expansion underscores Comtrade Gaming’s commitment to deliver products that deliver increased revenues for operators,” according to a press release. CG Games debuts with a varied lineup of titles, including the crash games Space Aviator, and Crash Soccer. “These games offer all the thrills of traditional crash games with the added benefit of being able to be customized to a specific operator brand,” the company stated. “Crash Soccer adds a unique twist where players can experience the thrill of going for a goal and…