Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

The wait is over: the iconic Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas is reopening today, April 27, after more than two years in the dark. New owner San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority —the business arm of the California-based San Manuel Band of Mission Indians— will be opening the property’s doors to guests at 9 p.m. The venue, which is about two decades old, opened in 2001, under the ownership of the Maloof family, primarily overseen by George Maloof, who purchased the site in 1997. Given it is an off-Strip property, it was traditionally seen as more of a Las Vegas…

Aristocrat Gaming has entered a first-of-its kind partnership with the Fremont Street Experience, the six-block entertainment district located in historic downtown Las Vegas, as it has become the world’s first slot manufacturer to create an invitation to play at the eight hotel-casinos on the world’s largest single video screen – the 136,000-square foot canopy over the Fremont Street Experience. The partnership begins with an action-packed new video that debuted on the canopy’s screens in Las Vegas. The show highlights Aristocrat’s biggest game themes, which are real fan favorites, according to the company. “At Aristocrat, we go big for our customers and…

Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta, the owner of the Golden Nugget Casinos brand and NBA’s Houston Rockets, is in the process of acquiring property on the Strip, according to a report Tuesday by Las Vegas Review-Journal. The tycoon is allegedly planning a new resort at the site, at the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue. The report comes as the casino brand moves forward with plans to expand in Illinois and Colorado recently. The cited publication reports that Fertitta intends to develop an upscale hotel at the site, which spans about 6 acres. It said the mogul is…

The Palms Las Vegas today announced April 27, 2022 as the official public opening date for the legendary Las Vegas property, with room and suite reservations now being accepted on their website for stays beginning on April 28, 2022. This new chapter in Palms history will be celebrated with a fireworks extravaganza on opening night.“It’s an honor and a privilege for us to welcome everyone back to Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas,” notes San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority Chairwoman Latisha Casas. “We look forward to introducing our guests to our rich history, culture and signature hospitality. We can’t wait…

FanDuel Group, one of the licensed mobile sports betting operators live in New York since January, announced on Monday a multi-year partnership renewal to become the Official Sports Betting Partner of MLB’s New York Yankees.  Under the terms of the agreement, FanDuel will be permitted the use of New York Yankees’ marks. Additionally, FanDuel will have premium VIP hospitality accommodations at Yankee Stadium along with integrated FanDuel signage in right-field and rotational signage behind home plate during television broadcasts. — FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) April 25, 2022 “There is no more globally recognized sports brand than the New York Yankees, and…

Sports betting and online casino platform provider Uplatform has been shortlisted for the EGR B2B Awards 2022 in the ‘Sportsbook platform provide’ category. “Uplatform is honored that EGR B2B Award 2022 judges appreciate and acknowledge the Uplatform team’s achievements and dedicated hard work,” the company stated. The EGR B2B Awards will take place in The Brewery, London on June 15, 2022, to highlight, reward, and celebrate the very best iGaming providers, recognizing the achievements of providers who have made a significant contribution to the global online gambling industry.  Maria Bashkevich, Head of Marketing at Uplatform, commented: The entire Uplatform team…

In late March, SAGSE Latam held its 30° anniversary edition in Buenos Aires, returning to its in-person exposition format following a pandemic-related hiatus. The traditional Argentinian fair saw positive attendance levels and favorable reception from participating companies, among them iGaming software solutions provider Digitain. “We were very happy with the whole event, and we had lots of conversations with potential new partners,” Gevorg Rushanyan, Senior Sales Manager at Digitain, tells Yogonet, reflecting on the participation. The business utilized the opportunity to present some of its latest products, and catch up with clients in the region. Additionally, the executive details plans…

Gaming and entertainment company Bally’s has become the first to launch RAW iGaming’s SuperSlice games, which use wheels instead of reels. Tier one operator Gamesys, now part of Bally’s Corporation after an acquisition completed last year, has gone live with titles powered by the studio’s innovative mechanics. RAW is a new studio “with a conviction to create something that stands out in the sea of sameness.” It aims to develop “innovative, easy-to-understand and highly entertaining” slot games for the gaming industry. The business has now entered into an agreement with Gamesys to provide games powered by its SuperSlice and new…

The Missouri Senate is finalizing details on legislation that would legalize sports betting, both retail and mobile, in the Show Me State. The proposal was discussed and approved by the Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee on Monday, after having previously been greenlighted by the Senate Appropriations Committee. It is currently awaiting action on the Senate full floor, where it could end up in another committee, or head to the governor’s desk for approval. Legislators discussed an appropriate tax rate for the new market, which could end up anywhere from 8% to 21%. What the tax revenue would go toward…

SOFTSWISS announced on Tuesday that its Managed Services are expanding their structure with the launch of a new service:  the launch of a new service – Content Management. The new team is focused on providing full content support for online casino brands from scratch. It optimizes and accelerates the setup of projects operating on the SOFTSWISS platform and covers ongoing content management for online casinos. The Content Management service is now available in English and offers two types of service: Pre-launch Services and Ongoing Content Management. Within Pre-launch Services, managers assist clients in preparing all the content before the project…

Brussels-based trade association European Casino Association and ICE London organizer Clarion Gaming are teaming up for the launch of an Innovation Symposium, in advance of the next edition of the renowned expo, scheduled to take place February 7-9, 2023. The ECA, which represents licensed land-based casinos in Europe, announced along with Clarion at the latest ICE show in London, which took place earlier this month, the confirmation of the symposium, which is “designed to bring casino operators and industry suppliers together in advance of ICE London 2023.” The new program is scheduled to commence in the coming month with a…

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) announced on Tuesday that it has become the first U.S. supplier in the gaming industry to receive Global Gambling Guidance Group (G4) responsible gaming accreditation for its sports betting operations. With this achievement from G4, IGT is certified in responsible gaming across its four product segments encompassing lottery, gaming, digital, and betting. “IGT’s proactive approach to responsible gaming and achieving prestigious G4 certifications sets the pace for the entire industry to go above and beyond what state regulation mandates when it comes to player protection,” said Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting. “As sports betting continues its…

Slotegrator, a global iGaming aggregator and software solutions provider, has recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Yury Filipchanka, Managing Director of Slotegrator, was interviewed by SiGMA, the gaming & emerging tech events company, for the latest edition of SiGMA Magazine, which is issued twice a year. The executive addresses the remote gaming industry, how it has changed over 10 years and how the company manages to stay on-trend. He also reveals what’s new in Slotegrator and the company’s plans for 2022.  Tell us about Slotegrator. What makes you stand out from your competitors? We innovate and we put our customers first. Slotegrator…

Content provider to the iGaming industry, Pragmatic Play, has further strengthened its position in Latin America with operator Estelarbet by introducing its bingo vertical. Estelarbet will now gain access to Pragmatic Play’s extensive and highly customizable bingo titles and variants such as Bingo Blast, The Jackpot Room, and Sweet Bonanza Bingo. Before the new deal, Pragmatic Play already supplied Estelarbet with three verticals, including its award-winning slots, renowned live casino titles, and popular virtual sports products. This latest agreement with Estelarbet will see Pragmatic Play further its reach into the Latin American market. This regional growth has seen it expand upon existing…

This week’s gambling news will be exciting for anyone who likes to bet on sports: The launch of the PokerStars Betting Exchange! Find out what all the excitement is about, and learn about the possibility of regulated California sports betting as well. Sports betting is spreading across America faster than an STD at a porn convention…. Sorry for the visual. You can now legally bet on sports in 33 states and the District of Columbia, plus another nine states have active legislation to regulate the activity! Pennsylvania just reached an all-time high in sports betting revenue. New York mobile sports…

Gila River Resorts & Casinos (GRRC) and Phoenix Suns starter Jae Crowder have formed a unique partnership in which Crowder will serve as a brand ambassador for the growing gaming enterprise. Owned and operated by the Gila River Indian Community, Gila River Resorts & Casinos owns three popular locations – Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, Vee Quiva – and a fourth casino, Santan Mountain, is set to open later this year. Crowder is the first professional athlete to engage in an endorsement deal with GRRC. “As Arizona’s Official Sports Headquarters, GRRC was attracted to his fearless competitive nature and fierce swagger which is…