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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday denied reports from multiple news outlets that alleged that the city has chosen Bally’s proposal at the Chicago Tribune printing site to become Chicago’s first casino. She said the special committee tasked with evaluating all three casino bids has not yet completed its work. Bally’s $2 billion project, which is a finalist bid along with two other proposals by Hard Rock and Rush Street Gaming’s Rivers 78, is the frontrunner for the city’s casino according to reports from the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune and Crain’s. All cite sources saying an announcement could come soon.…

UK gambling standards body Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) delivered the inaugural Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group (GAMLG) Training Day on Monday April 25. The objective of the Group is to reduce money laundering risks within the sector and to promulgate best practice amongst operators. While gambling is rated as low risk in the Government’s National Risk Assessment, the industry seeks to drive up standards and encourage best practice across its membership to keep crime out of gambling. The focus of the day was to share best practice and discuss topical issues for the gambling sector in the Anti-Money Laundering and…

Brazil continues to be the talk of the gaming sector, not only because the possibility of approving a comprehensive gaming law in the Senate in 2022 is still far off, but also because a decree that will regulate sports betting at a local level is expected to be published next week. According to a report by Games Magazine Brasil (GMB), the Ministry of Economy is expected to announce this week Iuri Ribeiro Castro as the successor of Waldir Eustáquio Marques Júnior, who will leave his position as head of the Undersecretary of Awards and Sweepstakes. Castro has extensive experience in…

Technology provider for the gaming and entertainment industry Win Systems announced Monday the installation of its Huo Long Roulette at Casino Divonne, one of the casinos of Groupe Partouche, in the French town of Divonne-les-Bains.  The casino, located close to the Swiss border, is one of the most renowned in the French market and stands out especially for its table games offer, a press release says. “It is precisely the aim to continue being a benchmark in table games that has motivated the operator’s commitment to the spectacular Huo Long, in collaboration with Casino Advanced Technology, the distributor of Win Systems’ gaming…

Buenos Aires-based game design and development studio Neko Games announced this week the release date of the new title “Immortal Romance Video Bingo”, which will be launched on May 9th through the Quickfire platform. “Immortal Romance is an industry icon that still captivates players a decade after its release. We’re incredibly excited for players to discover the latest chapter in the timeless story and join us in celebrating its 10-year anniversary” said Sebastian Perrier, co-founder of Neko Games. With Immortal Romance Video Bingo, players are once more invited to get lost in a dark tale of forbidden love and intrigue…

During the month of April, ICE London successfully gathered the international gambling industry at large following a 26-month hiatus. The event saw high attendance levels and favorable reception from participating companies, among them online gaming content supplier CT Interactive. In an exclusive interview with Yogonet, Lachezar Petrov, CEO of CT Interactive shared an assessment of the company’s presence at ICE London. He also spoke about the positive impact that its parent company, Telematic Interactive Bulgaria AD, going public has had, being the first gaming company in Bulgaria to do so. Finally, he shared insights on the growth of iGaming worldwide and how the…

We may never have all 50 states decide to regulate sports betting. But slowly and surely, more and more states are reaping the rewards of legalizing the activity, and Maine is just the latest. It looked like the state was going to pass sports betting legislation a couple of years ago, as both the State Senate and House passed legislation to do so. That bill was sent to the Governor, who vetoed the measure in a somewhat surprising move. This time around was different. This new bid to regulate sports betting in Maine gives the states Native American tribes exclusivity…

The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced Monday the addition of fantasy contest operator license applications to its official website. The agency may now issue two types of licenses. An operator license is needed to conduct or offer fantasy contests for play, and a management company licensee handles the day-to-day fantasy contest operations for an operator. In an official statement released by the Board, MGCB executive director, Henry Williams, said: “Licensing is a key step in fulfilling the requirements established by Michigan’s Fantasy Contests Consumer Protection Act. I urge operators to file soon for licensing so current operators can continue to…

Gaming and hospitality giant MGM Resorts International has shared its report for the first quarter of 2022. The business delivered consolidated net revenues of $2.9 billion, compared to $1.6 billion in the prior-year quarter, representing an increase of 73%. Casino revenue increased 29% to $1.42 billion, while rooms revenue increased by 181% to $557.1 million. Food and beverage revenue rocketed by 213% to $492.9 million, while entertainment, retail and other revenue jumped 175% to $371.6 million. Operations on the Las Vegas Strip accounted for $1.67 billion of total revenue. The quarter benefited from the inclusion of the operating results of…

As industries and companies across the globe are looking to shape their goods and services to match evolving trends in terms of customer loyalty, Uplatform, a global sports betting and casino operating platform, has analyzed and shared insights related to demographics and casino gaming content. The company notes that the influence of player demographics has shaped casino content over the years, especially as more younger generations enter the space looking for “all things fast, exciting, and volatile.” Uplatform has outlined insightful observations to explain the factors behind this process and thus provide new resources and tools for the iGaming industry.…

SBC’s Betting on Sports Europe 2022 is all set to take place on June 7-9 at Twickenham Stadium in London, with organizers anticipating 800 operators, 2000 delegates, 200 speakers, and 30 exhibitors. One of the leading sports of the in-person industry event is SUZOHAPP, a global distributor and manufacturer of gaming and betting products. In a video conversation with Yogonet, Tim Kennedy, SUZOHAPP’s Vice President of Sales for Europe, explains this has become a very important event in the calendar for betting operators. “And increasingly our focus for the last 18 months has been sports betting terminals. But I think…

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play announced Tuesday it has partnered with Live Casino operator Stake to deliver a purpose-built dedicated studio.  The agreement will see the supplier build a 12-table studio replete with Stake branding, to deliver an immersive Live Casino experience. Included in the space will be 10 blackjack tables, one specifically for roulette, and speed baccarat.  Stake is a community-based betting platform that quickly established itself as a cryptocurrency sportsbook and casino. Its footprint includes markets such as Canada, Brazil and more.  The deal follows similar agreements with Kindred, 1xbet, 888 and Mansion to deliver dedicated Live dealer…

PlayBonds’  authorities officially announced the relaunch of its online bingo offering, by integrating more functionalities from END 2 END’s omnichannel platform. In this way, the Brazilian iGaming operator will have one of the most recognized Multiplayer Bingo technologies available in the market, while enabling it to offer a very wide variety of real-time bingo games in different modalities: Online, Retail and Live. Pablo Bonifacich, Chief Technology Officer of PlayBonds, said: “Having a flexible, consolidated, and robust Multiplayer Bingo platform such as END 2 END’s allows us to strengthen our growth with high-quality products and provide an excellent experience to PlayBonds’…

Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Gaming and Entertainment division, has taken its content live in Italy with renowned operator PokerStars.  The launch is to be followed by other major markets on the continent, including the UK, Denmark, Spain, Greece, and Romania. A selection of the supplier’s titles is now available to PokerStars’ Italian customers, including Book of Ra, Dolphin’s Pearl Deluxe, and Lucky Lady’s Charm. The new, long-term partnership with PokerStars -the world’s largest poker site and a Flutter Entertainment brand- represents “a major deal for Greentube, with the ultimate goal being to roll out its premium, localized content with the tier-one operator in multiple regulated…

Sports betting is now legal in Maine. Gov. Janet Mills has signed bill LD 585 into law, which allows retail and mobile sportsbook operations in the Pine Tree State. The legalization comes after Mills vetoed a bill in early 2020, which made fans believe this time would never come. The new market provides tribes in the state with exclusive control over the online segment. “This law provides meaningful economic opportunities for the Wabanaki Nations. It incentivizes investment in Tribal communities, and it formalizes a collaboration process on policy that sets the foundation for a stronger relationship in the future,” Mills…

Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy BMM Testlabs announced Monday that it presented a donation to the Intertribal Education Foundation at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention on April 21. Holly Billy, Tribal Services Manager, said: “This donation was part of our Next Generation initiative, where our goal is to make a difference in tomorrow’s tribal communities today. We do this by providing access to financial and educational resources to ensure the success of tribal youth. BMM’s Next Generation initiative has been active for six years, and we look forward to more tribal community service opportunities.” BMM was happy to…