Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

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…

Nevada has seen the introduction of a new bill that would change the panoramics of the Las Vegas Strip, as a state lawmaker proposed to permanently ban cars in the area.  Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom introduced the measure after last week’s NFL Draft, when the Strip was shut down to all traffic for three days, a temporary episode after which local officials claimed to have received positive feedback from tourists.  The bill suggests the closing of the Strip to cars for a weekend morning for walkers, bicyclists and joggers. If it has a positive impact, the measure could grow…

This week’s gambling news finds the Las Vegas Palms back up and running! Under new management! And becoming the first Tribal casino in Vegas! Plus, a casino billionaire is buying up land on Las Vegas Boulevard! Plus, two new game reviews just in time for Cinco de Mayo! The Las Vegas Palms is finally back up and running after closing for the pandemic, making them one of the last casinos in Sin City to reopen their doors. But the story here is not THAT the Palms is operating again, so much as WHO is operating the Palms!  While they may…

Gaming technology and services provider BetConstruct is expanding its virtual sports portfolio, the company announced on Monday. The business is presenting Spin to Win, which it describes as a simple virtual bet-on game “that stands out with its own specifics.” The game of luck is based on the NRG system, with a new game round starting every 3 minutes, which is configurable per partner’s need. There are five betting markets in the game, including number, color, sector, dozen and even/odd: all these are displayed in the paytable to the right of the wheel. The virtual roulette primarily runs on software…

Kindred Group announced Thursday it has renewed its investment in a program of Rangers Charity Foundation, backed by Rangers Football Club in Glasgow, Scotland. “Team Talk” program aims to support men’s mental wellbeing, through building resilience, improving social circles, enhancing confidence, increasing physical activity and helping adult men to feel more supported. Team Talk has already helped men across Glasgow to seek help and advice on mental health issues thanks to initial funding received from Kindred in 2021. Alongside this renewal, the Unibet owner has also announced a donation of its front-of-shirt sponsorship to the “Team Talk” project logo, which was worn…

Content provider to the iGaming industry Pragmatic Play has grown its LatAm presence with Brazilian operator Jogos da Sorte in a deal that will oversee the launch of two of its verticals.  Jogos da Sorte customers will now gain access to Pragmatic Play’s collection of titles, headlined by its first Crash game, Spaceman, as well as the recently released Rainbow Gold, Wild Beach Party, and Fruit Party. Pragmatic Play will also provide the operator with its portfolio of Live Casino games, comprised of traditional card games like Blackjack and Baccarat, as well as the game show-inspired release, Sweet Bonanza Candyland. Victor Arias, Vice President of Latin American Operations at…

Grupo GI Euromex announced Monday the incorporation of Zitro’s MEGASHARE Lounge progressive system to its Mexican operations, reaching 500 cabinets deployed throughout the territory.  MEGASHARE Lounge includes a range of features, among them one by which all players receive a prize whenever another player wins the MEGA jackpot. GRUPO GI EUROMEX incluye MEGASHARE Lounge y Altius Glare con su novedoso multijuego Wheel of Legends, y alcanza los 500 gabinetes desplegados en todo el territorio mexicano.🎰🇲🇽 🤝¡Agradecemos a GRUPO GI EUROMEX por confiar en Zitro!🤝https://t.co/i6j2sv51T7#ZitroSureBet — Zitro (@Zitrogames) May 2, 2022 In addition to this premiere, there is the installation of…

Online betting and gaming company 888 announced Thursday a new partnership with provider of tamper-evident security solutions ECOSEC to use its biodegradable poker chip bags at all upcoming 888LIVE events, starting with 888poker LIVEBarcelona on May 12-23.  888poker will replace the essential, secure bags which were previously used with ECOSEC’s biodegradable, tamper-evident bags made from a Low-Density Polyethylene, which has an additive that makes the plastic oxo-biodegradable. This will enable all players at the tournament to continue to store their accumulated chips in a safe and secure way, without the use of single-use plastic. All chip bags will be branded with…

Casino and hospitality giant MGM Resorts International has announced an offer to acquire online gaming operator LeoVegas. The Nevada-based heavyweight has commenced a public tender offer for 100% of the shares of the Swedish business at a price of SEK 61.00 in cash per share, equivalent to a total tender value of approximately $607 million. The acquisition is set to advance MGM Resort’s strategy for the digital gaming segment, expanding it internationally. The transaction will be financed with existing cash and is expected to be accretive to MGM Resorts’ earnings and cash flow per share. “Our vision is to be…

Executives with Aristocrat Gaming, a subsidiary of Australia-based Aristocrat Leisure Ltd., on Friday broke ground on a new 265,240-square-foot slot machine production facility in Henderson, Nevada. The new building will have 240,240 square feet of production warehouse facilities and 25,000 square feet of office space. More than 150 Aristocrat workers, most of them in purple shirts, watched as company leaders and Henderson Mayor Debra March put ceremonial shovels into the ground for the facility that is expected to open in fall 2023. Also attending the ceremony were: Dane Hudson, Special Projects & Grants Director, Office of Senator Jacky Rosen, Nevada; Alejandro…

Emagine Entertainment announced Monday its Emagine Sports Lounge at Michigan’s Emagine Royal Oak movie theater will be rebranded Caesars Sportsbook Lounge Powered by Emagine. This comes after the two brands entered into a partnership, which intends to combine fan engagement opportunities at the Emagine Royal Oak venue, and create a base for Caesars Sportsbook to host events and offer promotions to movie and sports fans.  As described by Emagine in an official press release, the Caesars Sportsbook Lounge Powered by Emagine is “a full Vegas-style experience with free admission”, which will host a mix of college and professional games including…

Online casino content supplier CT Interactive has further extended its reach in the Italian market by signing a deal with Italian operator BetFlag, which was officially finalized at ICE London.   The major content supply deal penned by CT Interactive will see the provider’s games dedicated to the Italian market go live with the online casino and sports betting operator, after the completion of an integration that has already been launched. Under its alliance, CT Interactive provides BetFlag and its players with access to titles that are specially selected to fit the preferences of the Italian players, including 40 Treasures, Duck…

Macau casino revenue has plunged to an 18-month low amid the ongoing impact of the pandemic on the gaming destination. Revenue for April fell 68% from a year earlier as the world’s biggest gambling hub suffers from a tourist drought related to China’s Covid lockdown measures. According to official data from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, gross gaming revenue dropped to nearly 2.68 billion patacas ($331 million), a figure slightly lower than the median analyst estimate of a 66.5% year-on-year decline, says Bloomberg Quint. The new plunge follows March’s 56% drop in gaming revenue. Additionally, April’s revenue is 27%…

The Skulls Gone Wild online slot is a 5 reel game from NetGaming with 10 paylines that celebrates the Mexican festival Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. It comes with Wild Symbols and Re-Spins, and is available to play on your mobile devices. The Skulls Gone Wild online slot celebrates one of the most popular Mexican festival, Day of the Dead. Re-spins galore with symbol upgrades brings big wins with 5x multiplier, symbols to wild transformation and our favorite la fiesta feature. Our wonderful Spanish speakers will enjoy the slot Las Calaveras Locas, with our added touch…

The Massachusetts State Senate passed its version of a sports betting bill on Thursday. However, given the proposal differs in a number of points from legislation passed by the House of Representatives last year, both chambers must now work on a new proposal.  “I am proud to say that this bill is a product of a thoughtful, deliberative process that takes into account the lessons learned in other states who rushed into legalization,” said Senate Ways and Means Chairman Michael Rodrigues on Thursday, according to State House News Service. “Some may wish we had acted sooner, but I am convinced…

 May 1, 2022 With the owner of the Golden Nugget Casino looking to buy a 6 acre parcel on Las Vegas Boulevard, speculation of a new Strip casino has begun. The property is located at the corner of Harmon Avenue across from the City Center. Tilman Fertitta,the Houston billionaire who also owns the NBA’s Rockets, seems to be planning a new resort at the location. He forked out about $200 million for the property, where there is currently a retail location and a restaurant. The City Center location, next to the Aria and Vdara casinos, is also adjacent to 9…