Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

Will the second time be a charm for Maine? This week’s sports betting news finds the state one signature away from regulating bets on sporting events… but we’ve been here before. Back in 2019 everything looked good for sports betting in Maine. That is, until Governor Mills vetoed the bill, simply stating that she did not believe that the citizens of Maine wanted the activity regulated, plus some other odd ramblings. But the House and Senate passed a new bill bill last week, and hopefully this time is different. The new bill is part of large, tribal sovereignty legislation. It…

Zitro continues to expand its presence throughout California, partnering with key operators in the tribal gaming market, including Pechanga, Viejas, Valley View, and Pala casinos in Southern California and Red Hawk Casino, which is the company’s first install in Northern California. “Due to the great success that the 88 Link games are currently enjoying in the U.S. market, these distinguished casino operators did not hesitate to include the award-winning multi-game in their gaming offerings,” the company stated. “We are convinced that our 88 Link games will offer a next-level gaming experience to our partners’ clientele, and are confident that it…

A Nebraska judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by gaming operator Big Red Keno over who gets rights to develop Lincoln’s upcoming casino, Nebraska Examiner reports. Monday’s ruling also greenlights the Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association to continue its partnership with the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska for the proposed project. “We actually chose our partner in 2015, and we’re going to stick with the partner who will lead us to the greatest success,” Lynne McNally, the CEO of the horsemen’s association, said Tuesday, according to the cited source. Their partnership with the tribe will see the Lincoln Race Course…

Significant differences exist in problem gambling monitoring in Europe, a new study commissioned by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) found. The report was published this month by the City, University of London. According to the pan-European study, European countries take different approaches to monitoring and reporting problem gambling, with 12 countries having regular national surveys about problematic gambling prevalence. But significant differences exist in the measurement tools and methodologies used in these surveys, the study found. The report describes levels of problem gambling in European countries as ranging from 0.3% to 6.4% of the adult population. However, significant…

UK gambling software developer Playtech announced on Wednesday the launch of a brand new bespoke live game show ‘Well Well Well Live’ for Entain’s Ladbrokes UK. The dedicated studio is hosted at the Playtech Live studio in Riga, Latvia. “This is one of the most complex bespoke games to date and it continues to show Playtech’s commitment to delivering industry-leading Live games where every aspect of the game was built specifically, to bring a complete UX experience for the players,” the company stated. This built-in partnership in conjunction with Entain and CR games uses their in-house brand where the games; Well Well…

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported 42 cases of suspicious betting to the relevant authorities during the first quarter of 2022, according to a report published Wednesday. The Q1 total is a reduction of 39% when compared to the 69 cases in Q4, 2021, and is a similar decrease when compared to Q1, 2021, which saw 64 alerts. Tennis (14 alerts), football (10) and table tennis (10) made up over 80% of the alerts reported during the quarter, with the remainder covering volleyball (4), pool (3), and esports (1). From a geographical perspective, European sporting events continued to provide the…

Kindred Group published on Tuesday the share of revenue from harmful gambling report for Q1, 2022, which decreased to 3.3% from 4.0% in the fourth quarter of 2021 and 3.9% in Q1 2021. Additionally, the company also entered a collaboration with RecoverMe, an app supporting users to regain control of their gambling habits. The positive trend has been impacted by seasonal changes, with the first quarter historically seeing lower shares of revenue from harmful gambling year on year, as well as an optimised process for manual interventions towards high-risk customers. This has resulted in fewer customers being re-detected following interventions, leading…

Evolution announced on Wednesday the launch of Super Andar Bahar, an online version of the traditional Indian card game that includes optional, super-engaging side bets for the chance of multiplied payouts of up to 4,000x. In the main game, players simply predict on which side of the table – the Bahar side or the Andar side – a card will be dealt that matches the first-dealt card, referred to as the ‘Joker’ or sometimes the ‘house card’. Evolution’s new online version is faithful to the traditional game but adds ten entirely optional, easy-to-understand side bets. The aim of the side…

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…