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Wakayama’s bid to host one of Japan’s first integrated casino resorts has now been rejected. The proposal was voted down by the Wakayama Prefectural Assembly, leaving only Osaka and Nagasaki in the race, with the prefectures expected to submit their respective bids to the government by an April 28 deadline. While the Wakayama bid had the support of many prominent local politicians and of representatives in parliament, the Wakayama Prefectural Assembly rejected the proposal on a 22-18 vote on Wednesday. Most concerns were in regards to what some assembly members labeled a “sloppy” fund-raising plan, reports The Asahi Shimbun. Parties…

The race of California’s sports betting legalization initiatives trying to enter the November ballot is heating up with both new supporters and opponents of the only qualified tribal proposal so far, versus one backed by major sportsbook operators like DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM. A new poll has also been released by tribes, showing negative results for the latter. On Monday, a group of California local elected officials joined California cities and officials throughout the state in opposition to the qualified tribal gaming initiative, called Tribal Sports Wagering Act, which would allow California Indian tribes to offer in-person sports wagering at…

Content provider to the iGaming industry Pragmatic Play invites its players to journey to the end of a rainbow to find a pot of gold in its latest release Clover Gold, its latest Irish-themed title. Clover Gold is a 5×3 title filled with mushrooms, beer, and leprechauns that must form matching combinations across the title’s 20 paylines to award a win. Additionally, instant cash prize clover icons are present and require a collection to be landed on reel five to award their prize. These collect symbols can land with additional features attached that can activate a variety of modifiers. These include adding money to…

SUZOHAPP will be exhibiting at InterFun Expo, which will take place at the New Dock Hall in the Royal Armouries complex in Leeds, UK, on 26-27 April. At this year’s event, SUZOHAPP will be showcasing a wide array of amusement products including both customer favorites and new offerings. In particular, SUZOHAPP will be highlighting products such as redemption tickets, tokens, cups, printer rolls, billiard products and a new change machine.  For new developments, SUZOHAPP will be displaying the Dual Change Cashless, a new change machine that addresses the requirement for contactless payments for arcades and Bingos. “During this pandemic, we…

Macau’s Legislative Assembly (AL) has passed the draft of a bill set to clarify roles and rules for junket entities, their sub-agents, the much-discussed “satellite casinos” and their managing entities, and the relationships these parties establish with gaming concessionaires. The legislation, titled “Legal Framework for Operating Games of Chance in Casinos”, was first unveiled in late March on the website of the AL. The legislative proposal is separate from the amendment bill relating to the gambling hub’s existing gaming law, which is also currently in discussion at the Legislative Assembly. The new bill, if approved in its final form, would…

An epic strawweight rematch is slated to take place this Saturday night. Masataka Taniguchi will be looking to earn another victory over Kai Ishizawa, yet a world title will no longer be on the line. Today, I’ll be providing an in-depth Taniguchi vs. Ishizawa betting preview, highlighting what both fighters can do to get their hands raised. Many were disappointed to hear Ishizawa missed weight for this bout. Questions linger over how serious he took the training for this bout. Here’s what you need to know about this matchup. Final Odds on Taniguchi vs. Ishizawa Japan continues to produce some…

Over years, Pragmatic Play has become a known name amongst online slots enthusiasts. And now, Pragmatic Play has unveiled its latest online slots that would take players to the lively countryside. There’s a cute barn filled with clucking chickens. But a hungry wolf has its eyes on the chickens and wouldn’t mind a light supper. More About the Barn-Themed Slot Machine The new reels are low volatility and have an RTP of 96.48%. The 5×3 Chicken Chase slot has 10 fixed paylines. The winning combination is a three-of-a-kind combination from left to right on adjacent reels. As the online slot…

By Nitisha in UK on April 21, 2022 2 Minute Read Online casinos and betting sites always get subjected to scrutiny and this time around, PlayOJO Casino is under fire for misleading promotions. The casino operators at PlayOJO are under scrutiny by ASA, UK’s Advertising Standards Authority for “hot and cold” games. As reported by the Guardian, the regulators are looking into a complaint regarding a misleading and irresponsible feature. PlayOJO Is Being Scrutinized Over the “Hot and Cold” Feature The feature that has brought the online casino under fire is “hot and cold” which enables players to check out…

Successful card counting involves multiple factors. You must thoroughly learn a system and master it to the point where you don’t need to think when counting. Many wannabe card counters are fully aware that they must study a system and practice it. However, some of the same players are unfamiliar with another important factor: deck penetration. If you’re interested in card counting and unfamiliar with deck penetration, then you’ll definitely want to learn more about it. The following guide explains this concept and why it’s so crucial. Basics of Deck Penetration Many casinos differ on how far they want dealers…

Ricky Hatton announced his retirement from boxing in 2012 after two-straight losses.  Reports confirm Ricky Hatton’s return to boxing will take place on July 2.  Dan Hardy is set to box Diego Sanchez on the undercard of the July 2 event.  One of the UK’s most legendary boxers appears ready to step back into the squared circle. Reports have just surfaced that confirm Ricky Hatton’s return to boxing on July 2. Hatton is set to compete against Marco Antonio Barrera, a fellow legend of boxing coming off a long retirement. Fans around the world were shocked to hear that Hatton…

PokerStars has decided to bring their players even more with the launch of their new peer-to-peer online betting platform! The PokerStars Betting Exchange is now available at both at PokerStars .com and .eu sites, giving their customers access to a sports betting experience on a global level while maintaining the ease of a single account and wallet! The PokerStars Betting Exchange uses technology from Flutter Entertainment, which gives PokerStars players access to a global liquidity pool. It’s the world’s largest betting exchange (the Betfair Exchange), which means that players have immediate access to global markets and opportunities to buy and…

Online gaming is a modality that, particularly in Argentina, has in the last few months undergone a gradual process of legalization and regulation, which, due to the federal nature of the country, has been carried out province by province. Currently, more than half of the national jurisdictions offer online gaming legally or have a law in place that allows for its operation and the provincial regulators are working on its regulation, like in the province of Mendoza. Within the framework of ICE London 2022, Yogonet conducted an exclusive interview with Ida López, president of Mendoza’s Institute of Games and Casinos…

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday acknowledged there are local opponents to all three of her casino finalist sites, whose developers Bally’s, Hard Rock and Rush Street Gaming held public hearings nearly two weeks ago. But the Mayor said she won’t let that local opposition stand in the way of a Chicago casino needed to pay police and fire pension debt to prevent a major property tax hike. The statements came one day after Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd), the mayor’s handpicked Budget Committee chairman, lined up against a Hard Rock casino as part of the proposed One Central development near…

CEOs in the US gaming industry maintain a positive business outlook for 2022, and are optimistic about the industry’s continued growth and recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report released on Wednesday. The American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Gaming Industry Outlook, presented in partnership with provider of credit ratings Fitch Ratings, found more survey respondents (67%) rate the current business situation as “good” than six months ago (54%), while none describe it as “poor.” Meanwhile, four in ten CEOs expect the industry’s business climate to improve over the next two quarters, compared to 13% that expect business conditions…

A Nevada federal judge has ruled that the operator of Circus Circus Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is owed no insurance coverage for business income losses resulting from Covid-19-related shutdown orders imposed last year on venues. According to U.S. District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey’s ruling, Circus Circus LV LP is on its own for its losses, given the operator failed to allege it suffered any tangible damage that would be considered a direct physical loss under its policy, reports Business Insurance. Thus, the judge granted AIG Specialty Insurance Co.’s motion to dismiss. However, Dorsey has granted Circus Circus’ motion…

AGS announced its attendance at NIGA’s Indian Gaming Trade Show & Convention, which is running across April 19-22, in booth #1431, where it plans to unveil a new multi-denomination gameplay feature for its high-performing Rakin’ Bacon Deluxe slot theme on the Orion Curve Premium cabinet. The company will also showcase its award-winning Bonus Spin Xtreme table game progressive side bet.  The new player-selectable multi-denomination feature to the Rakin’ Bacon Deluxe slot theme comes as the game celebrates its one-year launch anniversary during the show. Mark Dedeaux, SVP & GM, Slots for AGS, said: “This year, we’re focused on diversifying our…