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Nebraska lawmakers have passed a bill limiting the total amount of racinos permitted in the state. Legislative Bill 876 was approved on a 38-to-3 vote and now awaits Governor Pete Ricketts’ signature. The proposal allows the six current horse tracks across the state to launch casino gaming, as approved by Nebraska voters in November 2020. Meanwhile, it requires the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission to hold up proposals for new racetracks and casinos until socio-economic impact and statewide market conditions studies are finished. The bill initially restricts the development of casinos to the six counties that already have licensed tracks:…

Seneca Nation members rallied last Friday at Niagara Square in Buffalo for a “fair” casino compact and in opposition to “overreaching” actions made by New York State as part of a years-long dispute over compact payments. The current gaming compact between the Seneca Nation and New York State was first issued in 2002, and calls for 25% of slot revenues to be shared with the state to be distributed to host casino cities: Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Salamanca.  The state has long requested Senecas to make revenue-sharing payments for the periods of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018 and…

PointsBet announced last Wednesday the debut of its online casino product in Pennsylvania, following the launch of the company’s mobile app and digital sports betting product in the state in February 2022.  Following successful launches in Michigan, New Jersey and West Virginia, Pennsylvania marks the fourth state in which PointsBet offers its iGaming platform. Its casino product is currently in a soft launch environment, in accordance with Pennsylvania Gaming Control requirements.   The gaming operator first unveiled its online casino product in Michigan in May 2021. In January, PointsBet’s wholly owned subsidiary PointsBet Pennsylvania was awarded sports wagering and interactive gaming…

We know for a fact that the three biggest regions in esports are Europe, North America, and Asia (mostly China and South Korea). But, big players from the gaming industry are doing all they can to boost the exposure of esports in developing areas too. One such attempt is the expansion of the Intel Arabian Cup. A joint venture of Riot Gams and Intel aims to further establish esports in the MENA region (the Middle East and North Africa) with another installment of IAC. Intel Arabian Cup is the name and it will feature $130,000 in prize money and will…

Gambling is designed to slowly draw your money away while keeping you entertained. Usually, the entertainment comes through small wins that keep you engaged. You may never consider how the games are working against you, and you’re not alone. Recreational gamblers regularly run out of cash in the casino faster than anticipated. That can lead to a terrible experience. Your 7-step guide to bankroll management will assist you in maximizing your money and the entertainment experience you get in return. Start focusing on where and how your money is being used concerning casino gambling for the most value. When you…

The 2023 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament will be held at NRG Stadium in Houston and will tip off on Tuesday, March 14 with the First Four with the 68-team March Madness Tourney kicking into high gear on Thursday, March 16 with the Round of 64. It will be the 84th annual tournament and will be the fourth time Houston—the fourth-largest city in the US—hosts the Final Four, so fours will be running wild from the First Four to the Final Four although only two teams will play on Monday, April 2, 2023. 2023 NCAA Championship Futures Odds Online…

Four Pennsylvania casinos have been fined for a variety of violations, this according to the state’s Gaming Control Board. The fines were approved late last week. The Mohegan Sun Pocono Casino received a fine of $10,000 for failures in self-exclusion, and the Rivers Casino Pittsburgh was fined $7,500 for using revoked software on some slot machines. The more serious incidents at Pennsylvania casinos were at the Hollywood, who’s owner was fined $40,000 for over serving of alcohol. And the Rivers Philadelphia saw their owner fined $10,000 for permitting underage gambling. In the more serious violations, a guest at the Hollywood…

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) last week won the “Casino Supplier of the Year” award at the 2022 Global Gaming Awards in London for the second consecutive year. Furthermore, the company was honored for its leadership in cross-platform content and technology by winning the “Multi-Channel Supplier of the Year” designation at the 2022 International Gaming Awards, also held in London. “Once again, IGT has confirmed its position as the industry’s leading end-to-end casino supplier by winning this distinguished award at the 2022 Global Gaming Awards London,” said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO Global Gaming. “This significant recognition is a reflection of IGT’s…

Bulgaria-based gaming company Euro Games Technology (EGT) is set to participate in the 2022 edition of the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (commonly known as NIGA), which will be taking place on 19-22 April in Anaheim, California. The event is the premier summit for the Indian Gaming industry and the largest gathering of tribal leaders and casino executives in the country. EGT is set to participate at the event’s booth 1232 along with its partner for the US, Reel Games Inc. Both parties will show a selection of innovative gaming solutions at the tradeshow, consisting of some of EGT’s most…

Riot Games and Intel announced this year’s Intel Arabian Cup (IAC) competition will be the biggest in its history with a prize of $130,000, as part of their ongoing efforts to develop the best talent in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Following the success of the previous two editions, the IAC returns this month, now split into three new competition categories that will be played across three of the most popular Riot Games’ titles for the first time: League of Legends, VALORANT, and League of Legends: WildRift with registration now open for teams to enter.  The restructured and expanded IAC…

Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy, BMM Testlabs, announced it will be taking part in the 35th annual National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA)’s Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention at booth #1415 in Anaheim, California between April 19-22, 2022. In addition to the company’s presence, Frances Alvarez, Tribal Services Manager for BMM, will be moderating the Women in Tribal Gaming: Surviving the Pandemic panel on Wednesday, April 20th at 10am. In an official press release, Alvarez stated: “Supporting the Tribal gaming industry and the Indian Gaming show over the last 20 years has been very important to all of us at…

Content provider to the iGaming industry Pragmatic Play found inspiration in the deserts of ancient Egypt to develop its latest slot release, Eye of Cleopatra.  The 5×4, 40 payline slot sees the reels filled with snakes, cats, birds, and even Queen Cleopatra herself.   To the right of the reels is the wild pattern feature mechanic, which can display up to eight blue lights in a variety of different patterns, which is replicated by any wilds landed. These create additional wilds and increase the opportunity for wins.  Three scarab scatter symbols must be landed to trigger the Bonus round, where the…

Lemos vs. Andrade – Lemos The UFC is back this Saturday night with another free event streamed live at the Apex Center on ESPN+. In the main event, elite strawweights Amanda Lemos and Jessica Andrade will be looking to prove they are ready for a shot at the world title. Now is the perfect time to check out this in-depth Lemos vs. Andrade betting pick with a close analysis of how these fighters stack up with one another. This fight has fireworks written all over it. Most fans and analysts are expecting a war between them. Here’s what you need…

The casino industry in Pennsylvania has set several revenue records since late 2020. New reports claim Pennsylvania’s casino revenue broke another record last March.  Officials in nearby New Jersey continue to debate whether or not to implement a smoking ban.  The casinos in Pennsylvania have continued to find major success since the shutdowns ended in mid-2020. New reports have just surfaced that show how much money these gambling venues earned last March. Some gaming analysts were surprised to find that Pennsylvania’s casino revenue set a new revenue record over the month. This is a big accomplishment for the casinos in…

Errol Spence Jr. scored a 10th-round TKO victory over Yordenis Ugas last Saturday night.  Oscar De La Hoya is now pushing to book Errol Spence vs. Vergil Ortiz later this year.  Spence vs. Ortiz is unlikely to come together with Terence Crawford waiting on the sidelines.  Over the weekend, Errol Spence Jr. proved he remains one of the world’s best welterweights with a 10th-round TKO over Yordenis Ugas. Many fans immediately called for him to take on Terence Crawford in what would be a true super-fight. Oscar De La Hoya has other plans and appears interested in booking Spence vs.…

The 109th edition of the Tour de France will race from July 1 to 24 as the 2,068-mile race (3,328 km) sees the world’s top riders competing in Cycling’s premier event, and looking to be the last to wear the coveted Yellow Jersey on the 25th stop on the UCI World Tour. The 2022 Tour de France starts in Copenhagen, Denmark on Friday, July 1 and runs to Sunday, July 24 with the Final Stage at the Champs-Élysées in Paris. Stage 1 of the 2022 Tour de France Femmes follows the Tour de France and starts the day of its…