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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…

The 2022 ATP Tour is in Barcelona for the 2022 Barcelona Open (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell) at the Real Club de Tennis Barcelona (Clay), the second biggest Tournament in Spain behind the Madrid Open. It will run until the Men’s Singles Finals, Sunday, April 24. The Real Club de Tennis Barcelona is the oldest Tennis club in Spain and the Barcelona Open in World Tour 500 event and is sponsored by Banc Sabadell and has been held every year since 1953 save for 2020 when the Pandemic froze the world in a cruel instant. ATP’s 2022 Barcelona Open Now Underway…

 April 20, 2022 The numbers from March are in, and New Jersey sports bets have broke the $1 billion mark. That’s the sixth consecutive month that the state has been able to break the billion dollar mark. Casinos in the state handled $1.12 billion in bets, driven mostly by the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament, according to the state Division of Gaming Enforcement. Ironically, bettors in New Jersey could not place money on St. Peter’s of Jersey City, as their is a prohibition of betting on in-state collegiate programs. St. Peter’s became the first 15 seed to advance to the…

Media conglomerate News Corp Australia is finalizing plans to launch bookmaking operations this year in partnership with a consortium linked to experienced gambling entrepreneur Matthew Tripp, former CEO of BetEasy and CrownBet. The businessman would serve as chief executive of the business, reports local media. The Australian giant, owned by media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, has been reported as working on a strategy to launch wagering operations for some time now. But after more than a year, and a number of negotiations with other potential venture partners, News Corp seems to have found its perfect business match in Tripp, sources told…

As reported by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, the state’s three gambling centers had a good month during March according to the financial results for the period. Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor cumulatively generated more than $102 million in gaming revenue, about $28.6 million of which will be due to the state. In terms of revenue, March was the best month on record for Encore Boston Harbor, which brought in $64.87 million last month. This translates into $16.2 million in state taxes and fees.  MGM Springfield’s March numbers also entered the podium in terms of revenue, marking…

A Missouri Senate committee on Tuesday advanced sports betting legislation to full-floor debate, with pending issues still to be settled with the version already passed by the House of Representatives. The Senate floor debate could take place as early as this week. The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 8-1 to move HB 2502 and HB 2556 to Senate floor votes, concluding each bill’s journey through legislative committees. However, before the full-chamber takes up either, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Dan Hegeman will produce a substitute bill that ups the 8% tax rate passed by the House, in efforts to see more funding…

Gauselmann Group announced Tuesday MERKUR Gaming Netherlands has held the first in-house trade fair since the beginning of the pandemic in the Boxmeer branch office under the theme “Next Stop Boxmeer”. The highlights of the encounter were the market launch of the ZONIC multigamer, the new connecting topper for the POWER PLAYER multigamer, as well as various new game packages.   As COVID-19 regulations were recently lifted in the country, Managing Director Dirk Sondermann spoke about the event and said: “The timing of the event couldn’t have been better. We were finally able to meet our customers again, spend time with…

The Maine Senate has approved a Gov. Janet Mills-backed bill giving tribes in the state exclusive rights to online sports betting. The proposal cleared the Senate late Tuesday on a 23-11 vote, after a change allowing in-person wagering at Hollywood Casino in Bangor. The bill is now set to go to the Democratic governor for a signature, and is on track to be the biggest overhaul of the state-tribal relationship to pass in 2022, given Mills’ opposition to a sweeping sovereignty measure long sought by tribes, reports Bangor Daily News. The proposal would permit the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy and Maliseet tribes…

Marvin Vettori and Robert Whittaker have been slated to compete on June 11 in Singapore. Rumors are now surfacing that Robert Whittaker has been forced out of this fight.  The UFC may now be interested in booking Vettori vs. Till later this year.  The upcoming middleweight contender fight between Marvin Vettori and Robert Whittaker might be in jeopardy. Rumors are beginning to surface that Robert has been forced out of this bout due to injury. If true, the UFC may choose to book Vettori vs. Till as a replacement. Darren Till remains one of the most popular fighters in the…

We don’t have a lot of time to waste, boys and girls! If you’ll be betting on European PGL Major RMR Group B, you’ll have to act quickly because the first matches start in less than 24 hours. That’s right, tomorrow is the magical day, April 21st. The competition will spread across four days, with the final round being scheduled for April 24th. 🏆🇧🇪PGL Major Antwerp 2022 tickets are now AVAILABLE! 🎫Buy now: https://t.co/LWArj7QZPV#PGLANTWERPMAJOR pic.twitter.com/m7CHp9eYKl — PGL (@pglesports) March 15, 2022 PGL Major EU RMR Group B – Overview and Schedule There’s $85,000 in the prize money, but it all…

Bellator MMA is back this weekend with a double-header on Friday and Saturday! Bellator 279, taking place on Saturday evening, is headlined by an epic rematch between Cris Cyborg and Arlene Blencowe. Today, I’ll be providing an in-depth Cyborg vs. Blencowe 2 betting preview with an analysis of how these fighters stack up against one another. Cris Cyborg continues to establish herself as one of the best female fighters in MMA. She is hungry to earn yet another stoppage win over Blencowe this weekend. Before breaking down this intriguing matchup, let’s take a look at how the oddsmakers feel about…

It’s Week 2 of the 10-week 2022 USFL Regular Season and there is a game on Friday, April 23 between two teams looking for their first win as well as on Saturday, April 24 between two teams from the South Division who will head in unbeaten and both 2-0-0 ATS. There are eight teams in the USFL and they play in the North Division (Michigan Panthers, Philadelphia Stars, New Jersey Generals, and Pittsburgh Maulers) and South Division (Tampa Bay Bandits, Houston Gamblers, New Orleans Breakers, Birmingham Stallions). Week 2 of USFL Will See North Division Seeking First Win In USFL…