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The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has named former MGM Resorts International executive Daniel D’Arrigo as its new Chief Financial Officer. The former long-time Fortune 500 executive is set to lead the California tribe’s growth and development strategy, which includes the recent purchase of the Palms resort on the Vegas Strip and future plans for a reopening. D’Arrigo comes to the San Manuel enterprise with more than 25 years’ experience in senior finance and capital markets roles in the gaming, leisure and hospitality industry, including a number of big and successful entities, such as MGM. “As Chief Financial Officer,…

With the F1 season underway, PokerStars.net and Oracle Red Bull Racing have cemented their new partnership by announcing Friday the “Red Spade Pass”, their first collaboration dedicated to rewarding PokerStars.net and Oracle Red Bull Racing fans alike.  Available exclusively to PokerStars.net players, Red Spade Pass winners will get exclusive access to the ultimate F1 fan experience, including rewards and experiences curated by PokerStars.net and the Oracle Red Bull Racing team for the PokerStars.net community. To celebrate the season getting started, the first set of Red Spade Passes available will award winners a four day all-expenses paid trip for two to…

As Zitro breaks into the Spanish market, offering operators a diversity of game dynamics to expand its entertainment offer and adapt to all types of players, the company announced the launch of 4 new games for gaming and bingo halls, which are “completely different from those currently in the market”, according to the company, and are expected to change the region’s gaming landscape.  “Games never seen before, with mechanics and mathematics adapted to each type of customer, in unique and exclusive cabinets that will make it impossible for operators to resist installing them in their gaming halls”, Zitro stated. This…

West Virginia Legislature on Friday forwarded a bill to Gov. Jim Justice’s desk that would allow operators to accept bets on esports events.  House Bill 4826 classifies esports within the sporting discipline, allowing West Virginia residents to wager on competitive gaming events in the same capacity they would a traditional sports game. The bill defines esports as “electronic sports or competitive video game played as a game of skill for spectators.” If signed into law, licensed operators will be free to post and accept bets on esports without additional restrictions. HB 4826 was introduced in February and passed by both chambers…

A seven-race card from Uttoxeter leads today’s racing tips, with action elsewhere coming from Fontwell, Navan and Wolverhampton. Ready to check out our tipster’s Tuesday trio? Racing Tips – 29th March – Uttoxeter Racing Tips 🏇 15:00 – Karl Philippe – 11/8 Arrives on a hat-trick bid having taken to the fences at Ludlow in two outings since the start of the year; has a 4Ib penalty to defy here but looks to moving in the right direction for Fergal O’Brien’s yard. 🏇 16:10 – Storm Of Light – 9/4 Mildly unfortunate to finish third when given a lot to do at Market…

Solution developer and aggregator for the gambling industry, Slotegrator, will celebrate 10 years doing business on March 31, after a decade of contributions to the world of gaming.  Since its foundation in 2012, the company has been providing advanced technical solutions and services to its clients in the iGaming industry, supplying software for casinos and sportsbooks. “Every day, Slotegrator’s specialists work to create boundary-pushing new products and expand the company’s circle of clients”, Slotegrator stated. Today, the company has over 200 customers worldwide, having launched more than 150 projects and signed contracts with 75 game developers, including Red Tiger, Greentube,…

GamblingGuy.com, a website that provides reviews for casinos, slots, and sports betting, has announced it is all set for the upcoming Ontario online gambling market, with new content introduced in anticipation of the launch. With iGaming opening up in the Canadian province on April 4, residents with an interest in online gambling will probably need guidance from experts. While some form of online betting has been legal since August of 2021, the expansion in April 2022 allows major companies to enter the market after obtaining a license to operate.  The introduction of these operators —which includes international names such as…

Evolution’s Red Tiger and the Canadian lottery market announced that Loto-Québec will now be the first Canadian Lottery to offer Red Tiger games, including its jackpot mechanics.  As a result of the agreement, Loto-Québec’s online players will soon be able to access titles such as “Piggy Riches Megaways”, “Gonzo’s Quest Megaways”, “Primate King” and Cash Volt”. Loto Quebec will also have access to Red Tiger’s hourly, daily and progressive jackpots, which are popular with operators as commercially successful player acquisition and retention tools. In an official press release, Jeff Millar, Commercial Director North America at Evolution, said: “We’re thrilled that Loto…

Gaming and hospitality business Boyd Gaming is acquiring California-based online gaming company Pala Interactive, the Nevada operator announced on Monday. The move is expected to advance Boyd’s iGaming strategy and drive growth within the segment. The definitive agreement was carried out through Boyd Gaming Corporation’s wholly-owned subsidiary Boyd Interactive Gaming. The deal sees the company acquire Pala Interactive LLC —founded in 2013 by the Pala Band of Mission Indians— and its subsidiaries for total cash consideration of $170 million. Boyd describes Pala Interactive as “an innovative online gaming technology company” providing proprietary real money and social gaming solutions on both…

Amid the ongoing iGaming momentum in the U.S., Evolution’s Chief Product Officer Todd Haushalter says fair taxes will help the U.S. market reach maximum potential. This could be one of the topics he will delve into when he speaks at the upcoming boutique and investment event iGaming NEXT New York City ’22, which will be held on May 12-13, in Manhattan. As M&A activity keeps growing on behalf of suppliers to the US industry, Haushalter compared the current state of the market with the .com boom of the late 1990s and early 21st Century. However, the live casino specialist predicted…

This week’s gambling news focuses on the expansion of interstate poker compacts in the United States, as more jurisdictions look to regulate web based poker and consider compacts to make them more profitable! Also, there was a major legal victory for Fantasy Sports in New York state recently! Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling, where we always try to cover every aspect of the gaming industry! And with that in mind we’re looking at stories from online poker to interstate poker compacts to fantasy sports! Starting with this week’s big story! The pandemic pushed the growth of…

The South Dakota Commission on Gaming fined two Deadwood casinos and an internet sportsbook company $3,000 each for accepting illegal bets on sporting events. Gold Dust Hotel and Casino, Mustang Sally’s and Internet Sports International were the operators to receive penalties. This measure was revealed the same week the regulator posted positive results for the city’s casinos. The illegal activity included accepting bets on college basketball games involving South Dakota State University and future games on the NCAA basketball tournament before the competition field was set. The state gaming laws prohibit sports bets on collegiate level teams, or individual athletes…

A new poll conducted by State House News Service shows a majority of Massachusetts senators support sports betting legalization. The SHNS surveyed all legislators, receiving responses from all but 12: of those who responded, 24 (60% of the total chamber) said they would back the plan. Meanwhile, eight senators gave noncommittal or undecided responses, including Senate President Karen Spilka. None explicitly spoke out against legalization, further shows the poll. Senators from districts bordering states where the market is already legal expressed concern that millions in bets were being lost to neighbors. “This continues to result in a significant revenue loss…

As the UK Gambling Commission decided to award the National Lottery contract to multinational Allwyn Entertainment, Camelot, which has operated the business since 1994, is expected to challenge the regulator, taking it to court on the grounds of breaking the law when it discarded Camelot’s score in the system that measures the bids, according to a report Saturday by The Telegraph.  Per the former National Lottery’s operator, Camelot had a 15% “risk factor” discount that was supposed to be applied to bidders’ financial forecasts. Camelot is expected to claim that the discount was initially applied by the regulator, but later…

Australian gaming solution provider Aristocrat confirmed Friday it will participate in SAGSE Buenos Aires on March 30-31 at the Hilton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center. The company stated it will showcase its cabinets and games at the show, and will also participate in the SAGSE Talks conferences with an overview of Game Mechanics by Carlos Carrion, Director of Product and Marketing for LATAM.  In an official press release, Chris Rowe, Managing Director for Latin America and EMEA, spoke about the company’s presence at the event and said: “We’re excited to be in Buenos Aires for this excellent opportunity to…

The Culinary Union has called Station Casinos’ suitability for a Nevada gaming license into question. In a statement, released last Wednesday, Culinary officials urged the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) to investigate the company for “failing to adhere to federal labor law.” “The Culinary Union is urging the Gaming Control Board to move the Nevada Gaming Commission to take disciplinary action against Station Casinos, up to and including revocation of privileged gaming licenses held by affiliates,” the statement reads. The union has now “officially asked” regulators to launch the investigation, alleging that as part of its long-standing public policy that…