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“The focus has always been on replicating, and not on creating something new. And now that we have a lot of competition and see that the player base is aging, we’re not really creating new players the way we used to,” Noah Acres of Acres Manufacturing Company (AMC) tells Yogonet about the gaming industry. His take on the way casinos have embraced technology is a critical one -“I could go to virtually any casino on the Strip and if they open their machines, I would see hardware that was designed in the 1990s,” he says- but he’s not here to…

As reported Monday by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, figures in March reached a new milestone, as the state recorded the highest gaming revenue achieved in a single month, with a combined total win of $462.7 million.  The previous record mark before March 2022 was $432.4M in November 2021. The revenue was generated from all forms of gambling in the state, including slot machines, table games, internet gaming, sports betting, fantasy contests and more.  Hollywood Casino at Penn National was the property that generated the most revenue with $63 million, representing a 11.44% increase from March 2021.  Statewide, retail slots…

As extended realities like VR and AR gained momentum since the pandemic and the massive shift from offline to online, Maria Bashkevich, Head Of Marketing at Uplatform, delves into the key aspects and signs that poise metaverse casinos as the next big thing for the gambling industry. In this column, she provides recent data and examples showing that operators and providers are already exploring the potential applications of these technologies in the different gambling verticals, eyeing a potential multibillion-dollar market. Where would we be without technology? It has changed the way we work, play, communicate, and more, while its influence…

Aruze Gaming’s authorities announced that the company has added its new products to Casino Metro in Puerto Rico, located at the Sheraton Hotel in San Juan. “Latin American operators continue to choose us, thus reaffirming their choice year after year, since we provide high-performance products and a customer service that stands out for its dedication and quality,” they stated in a recent press release. At Casino Metro, visitors will find the Muso Limited cabinet with the Mad Mountain Riches game, or the Muso Curve Hybrid, with the X Wheel game, among other products. The Muso Limited cabinet is the tallest…

Fury vs. Whyte Pick – Fury The world’s best heavyweight boxer is set to compete again this Saturday night. Tyson Fury is putting his heavyweight titles back on the line against an old rival and former training partner, Dillian Whyte. Today, I’ll be offering an in-depth Fury vs. Whyte betting pick with a close analysis of how these fighters match up with one another. This will likely be one of the biggest boxing matches of 2022. Fans around the world are interested to see what both men can accomplish inside the ring. Here’s what you need to know about this…

It’s official, ladies and gentlemen! The 2022 BLAST Premier Spring Finals will be held in Portugal. In Lisbon, to be more precise, with the Altice Arena being the venue of choice. In 2019 we made a promise during our São Paulo show. Three years later, in June, we’re keeping our word… Lisbon, we’re coming for you. BLAST Spring Final Lisbon 2022 💥💥💥#BLASTPremier pic.twitter.com/m6f3eh2d47 — 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹 BLAST Premier 💥 (@BLASTPremier) April 19, 2022 No matter if you’re here for the latest in CSGO action or you’re interested in betting on BLAST Premier Spring Finals, you ought to appreciate the following facts:…

Playing cards are really quite remarkable. They come in an almost infinite combination of compositions and feature everything from bible characters to nude women. If you can imagine a topic, I’ll wager that someone has put it on a deck of cards. Playing cards do much more than help marketing teams spend their budget. Playing cards bring people together. People from varying backgrounds of life can set aside their differences and join in the fun and social games. Sometimes the card games happen in lush casinos where no expense has been spared. On the other hand, you may find a…

The 2022 Formula One World Championship season resumes this weekend with Round 4 and the 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from the renowned Imola Circuit (Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari) in Imola, Italy on Sunday, April 24 (ESPN, 9 ET/6 PT). This will be the third event hosted at the venue with the 1980 Italian Grand Prix and the San Marino Grand Prix (1981-2006) also being held at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari. The inaugural Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was held in 2020. 2022 F1 Emila Romagna Grand Prix Set to Race on Sunday Last year in…

Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte are set to compete in a heavyweight title fight this Saturday night.  Promoter Alexander Krassyuk claims Oleksandr Usyk plans to watch the Fury vs. Whyte matchup.  Usyk is slated to compete in a rematch with Anthony Joshua this June.  Two of the world’s best heavyweight boxers are set to compete this weekend! Tyson Fury is aiming to maintain his status as one of boxing’s pound-for-pound kings with a win over fellow UK slugger, Dillian Whyte. New reports claim that Oleksandr Uysk plans to attend this fight and is hoping to learn from the Fury vs.…

Our gambling news this week finds us in London attending the International Casino Expo, or ICE, where J.Todd is reporting from the floor of the event! Topics of discussion include Michigan online poker news, an update on New Jersey esports betting, and a look at a brand new slot machine! Hello everyone! J.Todd here for This Week in Gambling, coming to you from the floor of the International Casino Expo… or ICE, as we call it. I gotta tell you, I didn’t know what to expect coming over because last year’s event was canceled due to the pandemic, and this…

Technology provider Win Systems announced Wednesday it will participate in the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) tradeshow in Anaheim on April 21-22, where it will showcase its WIGOS casino management system.  The company will be showcasing its products in its booth #1656, and it has already registered the interest from several operators to learn about WIGOS and its features to build loyalty and reward players, together with its business intelligence tools to optimize operational management. WIGOS is already installed in several casinos operated by Indian tribes in different states in the US and in Canada. Given WIGOS’ growth, the company…

NASCAR and Sportradar Integrity Services, a global supplier of sports integrity solutions and a divison of Sportradar, announced a multi-year integrity services agreement, which features an expansion of a previous pact.  The partnership reinforces Sportradar Integrity Services’ position within the US market, while “underscoring NASCAR’s mission to continue growing the sport in a safe and responsible manner”, the brand assured. Sportradar Integrity Services will provide NASCAR bet monitoring and reporting with its Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS), covering all races in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Additionally, Sportradar will supply NASCAR with…

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…