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The organizing team of ICE London has announced that Andrew Rhodes, Chief Executive of the UK Gambling Commission, will officially open the ICE Consumer Protection Zone (CPZ) at 11.30 am on Tuesday 6th February. The opening ceremony will be preceded by a donation of £41,000 ($44,690) to a safer gambling charity, chosen by CPZ supporters and donors. This amount, raised through contributions from major brands including Light & Wonder, Flutter, Betsson Group, IGT, Novomatic, Neccton, and Playtech, brings the total donated by CPZ supporters to £238,000 over the past four years. Ewa Bakun, Clarion Gaming’s Director of Industry Insight and…

A total of 11 individuals and organizations, including Victor Rocha, Stowe Shoemaker, Playtech, and Bellagio Resort and Casino, will be honored in the ICE Landmark Awards. The awards function will take place at an informal presentation at ICE, to be held at ExCeL London at 4 pm on Wednesday 7th February, on the Clarion Gaming stand N4 – 360.  The Awards, which are based on nominations from the industry, recognize personalities and organizations in the global gaming space “who have recorded a milestone achievement or are celebrating a landmark event since the last edition of ICE.””The ICE Landmarks reflect the pivotal…

In an effort to maintain public confidence and address concerns about the saturation of sports betting advertisements, the NFL has announced stringent limits on such ads during the upcoming Super Bowl broadcast. David Highhill, the NFL’s general manager for sports betting, shared that viewers will be exposed to just three sports wagering ads throughout Super Bowl, with one airing right before kickoff and two during the game. The league has set limits on in-game sports betting advertising. However, NFL spokesperson Alex Riethmiller confirmed that sportsbooks have acquired only three ads for broadcast, a number below the maximum permissible. Highhill elaborated on…

The Tropicana closing has officially been confirmed. Its last day of business has been set, and the resort will be demolished. In the meantime, thousands of casino workers are threatening to strike within days… just in time for Las Vegas to host the Super Bowl. While we wait for specifics on the Tropicana closing, the Super Bowl is just 2 weeks away, but the deadline for Las Vegas Culinary and Hospitality workers to walk off their jobs is this Friday. Complicating the issue even further is that now, Las Vegas bus drivers are getting involved. But first some good news,…

Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort has decided to take control of its online casino operations after learning last year that its current online casino partner, Unibet, would be withdrawing from the North American market by this summer. Instead of engaging in a search for a new operator, Mohegan has chosen to develop its online gambling app in-house through Mohegan Digital Services, eliminating the need for external operator assistance. At the recent license renewal meeting with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), Mohegan presented a detailed roadmap for its online casino venture. The casino plans to soft-launch its iGaming app on March 18,…

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has enhanced its relationship with its Colombian partner Zamba with the inclusion of its Live Casino titles. Having gone live with the operator in 2020 with its Slots portfolio, this extended partnership will now include the supplier’s growing Live Casino offering.   Among the titles in the full suite of Live Casino content are game shows such as Sweet Bonanaza Candyland and Snakes & Ladders Live as well as casino floor classics such as roulette and blackjack.  The company stated that this development signifies “Pragmatic Play’s commitment to transform and elevate gaming experiences” as the supplier continues to expand the…

“The intensity of the Mighty Hammer bonus game is captivating our casino customers who have expressed their satisfaction with the gaming experience it provides, featuring impeccable graphics and completely innovative mechanics,” stated Angel Expósito, manager of the casino. Jaime Aníbal-Álvarez, Director of Zitro’s Casinos Spain, expressed gratitude to Luckia for “including Mighty Hammer in their entertainment offerings” and conveyed satisfaction “with the ongoing collaboration between both companies to always deliver maximum innovation.” Mighty Hammer was launched by Zitro in 2022. It is a 4-level multi-game progressive link that “offers the perfect combination of players’ favorite functionalities,” according to the supplier.…

 January 29, 2024 Are you ready for professional baseball in Las Vegas? If so, that means a Tropicana demolition, but not a lot of people seem to be upset about that. The building is one of the oldest on the Strip… but not for much longer. Bally’s Corporation owns the resort, and they have officially announced that April 2nd will be the last day of business for the Tropicana. A quick check of their website finds reservations are being accepted up to April 1st… and that’s no joke (April Fools?). As for the Tropicana demolition date, none has been set…

 January 27, 2024 Don’t look now, but even the Las Vegas bus drivers and mechanics are now getting into the spirit of walking off their jobs. Drivers voted to authorize a strike a few days ago, but did not go as far as setting a date just yet. After rejecting a proposed contract, the Las Vegas bus drivers say that this is not just about the money, it’s about safety concerns. Over the past year there have been nearly twenty violent incidents. “We’ve got drivers out there being spit on, punched, assaulted — driver had a gun shot at his…

Gaming technology provider Win Systems will be presenting the latest developments from its Gaming division at the ICE London 2024 trade show, scheduled for February 6-8 at the ExCeL exhibition center in the UK’s capital. The company intends to conduct personalized presentations of its new products, which were previously introduced at G2E and are now entering the European market. The showcase will take place at Win Systems’ VIP Lounge. The new releases include the Symphony electronic roulette from the Gold Club line which, according to the provider, “has already managed to capture the attention of the most discerning players and operators…

MGM Resorts International’s online gambling subsidiary, BetMGM, is reportedly in talks with X, formerly known as Twitter, to integrate sports gambling statistics onto the social media platform. The collaboration aims to introduce a feature on X that will display betting odds and provide users with a direct link to BetMGM, as per Fortune. BetMGM is the product of MGM Resorts International’s partnership with UK gambling operator Entain. The partnership with X would help the sportsbook capture a larger audience by making the social media platform’s users familiar with the brand. While the specific financial terms of the potential partnership remain undisclosed,…

New Jersey Senator Joe Vitale’s proposal to end smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos is heading for a crucial vote in the Senate’s health committee today, Monday. Vitale, a Democrat representing Middlesex, has been introducing a bill every two years since 2006 to curb smoking in New Jersey casinos. Vitale believes the bill is gaining momentum after the session that ended earlier this month saw multiple hearings on the topic. The senator is hopeful the legislation will finally reach the governor’s desk soon, despite persistent opposition from the casino industry. A study commissioned by the Casino Association of New Jersey suggests that…

iGaming platform provider Uplatform has confirmed its participation in the upcoming ICE London 2024, to be held at Excel London. From February 6th to 8th, the company will present its products at stand S4-530. “Uplatform is ready to take excellence ALL THE WAY UP with a timeless business approach. They are poised to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to outstanding quality and convey it through an immersive entertainment experience,” the company said in a press release. At its stand, the company will showcase its lineup of products. The booth will also offer activities like Drone Racing and the Plinko game to attendees. “Imagine finding oneself amidst the…

Swedish lottery and gaming group Svenska Spel has announced that it will wind down its Casino Cosmopol operations in the cities of Gothenburg and Malmö. The decision comes as the state-run gaming group reorganizes the Casino Cosmopol unit, which faces “issues with profitability due to a decrease in visitor numbers.” Svenska Spel is aiming to close the two casinos to limit losses, with the date pending the conclusion of union negotiations as the move is said to impact around 120 employees in Gothenburg and 80 in Malmö.  Ola Enquist, Chief Executive of Casino Cosmopol, said: “This is an emotionally tough…

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was arrested in Louisiana over sports betting violations. Boutte is alleged to have placed wagers on nearly 9,000 games, including those involving Louisiana State University (LSU), as a minor. In a release on Thursday, the Louisiana State Police said that the ex-LSU standout faces one felony count of computer fraud and one misdemeanor count of gaming prohibited for persons under 21. More charges could follow, the release noted. He was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish jail on that same day for his involvement in the illegal sports betting scheme. Arrangements were made…

The start of the year tends to be a key time in the calendar for companies, which utilize the opportunity to share their roadmap for the upcoming 12-month period. In the case of affiliate marketing expert Eightroom and Vpag, its turnkey payments solution, the focus will be placed on advancing the performance of gambling businesses in the context of major regulatory shifts in Brazil. It is not yet possible to predict all the changes that gaming and betting regulation may bring for companies in the sector. However, there will certainly be several transformations in the market, and brands that operate…