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Due to the current bellic situation in Ukraine, the Colorado Division of Gaming announced Friday the suspension of all sports betting on Russian and Belarussian leagues, players and events. The decision prohibits any gambling websites that hold a license from the regulator to offer bets and markets on events based in Russia and Belarus, or involve athletes from those countries.  In an industry bulletin issued last week, the division suspended all Russian and Belarussian governing bodies, leagues, teams, players and events from the Official Sports Betting Catalog of Events and Wagers, which enables bets to be taken within the state…

A new legislative proposal filed by New York Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow seeks to cut online sports betting tax by half and add at least 7 more mobile sportsbooks to the market, which currently has 9 licensed operators. Bill AB 8658 comes as analysts worry about the long-term sustainability of the sports gaming ecosystem, despite the Empire State having broken record after record since launch in January, with online bets on sports reported at $3.1 billion so far. The legislation calls for the state’s Gaming Commission to have 14 operators approved by no later than January 31, 2023; and 16…

Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy, BMM Testlabs reported Sunday that the company has perceived business growth of over 20% in 2021 in South Africa.  In an official statement, Kirk White, EVP and General Manager, APAC and Africa, spoke about the company’s 2021 performance in the country and said:  “2021 was an excellent year for BMM in South Africa, servicing both regional and European customers. As the premier test lab in the region, demand is continuing into 2022, as local and international customers require our specialized technical and regulatory compliance knowledge. Importantly, we are also providing ongoing support to…

NagaCorp, a Hong Kong-listed company controlled by Malaysia’s Chen Lip Keong that operates two casinos in Cambodia, announced last week that it is suspending work indefinitely on the planned Primorsky Entertainment Resort City project in Vladivostok, Russia, “until the circumstance is clearer,” the Phnom Penh-based firm said in a filing to the Hong Kong bourse late on Thursday, as reported by Reuters. The statement, from corporate secretary Lam Yi Lin, made no mention of developments in Russia, which as of late has been strongly affected by economic sanctions by many countries after it invaded Ukraine. The statement said that the company…

On March 1, West Virginia passed SB 100 bill allowing existing casinos/racetracks to open a second gambling venue in the same county. The satellite casino bill, which is almost the same one that died in the Senate in 2019, was brought back to debate by Senator Eric Nelson. It now applies to Ohio, Hancock, Jefferson and Kanawha counties, where casinos are already located.  The bill has now been introduced in House, and faces discussions in House Judiciary and then Finance panels. Provided it gets signed into law, the West Virginia Lottery Commission would need to approve a location, with voters…

We’re off to Wetherby for today’s racing tips ahead of an intriguing seven-race card from the West Yorkshire racecourse, with ground conditions set to be heavy today. Ready for today’s suggested trio? Racing Tips – 7th March – Wetherby Racing Tips 🏇 14:55 – Cartonne – 9/4 Inching closer to a breakthrough career win having posted best effort to date at this course back in January; leading claims given blossoming relationship with Brian Hughes this term. 🏇 16:05 – Seven No Trumps – 5/2 Could return to winning ways for the in-form Skelton yard having underwhelmed as favourite at Market Rasen…

U.S. iGaming affiliate site PlayersBest.com has announced its expansion into another state, starting its marketing activities in Louisiana, which has recently opened retail and online sports betting operations.  Louisiana joins other jurisdictions for PlayersBest.com, with New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Virginia, Tennessee, Colorado, Michigan, and Arizona already established.   “Fresh off its nomination for Best Newcomer at the iGBA Awards, PlayersBest.com’s latest advancement proves the site is determined to build on a strong start and further its penetration into the US gaming market. With the site bringing its focus on sports, gambling, and casino content, residents of…

Circa Resort & Casino is set to become the first Las Vegas resort to debut an NFT to the blockchain with a utility NFT art collection.  The flagship kicking cowgirl neon sign, Vegas Vickie, was painted by renowned artist Jason “Borbay” Borbet. The details surrounding the NFT tiers, real-life utility functions and mint date will be announced in the coming weeks, the company said in a press release Thursday. The NFT will pay homage to Vegas Vickie, a 20-ft. blonde cowgirl neon sign who made her mark on the world-famous Fremont Street Experience in 1980, smiling into the crowds while…

Veteran industry lawyer Witoldo Hendrich Junior, Chief Legal Officer for Brazil and Partner at registered payment facilitator Online IPS, has warned of the significant dangers of attempting to enter LatAm markets prematurely and without the necessary knowledge. Speaking ahead of the company’s appearance at ICE London, stand N10-585, the Online IPS partner, who has lectured in taxation as a University Professor in Rio for close to 20-years, stated: “Taking Brazil as an example, with a population of 220 million, the country is on course to become one of the most important sports betting markets in the world but one which…

Online sports betting is debuting in Arkansas through West Memphis gaming facility Southland Casino Racing. The venue has launched its Betly sportsbook product, the first available in the state, as two competing operators work on making their own apps available to the market. The casino expects that becoming the first in Arkansas to launch mobile sports wagers will give it a head start in the race. Mobile sports gaming officially became legal last week, on March 4, after a proposed rule by the state’s Racing Commission allowing betting off casino premises secured final approval. “The Betly online sportsbook will make…

On Saturday, Illinois permanently eliminated the in-person registration requirement for statewide sports betting, just in time for NCAA men’s basketball tournament March Madness, and analysts say it could boost Illinois to a record $1 billion in legal sports bets this month. On the same day, BetMGM launched mobile sports betting operations in the state, marking its 22nd market. BetMGM has become the online sports betting platform for Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria, which formerly used the FanDuel sports app. FanDuel will continue to run the retail sportsbook at Par-A-Dice, Gaming Board spokesman Joe Miller told the Chicago Tribune on Friday. Illinois now…

 March 6, 2022 This Week in Gambling is talking about online gambling expansion with Casey Clark, the Senior VP of Strategic Communications at the American Gaming Association. Discussion includes how the Coronavirus pandemic helped the the growth of mobile sports betting, and our industry’s growing use of digital currency. The rise in mobile sports betting and online gambling expansion in the U.S. enabled the commercial gaming industry to reach a record $13.6 billion in revenue in the second quarter of 2021, crushing the old mark of $11.1 billion set in the third quarter of 2019. The American Gaming Association is…

Esports Entertainment Group has successfully completed its public offering of common stock and warrants, the business announced on Wednesday. The esports and online gambling company has now raised proceeds of $13.6 million net of underwriting discounts, commissions and estimated offering expenses. New funds will target growth potential produced by the company’s newest esports products, as well as its European-based iGaming and online sports betting businesses. EEG sold 15,00,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 15,000,000 shares of common stock for a combined effective offering price of $1.00, with each common share accompanied by a warrant, the business explains.…

The Alabama Senate has now seen the introduction of a new comprehensive gambling proposal which, if approved, would greatly expand gaming options available in what is one of the most restrictive states in regards to this industry. The legislation, introduced by State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) on Thursday, if approved by the legislature, would then be placed on the ballot as a constitutional amendment for citizens in the Yellowhammer State to vote on, local media reports. Albritton’s proposal seeks to establish the Alabama Education Lottery, which would be under the supervision and regulation of a new body called the Alabama…

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission on Thursday decided to launch its application process for a Linn County casino license. The push to build a casino was approved by voters in the county in a gaming referendum held last November and could potentially open the door to the development of a gambling venue in the state’s second-largest city. A timeline for applications has not yet been announced, reports KCRG. The regulator has directed its staff to launch the process, with all commissioners who denied a Cedar Rapids license in 2017 and 2014 having cycled off the panel in the years…

Zitro has provided the Mexican Winpot Group with more than 200 GLARE cabinets with its latest innovations: Altius Glare and Megashare Lounge. Megashare Lounge is the company’s latest innovation, capable of uniting different Zitro cabinets and diverse games to the same mystery prize. Recently, Capri Guadalajara, Diamonds Cordilleras, Winpot Puebla, Winpot Boca del Río, Winpot Tuxtla, and Winpot Tonalá have added the new Megashare Lounge to their gaming offer, to which new games will be continuously added. With Megashare Lounge’s new shared progressive system, if one player wins the MEGA jackpot, all players win. With over 100 cabinets installed, Winpot…