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Detroit’s three casinos reported $94.7 million aggregate revenue in February, the Michigan Gaming Control Board announced on Thursday. Table games and slots generated $95.6 million in revenue, while retail sports betting results showed an $872,552 loss. Breaking down data by market shares found MGM Grand Detroit placing first with 49%, MotorCity Casino Hotel second with 30%, and Greektown Casino Hotel third, with a 21% share. MGM saw gaming revenue up 34.4% to $46.3 million versus February 2021; while MotorCity was down 7.3% to $28.9 million. Meanwhile, Greektown was down 2.1% to $20.4 million. The casinos reported a 10.6% revenue increase…

Casino game and software developer Red Tiger, part of Evolution, has gone live with Scandinavian operator AB Trav och Galopp (ATG). Red Tiger is now available in Sweden. James Jones, Head of Business Development at Evolution, said: “Red Tiger’s games have proven popular in the Nordics since day one, and expanding our reach there with ATG is a significant development. We are sure that ATG’s players will enjoy the wide range of content on offer.” Christian Erlandsson, Head of Sports betting at ATG, commented: “Boosting our slots portfolio with content from an exciting studio like Red Tiger will provide players with…

The Macau government has pledged to clarify the role of gambling promoters in the world’s largest gambling hub through legislation, to be passed later this year. The plans were confirmed by Chan Chak Mo, president of the Second Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL). The new law, to be passed by the AL before August 15 this year -the end of the current legislative session-, will clarify the role of each type of gaming intermediaries, government officials revealed to lawmakers. These are currently codified in the form of Executive Regulations. “Hard or simple, we need to have a deadline.…

International Game Technology (IGT) announced that the company is supporting Problem Gambling Awareness Month by launching its Positive Play social media campaign and making a contribution to the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG). Problem Gambling Awareness Month is annually held in March and was created by the National Council on Problem Gambling to increase public awareness of problem gambling. “Responsible gaming has been a large part of IGT’s DNA for many years, and the importance of it is instilled in our employees across all business segments through a variety of programs,” said Wendy Montgomery, IGT SVP, Marketing, Communications, and Sustainability.  “It…

The Tennessee Sports Wagering Advisory Council (TSWAC) approved three more online sportsbooks Thursday —BallyBet, SuperBook and Gamewise— bringing the state to 13 approved sports betting operators. TwinSpires, operated by Churchill Downs Interactive Gaming, recently announced during an earnings call it will discontinue its online sports gaming operation, after beginning operations in Tennessee in March 2021. The TSWAC approved Fubo Gaming at its February meeting after TSWAC Executive Director Mary Beth Thomas said in January that Tennessee could reach 14 total sportsbooks in 2022 if all the applications the group received were approved, The Center Square reports. SuperBook, affiliated with the…

Caesars Sportsbook is set to launch its Caesars Racebook app in partnership with NYRA Bets -the official wagering platform of the New York Racing Association-, the company announced on Thursday. The product will be making its debut this spring and features a full horse racing menu with livestreaming from racetracks around the world. The sportsbook division of gaming giant Caesars Entertainment explains the upcoming racebook will utilize the NYRA Bets platform to provide bettors with pari-mutuel wagering services on premier horse racing content “from more than 250 tracks around the world.” “Caesars Racebook will offer wagering on marquee horse racing…

Manufacturer and supplier of gaming products PlayAGS has shared its financial results for Q4 and full-year 2021. The company posted consolidated revenue of $70.2 million in Q4 -the fourth consecutive quarter in which quarterly sequential growth was delivered-, up from $46.6 million in 2020. Revenue for the full year was $259.7 million, up from $167 million in 2020. “If 2020 was the year of resiliency within our business, 2021 was the year of transition,” said AGS President and Chief Executive Officer David Lopez. “Supported by the foundational changes put into place over the preceding 18 months and an accommodative macroeconomic…

The Seneca Nation is requesting, in a letter sent by officials, for more time to make gaming compact payments to the state of New York, as a compact review awaits completion. Additionally, Seneca President Pagels is also asking the state to start discussions on an amended gaming compact between the state and his tribe. “The Seneca Nation is today calling upon New York State to allow the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) the time required to complete its ongoing review of the Nation’s gaming Compact, while also rejecting the State’s threat to circumvent that review,” tribal officials wrote in a…

After the removal of in-person registration requirements earlier this month, the Illinois Gaming Board released its monthly financial report showing the monthly handle in January for sports betting climbed to nearly $870 million for the very first time. With an extended NFL regular season and expanded playoffs played over five weekends, the sports calendar was favorable during the first month of 2022.  Sportsbooks in the state generated $867.5 million in online and retail wagers in January, breaking the record $840 million accepted in October. January’s handle was up 9.9% from $789.6 million in December, and up 49.2% over the $581.6…

Scheduled to debut in the fourth quarter of 2023 after 15 years stalled, Fontainebleau Las Vegas released new renderings of the interior design of its 67-story, vertically integrated luxury destination, which will host more than 550,000-square-feet of customizable indoor and outdoor meeting and convention space, described by the brand as having a “revolutionary, experience-driven approach to business travel that takes full advantage of its coveted location, upward-thinking design and unparalleled accessibility”.  In an effort to resume convention industry after the pandemic, this long-awaited project is determined to become a hub for conventions under the new ownership of Fontainebleau Development, Florida…

FanDuel Group announced Thursday it has officially launched in the state of Wyoming, allowing bettors to download the FanDuel Sportsbook app for iOS and Android, or via desktop to place their wagers online in the state.  Sports fans will now be able to bet on professional and college football, basketball, baseball, hockey, golf, MMA, boxing, soccer, and tennis with a variety of betting and payment options available.  Wyoming is now the 15th state in the United States in which FanDuel Sportsbook operates, including Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West…

The Greater Atlantic City Chamber has issued a statement opposing a proposal for a permanent smoking ban at Atlantic City casinos. Michael Chait, president of the Chamber, said in an open letter released on Thursday that a smoking ban “would have a negative impact on the casino industry,” resulting in significant job losses and a decline in revenues. According to Chait, as the Atlantic City community struggles to rebuild and recover, the priority must be “to support and maintain a favorable economic environment” for local businesses and employees. To that end, the business group sees efforts to introduce a smoking…

Greentube Alderney’s online brand Admiral Casino has achieved accreditation against the GamCare Safer Gambling Standard in the UK, providing proof of its credentials in protecting people from experiencing gambling-related harm. The Advanced Level 2 accreditation from the leading UK gambling charity has been secured by Admiral Casino following an independent quality assessment of the measures it has put in place to protect players. The assessment process included an extensive review of all safer gambling policies and processes, in addition to detailed customer case reviews and key staff interviews. “Achieving this accreditation is evidence of the hard work of Greentube, the…

Technology provider for the gaming and entertainment industry Win Systems announced Thursday it will participate in the Feria Internacional del Juego de Madrid (FIJMA ’22) at the IFEMA Madrid Trade Fair Centre on March 15, 16 and 17. At its booth C10, the company will show its technologically advanced solutions to become a global provider for all types of operators. The company described the products it will be showcasing at the International Gambling and and Gaming Trade Show and said: “The WIGOS casino management system is the perfect solution for managing venues of all sizes, from casinos to arcades, route operations or…

Zitro’s award-winning progressive multigame 88 Link – Wild Duels and 88 Link – Lucky Charms, in the ultra-slim Allure cabinet, have begun to arrive at Casino Neo Mayorazgo, the “biggest and most important casino” in the province of Entre Ríos, Argentina. “Since its launch, 88 Link has grown to become a player favorite, and we are confident it will be as successful in the casino floor of Casino Mayorazgo, as it has been in many casinos around the world,” stated Alejandra Burato, Zitro’s Regional Director for Latin America. “88 Link includes all the unique features needed to be a sure…

 March 11, 2022 Just before St. Patrick’s Day we’re taking a look at the Fishin’ Pots of Gold slot from the folks at Microgaming. It’s a 5 reel game with 10 paylines that can expand up to 20, and it features four different jackpots, a Bonus Round and Bonus Spins, both Wild and Scatter Symbols, and can be taken with you on your mobile device! Wanna go fishing with four-leaf clovers? Test your luck with the Fishin’ Pots of Gold slot, where a leprechaun collects your cash, and jackpot symbols fill the meters! There is a Bonus Spins Round where…