Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

With Ontario’s iGaming market slated to launch April 4, the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) announced Monday it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), with the purpose of providing a framework for cooperation and coordination between both entities on betting and related integrity issues to protect the Ontario and wider Canadian market, sports, consumers and regulated betting operators from corrupt activities.  IBIA represents many of the largest regulated sports betting operators in the world, with its account-based integrity monitoring system covering over $137 billion in betting transactions per annum globally. The association has…

The general manager of Alfastreet in Colombia, Alexander Rodriguez Illera, highlighted to Yogonet the position Colombia has achieved due to its regulation and the performance of the company he represents, which provides its electronic roulettes to the three most important local operators. He also announced the novelties that they will bring to the next edition of the gaming industry event GAT Cartagena, which will take place on March 15-17 at the Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. What are your expectations for GAT Cartagena and what new products do you intend to offer? Alfastreet is very excited about this event, as…

Sports betting and iGaming operator BetMGM announced Friday it has signed Connor McDavid, the National Hockey League’s MVP, as its newest brand ambassador, thus becoming the company’s first active professional athlete from the four major sports to be given that title.  The All-Star center will be featured in BetMGM’s upcoming marketing campaigns, promotions, social media content and fan events. McDavid burst onto the NHL scene in 2016 becoming the League’s youngest-ever captain at 19 years old. That same season he won the Art Ross Trophy as the League’s leading scorer, the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s MVP and the Ted…

As the gaming industry changes, so must do companies within the sector should they seek to keep up with the pace. Throughout time, Slotegrator has proved it is up to the task: new partnerships have been signed, a sportsbook product is now live, and the iGaming solutions provider has been at the forefront of innovation, extending its footing to emerging trends, such as Telegram casino. “I’d say Slotegrator is a highly successful company with widespread recognition throughout the industry,” reflects Yury Filipchanka, Managing Director at Slotegrator, in conversation with Yogonet. In an exclusive interview, the executive explains latest partnerships and…

As the gambling industry gradually returns to a new kind of normalcy two years after the Covid-19 pandemic, Pavlos Sideris, Director at Double Up Media, analyzes in his latest column how this uncertain landscape has affected public trust in gambling, some significant responses from operators and regulators in the UK, transparency issues related to bonuses and promotions, and the best path forward to bring customer confidence back. During the struggles of the last eighteen months, a spotlight has been shone directly on the iGaming industry as prominent figures within Westminster rallied for more restrictions to be placed upon operators in…

This week’s gambling news focuses on the expected growth of US online casino betting, and in particular the expansion of regulated internet casino games. Why are online betting and casinos about to explode now? And what lead us to this point? We also look at a new interview we just released that relates to this topic, and a major casino game manufacturer that’s rebranding ahead of the expected explosion. What a great time for our industry here in America, as online casino betting seems ready to explode across the entire country! And you can thank the regulation of sports betting…

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…