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Sports wagering operator and iGaming provider PointsBet Holdings Limited has officially launched its mobile app and digital sports betting product PointsBet in Pennsylvania, the company announced on Thursday. The Keystone State marks the 10th operational state for the sports gaming product, a press release informs. It follows launches in New Jersey, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Colorado, Michigan, West Virginia, Virginia, and New York. “PointsBet is the best in the business, and it’s exciting to be able to bring the top-rated sports betting app to Pennsylvania, especially the enthusiastic and supportive fans in Philadelphia!” said 11-time NBA All-Star and PointsBet brand ambassador…

Nevada casinos are no longer forced to require people to wear face masks, after Thursday’s greenlight from both Gov. Steve Sisolak and the Nevada Gaming Control Board to remove the state’s indoor mask mandate. “Effective immediately, individuals are no longer required to wear a mask in public indoor settings in licensed gaming establishments, unless a local jurisdiction still imposes such a requirement,” the NGCB said in a note to licensees on Thursday, referring to Sisolak’s Emergency Directive 052. “If a licensee is subject to a local jurisdiction’s requirement relating to masks, the board expects full compliance from the licensee.” Industry…

Pragmatic Play’s latest slot release, Elemental Gems Megaways, is set in ancient China and features iGaming content moulded by the elements. The elements play a major role in the base game of this 512 payline slot, offering up to 5,000x wins with significant multipliers. The game’s easy-to-understand mechanics provide wins when three or more identical symbols land on the reels, boosted by a multiplier on the fourth reel which can increase payouts by up to 100x. Values for the six different symbols range up to 1.5x the bet with the golden pagoda symbols the highest paying, while a Wild symbol,…

Zitro on Thursday announced the global launch of its new shared progressive system, Megashare Lounge. Its progressive jackpot functionality allows all players to win a portion of the accrued jackpot amount when one of them hits the jackpot, sharing the prize and “the excitement of a truly communal winning experience,” the company described. The Megashare Lounge is designed exclusively for operators to create their own lounge area with a wide range of Zitro games and cabinets. The company assures that this product “will deliver exceptional performance to players and casino operators worldwide.” Johnny Viveiros Ortiz, founder of Zitro added: “We…

BGaming has started cooperation with Delasport, a sports betting & iGaming software provider. The studio portfolio, including the latest releases such as Aztec Magic MEGAWAYS and Bonanza Billion, is now available for Delasports customers. The BGaming titles have been added to DelaCasino, a next-level online casino solution by Delasport. This allowed the iGaming studio to extend its presence in the European market. “The integration between BGaming and Delasport went very quickly; our games are already available for all operators that work on the DelaCasino platform. That’s a significant step for us,” commented Alexandr Shavel, Head of Business Development Department at BGaming. “Players love…

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced on Thursday that Austin Miller will retire effective March 1, 2022, after eight years as Senior Vice President of Gaming Operations with the company. CDI appointed Maureen Adams to fill this position. Furthermore, the company also promoted Ryan Jordan to Senior Vice President of Real Estate Development. These internal promotions are effective immediately. Miller’s 15-year tenure with CDI started as President of Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he led the design, construction, and opening of the company’s first casino gaming operation. In 2010, Miller was named President of Calder Casino in Miami Gardens, Florida,…

Casinos del Litoral, dubbed as “the most important casino in the northeast of Argentina”, has added Zitro’s video slots to its game library for the first time. The casino has added Link King, and Link Me, installed in the Fusion cabinet, and on the other hand, 88 Link Wild Duels and 88 Link Lucky Charms, installed in the Allure cabinet to its game library. “This is Zitro’s debut with this distinguished group in the province of Corrientes, Argentina and we are tremendously proud and grateful to be part of this operation. We are convinced that our products will benefit both Casinos del Litoral and its…

Maryland’s five sportsbooks took in about $32.5 million in retail bets in January, their first full month of sports gaming, according to a report by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA).  The sportsbooks paid out about $28.1 million in prizes, resulting in a hold rate of $13.4% and $4.3 million. The total taxable win for the state was $4.2 million, once winning payouts and promotional plays are reduced. Additionally, the Old Line State took in more than $640,000 in sports betting taxes last month, earmarked for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Sports…

Many of you already know that Bally’s Corporation agreed to purchase the Tropicana Las Vegas last April. The sale came to just over $300 million. That agreement was really for the land on the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard than it was the deteriorating hotel and casino. The non-land assets were another $150 million. Now, with the deal set to finalize, Bally’s has publicly stated that they re considering many options for the property. Those include that the hotel and casino will “almost certainly” be rebranded, but it’s not out of the realm of possibility that the whole site is…

BGaming on Thursday announced the launch of its brand new slot Squidpot. The new slot is already available on platforms like Stake, Blaze, and others.  Taking place on a 5×3 layout, the Squidpot slot provides players with 25 paylines and a set of distinctive features. The game stands out from the other titles with Blazing reels and a Coin game feature, multiplying chances during Free spins. The Coin game can also lead to Mini, Major, or Mega jackpot. The Buy Bonus feature is also presented in the game. “Risk is a thing that has attracted and terrified people in different parts…

Affilka by SOFTSWISS expands the capabilities of its affiliate marketing tracking platform with the launch of a new module for poker sites. Affilka can now provide its services not only to online casinos and sportsbooks but also to online poker sites. The new poker module will enable clients operating online poker sites to take advantage of Affilka as well. The new module includes an updated API, which will be used to process user gaming activity on online poker rooms. In addition to click data, registrations, deposits, and cash-outs, the Affilka affiliate marketing platform will collect, store and process the following online…

Late in 2019, Yahoo Sports became a strategic affiliate partner driving qualified bettors to bet on the BetMGM mobile online sports wagering platforms through a partnership with BetMGM and Yahoo Sportsbook. Joanna Lambert, President & GM, Consumer Yahoo, tells Yogonet in an exclusive interview that more than 80% of total Yahoo Sportsbook users registered with BetMGM are also active in the Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Fantasy Sports apps. The week ahead of NFL Kickoff, Yahoo Sports drove a 444% increase in referrals to BetMGM year-over-year and its largest-ever single day of betting registrations, she notes.  BetMGM’s CEO said New York marked…

iGaming content aggregator Slotegrator is offering jurisdictional advisory services to help operators get a gambling license in Belize in 2022, which the firm considers as one of the industry’s most affordable options. Online casino and sportsbook operators face a steep uphill struggle when it comes to establishing a merchant account without a license, which Slotegrator considers necessary when it comes to conducting transactions and cooperating with high-quality software and game providers.  “Stability pays dividends. While some brands opt to skip the license and take their chances with being shut down by authorities, most recognize that the money spent on a…

Provider of sports betting services to B2C operators Kambi Group has announced its Q4 and Fiscal Year 2021 report. For the Q4 period, revenue amounted to €34.9 million ($39.7 million), a decrease of 26% versus €46.9 million ($53.4 million) in the fourth quarter 2020.  However, revenue for the whole fiscal year saw a noticeable increase. Revenue amounted to €162.4 million ($184.9 million), up 38% from €117.7 million ($134 million) the prior period January to December. “The momentum we built in Q3 continued into Q4, helping us finish the year in fine fashion,” the company commented in a press release. “This…

Canada’s Loto-Québec announced that as of February 28, The Montreal Casino, Charlevoix and Lac-Leamy casinos; and Quebec City and Trois-Rivières gaming rooms will reopen at 50% capacity. The deconfinement plan announced last Tuesday by the Quebec government will also allow the Crown corporation to reopen the Casino de Mont-Tremblant on Thursday, March 3. Loto-Québec will also reactivate the video lottery terminals in the bars when they reopen and will resume Kinzo operations, reports CTV News. Opening hours will vary depending on the establishment, while vaccination passports will be required and masks will be mandatory for all employees and clients in the gaming…

fuboTV subsidiary Fubo Gaming has secured market access for mobile sports betting through its Fubo Sportsbook in Mississippi, Louisiana and Missouri, the business announced on Thursday. The expansion brings the company’s reach to a total of 10 states less than one year since its formation. The market access expansion results from the company’s existing partnership with Caesars Entertainment. The agreements provide statewide mobile access for sports betting, with the launch of Fubo Sportsbook subject to obtaining requisite regulatory approvals and, in certain jurisdictions, enactment of legislation, a press release explains. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to extend our…