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The 11 casinos and racinos in Ohio raked in $171.2 million in January, a record-setting figure for the Buckeye State, according to a report released on Monday by the Casino Control Commission. Ohio’s new best January ever for revenue finds gambling venues in the state bouncing back from a dip the same month last year, amid COVID-19 restrictions.  The previous January record was $167.5 million, posted in 2020. That all-time-high revenue, however, slightly dropped to $153.4 million in 2021, when facilities operated within reduced hours under a state-ordered curfew. Ohio casinos posted statewide revenues of $75.6 million for the month,…

Evolution on Monday announced that it has renewed its existing US agreement with FanDuel Group to become its sole provider of live dealer table games across the entirety of the regulated US online gaming market. The renewal is an enhancement of an agreement from 2020 which saw Evolution live dealer table games added to FanDuel’s existing casino product offering, which already included live dealer table games in New Jersey from Ezugi, an Evolution brand. Under the new deal, FanDuel may offer Evolution live dealer table games in any US state in which it operates online casino. Work is already underway…

In this week’s edition of the gambling news we set our sites on the NFL and Super Bowl betting, as we close in on the big game this Sunday! Discussion includes both illegal and legal sports betting, the opening of sports books at stadiums, New York online sports betting, and the billion dollar profits being made from sports gambling all across the country! This year it’s expected that over one billion dollars will be bet legally on the big game… which is twice as much Super Bowl betting as last year. And while a billion dollars may sound like an…

The South Dakota Senate has narrowly passed a proposal to allow voters to decide whether to expand online sports betting across the state. Senate Joint Resolution 502 passed the Senate by a single vote on Monday, by an 18-17 vote. It has now moved off the Senate floor and over to the House of Representatives. The proposal would put it to voters to amend the state constitution, but in order to get onto the November ballot, it must first secure approval in the state’s House. It is backed by the Sports Betting Alliance, a coalition of pro sports teams and…

A little more than a month and a half after its official opening in Buenos Aires, SAGSE Latam announced the opening of its online registration. In an exclusive interview with Yogonet, organizers Giorgio Gennari Litta and Alan Burak shared their thoughts on the current state of the gaming market in Argentina and discussed plans for SAGSE’s relaunch on its 30th anniversary. For the first formal post-pandemic edition, the event will be held on March 30 and 31 at a new venue: the halls of the Hilton Hotel & Convention Center in the City of Buenos Aires. “SAGSE has quickly adapted…

Aristocrat Gaming on Monday announced that its Lightning Link offering is coming to Class II jurisdictions. This new Class II version was created by the same Aristocrat studio that developed the original Lightning Link. The new edition launches with Aristocrat’s player-favorite titles: Heart Throb, High Stakes, Magic Pearl, and Tiki Fire. While the game functionality is the same, this new Class II version is exclusively available on Aristocrat’s MarsX Upright cabinet. Also, players can choose from additional $1 and $2 denominations, and there is an increased max bet of $50 – options that are not available in the Class III…

Maryland casinos raked in about $153 million in gaming revenue in January, according to a report released by the Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency on Monday. The figure represents a nearly 20% increase compared to the same period last year, although it must be noted venues were operating under capacity restrictions due to COVID-19. Roughly 40% of those revenues, about $62 million, were contributed to the state’s coffers, an increase of more than $8.5 million -15.8%- compared to the $54 million in contributions to the state posted in January of 2021. Additionally, the state’s six casinos generated over…

Following the withdrawal of a number of exhibitors from ICE London 2022 after its new April dates were announced, Chris Skeith, OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire), CEO of the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), whose members stage in excess of 1,700 trade and consumer events throughout the world, believes the relaxation of the government’s Covid regulations and the further easing of travel restrictions effective February 11 demonstrate that UK-based exhibitions are open for business and providing a Covid secure welcome to visitors and exhibitors from throughout the world. As ICE London organizers complete final preparations to…

New Yorkers have wagered about $1.6 billion in mobile sports bets in January, according to an official report by the New York State Gaming Commission. The new figure has led the Empire State to break the record for monthly handle, which was held by New Jersey, which posted $1.3 billion in bets in October. New York State is set to bring in about $58 million in tax revenue for January, 51% of the total $121 million in gross gaming revenue posted by mobile sportsbooks live in the state. Since its launch on January 8, the market has posted strong figures…

Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group has admitted it underpaid its staff with nearly 2200 employees denied about A$13 million (USD 9.2M) over a six-year period. The company, which runs casinos in Sydney, Brisbane and on the Gold Coast, on Monday said it had alerted regulators and unions after discovering it had underpaid thousands of staff back to 2016. The Star said in an ASX filing that it has commenced a process to fully remediate all impacted team members. The underpayment has been identified through a six-year retrospective wage review of salaried team members underpinned by modern awards. In some…

Pragmatic Play is rolling out a new slot game, called The Ultimate 5, which sees the sprawling plains of the savanna as distinctive background settings and thematic for a new iGaming content. “Moving the action away from mythology to the plains of Africa, The Ultimate 5 takes players on an adventure that channels its wild side,” said Yossi Barzely, Chief Business Development Officer at Pragmatic Play. Taking place on a 5×3 layout that is surrounded by grassy plains, trees, mountains, and streams, the slot provides players with 20 fixed paylines and the opportunity to win up to 5,000x the bet. High-value symbols…

Caesars Entertainment’s Lumière Place Casino & Hotel in Saint Louis, Missouri is set to become Horseshoe Saint Louis, the gaming giant announced on Monday. The rebranding will be part of a property transformation, expected to finalize in spring 2022. The transformation process will include a renovated exterior with Horseshoe signage, and a new look for the casino floor, including updated carpeting and lighting, new slot options, and a brand-new Starbucks “coming later in the year,” according to a press release. In keeping with Horseshoe’s style, described by Caesars as “classic sophistication,” the company’s design team will incorporate a handcrafted feeling…

The Oklahoma-based Osage Nation is moving forward with its plans to develop a $60 million casino at the Lake of the Ozarks, in Missouri. The tribal nation first announced last year its intention to build the project, set to be part of a new district, which will also include restaurants, entertainment, long-term parking, and infrastructure and land improvements. But the new casino and hotel may be coming sooner than expected, says KRMS. The tribe has now posted a public notice in an Eldon newspaper, requesting proposals for “qualified demolitions contractors.” The casino would be developed on a 28-acre site, and…

After Abbiati Casino Equipment’s withdrawal from ICE London 2022 announced last week, the company’s CEO Giorgio Abbiati reminded its customers that the Italy-based gaming supplier continues operations and remains at the service of its clients and partners. “Following long consultations with our Customers and product Partners, Abbiati has decided not to exhibit this year at the re-scheduled ICE Show,” the CEO said in a statement Friday. “Covid-19 travel and other restrictions seem likely to remain a challenge along with logistics and administration problems caused by Brexit and other Global demand factors.” “Abbiati fully intends to participate in next years show…

Port Madison Enterprises, the business arm of the Suquamish Tribe, and sports betting giant FanDuel, held on Friday the grand opening of the new FanDuel Sportsbook at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort in Suquamish, Washington. Washington Indian Gaming Association took the opportunity to warn that this business is under threat from a cardroom operator seeking to overturn tribal gaming compacts. The opening day featured NFL Legends Steve Largent and Jim Zorn, who teamed up to open the brand new amenity at 4 PM and took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Largent then placed the ceremonial first bet, with Zorn following soon…

EGT Interactive continues to increase its Italian presence via a new partnership with Signorbet. The partnership contributes to a significant reach increase of EGT Interactive products. Provider’s top-performing video slots will diversify Signorbet’s portfolio and offer its players a wide range of games. Some of the titles that are already live are 20 Golden Coins, Shining Crown, 40 Super Hot, 50 Amazon’s Battle, Book of Magic, among others. All video slots also feature the attractive bonus game – Jackpot cards. Once it is triggered, large Jackpots are revealed. Ivo Georgiev, the Managing Director of EGT Interactive, commented: “The Italian iGaming market…