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Kindred’s sportsbook brand Unibet announced Friday it will continue to sponsor 300 amateur football clubs in France through the #AuCoeurDuFootball program, thus marking the fourth season of Unibet’s donations of jersey kits to the players and clothes to the volunteers at the clubs in the amateur leagues, among other contributions.  Kindred has been supporting amateur football in France since 2019 and will continue their support in 2022. On top of the 10,000 kits with jerseys, shorts and socks for the players and clothes for the clubs’ volunteers, Unibet will also support the clubs with a digital tool that will ease…

Hospitality workers and community supporters are set to picket for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began in front of Palace Station on Friday, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The picketing comes as Station Casinos workers “continue to fight for a first-time union contract,” according to a press release announcing the demonstration. According to Culinary Workers Union Local 226, which is organizing the picketing, “hundreds” of workers are set to join the protest, which will include Ted Pappageorge, President of Culinary Union; Diana Valles, Organizing Director for the Culinary Union; and Susie Martinez, Nevada State AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer. The…

Sportradar Integrity Services and Athletes Unlimited announced on Thursday a multi-year integrity services agreement to protect competitions from match-fixing and betting-related corruption through a series of activities. The new partnership includes: Bet monitoring and reporting via its Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS), an advanced and proven bet monitoring system that has been independently assessed and verified by recognized experts in the field of sports betting and integrity; Providing Education & Prevention Services, consisting of a series of on-demand webinars on topics such as match-fixing, social media integrity, and Athletes Unlimited’s own anti-harassment policy; Conducting an integrity audit in order to strengthen and expand Athletes Unlimited’s integrity policies;…

Yes, you read that headline correctly. NFL gambling sponsorships have helped to push to league to a massive $1.8 billion in additional revenue last year. Which is a good thing, because we all know how they were hurting for cash. While a big chunk of that money comes from Microsoft. They are forking out about $100 million a year to compete with Apple and love to promote their products via the League. Just watch the sidelines during any game and you will probably sport a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 tablet in the hands of coaches and players. However, the big…

AIBC Dubai will take place on the 20th to 23rd of March at the Festival Arena by InterContinental Hotel Dubai Festival City. AIBC Asia announced this first event for 2022, and early bird tickets for the event offering advantageously priced packages are available to purchase until the 7th of February. Dubai’s future-looking economic vision has undoubtedly pushed the emirate to the forefront of the business world, with business-friendly regulation schemes, government support, and attractive taxation benefits. With the UAE ahead of the curve when it comes to frontier industries such as AI and Blockchain, the event offers unparalleled opportunities for…

Ontario’s new iGaming market, which is set to launch on April 4, 2022, has confirmed its first licensed operators. Penn National Gaming’s subsidiary theScore Bet; Rivalry Corp. and PointsBet announced Friday they have achieved registration as internet gaming and sports betting operators with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).  John Levy, CEO of theScore, spoke about this milestone and said: “We’re thrilled to be one of the first operators to receive an internet gaming operator certificate of registration from the AGCO as we prepare for Ontario’s new regulated market. We’ve been and will continue to be at the forefront…

With its latest slot launch, Pragmatic Play offers 1970s background settings in its brand-new fruit-inspired release, Colossal Cash Zone. The base game features Colossal Symbols of varying sizes (1×1, 2×2, and 3×3) that can hit anywhere on the middle reels, increasing the chances for a payline to form.  The Cash Zone Symbol spices things up, landing with multipliers worth up to 250x the bet for nine of a kind. The Bonus Symbol starts the Free Spins show, during which random multipliers of up to 20x can hit at every spin. Landing three or more Bonus symbols will activate the Free Spins feature,…

Boyd Gaming Corp. has shared its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2021. In FY21, the business reported revenues of $3.4 billion, up from $2.2 billion the prior year, and a net income of $463.8 million -$4.07 per share- versus a net loss of $134.7 million in 2020. Total Adjusted EBITDAR was $1.4 billion versus $609.9 million in 2020. “Our company finished 2021 with record quarterly performances across every segment of our operations,” said Keith Smith, President and CEO of Boyd Gaming, in a written statement. “For the fourth straight quarter, we set new records for company-wide EBITDAR…

WynnBET has now become the seventh sportsbook to launch mobile sports betting in New York, just in time for the Super Bowl. The news was confirmed Friday by the company through both a written statement and a promotional video featuring former wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl winner Julian Edelman. “New York is a monumental step in the growth of our company,” Wynn Interactive President Ian Williams said of the launch, described as “a huge day” for WynnBET, which is now live in 8 US states. Players in the state can download WynnBET on the Apple App and Google Play…

Spintec, R. Franco Group and Quixant are joining the growing list of companies canceling participation from ICE London 2022 following the event’s postponement to April 12-14. The Slovenia-based gaming supplier said Friday that the decision came after a “long and difficult deliberation.” “The decision was especially challenging as the show has been a staple in their operations for decades with great success. The exhibition is one of the most important gaming industry events in the world and Spintec was always extremely committed to participating, exhibiting, and promoting the event with their partners,” the company stated in a release. Spintec cited…

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has unanimously recommended approval for Apollo Global Management Inc.’s acquisition of The Venetian, Palazzo and The Venetian Expo from Las Vegas Sands Corp., thus moving one step closer to finalizing the deal. The Control Board heard testimony on Wednesday from David Sambur, co-head of private equity for Apollo, and Venetian President and Chief Operating Officer George Markantonis, reports Las Vegas Review-Journal. Following the Control Board’s recommendation, the deal must now be considered for final approval by the Nevada Gaming Commission, on a February 17 date. The transaction would be ready to close should the Gaming…

FBM Digital Systems (FBMDS) has signed a deal with B2B iGaming supplier EveryMatrix. The new contract will see the companies enter a two-way agreement, with FBMDS launching on EveryMatrix’s turnkey platform, while the former will integrate FBM’s vast selection of video bingo, slots, and table games into its casino platform. Roberto Regianini, CEO at FBM Digital Systems. “EveryMatrix is a big and respectable player operating in the iGaming market, and we are very proud of this deal,” said Roberto Regianini, CEO at FBM Digital Systems. “We are sure that our bespoke content will add new emotions to the gaming experiences provided by the…

Playtech said on Thursday that its second-largest shareholder, Gopher Investments, could make another takeover approach via an affiliate after Aristocrat’s proposed 2.1 billion pound ($2.84 billion) buyout offer was rejected on Wednesday. Australian gaming provider Aristocrat needed approval from 75% of Playtech shareholders at Wednesday’s meeting, but less than 55% of votes were cast in favour of the deal. “The emergence of a certain group of shareholders who built a blocking stake while refusing to engage with either ourselves or Playtech materially impacted the prospects for the success of our offer,” Aristocrat CEO Trevor Croker had stated before the vote.…

The Cordish Companies announced Wednesday the appointment of two key executives to Cordish Gaming Group, the company’s gaming division. Bill Mikus will assume the role of Senior Vice President of Human Resources, and Edward Evans will take over the Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion position. In their new roles with the company, Mikus and Evans will work together to lead team building and employee engagement strategies for the Live! Casino brand, which is poised for significant growth following The Cordish Companies’ recently completed sale and leaseback deal for three Live! casinos with real estate trust Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc…

Evolution announced Wednesday it has gone live with the Ruby Lounge, a complete dedicated online live casino environment for customers of all ComeOn Group brands across multiple markets. The Ruby Lounge currently comprises eight Live Blackjack tables and one Live Roulette table, served by ComeOn’s dedicated dealer team. “Operating 24/7 from Evolution’s studios and featuring a premium design with distinctive black and red décor, the Ruby Lounge makes a bold brand statement”, Evolution described.  ComeOn Group has been an Evolution partner since 2013. Since then, via its online brands, it has offered a comprehensive choice of Evolution-powered live casino games…

BetMGM and FanDuel announced the openings of stadium sportsbooks in separate releases. BetMGM has teamed with the Washington Nationals, while FanDuel will work with the stadium where the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks play. Plans for the BetMGM sportsbook should have it live before the start of baseball season. Fans of Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals will have access to a sportsbooks at Nationals Park, which will provide innovative entertainment to watch the games and place a few wagers. There will be features such as 40″ big-screen TVs, live odds boards that update as the action progresses, and a full-service beverage…