Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

After obtaining urgent approval at the end of 2021, the bill that legalizes gambling in Brazil may be reviewed shortly in the Chamber of Deputies after parliamentary recess concludes. The proposal is long-standing, since it was presented three decades ago by former deputy Renato Vianna (MDB-SC), and has always faced resistance from the evangelical bench. The group, formed by important allies of President Jair Bolsonaro, already tried to prevent the text from advancing last year, and now intends to demand a firmer stance from the federal government to try to stop its passage. Furthermore, the rapporteur of the proposal, Congressman…

Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG)  announced Tuesday it has extended its agreement with Malta-based Avento Group for the provision of its automated marketing compliance tool, GiG Comply, for a further two years. GiG’s automated marketing compliance solution allows operators to scan web pages for content, links and iGaming code red words. The rules engine based software analyzes snapshots from advertising campaigns, providing operators with reports of the content, which is being used to promote their brands. Today, as more markets are becoming regulated, there is an increasing need for a strong digital presence, which fuels the requirement for operators to…

There is a new player in the global online gaming landscape, as House of Spades on Tuesday introduced itself as a new online casino, with rock legends Alice Cooper and Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider as its brand ambassadors and faces of the casino. House of Spades (HoS) has officially become available to players in Finland, Canada, Germany, Poland, New Zealand and Norway.  Licensed in Malta and Curacao, HoS offers games from 90 gaming providers with over 4,000 unique online slots and casino games. HoS offers a game segment called “The Rock’ n’ Roll Hall of Games”, including Alice Cooper, ZZ Top,…

This week’s gambling news finds Florida gambling in the headlines again, and now the battle for expanded casino gambling and sports betting is getting downright ugly! The fight between the Sands Corporation and the Seminole Tribe is wrapped up in lawsuits, legal actions, and accusations of conspiracy, sabotage, and corruption! Welcome to This Week in Gambling, where some news weeks are slow… some news weeks are busy… and some news weeks are batshit crazy! Which leads us to Florida and this week’s big story! As you may know, Florida is America’s third largest state by population. Therefore, whatever happens with…

Slotegrator announced it has signed a new partnership deal with game developer Slotmill, which is now part of the company’s network. All of Slotmill’s titles are available for single-session integration into online casino platforms via Slotegrator’s APIgrator solution.  Founded in Malta in 2019 by a team of gambling industry veterans, and licensed in Sweden, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Malta, Slotmill Studios includes 11 slots, with 3 more titles close to release. The games are developed using HTML5 technology and are optimized for both computers and mobile devices. The slots feature Full HD resolution, yet only weigh around 10 MB, making…

Macau’s Legislative Assembly has published the draft of the world’s largest gaming hub’s new gaming bill. Shared on Tuesday, the 44-page draft document details officials’ plans of tightening casino control over casino firms and the controversial junket market. It marks the biggest reform in two decades for the Chinese enclave. The document has been published in both Chinese and Portuguese, reports Reuters. It sheds light on the situation of current licensees: as the government previously announced, new licenses will be capped at six, with license terms halved to 10 years. The permits of the current six operators are all due…

Major League Soccer (MLS)’s franchise Columbus Crew announced on Thursday a long-term partnership agreement with sportsbook operator Tipico. The deal names Tipico the official and exclusive Sports Betting Partner of the team. Pending appropriate licensing and regulatory approvals, Tipico plans to launch its mobile sports betting app when legalized sports betting goes live in Ohio, which is expected by February 2023. As a founding level partner and the Club’s official Sports Betting Partner, Tipico will receive entitlement rights to marquee Crew assets (Tipico Beer Garden and Tipico Club [formerly Rail Club]) and prominent brand integration throughout Lower.com Field. The Crew is set…

The National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced Friday an extension and expansion of its partnership with sports betting and iGaming operator BetMGM as its Official Sports Betting partner. The two companies have extended their partnership agreement for an additional year, with greater investment and “a focus on innovation.”  As part of the agreement, BetMGM and the NLL will work together to provide odds for regular season and post-season NLL games in the 2021-22 season. In addition to receiving exposure through the NLL’s expanded broadcast partnership with ESPN and ESPN+, BetMGM will have significant in-arena presence in NLL venues.  BetMGM will also…

The Florida Supreme Court could hear arguments on March 8 on a proposed constitutional amendment seeking a gaming expansion. Las Vegas Sands-backed committee Florida Voters in Charge is seeking to allow existing card rooms to become casinos if they are located 130 miles from tribal facilities. Justices issued late Tuesday an order setting a timeline for consideration of the proposal, according to information from the News Service of Florida. The amendment would open the door to casinos in North Florida, along the Interstate 10 corridor, and is geared toward a facility in the Jacksonville area. In order to put the…

Digitain has announced that Matthew Charlesworth has been appointed Managing Director of the Live Casino division of the company. Charlesworth is a gaming industry veteran who served in leadership positions at some of the industry’s premium casinos and live dealer businesses. Most recently he headed up Entain’s live casino product and operations, one of the world’s largest consumers of live online casino services. Charlesworth commented: “I am delighted to be joining Digitain and their fantastic team in their beautiful capital city of Yerevan. It’s an exciting time for us as we will soon be showcasing our new Live Dealer product direct from our…

Churchill Downs Incorporated announced Friday it has officially named Ben Murr as President of its TwinSpires and online gaming business segments, turning its interim appointment into permanent, to oversee the overall strategy and operations of these two business areas.  During his 14 years with Churchill Downs, Murr has served in multiple leadership roles, including President of United Tote, Senior VP and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and, before his official appointment, interim President of TwinSpires and online gaming. Murr’s promotion is effective immediately, and Churchill Downs said it will “move quickly” to fill the Senior VP and CTO roles. In the…

The NFL’s Buffalo Bills have signed a new multi-year partnership to make Caesars Sportsbook an Official Mobile Sports Betting Partner of the team, the club announced on Saturday. The partnership combines custom fan experiences and “significant sponsorship assets,” according to a press statement. The new comes a few days after a similar announcement from FanDuel, which along with Caesars is one of the five mobile sportsbook operators live in New York. The deal also provides the company naming rights to a new sportsbook-style premium club lounge at Highmark Stadium, home of the only NFL franchise that plays its games inside…

Kindred Group’s sportsbook brand Unibet announced Friday the launch of a new themed live dealer game, “Eagles Live Dealer Black Jack” created by Evolution and based on the existing partnership between Unibet and the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. This new title will become part of a large game portfolio available to Unibet customers, along with other Eagles-branded games.  Manuel Stan, SVP Kindred US, stated in an official press release that this new product became available just in time for the Eagles playoff game against Tampa Bay this past Sunday, January 16.  “Evolution Gaming has created another world-class live dealer game that…

Preparations for Gaming & Technology, GAT Expo, do not stop and with two months to go before the 23rd edition, the event’s directors confirm the three-day program, sponsors, and strategic alliances. The general agenda of Gaming & Technology Expo 2022 will take place on March 15, 16, and 17 at the Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. “This week we defined a new cooperation agreement with the Colombian Federation, Fecoljuegos, to promote the development of business rounds and first-level conferences that will enrich the vision of all businessmen. We have also invited Asojuegos and Cornazar, which are always present in the…

 January 17, 2022 Today is the day another operator is launching their online sports book in New York! The BetMGM app is now live for players in the Empire State, and they can access the benefits of betting with BetMGM, an Official Sports Betting Partner of the Knicks, Rangers and Madison Square Garden Arena. “With today’s monumental news, we’ll now be able to fully activate our relationships with MGM Resorts’ Empire City Casino and Madison Square Garden. We look forward to offering customers in New York unique experiences that they can’t access on any other platform,” said BetMGM CEO Adam…

Casinos, racetracks, and their partners posted $4.74 billion in total gaming revenue during 2021, compared to $2.88 billion the prior year, an increase of 64.4%. The figures were shared by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, which further reported venues posted $404.1 million in revenue in December, up from $312.9 million in December 2020, a 29.1% increase. Casino win for December was $211.8 million compared to $147.1 million the prior year, while Internet gaming win was $133.2 million, up 33.9% from $99.5 million in 2020. Meanwhile, sports wagering gross revenue for the month was $59.0 million. Internet gaming win…