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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…

BetMGM is launching its online sportsbook in New York on Monday, Jan. 17, joining the four major operators who marked the debut of the mobile sports betting market in the state over a week ago. The US joint venture between MGM Resorts and Entain was one of the remaining five conditionally licensed operators that were working to meet the necessary regulatory requirements, along with PointsBet, Resorts World, BallyBet, and WynnBet. Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, FanDuel and Rush Street Interactive’s BetRivers have already launched operations on January 8. BetMGM has recently signed a deal with MSG Sports and MSG Entertainment to become…

The Casino Esport Conference (CEC) has confirmed its sixth edition to take place March 23 and 24, 2022 in Las Vegas. The CEC will be held at the Alexis Park Resort, right across from the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Hosted by founders Ben and Ari Fox, the event connects the esports and video-gaming industries to the casino, cinema, and collegiate worlds and esports players, marketers, developers, event providers, lawyers, educators, and products and services purveyors. The agenda and speaker lineup for 2022 is already confirmed, including Tyler Bushnell, the son of Atari founder Nolan Bushnell, and currently CEO and co-founder of…

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) on January 10 launched a new executive online training program in gaming law and regulation at its William S. Boyd School of Law, in partnership with global gambling operator Entain. It targets operators, suppliers, regulators and non-lawyers working in the gaming industry.  One of the academic specialists who helped design the curriculum for this program is Anthony Cabot, Distinguished Fellow of Gaming Law, who is in charge of one of the courses, Introduction to Gaming Law and Regulation. Yogonet spoke with Cabot to delve further into the program’s approach and novelties, and the key…

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