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The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced the suspension of Rush Gaming Ltd’s operating license, effective from January 9, 2024. Rush Gaming Ltd, holder of the MGA license MGA/B2C/701/2019, had its authorization revoked under regulation 8 (1) (f) of Malta’s Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations (S.L. 583.06). As a result, Rush Gaming Ltd is no longer authorized to conduct gaming operations. However, the company is required to maintain access to registered players’ accounts and to refund all funds in these accounts in accordance with applicable legislation. According to the regulator, the sanction imposed follows regulation 9 (1) (c) of the Regulations,…

A coalition comprising major US sports betting operators, including FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Fanatics, has aligned with prominent California Indian tribes to express their opposition to a sports betting initiative in California. The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) officially declared its stance on Tuesday, signaling a collective resistance to the upcoming initiative proposed by Kasey Thompson and Reeve Collins of Eagle 1 Acquisition Co, and Ryan Tyler Walz.“We recently learned that the authors of two sports wagering initiatives in California are trying to find financial support for signature gathering from sports betting operators. In the interest of clarity, and consistent with our…

Can you really go to jail in Las Vegas just for standing on a bridge? A new ordinance going into effect in the middle of this month says “yes” you can! And if you do get arrested, you might be banned from downtown Las Vegas for a year! There are new ways to go to jail in Las Vegas, and one of them begins next week! Plus, if you do get arrested you might not be welcomed in Sin City for up to a year! In what sounds like a joke, the simple act of standing on a pedestrian bridge…

A 38-acre parcel of land on the Las Vegas Strip, designated for a prospective Wynn Resorts establishment, will be repurposed for special events during the upcoming Super Bowl weekend. The vacant Wynn West lot, situated directly across Las Vegas Boulevard from the existing Wynn and Encore resorts, is slated to host the Homecoming Series and Taco Bell Innovation Summit from Feb. 8-11, aligning with Super Bowl week activities, Las Vegas Review-Journal reported, citing Clark County documents. Daily live performances or DJ sets are scheduled as entertainment, expecting an estimated 2,500 to 4,000 nightly attendees. California-based hospitality group H.Wood, proprietor of…

The Epsom Derby, one of UK horse racing’s prominent events, has extended and expanded its deal with sports betting firm Betfred. The deal includes full naming rights for both days of the festival, and the total number of races sponsored will be increased to six across the two days. The original three-year deal announced last year extended by a further 12 months. This means that the Derby will be sponsored by Betfred until 2026 and the bookmaker promises to back more races across Epsom’s two-day festival. Last April, Betfred partnered with Epsom’s owner the Jockey Club, and took on naming…

Betting services supplier SIS (Sports Information Services)  has agreed a deal to offer its 24/7 esports betting product , Competitive Gaming, through Playtech’s online and retail sports betting platforms. The entire library of SIS’ Competitive Gaming content, with over 150,000 annual events provided across ebasketball and esoccer contests between gamers, will be accessible to Playtech’s global network. The agreement, which extends an existing partnership whereby SIS supplies its racing and numbers products via Playtech, is the latest step within the stated plans of the supplier to further develop relationships with leading platforms. The Competitive Gaming solution produced entirely in-house and with integrity…

There’s a new Venetian Las Vegas loyalty program launching in March, called Venetian Rewards. It will feature both gaming and non-gaming expenditures, enhanced earning transparency for slots, tangible and valuable benefits, and unlock more ways to earn Rewards Points. Venetian Rewards is poised to replace the Grazie Rewards program. Existing Grazie Rewards members will be seamlessly transitioned to Venetian Rewards with their current earned tier and points honored. The program consists of Tier Points, allowing guests to swiftly progress through the tiers and Rewards Points, functioning as a form of currency. Tier Points are not only earned by playing on…

DraftKings and NASCAR announced Friday that they have agreed to terms on a written designation agreement, paving the way for the digital sports entertainment and gaming company to operate in the state of North Carolina, pending licensure and regulatory approvals. DraftKings also has been named the exclusive daily fantasy sports partner of NASCAR in the United States and Canada. The provider will now become an Authorized Gaming operator of NASCAR and will receive additional sponsorship benefits within the NASCAR ecosystem nationally. Matt Kalish, President of DraftKings North America “DraftKings and NASCAR have collaborated closely with each other over the years,…

Payments solutions company OKTO has unveiled and integrated OKTO.CASH, its eVoucher cash payment solution with betting operator and igaming company Betsson Group. OKTO says that OKTO.CASH, a cash-to-digital payment method now allows Betsson users in Greece to effortlessly top-up their accounts with cash in real-time, leveraging a vast network of over 13,000 points of sale across the country.  The company notes that the streamlined process is designed to be hassle-free, catering to the preferences of the local market and offering a convenient solution for online users who prefer offline transactions.  Andreas Nikolopoulos, Head of Marketing Greece of Betsson Group, expressed enthusiasm…

California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber has given the green light for the proponent of a proposed sports betting initiative to commence the collection of petition signatures starting January 2, 2024.Two ballot initiatives that would pave the way for tribal entities in California to gain exclusive rights to offer sports betting, both in physical locations and online, were filed with the state’s Attorney General in October.The legal title and summary necessary for inclusion on initiative petitions are drafted by the Attorney General. Upon completion of the official language, the Attorney General transmits the documentation to both the proponent and the Secretary…

The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has announced the latest results for its Index, encompassing the month of December, which show an increase of 29.82 points to 1,118.82 points, or by 2.7%, as compared to the prior month. Compared to one year ago, the index was up 279.72 points, or 33.3%. The AGEM Index is a monthly stock performance guide comprising 12 global gaming suppliers. During December, 10 of the 12 AGEM Index companies reported stock price increases, which resulted in 10 positive contributions and 2 negative contributions to the AGEM Index. The largest positive contribution was sourced to Aristocrat,…

iGaming content provider EGT Digital has made its debut in the Italian market by entering into a partnership with local online gaming company Microgame. The Bulgarian supplier said that its games are already available on 35 betting sites on Microgame’s platform. The first titles at the disposal of Italian players are the games from EGT Digital’s jackpot Bell Link, among which are top performers such as Shining Crown Bell Link, Flaming Hot Bell Link, and Burning Hot Bell Link. “We are honored to start a partnership with a well-established company as Microgame, as it allows us to present our gaming…

Hard Rock International has named John Rees as its new Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations. Rees is set to oversee hotel operations across the entire spectrum of HRI’s portfolio, including corporate-managed and franchised locations. His direct report will be to Jon Lucas, Chief Operating Officer of Hard Rock International. Jon Lucas expressed his enthusiasm about Rees’s appointment, affirming: “We’re thrilled to have John lead the Hard Rock Hotel team as we continue to elevate our position as one of the world’s most recognized global hospitality brands.” “His depth of experience guiding world-class luxury and lifestyle hotels paired with his results-driven…

Games Global has announced that a remarkable $17 million Mega Moolah jackpot was won by a lucky player at the Betway online betting site Christmas Eve. This colossal win came on the Book of Mega Moolah, one of Games Global’s latest online slot releases with the iconic progressive jackpot. The big win came on a $25 bet, which goes to show the enormous win potential of the game. With Book of Mega Moolah only being live with operators for three months, it has quickly gained traction as a must-play jackpot slot thanks to its captivating combination of the timeless experience…

 January 5, 2024 It seems there’s no end to strange things in Las Vegas. But a Fremont Street ban on certain individuals is pretty odd… even for Sin City. But believe it or not, Mayor Carolyn Goodman has already introduced an amendment to the city Municipal Code to do just that. Simply put, the mayor wants to ban people with criminal convictions from the downtown Las Vegas area. That includes Fremont Street and all the way to the Strat. The American Civil Liberties Union is now up in arms over the move, calling it a violation of the First and…

Amidst the ongoing disagreement between Raj Bhavan (Governor House) and the Left government in the Indian state of Kerala, state Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Friday signed an ordinance amending the state’s Goods and Service Tax (GST) law concerning gambling. News agency Press Trust of India (PTI) cited Raj Bhavan sources who confirmed that Khan has signed the ordinance. The Governor can initiate ordinances when a legislative assembly is not in session. The ordinance was promulgated by the state government after the 50th GST Council meeting had fixed 28 percent GST on gambling at casinos, horse racing, and online gaming…