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According to a report released Thursday by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, up to $1.7 trillion is estimated to be wagered on illicit betting markets each year.  The estimate dwarfs the legal sports wagering market, which is about $40 billion.  Offering a playbook to effectively tackle crime and corruption in sports by setting out a range of concrete policy considerations, the Global Report on Corruption in Sport also reveals the scale, manifestation, and complexity of corruption and organized crime in sport at the global, regional, and national levels. Developed in partnership with nearly 200 experts from across…

After five months since its opening in Resorts World Las Vegas, Restaurant Marigold announced Wednesday it has ceased operations. It was confirmed by Resorts World spokeswoman Dana Rutkin that the restaurant closed its doors on December 2 as reported by Review Journal. Resorts World will announce in the coming weeks a new restaurant, which will open in Spring.  It is unclear why Marigold closed soon after its debut, with Resorts World having opened on June 24. The restaurant billed itself as “a new American concept” with burgers and lobsters as the main menu features. Billy Richardson also owns other restaurants…

Ohio’s casinos and racinos have already broken the revenue record for an entire year in 2021, with still one month to go. Venues in the state have accumulated $2.11 billion in gambling revenue through November, heading into December with confidence. The current record-setting figure stands $120 million ahead of the previous record, set in 2019, according to figures shared by the Ohio Casino Control Commission. In comparison, throughout pandemic-affected 2020, gambling venues in the state posted a comparably low $1.44 billion in revenue, amid closures and capacity restrictions. Since the introduction of casinos and racinos to the state in 2012,…

The new Walker’s Bluff Casino and Resort in southern Illinois broke ground last Wednesday. Casino officials were joined for the ceremony by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state leaders. The new $147 million casino resort investment is set to feature a 116-room hotel, a gaming floor with 650 slot machines and 20 live table games, an events center and multiple restaurants, among other amenities. The casino is set to open in the first half of 2023. Walker’s Bluff Winery co-owners partnered with Elite Casino and Resorts for the project: Elite will have a majority stake, while Dave and Cynde Bunch will…

Grupo Slots has launched its online casino and sportsbook, Jugadon.bet.ar in the City of Buenos Aires, powered by Gaming and Innovation Group (GiG)’s iGaming platform. Grupo Slots is headquartered in San Luis province, Argentina, and provides first-class entertainment and leisure services in more than 20 locations across Argentina including casinos, gambling & bingo halls, lottery, hotels and restaurants, and its online gaming website Jugadon.com. The announcement follows GiG signing a final agreement with Grupo Slots on November 2020, for a full online turnkey solution, which includes their trusted iGaming platform, proprietary Sportsbook, frontend development, and CMS, GiG’s data platform & rules…

Unibet and the Swedish Elite Football (SEF) announced Wednesday the creation of a new online training for professional football players and their coaches in player responsibility and safer gambling. One thousand active athletes will take these online courses, which have been created as part of the sponsorship agreement for the two Swedish leagues Allsvenskan and Superettan.  Kindred’s Unibet and SEF will work together with the 32 male elite football clubs that are represented in Allsvenskan and Superettan leagues to educate players and coaches in safer gambling. The online training will start after the season has ended, and the Integrity Officer…

Casino Niagara reaches its silver anniversary marking a quarter-century of gaming operations and strong community partnerships in the city of Niagara Falls, and with plans underway for a grand opening of Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort’s new entertainment centre. Planned anniversary celebrations include a special menu at LEV2L from December 8-11, a social media contest on Instagram starting December 6, and closing December 13 and in partnership with the Niagara Falls Illumination Board, Niagara Falls was lit in Green and Gold on December 9 at 10:00 pm. Fun Fact: Since 1996, #casinoniagara has welcomed millions of visitors. Are you one of…

Workers for Atlantic City casinos have expressed discontent at New Jersey Legislature’s decision to move quickly to pass a bill giving tax breaks to gambling halls while not acting on a measure to permanently prohibit smoking at gaming venues. About two dozen workers traveled to the state capitol in Trenton on Thursday to hold a protest, in an effort to urge lawmakers to pass the smoking ban, reports The Edwardsville Intelligencer. This continues a nearly year-long campaign to enact the bill, which has sat for over a year without action. While New Jersey banned all smoking in the casinos early…

 December 10, 2021 Christmas is right around the corner, and we’re taking a look at the Big Bad Wolf Christmas Special online slot! The game is based on the original Big Bad Wolf slot from 2013, a Quickspin classic! Now he’s back from your Christmas slot wins! The proven math model of this game is a player favorite, and with the coveted Wild Feature this is a game that can go on and on! The Big Bad Wolf Christmas slot brings the majesty of winter into a fun game which combines Swooping Reels, Free Spins, Scatter Symbols, and Wild Features!…

As a bill to legalize sports betting in Massachusetts sits in committee in the state Senate, Central Massachusetts state senators have started issuing their voices on the subject: most support the gambling expansion, although particulars may require more debate. Legislation to legalize wagering on sporting events was first passed by the state House in July, and the Senate version of the bill is currently sitting in the Ways and Means Committee. It hasn’t yet come to the Senate floor, even though months have passed since the House vote. Should it be passed by the Senate, Gov. Charlie Baker, a long-time…

CT Interactive has extended its reach by stepping into the Netherlands iGaming market. The online gaming provider was granted a license for the newly regulated European market and is ready to deliver a diverse list of games with licensed operators.   Lachezar Petrov, CEO at CT Interactive, stated: “We are planning our titles to go live very soon. Our entry into the Netherlands has been marked with significant interest in CT Interactive content from operators looking to improve their gaming portfolios.” The operators can offer their players base a classic casino feeling through the evergreen games 40 Treasures, nominated for the…

Red Tiger announced Thursday it has signed an exclusive deal with Romanian operator Superbet. Under the terms of their new agreement, Superbet’s online players will soon be able to access titles such as “Dynamite Riches Megaways”, “Gonzo’s Quest Megaways”, “Primate King” and “Mystery Reels”, among others.  Superbet will not only have access to Red Tiger’s hourly jackpots, but also to Red Tiger products in Romania for an initial two-month period. James Jones, Head of Business Development at Evolution, spoke in a press release about this new partnership and said: “We are delighted to have entered into this new partnership with…

Hard Rock International is set to start the construction of its temporary casino in Bristol, Virginia, the gaming giant announced on Thursday. The development of the temporary venue is set to strengthen the company’s presence and commitment to Bristol, marking the brand’s first major milestone in the city. Construction will begin “soon” at the Women’s Belk store in the former Bristol Mall, and the temporary casino is slated to open before the end of quarter two, 2022. “The project will spur economic growth, additional tax revenue and create new jobs for the city and its surrounding areas,” added Lucas. “We…

International Game Technology (IGT) announced Thursday its PlayDigital organization has won two awards at the 2021 SBC Awards North America last week in New York. The company was named “Platform Provider of the Year” for its widespread deployment of the PlaySports platform and its position as a B2B sports betting supplier in the U.S. It was also recognized for its omnichannel wide area progressive gaming solution for Canada, Powerbucks slot, with the “Land-Based Betting & Gaming Product” award.  The company’s CrystalFlex VIP terminal for IGT’s slot games, keno and sports content won Silver in the “Industry Innovation of the Year”…

Online gambling entrepreneurs can often overlook fantasy sports, but it is, in fact, one of the most interesting of the emerging markets. Over the last couple of years, Fast Offshore has seen increased inquiries for fantasy sports betting sites and apps. Here are four reasons why we consider it’s a good idea to move into fantasy sports in 2022 is a good idea. Online gambling growth The online gambling sector has been on an upward trajectory for many years, but this has accelerated over 18-20 months. Powered by the pandemic and the ongoing digital transition, it is expected to bring in…

The SOFTSWISS Online Casino Platform announced Wednesday that, starting this month, the list of supported cryptocurrencies will expand with three new altcoins: Binance Coin (BNB), Cardano (ADA) and TRON (TRX). Binance Coin is rated the third most popular cryptocurrencies in the world, while Cardano ranks sixth on the list. Although TRON Is only 22nd in the rating at the time of publishing, it aims to decentralize the internet with blockchain technology and serve as a global content sharing platform.  The expansion of the list of available cryptocurrencies will increase the number of players and will also have a positive impact…