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Caesars Entertainment announced Wednesday it is hosting a National Day of Hiring event on February 24, where job applicants can learn about the Caesars Entertainment portfolio and possibilities within the company. Properties across the US will host individual and regional hiring events. With more than 50 properties across the U.S., roles are available across all affiliated casinos, resorts and venues. From casino floor staff to financial transaction managers or even casino designers. Benefits available to Caesars Entertainment employees include affordable healthcare and wellness, 401k with employer match, paid time off, professional development, Team Member discounts, among others. Attendees are encouraged to…

After five exhibitors confirmed withdrawals from ICE London 2022, Clarion Gaming said Wednesday that 74% of industry professionals pre-registering for the event have confirmed their participation when the exhibition returns to ExCeL London on new dates, April 12-14. The independent research conducted among a large size sample of 1,211 individuals, 77% of whom were the final decision-maker or part of the final decision-making group, also underlined the importance attributed to the world’s largest business-to-business gambling exhibition. 81% of respondents saw ICE London as being either fairly or very important to attend with the main purpose of attending being to acquire new…

Playtech said on Wednesday it did not expect its shareholders to approve a proposed takeover deal by Aristocrat and was considering other “attractive” M&A proposals from third-parties. The UK gambling software developer needs approval from 75% of shareholders voting at a meeting scheduled on Wednesday to proceed with Australia-based Aristocrat’s 2.1 billion pound ($2.84 billion) offer. The final results of a shareholder vote will be announced later today. “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,”…

Mobile app Oddsium, which aggregates odds alongside instant bet placement with bookmakers, announced Tuesday it will launch in New Jersey in the first quarter of 2022, with plans to expand into Indiana, Pennsylvania and Colorado. This debut follows the closing of a strategic round of funding from Chicken Ranch Tribe of the Me-Wuk Indians in California. In an official press release, Krister Malm, Founder of Oddsium, said: “We are very happy to enter the U.S. market, and see huge potential for growth – especially as more and more states regulate mobile sports betting”. As the company stated in a recent release,…

Setplex, a provider of end-to-end solutions for OTT service providers, announced on Tuesday that it has been selected by MaxBet TV to launch the industry’s first casino and gambling-centric television network. Utilizing the Setplex end-to-end OTT platform, MaxBet TV will deliver a linear television channel with original programming to its global audience. According to Statista, the global online gambling market is anticipated to be valued at more than $92.9 billion in 2023. Online gambling consists of playing casino games, poker, and/or sports betting via the Internet. Due to market factors such as regulatory advancement, the proliferation of mobile technology via…

In November last year, Minneapolis-based online technology company SharpLink Gaming teamed up with AR-centered sports fan platform Quintar to deliver an AR solution that combines live sporting events with real-time sports betting, resulting in an “immersive, personalized” betting experience. Described as “highly disruptive” for the industry, the product offers sports betting to fans in a new way, which can interact with dynamic AR content on the field. In an exclusive interview with Yogonet, SharpLink’s CEO and Founder Rob Phythian discusses the key features behind the game-changing innovation, plus sports betting moving towards more personalized and exciting experiences. Moreover, the executive…

Despite the pandemic and travel restrictions, Nevada casinos managed to set an all-time high for revenue in 2021. Gambling in the state topped $13.4 billion, as reported by the Gaming Control Board. December was the 10th consecutive month that Nevada managed to bring on over $1 billion, and that’s a separate record all by itself. The Control Board reported showed an increase in generated revenue of nearly 70%, which translated to a win of $1.15 billion. Senior research analyst Michael Lawton of the Nevada Gaming Control Board stated that “The reasons for the record level of gaming win recorded this…

PAGCOR -the state-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation- has posted net income down nearly 87% to P203.6 million ($3.9 million) in 2021, according to new figures released by the regulator. The Philippines casino industry was severely hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, with lockdowns and preventive measures still in place during the last year. In comparison, Pagcor posted P1.55 billion ($30.3 million) in 2020.  The corporation’s total income net of gaming of taxes and contributions settled at P18.35 billion ($359.3 million) last year, down by 9.4% from P20.26 billion ($396.7 million) in 2020, according to Business Mirror. Moreover, expenses, which include…

Lawyers for the political committee Florida Voters in Charge, which is seeking to expand gambling in the state, have dropped a lawsuit against Seminole-linked opponents accused of allegedly trying to “sabotage” the petition gathering effort. In addition, the group failed to submit the required signatures by Feb. 1 deadline and is now seeking to gain an extension. The political committee, which has received about $50 million from gaming giant Las Vegas Sands Corp., is seeking to allow existing card rooms to become casinos if they are located 130 miles from tribal facilities. The amendment would open the door to casinos…

Fontainebleau Development’s Fontainebleau Las Vegas announced it has appointed Cliff Atkinson as President, who has already assumed leadership of the property as it continues to build its in-house team. He will continue to execute the strategy laid out by Fontainebleau Development as the resort is readied for its global debut on the Las Vegas Strip in Q4, 2023.  Atkinson comes to Fontainebleau Las Vegas having established himself in the Strip’s executive leadership. Most recently, he served as Founder and Chief Executive Officer of WE Advisory Group, providing direction on business development strategies, revenue management services, operations, turnarounds, and new building…

Lottery.com announced Tuesday that it has launched LotteryLink, a branding initiative of its global B2B affiliate marketing. The lottery operator also launched B2C customer marketing campaigns in December 2021, and expects to drive B2C user growth in 2022 with this direct-to-consumer marketing in addition to growth generated by LotteryLink.  This is a continuation of Lottery.com’s strategy to utilize highly recognizable and descriptive names and domains to reach its global digital audience and leverage the company’s affiliate marketing capabilities, according to a press release. The company has a pipeline of both online and physical affiliates that anticipates will be important contributors…

MGM Resorts on Tuesday officially launched MGM Rewards, its new loyalty rewards program, which for the first time will allow non-gaming members to join their gaming counterparts and earn a currency, MGM Rewards Points, redeemable for complimentary dining, entertainment, hotel stays, among other benefits. It is also now connected to the company’s online sports betting app BetMGM. As anticipated in early January, the new program is set to unlock “unprecedented access” for both gaming and non-gaming guests to the company’s 20+ destinations across the US. These include destination resorts such as Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay in Las…

Online gaming operator FanDuel Group and the United Center, home of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls and NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks in Illinois, announced Monday plans to open a FanDuel Sportsbook lounge inside the iconic stadium.  Provided the necessary approvals are obtained, including the Illinois Gaming Board’s, FanDuel’s newest in-arena sportsbook lounge will “bring the excitement of sports wagering inside the United Center where fans can enjoy the action of Bulls and Blackhawks games all season long”, the company stated.  In December, the Chicago City Council agreed to lift the Chicago ban on sports betting and impose a Mayor-backed 2% tax on gross…

Provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry, Gambling.com Group Limited, announced Tuesday it has acquired NDC Media, publisher of BonusFinder.com, and related assets: a high-growth, high-margin performance marketing business focused primarily on the online gambling industry in North America, with Canada as its largest market. The acquisition of BonusFinder supports Gambling.com Group’s growth and expansion strategy in North America, and is expected to be immediately accretive. The transaction closed on January 31, 2022, and will be consolidated into the Group Financial Statements from February 1, 2022. BonusFinder publishes online portals which help consumers find and compare…

The Nevada Resort Association, the state’s primary trade association for major casinos, is launching a non-partisan political action committee (PAC) to support “business-minded” legislative candidates of both major parties who support the state’s gaming industry, according to a press statement released by the group on Monday. The association, which represents about 80 casino resorts across the state, says it will be backing candidates “who understand the value of the gaming and resort industry” and recognize “the tremendous economic contributions” the sector brings to the state. To date, the Nevada Resort PAC has raised more than $2 million from association members,…

SOFTSWISS’ Jackpot Aggregator announced that it has strengthened its partnership with N1 Partners Group by connecting N1 Bet casino to its virtual jackpot system. All N1 Partners Group casinos operating under the Curacao licence can participate in the cross-brand jackpot campaign. Currently, there are three N1 Partners Group casinos connected to the SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator: Joo Casino, Fight Club and N1 Bet, which operate under the Curacao licence. All of them participate in the global jackpot, which is generated and played amongst players at these casinos. This increases the involvement and loyalty of bettors, who have the opportunity to receive larger…