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iGaming aggregator and software provider Slotegrator has issued a new analytical article to provide a deep analysis of blockchain-based solutions applied to iGaming, which are quickly breaking ground when it comes to payment systems, regulatory compliance, and gaming itself. The company notes that there is a common assumption that blockchain and Bitcoin are synonyms. But while blockchain is the protocol that cryptocurrencies are based on, its applications are much wider, and still largely unexplored, Slotegrater adds. When it comes to iGaming, the focus has so far been on payment applications, and the past few years have seen a dramatic increase…

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation is currently considering at least three potential locations to launch the wagering retail site in Bridgeport that was stipulated in the law passed earlier this year.  Andrew Walter, the Lottery’s director of business and legal affairs for sports betting confirmed that the new amphitheater, the entertainment arena and the Steelpointe redevelopment site are in the running. The city owns the first two, privately-managed locations.  Amphitheater operator Howard Saffan, who built the venue out of Bridgeport’s shuttered minor-league baseball stadium, and a representative for the developer of Steelpointe, the Christoph family, confirmed the Lottery’s interest in their…

Kindred Group announced Monday that it will extend its funding of the Racing Home project, thus enabling the Women in Racing organization to implement a range of measures to ensure that horseracing industry better supports its participants in planning and raising a family.  “The extension of funding will enable Women in Racing to work with the stakeholders at implementing a whole raft of measures to ensure that Horseracing can become a cultural leader in the sports world at supporting its participants in planning and raising a family. This measure is vital both for wellbeing and for the overall sustainability of…

Redding Rancheria has renewed its federal application for a casino relocation proposal. After a pause, the tribe is back on track on its application to build a 69,000 square-foot casino, a 250-room hotel, and a retail center in South Redding, California. The proposed relocation of the Win-River Casino and Event Center is currently facing opposition from a number of parties, most notably Senator Dianne Feinstein, who is doubling down on her stance against the move, reports KRCR. In a letter dated Tuesday, Feinstein urged Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Bryan Newland to use a two-part process to review the proposal,…

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved on Thursday the request for urgency regarding the project of law PL 442/91, which legalizes casino and bingo games in the country. Now the law can be voted immediately, without going through committees. The request for a vote in the Plenary was approved with 293 votes in favor, 138 votes opposing, and 11 abstentions, and enables the legalization of all types of games of chance, such as sports betting, horseracing activities, casinos, and bingos. BNL Data reported Thursday that the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Arthur Lira, highlighted that he was elected “with…

bet365 has been approved to operate an online sportsbook in the state of Colorado. The British online gaming operator received the permit at a Thursday meeting of the state’s Limited Gaming Control Commission. While bet365 has been initially granted a “temporary” license in the state, a standard procedure for new operators in Colorado, the company can be granted a fully operating license after appropriate background investigation by the state regulator. The online sportsbook license was approved unanimously by the five commissioners of the Limited Gaming Control Commission. bet365 has not yet indicated a date on which it plans to launch…

The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has unanimously voted to approve rules for casinos at the state’s horse racetracks. The decision was taken last Friday, in a move that has been described as “historic” by commissioners for the state. Following the 6-0 vote, the rules package now moves on to Attorney General Doug Peterson and Gov. Pete Ricketts for appropriate sign-off. Once this happens, the rules will go to the Secretary of State, and would become effective approximately a week later, reports Lincoln Journal Star. “This is kind of a very historic moment today in the history of Nebraska racing,”…

Major League Fishing (MLF) and Bally’s Corporation, announced on Thursday a groundbreaking deal designating Bally’s as MLF’s exclusive Sports Betting, Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS), and Free-to-Play (F2P) Partner for MLF’s tournament circuits – all firsts for the professional fishing industry. This deal represents Bally’s fifth sports betting agreement with a professional sports league, following previously announced agreements with the National Hockey League, the National Basketball Association, the Women’s National Basketball Association, and Major League Baseball. The partnership includes Bally’s online sportsbook, Bally Bet, becoming the title sponsor of MLF’s coveted Angler of the Year (AOY) Award for the Bass Pro Tour, the…

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed a bill that lifts the ban on in-state collegiate sports. The legislation package also allows for a sportsbook at Wintrust Arena, lets new sports bettors sign up for accounts online instead of in-person as of March 5, and prohibits towns from imposing additional per-push taxes on video slot machines. For the first time since sports betting was legalized in the state two years ago, bettors can now lay wagers on DePaul, Northwestern and other in-state college teams. Wagers on Illinois teams will only be allowed in person at one of the state’s casino or…

The world of betting has extended to Acadiana, as Evangeline Downs in Opelousas launched Friday its sports wagering operations.  The Boyd Gaming property, in partnership with FanDuel Sportsbook, inaugurated their operations along with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Louisiana Hall of Fame Runningback Dalton Hilliard placed the first bet during the event. Opelousas Mayor Julius Alsandor, Parish President Jessie Bellard, and State Representative Mike Huval were also present.  Our FanDuel Sportsbook is OPEN! Louisiana legend, Dalton Hilliard, kicked things off with a ceremonial first bet. We would like to thank our special guests, Opelousas Mayor Julius Alsandor, Parish President Jessie Bellard,…

The State Gaming Commission has finally approved the rules for New York mobile betting. And according to one State Senator, bets could be taken as soon as the middle of next month. However, before any bets can be placed, there is an important process to be worked out. That is, the location of the servers which will accept the bets, which must be placed within one of the licensed land-based casinos. State Senator Joseph Addabbo had high praise for the Commission, as the hope had been to accept bets in time for the Super Bowl in February. From all indications,…

It’s been a mystery on The Strip for fifteen years, but finally we have an opening date set for the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The doors of the 67-story luxury resort and casino are now set to open in 2023… late 2023. Located at the north end of The Strip, the building sits 25 acres of prime real estate, and the facilities will consist of nearly nine million square feet. And although the project has been stalled for over a decade, the building is still about 75% complete. It’s close to the popular Las Vegas Convention Center, as well as the…

Evolution announced on Friday that it has launched its Live Casino games portfolio in Argentina’s newly regulated Buenos Aires Province online gaming market. Evolution was the first and only Live Casino provider to go live on day one in the new market. Evolution is live with BetWarrior with an extensive range of world-class Evolution live dealer games available at www.betwarrior.com.ar.  Extending choice still further are Evolution’s First Person range of games and 100-plus online slots from Evolution brands NetEnt and Red Tiger. Furthermore, Evolution is set to go live with other operators in the coming weeks. Further live games from Ezugi, another…

iGaming technology and content provider Bragg Gaming Group announced on Thursday that following the approval of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday, which is subject to licensing, the company has received all required regulatory approvals to complete its acquisition of Spin Games LLC, which it now expects to occur in early 2022. Bragg also provided an update on its continued operating progress through its recent expansion into the Netherlands.  Yaniv Spielberg, Chief Strategy Officer for Bragg Gaming, commented: “As we near the completion of our Spin Games acquisition, we are excited by our near-term U.S. growth prospects, as the transaction marks…

Melco Cyprus, which operates Cyprus Casinos (C2) and the upcoming integrated resort City of Dreams Mediterranean, announced Thursday C2 has been granted the third-party accreditation for Responsible Gaming, RG Check, becoming the first in Europe to receive the endorsement.  The accreditation has been awarded to all four C2 venues, which are Limassol, Nicosia, Ayia Napa and Paphos.  “Tied to Melco’s commitment to safeguarding the community’s wellbeing is its effort to promote Responsible Gaming. Melco surpasses mandated regulatory requirements in all its jurisdictions of operation, and seeks continuous improvement to ensure a fair and safe experience for all guests”, the company…

New Jersey has yet again posted a new sports betting record in November. While handle, at $1.26 billion, fell just short of the country’s single-month record-high of $1.3 billion, set in October, the state did set a new all-time high in sports wagering revenue at $114.8 million. Thanks to this new record, New Jersey has now become the first state to ever surpass the $100 million mark in operator revenue in a single month, according to data released by the Division of Gaming Enforcement. The previous revenue record was October’s $84.2 million. The $114.8 million in revenue posted last November…