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AIBC Dubai will take place on the 20th to 23rd of March at the Festival Arena by InterContinental Hotel Dubai Festival City. AIBC Asia announced this first event for 2022, and early bird tickets for the event offering advantageously priced packages are available to purchase until the 7th of February. Dubai’s future-looking economic vision has undoubtedly pushed the emirate to the forefront of the business world, with business-friendly regulation schemes, government support, and attractive taxation benefits. With the UAE ahead of the curve when it comes to frontier industries such as AI and Blockchain, the event offers unparalleled opportunities for…

Ontario’s new iGaming market, which is set to launch on April 4, 2022, has confirmed its first licensed operators. Penn National Gaming’s subsidiary theScore Bet; Rivalry Corp. and PointsBet announced Friday they have achieved registration as internet gaming and sports betting operators with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).  John Levy, CEO of theScore, spoke about this milestone and said: “We’re thrilled to be one of the first operators to receive an internet gaming operator certificate of registration from the AGCO as we prepare for Ontario’s new regulated market. We’ve been and will continue to be at the forefront…

With its latest slot launch, Pragmatic Play offers 1970s background settings in its brand-new fruit-inspired release, Colossal Cash Zone. The base game features Colossal Symbols of varying sizes (1×1, 2×2, and 3×3) that can hit anywhere on the middle reels, increasing the chances for a payline to form.  The Cash Zone Symbol spices things up, landing with multipliers worth up to 250x the bet for nine of a kind. The Bonus Symbol starts the Free Spins show, during which random multipliers of up to 20x can hit at every spin. Landing three or more Bonus symbols will activate the Free Spins feature,…

Boyd Gaming Corp. has shared its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2021. In FY21, the business reported revenues of $3.4 billion, up from $2.2 billion the prior year, and a net income of $463.8 million -$4.07 per share- versus a net loss of $134.7 million in 2020. Total Adjusted EBITDAR was $1.4 billion versus $609.9 million in 2020. “Our company finished 2021 with record quarterly performances across every segment of our operations,” said Keith Smith, President and CEO of Boyd Gaming, in a written statement. “For the fourth straight quarter, we set new records for company-wide EBITDAR…

WynnBET has now become the seventh sportsbook to launch mobile sports betting in New York, just in time for the Super Bowl. The news was confirmed Friday by the company through both a written statement and a promotional video featuring former wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl winner Julian Edelman. “New York is a monumental step in the growth of our company,” Wynn Interactive President Ian Williams said of the launch, described as “a huge day” for WynnBET, which is now live in 8 US states. Players in the state can download WynnBET on the Apple App and Google Play…

Spintec, R. Franco Group and Quixant are joining the growing list of companies canceling participation from ICE London 2022 following the event’s postponement to April 12-14. The Slovenia-based gaming supplier said Friday that the decision came after a “long and difficult deliberation.” “The decision was especially challenging as the show has been a staple in their operations for decades with great success. The exhibition is one of the most important gaming industry events in the world and Spintec was always extremely committed to participating, exhibiting, and promoting the event with their partners,” the company stated in a release. Spintec cited…

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has unanimously recommended approval for Apollo Global Management Inc.’s acquisition of The Venetian, Palazzo and The Venetian Expo from Las Vegas Sands Corp., thus moving one step closer to finalizing the deal. The Control Board heard testimony on Wednesday from David Sambur, co-head of private equity for Apollo, and Venetian President and Chief Operating Officer George Markantonis, reports Las Vegas Review-Journal. Following the Control Board’s recommendation, the deal must now be considered for final approval by the Nevada Gaming Commission, on a February 17 date. The transaction would be ready to close should the Gaming…

FBM Digital Systems (FBMDS) has signed a deal with B2B iGaming supplier EveryMatrix. The new contract will see the companies enter a two-way agreement, with FBMDS launching on EveryMatrix’s turnkey platform, while the former will integrate FBM’s vast selection of video bingo, slots, and table games into its casino platform. Roberto Regianini, CEO at FBM Digital Systems. “EveryMatrix is a big and respectable player operating in the iGaming market, and we are very proud of this deal,” said Roberto Regianini, CEO at FBM Digital Systems. “We are sure that our bespoke content will add new emotions to the gaming experiences provided by the…

Playtech said on Thursday that its second-largest shareholder, Gopher Investments, could make another takeover approach via an affiliate after Aristocrat’s proposed 2.1 billion pound ($2.84 billion) buyout offer was rejected on Wednesday. Australian gaming provider Aristocrat needed approval from 75% of Playtech shareholders at Wednesday’s meeting, but less than 55% of votes were cast in favour of the deal. “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,” Aristocrat CEO Trevor Croker had stated before the vote.…

The Cordish Companies announced Wednesday the appointment of two key executives to Cordish Gaming Group, the company’s gaming division. Bill Mikus will assume the role of Senior Vice President of Human Resources, and Edward Evans will take over the Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion position. In their new roles with the company, Mikus and Evans will work together to lead team building and employee engagement strategies for the Live! Casino brand, which is poised for significant growth following The Cordish Companies’ recently completed sale and leaseback deal for three Live! casinos with real estate trust Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc…

Evolution announced Wednesday it has gone live with the Ruby Lounge, a complete dedicated online live casino environment for customers of all ComeOn Group brands across multiple markets. The Ruby Lounge currently comprises eight Live Blackjack tables and one Live Roulette table, served by ComeOn’s dedicated dealer team. “Operating 24/7 from Evolution’s studios and featuring a premium design with distinctive black and red décor, the Ruby Lounge makes a bold brand statement”, Evolution described.  ComeOn Group has been an Evolution partner since 2013. Since then, via its online brands, it has offered a comprehensive choice of Evolution-powered live casino games…

BetMGM and FanDuel announced the openings of stadium sportsbooks in separate releases. BetMGM has teamed with the Washington Nationals, while FanDuel will work with the stadium where the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks play. Plans for the BetMGM sportsbook should have it live before the start of baseball season. Fans of Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals will have access to a sportsbooks at Nationals Park, which will provide innovative entertainment to watch the games and place a few wagers. There will be features such as 40″ big-screen TVs, live odds boards that update as the action progresses, and a full-service beverage…

London-based Midnite announced Monday the first closing of a $16 million Series A funding round to create a licensed esports betting platform in markets that allow it. The round was led by The Raine Group, a global merchant bank focused on media and technology.  As a result of this funding round, existing investors increased their investments in the company. John Salter, Raine co-founder and partner, will join Midnite’s board of directors. MD Garrett Gomes will become a board observer.  So far, Midnite’s initiatives include Sportsbook, launched in 2020, which lets users wager on esports and traditional sports; “CashMode”, launched in 2021,…

London-based Midnite announced Monday the first closing of a $16 million Series A funding round to create a licensed esports betting platform in markets that allow it. The round was led by The Raine Group, a global merchant bank focused on media and technology.  As a result of this funding round, existing investors increased their investments in the company. John Salter, Raine co-founder and partner, will join Midnite’s board of directors. MD Garrett Gomes will become a board observer.  So far, Midnite’s initiatives include Sportsbook, launched in 2020, which lets users wager on esports and traditional sports; “CashMode”, launched in 2021,…

FansUnite Entertainment Inc. announced Wednesday its American Affiliate division is now active in the Louisiana sports betting market, providing its customer acquisition services for licensed online sports betting operators in the state. Louisiana legalized online sports betting in November 2020, and as of January 28, 2022, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board announced that licensed online operators could start taking wagers. Six sportsbooks – DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, BetMGM, BetRivers, and Barstool Sportsbook – have confirmed their plans to immediately launch online sports betting in the state. Company News: American Affiliate enters Louisiana’s online sports betting market.”Our mission is simple: educate, entertain,…

FansUnite Entertainment Inc. announced Wednesday its American Affiliate division is now active in the Louisiana sports betting market, providing its customer acquisition services for licensed online sports betting operators in the state. Louisiana legalized online sports betting in November 2020, and as of January 28, 2022, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board announced that licensed online operators could start taking wagers. Six sportsbooks – DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, BetMGM, BetRivers, and Barstool Sportsbook – have confirmed their plans to immediately launch online sports betting in the state. Company News: American Affiliate enters Louisiana’s online sports betting market.”Our mission is simple: educate, entertain,…