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International Game Technology (IGT) announced on Wednesday that it is expanding its sports betting footprint in Arizona via a multi-year agreement with Cliff Castle Casino in Camp Verde. IGT PlaySports technology and trading advisory services will power Cliff Castle Casino’s retail sportsbook, enabling casino guests to place pre-match and in-game wagers over the counter or at the venue’s self-service PlaySports Kiosks. Aaron Moss, Cliff Castle Casino General Manager, commented: “We believe adding sports betting to Cliff Castle Casino’s existing entertainment offering will enable us to attract new patrons, extend and enhance our guests’ visits and help us stay competitive in Arizona’s rapidly growing sports betting market. Cliff Castle Casino looks forward to introducing…

BIG Cyber announced on Wednesday the launch of its European subsidiary, BIG Cyber Europe SRL, to drive the expansion of its cybersecurity business in the European Union. Owned by BMM Innovation Group, BIG Cyber is focused on helping EU organizations to enhance their cybersecurity posture and help meet GDPR and the EU Network and Information Security Directive (NIS) requirements. Gene Chayevsky, CEO of BIG Cyber, commented: “We are excited to expand our European operations and business development efforts by establishing our European Union presence in Bucharest, and we are thrilled to have such a senior figure in the area of…

Arkansas is moving closer to approving mobile sports betting. The Arkansas Racing Commission authorized on Thursday its staff to publish the proposed rule changes that would open the market, for the purpose of seeking public comment. These will be widely available “soon.” A 30-day public comment period is set to launch, which will enable comments to be submitted through the racing commission website or in-person at the next meeting, which is taking place on December 30, in Little Rock. The proposed rule change would open the door to mobile sports betting through the state’s casinos, which are currently only allowed…

Evolution’s Ezugi announced Thursday the launch of its Blackjack Salon Privé, a brand-new studio that provides the player with complete exclusivity, allowing one player per table, and the ability to take up all seven seats.  The company described Blackjack Salon Privé as “an exclusive environment offering high maximum bets for highbetting players”, offering a private Blackjack table.  Streamed from Ezugi’s flagship studio, it features VIP specialist dealers, “offering a complete VIP experience, the Blackjack Salon Privé table offers players significant advantages. Players can ask dealers for a shoe change at any given time, and the privacy of the table ensures…

The Betting and Gaming Council on Thursday welcomed the introduction of Facebook’s opt-out option for the vast majority of betting adverts on their platform. Through this tool, Facebook users who no longer want to view these ads will be able to block them. The BGC has been working closely with Facebook over the past year, and stated that they hope to “come up with even more new tools in the future for those who want to see fewer betting ads”.  This move is in addition to the updated Industry Code for Socially Responsible Advertising, which was released in 2020. Under…

Germany’s Koray Aldemir has been crowned the 2021 World Series of Poker Main Event champion, cementing his place in poker history with his first-ever Main Event gold bracelet win on Wednesday after an exciting final table showdown. Aldemir was officially announced as the 52nd WSOP World Champion following 12 days of poker action at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas. On his route to winning his first Main Event, he overcame 6,650 participants from all over the world. On Wednesday night, which boasted $8 million in prize winnings, Aldemir also took home the highly coveted Main Event…

Pragmatic Play announced an agreement with LatAm operator JuegaEnLinea. Under the terms of the agreement, the content provider will offer the operator its portfolio of Virtual Sports and Live Casino.  Victor Arias, Vice President of Latin American Operations at Pragmatic Play, said: “Expanding our relationship with exciting partners is always extremely fulfilling as it is testament to the high-class content we produce, as well as our customer service. We have enjoyed a close relationship with JuegaEnLinea throughout our partnership, and look forward to pushing on to the next level together.” Customers of the operator will now have access to Pragmatic Play’s…

Supporters of Vegas-style gambling in New York are hoping that new Gov. Kathy Hochul will be more willing to introduce it in Queens and Yonkers than former Gov. Andrew Cuomo was. Officials for MGM Empire City Casino claim the venue could live up to its full potential if it gets a full-scale license, which would also financially benefit surrounding areas, according to Westchester County Executive Goerge Latimer. “The economic impact to the city of Yonkers and the city of Mount Vernon of this site becoming a full casino is incalculable,” Latimer said, as reported by PIX 11. The County Executive’s…

At least 1,500 casino workers in Missouri, Kansas and other states will take part in a class action lawsuit against Penn National Gaming Inc., alleging their wages were illegally reduced because they smoke. In a ruling Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Stephen Bough in Kansas City granted the workers certification as a class for their lawsuit, moving them a step closer to recouping their money.  The lawsuit was originally filed in Platte County Circuit Court in March 2020 by three casino workers, on behalf of similarly situated workers. PNG moved it to federal court a month later. The lawsuit also alleged that…

We’re off to Berkshire for Friday’s round of racing tips, with a seven-race card being served up at Ascot. Ready to check out our tipster’s latest picks? Racing Tips – 19th November  – Ascot Racing Tips 🏇 14:05 – Yes Indeed – 15/2 Worth a market check on debut for Jonjo O’Neill’s yard having blown hot and cold in France prior to yard transfer; two wins in Auteuil last spring and a credible fifth there in Grade 1 company in May could hint at leading claims today. 🏇 14:40 – Cabot Cliffs – 7/1 EW Traditional frontrunner should be firmly…

ICE London organizers announced Wednesday that Tracy Damestani, a long-serving gambling industry C-Level executive, and former CEO of the National Casino Forum, has accepted an invitation to become an Ambassador for ICE London. Damestani, who is Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for Ambassadeurs Group, has a long association with the ICE brand attending her first show in 2003 when it was held at the former Earls Court venue prior to its relocation to London’s biggest purpose-built events space at ExCeL. Outlining her close relationship with the ICE brand, she said: “I came to the industry in 2003 at a time when…

The Monografie authorities reported that the “SAGSE Ranking returns for another year to reward and recognize companies in the industry.” The winners will again be chosen by the public through an online survey that makes the result transparent and highlights the most popular and prestigious brands in the US, Europe, and Africa sector. The voting lists for the US, Europe, and Africa will be available online and open until December 15. “The Ranking SAGSE 2021 will recognize the companies that have stood out the most during the year. The methodology is the same as that implemented in 2020 with an open,…

Pennsylvania’s online and retail sportsbooks celebrated the third anniversary of legal sports betting in the state by handling more wagers in October than any other month, with a record of $776 million in sports bets. This also pushed the state’s lifetime handle to more than $10 billion, this as Pennsylvania’s ever-expanding online gambling industry set another revenue record and joined New Jersey as the only two states to produce $1 billion over a calendar year, according to PlayPennsylvania, which tracks regulated online gaming and sports betting in the state. Spurred by five full weekends of football, and boosted with postseason…

The 2022 edition of the World Series of Poker will be moving to the Vegas Strip: it will be the first to be held at Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. The news has been confirmed by operator Caesars Entertainment, following the closure on Wednesday of the Main Event of the 52nd annual edition of the renowned poker competition. The 53rd edition of the WSOP will be held from May 31 – July 19, returning to its usual Summer dates. Actor, comedian and card player Vince Vaughn has been named as the event’s official celebrity Master of Ceremonies.…

The Illinois Gaming Board has postponed the voting session to award a Waukegan casino license after a rejected bidder alleged city officials “rigged” the selection process to favor a former state lawmaker. Gambling regulators were set to give preliminary approval for the venue on Thursday to either Full House Resorts or North Point Casino. However, the process will now be delayed as the Forest County Potawatomi Community alleges that both the former Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham, along with City Council allies, have rigged the election, reports Chicago Tribune. The tribe, whose bid for the Waukegan casino was rejected, claimed in…

Following twelve intense days of play at the Rio, Germany’s Koray Aldemir wins the 2021 World Series of Poker. Overcoming the 6,650 participants from around the world, Aldemir won his first-ever Main Event victory on Wednesday night, boasting $8,000,000 in prize winnings and taking home the highly coveted Main Event bracelet, a 10k yellow and white gold bracelet encrusted with 2,230 rubies, white and black diamonds. “It felt great. It’s the biggest final table in the world, so it’s a dream come true. Probably every poker player thinks about this moment when they watch this, believing ‘maybe I could be…