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RushBet, the sportsbook operated in Colombia by Rush Street Interactive, announced Monday it has teamed up with LaLiga to become the Spanish soccer league’s exclusive wagering partner in Colombia.  This deal enables RushBet to co-brand with the two top divisions of LaLiga – LaLiga Santander and LaLiga Smartbank. RushBet may use all LaLiga IP, including team logos and jerseys, as well as certain LaLiga players such as Colombian Radamel Falcao, Jeison Murillo and Carlos Bacca to have them participate in RushBet promotions and advertisements.  Additionally, RushBet will have access to exclusive “money can’t buy” hospitality packages for its bettors -…

The US iGaming industry is set to take the spotlight at SBC Summit North America, as executives and specialists from Bally’s, Resorts Digital Gaming, BetMGM and Penn National Gaming will share their insights on the future of the industry at the conference and tradeshow, which has added EML Payments as one of its sponsors.  The event, which will take place at Meadowlands Exposition Center in New Jersey, Nov. 30 – Dec. 2, will put iGaming and the opportunities for its expansion in tandem with mobile sports betting at the heart of the conference discussions. In addition to the executives, a…

Sports bettors will soon be able to wager at Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson as the casino, operated by the tribe-owned Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise, plans to open its Dakota Nation Sportsbook. The opening date is expected to be as soon as December 1st, with the latest possible opening in January, pending regulatory approvals.  Ever since the Supreme Court greenlit sports betting, Dakota Magic has been weighing the possibilities of adding a sportsbook to the casino, according to Chief Marketing Officer Rojelio Rubio.  “In North Dakota, sports betting was negotiated prior and approved in the state gaming compact between the…

Our tipster is stopping off in Somerset today as he heads over to Taunton. Ready to check out his latest selections? Find his three to consider below… Racing Tips – 25th November – Taunton Racing Tips 🏇 13:55 – Catch The Cuban – 7/2 In smoking hot form of late for Colin Tizzard having picked up a fine win here just two weeks ago to frank his encouraging autumn progress; every chance of making it a quickfire double given the lack of standout quality on show in this contest. 🏇 14:25 – An Tailliur – 3/1 Leading credentials if overlooking…

Google’s online advertising platform, Google Ads, no longer allows sports betting ads in Florida. The update follows a ruling earlier this week by U.S. federal district court judge Dabney L. Friedrich that invalidated the compact between the state and the Seminole Tribe, thus making sports betting in Florida illegal. “In November 2021, the Google Ads Gambling and games policy United States country-specifics will be updated to disallow Sports Betting in Florida,” Google said in a statement on its support page. “We will begin enforcing the policy clarification on November 24, 2021.” Google Ads’ rules support responsible gambling advertising as long…

On Monday, November 22, the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission started to receive applications from those interested in becoming sports betting operators on electronic platforms in Puerto Rico, an economic vertical that is estimated can generate about US$ 18 million in its first year. According to statements from the executive director of the Gaming Commission of the Island, Orlando Rivera, each request will be evaluated by the Sports Betting Bureau of the Commission, as well as the filing procedure, which is available on the entity’s website. The portal contains information, forms, and documents required to formalize the request for licenses for…

The GAT Caribe in-person event took off Thursday November 25 at the Westin Puntacana Resort & Club in Punta Cana, and will run through November 26 in a two-day encounter dedicated to the analysis and study of markets in casinos, lotteries, platforms and digital transformation, including eSports and the potential regulation of sports betting in the region.  For the first time in the Dominican Republic, casinos, sports banks and lotteries will meet on the same stage to debate and share ideas about the future, among an agenda of conferences and panels; with the development, digitalization and diversification of legal gambling…

Evolution on Wednesday announced that it has initiated an internal review after reports of allegations of irregularities from an anonymous third party. Chief Executive Officer Martin Carlesund said on a conference call with investors that the company contacted New Jersey regulators and initiated the review “to ensure that we can respond swiftly to any questions.” Bloomberg reported this month that private investigators, retained by a U.S.-based competitor of Evolution, had also recorded themselves playing games through internet addresses in Singapore and Hong Kong, where online betting is banned. In a statement Wednesday, Evolution denied the allegation and said at the time…

Aspire Global’s aggregator and content provider Pariplay announced Wednesday the integration of multiplayer bingo and lottery provider End 2 End’s full portfolio content into its Fusion platform.  This new integration with End 2 End covers all of its titles, encompassing a wide range of 90 and 75-ball bingo solutions and lottery games. Fusion now features thousands of games from several games developers and a suite of back-office conversion and retention tools that enhance player value.  End 2 End has a 15-year history of developing bingo platforms and providing multiplayer bingo technology for online, physical and mixed operations. Based in Buenos…

Boardmember Anders Ström’s investment company, Veralda Group, announced Monday it has increased its ownership in Kambi Group with approximately 650,000 shares in the period between October 27 and November 19, 2021. Veralda now holds 6,078,188 shares in Kambi, which account for 19.57% of the company’s capital.  The changes in ownership occured as Veralda Investment acquired 777,624 shares in Kambi, in three batches between October 27-29, 12 and 16 November and on 19 November.  On November 18, Veralda AB sold 125,000 shares in Kambi while terminating the endowment insurance. In total, Veralda Group has made a net acquisition of 649,624 shares…

UK-based casino equipment manufacturer and supplier TCSJOHNHUXLEY is set to acquire US, Missouri-based dice manufacturer Midwest Game Supply Inc., the company announced. An irrevocable undertaking to purchase all issued and outstanding shares has been signed. The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close by Q1 2022. The acquisition builds upon an ongoing relationship between both businesses over many years. As current MWGS owners Charles and Linda Sohm announced they planned to retire, TCS John Huxley appeared as a “natural fit” to overtake the company. First established in 1945,…

UK casino and gaming operator Rank Group is set to get a 77.5 million pounds ($104.04 million) refund after having reached an agreement with the British tax authority over value-added taxes paid on slot machine income between 2006 and 2013, the company announced on Monday. The company stated the proceeds will be used to strengthen its balance sheet and to fund its transformation program. The Grosvenor Casinos and Mecca Bingo operator said it reached the agreement with Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on a rebate of £77.5 million, which it expects to receive “shortly”, reports Reuters. The business further revealed that…

About $815K has been bet on sporting events on Deadwood during the month of October, according to gaming statistics for South Dakota. The figures correspond to the first full month of sports wagering at Deadwood casinos, which saw significant revenue growth as compared to pre-pandemic levels. Five casinos in the region are now allowed to offer sports wagering to their customers. During October, most of the handle, nearly 500K, was bet on NFL. The average payout was 87.97%, and casino revenue amounted to $98,000. October’s numbers put 2021 total casino revenues up 37.85% over 2020 and up 30.29% over 2019. …

iGaming technology and solutions provider Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has promoted Nicola Fitton to Chief Operating Officer, the company announced on Wednesday. The promotion is expected to drive sustainable growth with the aim “to strengthen operational effectiveness, streamline processes and improve efficiency on platform delivery,” according to a press release. Fitton joined GiG in 2019 as director of managed services, where she was responsible for overseeing the operations, CRM and media managed services teams. She has over 15 years of experience within the commercial sector of the gaming industry covering casinos, sports and poker from both B2C and B2B sectors,…

Australian operator PointsBet announced on Tuesday that through an exclusive partnership agreement and a joint application for licensure with Colonial Downs Group, which manages Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums, PointsBet Virginia has been awarded a temporary supplier license by the Virginia Lottery to offer online sports wagering in the state. As the official, exclusive sports betting partner of NBC Sports, PointsBet will utilize the media giant’s premium television and digital assets to promote the PointsBet brand in Virginia. As part of the agreement, NBC Sports provides PointsBet with year-round, multi-platform media and marketing opportunities across its unmatched portfolio of events, including exclusive multiplatform…

Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Interactive division, has announced the release of its latest video slot Diamond Link: Mighty Santa.  Featuring a tattooed Mighty Santa and his mean-looking reindeer Rudolph, this graphically innovative game aims to challenge the look and feel of the usual Christmas fare while continuing to push boundaries by evolving the ever-popular Diamond Link mechanic. Players can get rocking around the tree in a feature-rich game that boasts stunning gameplay across five reels with 25 win lines and Santa’s sack is full of gifts for lucky players who have been well-behaved this year, thanks to the new goodies within the Hold N Spin…