Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

Inspired Entertainment has announced the launch of two new games with its long-standing partner, Eurobet: Penalty Shoot Out (Rigori) and Marble Racing (Palline), available in retail venues, online and on mobile.  Eurobet Italia is part of Entain and manages more than 850 betting shops as well as a website dedicated to the Italian market.  As well as launching online and on mobile, the new virtual games will be launched on two additional channels within the retail venues, meaning that, along with the existing two channels, customers can now bet on four different virtual sports events on the same screen.  Penalty…

After a week of speculation, Florida sports betting has come to a halt following a decision from Federal Judge Friedrich in Washington, DC. Her ruling finds that the state compact with the Seminole Tribe is a violation of federal Indian gaming law. This decision effectively puts an end to sports betting in the state, as it invalidates the agreement between Florida and the Seminoles. It also puts an end to any plans to the Tribes plans for Vegas-style transformations to the Broward and Hillsborough casinos… at least for now. More significantly, the decision of the Judge based her ruling on…

FBMDS has signed a global agreement with Playtech to deliver its gaming content across the world, with a primary focus in the Mexican and Spanish markets. This option aims to leverage the strong position that FBM holds in the land-based market of the two countries, but the brand said these are only the first steps of a long-term partnership that will impact different regions of the globe. The new agreement with Playtech comes amid international growth achieved by FBMDS in its debut year. The two companies have established a partnership where FBMDS delivers its gaming content and know-how about the players…

Just a few days after becoming one of the licensed operators selected to debut mobile sports betting in New York, Caesars Sportsbook announced a deal to become Official Sports Betting Partner of the NBA’s New York Knicks, NHL’s New York Rangers, Madison Square Garden Arena and MSG Networks. It is a similar deal to the one announced by BetMGM earlier this month. Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) announced Thursday a multi-year marketing partnership with the sportsbook brand of Caesars Entertainment. The sportsbook operator will also gain significant digital media exposure…

Internal battles for control of Australian gaming giant Crown Resorts have now reignited, following a ruling by a royal commission last month which stated the company should keep its prized Melbourne, Victoria casino license. A new $6.2 billion takeover offer from private equity outfit Blackstone, Crown’s second-biggest shareholder with 9.99% of its shares, was revealed on Friday. While Steve McCann, Crown’s chief executive, said the business was considering the proposal, he also talked up the group’s recent improvements, reports The Sydney Morning Herald. “We have a strong recovery plan, we are overhauling our culture and are on a pathway towards…

A perfect storm of October events propelled online gambling in Michigan to nearly $500 million in wagers in a single month, falling just short of becoming the fifth state to reach that milestone. In addition, the state’s online casinos reached a new high, marking a historic month for the still-fledgling market, according to PlayMichigan, which tracks gaming developments in the state. Michigan’s online casinos and poker rooms reached a new high in October with $109.7 million in gross gaming revenue. That total is up 7.1% from $102.4 million in September, and marked the third consecutive month that online gaming has set…

Sports betting is now officially legal in Maryland. The state’s Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) gave final approval this Thursday for five casinos to start taking wagers, in a 5-2 vote. The venues now allowed to conduct in-person sports betting are: Hollywood Casino in Perryville (Barstool Sports); Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore (Caesars Sportsbook); Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover (FanDuel Sportsbook); MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill (BetMGM); Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin (TwinSpires). While the gambling facilities were already vetted and signed off on by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, they still required final approval from…

The Dutch Government has announced a short, partial lockdown of three weeks, which started on November 13 and will run until at least December 3, to curb the rising number of Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations. There will be a new set of measures that include a mandatory closing time for land-based gambling venues (6 p.m.), including casinos and slot machine arcades. “The virus is everywhere and has to be fought in all places as well. To get over this difficult period, more action is needed, therefore six measures will be implemented starting tomorrow from 6:00 PM, to reduce contacts,” Prime Minister Mark…

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced Thursday the issuance of a formal warning to Tabcorp Holding Ltd after it was found to have accepted 37 illegal online in-play bets on a United States college basketball team.  Online in-betting is prohibited in Australia under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. After receiving a complaint, the ACMA’s investigation found that Tabcorp accepted 37 illegal bets on January 3, 2021.  Authority member Fiona Cameron said this is the first time the ACMA has taken action against an operator for a breach of online in-play betting rules, and commented: “We know that in-play…

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and LionGrove announced Wednesday that the Foxwoods El San Juan Casino, located at the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico, has officially opened to the public in a soft launch on November 17. A grand opening celebration has been planned for January 2022. Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi, Mayor of Carolina José Carlos Aponte Dalmau, Tribal Council members, Foxwoods’ President and CEO Jason Guyot, local dignitaries and members of the community gathered for Wednesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, where thousands of guests were welcomed to experience the newest slot machines, table games and the casino…

BGaming announced Friday the return of the Fruit Million slot with a multiskin version for players to customize the game all-year round.  From St. Patrick’s Day to Christmas, the new edition of the fruit slot includes 8 models where customers can find the set of features the Fruit Million slots offer: Stacked Symbols, Expanded Wilds and Scatters form one hundred paylines and gifts that can be doubled during the Gamble Round.  The Fruit Million Multiskin is already available on Spin Samurai, BC Game, Fresh Casino, and other projects. In an official press release, Yulia Aliakseyeva, Game Producer at BGaming, spoke…

SOFTSWISS announced Thursday the launch of its Game Aggregator’s client version of its back office, which will now be available to all customers of the solution. The Game Agreggator back office can be accessed by both clients operating on the SOFTSWISS Online Casino Platform as well as those using third-party platforms.  Thanks to the update, clients will gain access to their brands’ data. This will bridge the gap between operators and game providers and speed up verifications and checks. Nonetheless, Game Aggregator account managers will still offer full assistance if needed.  Clients without the involvement of SOFTSWISS will now be…

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…