Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

 October 23, 2021 Despite land-based casinos making nearly $8 million less than they did in July, Pennsylvania sports betting was able to bring in $580 million in August, which was the second highest total ever. Even though casinos in the state were down from the previous month, generating just over $415 million, it was still a 46% increase from the same time last year. Betting on sports managed to make August revenues nice, with over a 66% increase from July. Sports betting volume, both online and at sports books, turned out to be the second highest ever. The good numbers…

 October 22, 2021 Here we go! Right before the scary holiday we’re rolling out our review for the Happy Halloween online slot from Play’n GO! This is a 5 reel, 50 payline game with both tricks and treats, Bonus Spins, plus Wild and Scatters! And if you’re feeling lucky, take advantage of the Gamble Feature! Play’n GO got it right with their Happy Halloween online slot! Have a spooky good time with the 5 reels and a cast of scary characters such as witches, ghosts, mummies and even Frankenstein! Plus, look for Jack the Jack O’ Lantern to show up…

L as Vegas Sands has bought buildings in Vegas’ southwest valley for the development of future headquarters. The casino operator purchased two office buildings and a parking garage on Durango Drive, just south of Hacienda Avenue, for $21.55 million in an operation closed last month. According to a marketing brochure, one office building spans 31,647-square feet, while the other spans 79,109-square feet, reports Las Vegas Review-Journal. Sands completed its exit from the Strip earlier this year by selling The Venetian, Palazzo and the former Sands Expo and Convention Center for a combined $6.25 billion. While the company closed its Vegas…

H eadsUp Entertainment International has signed an agreement with NFT technologies and marketplaces company TOKONOMICA, announced both parties on Friday. “This emerging global sector will create substantial asset value and revenue to the HeadsUp business model,” stated the gaming operator on a press release. By entering the Non-Fungible Token marketplace via this partnership with the Portugal-based company, HeadsUp will look to drive “NFT orientated opportunities.” Both parties target “an immediate progression” into a formal business agreement, with HeadsUp acting as an exclusive business development partner across North America, South America, and Central America. “We are confident in this relationship and…

A ssemblyman J. Gary Pretlow (D-89) is calling for New York to license all online sports betting applicants. The long-time proponent of betting in the state shared his comments on his Twitter account on Thursday. “New York received bids from a large number of well-qualified companies, and I think it would be a mistake for us to limit the market to a few participants when we have the opportunity to have so many companies competing to provide New Yorkers with the best experience,” he wrote. According to the assemblyman, licensing all of the companies that applied would achieve the Legislature’s…

C aesars Entertainment announced Friday the appointment of Sandra Douglass Morgan to its Board of Directors, effective November 7, 2021, and subject to required regulatory approvals. Attorney Morgan is the past chairwoman of the Nevada Gaming Control board and the first African American to serve as chair. With the addition of Morgan, Caesars Entertainment’s Board of Directors will grow to 10 members. Morgan was appointed chairwoman and executive director of the Nevada Gaming Control board in January of 2019 after serving on the Nevada Gaming Commission.  In her role as chair of Nevada gaming’s regulatory agency, she implemented changes, such as…

E volution Group’s Red Tiger brand has released a new magic-themed slot game Beriched, which gives players the opportunity to make mystical recipes and see if they have the ‘Beriched touch’. These recipes award wonderful wins and players can enjoy the features this 5-reel, 4-row slot game has to offer, such as Wilds, Symbol Locks, and Free Spins. With high volatility, this game will ‘Berich’ players with The Recipe, a random set of symbols sitting below the main reels. When players land a symbol matching those featured on the line below the reels, it will trigger the Symbol Lock mechanic,…

G ame Play Network and World Poker Tour Enterprises, the internationally televised gaming and entertainment brand, announced Wednesday plans for a partnership that will add real money video poker, casino games and poker tournaments to WPT’s existing suite of online poker and social gaming products.  In an official press release, Adam Pliska, WPT’s CEO, commented on this new alliance and elaborated on the terms under which it will develop: “In addition to our extensive live tournament and distribution network global footprint, our online platforms and products make up an ever-growing portion of our company’s portfolio”. Over the last 19 years,…

G reece’s Gaming Commission announced Tuesday that it is in the process of evaluating the files of two new casinos to be built in the country, located in Athens and Crete.  The Athens-based property will be built as part of the Ellinikon urban development complex in the Southern part of the city. The casino plan, called Inspire Athens, will be constructed by GEK Terna, along with Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment. The 1 billion euro project will also include a luxury five star hotel with nearly 3,500 beds, along with exhibition and meeting areas. The Gaming Commission is expected to issue…

C aesars Entertainment launched its 2020-2021 Corporate Social Responsibility report on Wednesday. The report’s highlights include the company’s response to team members and communities during the global pandemic, recognition from CDP in addressing climate change and water security, and a new multi-year relationship with the NFL “that reflects an ongoing commitment” to responsible gaming, according to a press release. “The new Caesars Entertainment, which was formed through the acquisition by Eldorado Resorts in July 2020, laid a strong foundation for the future,” said Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment. “We made significant progress in all the key areas of our…

L as Vegas Sands shared its third-quarter report on Wednesday, posting net revenue of $857 million, significantly up from $446 million in the prior-year quarter, while below pre-pandemic levels of $3.25 billion. While pandemic-related restrictions and reduced visitation in Macau and Singapore continue to impact the operator’s financial results, the company was still able to generate positive EBITDA in each of the markets where it operates. However, figures remain well below 2019 levels as a new regulatory crackdown is set to be launched in China. Despite the ambivalent current situation, the company remains “enthusiastic about the opportunity to welcome more…

R eal Luck Group Ltd. and its subsidiary companies doing business as Luckbox announced on Thursday a partnership with global payment technology company Nuvei. Luckbox will leverage Nuvei’s extensive range of payment methods and innovative payout products to further improve its offering to new and existing players. Luckbox head of payments Boris Kostadinov, commented: “We are thrilled to announce Nuvei as our payment technology partner. Nuvei is a leading payment technology company with extensive experience in the digital and iGaming sectors, and its extensive range of payment methods will allow new and existing customers a comprehensive choice of payment options…

If you thought that the proposed 50% tax rate for New York mobile sports betting was too high, then brace yourselves. The State Gaming Commission has just confirmed that the new and improved tax rate will be no less than 64%… the highest in the nation. The operators who applied for licenses to provide mobile sports bets in the state have been informed of this change, and the Commission has given them until this coming Monday, October 25th, to amend their bid proposals if they did not include a tax rate of at least 64%. Well, that’s pretty nice of…

T he speaker lineup for this month’s SBC Summit Latinoamérica conference and exhibition has been further strengthened with the addition of experts from Kindred Group, Retabet, Rivalo, Pinnacle, Betway, Playtech, Fifth Street Gaming, and LOTBA. The inaugural edition of the event for the sports betting, igaming, and lottery industries in markets across Latin America takes place at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami on October 27-28, 2021. It features a conference agenda that will examine the major issues facing gambling operators, suppliers, affiliates, and regulators in recently-regulated markets and territories currently trying to design workable regulatory regimes. The agenda is complemented…

G ame Play Network announced Wednesday a game publication agreement with AGS to integrate AGS’ remote game server (RGS) and online and mobile games into GPN’s B2C website & mobile app. GPN is a licensed gaming company with a patented platform that facilitates the reveal of real money wagers on live horse races to customers via casino-style games. The platform enables its partners to offer their players the ability to offer iGaming for real money in the vast majority of the US. In an official press release, GPN’s Chief Commercial Officer Sam Kiki spoke about this partnership and said: “We…

S ports technology investment firm SeventySix Capital is funding three startups spanning augmented reality (AR), NFTs and sports betting, announced the venture capital company on Monday. The startups are Quintar, NFT PRO, and Lucra Sports. Lucra Sports is a social-first sports gaming platform, currently available via the Apple App Store in 37 states. Led by CEO Dylan Robbins, COO Hannah Farr and CTO Ed Psyk, the company offers a peer-to-peer, real money sports gaming platform that allows fans to compete with their friends. “Lucra is for anyone who has ever filled out a bracket, bought a Super Bowl square, or teased…