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P layUp is now fully live in New Jersey, thus entering U.S.’s largest sports betting market, announced the operator on Wednesday. The company has secured the full regulatory approval needed to launch in the state. The full operational license was given to PlayUp earlier this week by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. The launch comes after PlayUp was granted approval in Colorado, where it has been operational since March. “This is a huge milestone for our business,” said Dr Laila Mintas, PlayUp USA CEO. “New Jersey doesn’t just represent the largest market in terms of revenue for any…

T he Michigan Gaming Control Board released Tuesday the report on the numbers for Detroit’s three casinos during September, which have brought in $110.4 million in revenue, accounting for a 25% increase in a year-over-year comparison; and a 2% decrease compared to September 2019. For the month, table games and slots generated $106.9 million in revenue, down 4.7% from August, while retail sports betting brought in $3.5 million.  MotorCity Casino Overall, MGM Grand Detroit had 45% of the market share, while MotorCity Casino Hotel had 34% and Greektown Casino had 21%. Collectively, the three casinos paid $8.7 million in gaming taxes…

R ush Street Interactive, Inc., which operates the BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse online casino and sportsbook brands, announced Wednesday that it has been named to the shortlist of nominees across a broad spectrum of categories for the SBC Awards North America 2021. RSI is included in three “Best of” categories including “Casino Operator of the Year”, “Social Operator of the Year” and “Leader of the Year”. The SBC Awards North America ceremony will be on the final evening of SBC Summit North America, which will take place at Meadowlands Exposition Center in New Jersey on November 30 – December 2. As…

 October 14, 2021 Online gambling is one of the most misunderstood activities that you will come across in the world. The reason why it so misunderstood is simply because of the fact that people judge it before they get to know what is all about, instead of seeing the good that comes with gambling, the world a large chooses to see only the bad that comes with the activity, but today we want to take a few moments to appreciate real money gambling. What Is Online Gambling? Before we appreciate it, we need to help those who have no idea…

A new partnership for sports betting, fantasy sports and online gambling has been forges between the NHL and DraftKings. As part of the agreement, DraftKings will be the official sports betting, fantasy sports, and online gambling partner of the hockey league. This deal will give DraftKings the ability to use the NHL logo for promotions during hockey season, as well as the playoffs and finals. Additionally, there will be opportunities for DraftKings to work with the leagues digital media platform. The Chairman of DraftKings stated they “…look forward to collaborating with the NHL… to provide hockey fans with what’s next…

N OVOMATIC on Wednesday issued a statement following its G2E participation, celebrating the Las Vegas expo’s return as an in-person event at The Venetian, following a two-year hiatus. The company’s return to this year’s Global Gaming Expo trade show found the group showcasing its wide portfolio, which spans premium hardware, content and systems for land-based casino and VGT operators, sports betting retail technology, and online gaming solutions. Moreover, it marked a golden opportunity to reunite with customers, partners and visitors at the NOVOMATIC booth. “While we have continued to focus on customer care, service and support, especially during these past…

M aryland’s Governor Larry Hogan urged state residents to push for the launch of in-person sports betting during the NFL season. Through his official Twitter account, Hogan asked his followers to email the Sports Wagering Application Review Commision (SWARC) to allow football season betting to begin as soon as possible.  The Governor’s call to action came after the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission took action to begin licensing three state casinos for in-person sports betting.  Our administration recently approved the first three locations for sports wagering in Maryland. Tell the legislature’s Sports Wagering Application Review Commission to allow football…

M acau has canceled its third public meeting on a proposed gambling review. The consultation was meant to take place so officials could assess public opinion on tightened casino rules in the Chinese gaming hub. Local regulators put off the meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, citing typhoon Kompasu as the main reason for doing so, reports Bloomberg. The tropical storm has seen the city raising its warning signal to No. 8, indicating a severe form of storm. The Chinese enclave had previously canceled two other gatherings, slated for October 9 and September 29. On those two instances, Macau officials cited Covid-19…

V ictoria Gate Casino in Leeds is facing regulatory action and has been mandated to pay a £450,000 (USD613K) fine after an investigation revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures at the business, announced the UK Gambling Commission on Wednesday. VGC Leeds Limited, trading as Global Gaming Ventures, will pay the money as part of a regulatory settlement agreed with the Commission. According to the UKGC, the casino failed in identifying and managing customers “who were at higher risk” of money laundering and gambling-related harm. “These failings were identified as part of our ongoing drive to raise standards across the…

P ragmatic Play has extended its agreement with Colombian operator Yajuego in a deal that will now include its award-winning Live Casino products. Having launched in 2019, Bogota-based operator Yajuego delivers a complete online portfolio to its players with live sports betting markets and a vast selection of online casino games. The Colombian specific deal will see now Yajuego’s audience gain full access to Pragmatic Play’s Live Casino products, including ONE Blackjack, Mega Roulette, and Pragmatic Play’s two-card version of baccarat, Dragon Tiger. Víctor Arias, Vice President of LatAm Operations at Pragmatic Play, said: “Yajuego enjoys a reputation as one…

There are confirmed plans for a new Las Vegas Station Casino. Currently, the company has six properties in and around Sin City. They recently received approval from the Clark County Commission for a new casino southwest of the Strip. Approval means construction could start early next year for the 200-room tower dubbed “Durango, a Station Casinos Resort” near the 215 Beltway, company officials said. Bob Finch, chief operating officer for Station parent company Red Rock Resorts, termed the project a next-generation attraction for local residents. He said it could open late next year. A cost estimate is expected in coming…

T hirteen of Louisiana’s 20 casinos have applied for sports betting licenses, with the first applicants now closer to being able to start booking bets on sporting events. The other seven are expected to apply before the January 1 deadline. Ronnie Johns, Chairman of State Gaming Control Board, has the power to sign “a temporary certificate” of operation, which immediately allows casinos to start offering sports betting in-person and on-premises. “It’s possible, but I seriously doubt I’ll have any to sign in the next two weeks,” he said, according to The Advocate. “But I am anticipating some recommendations very soon.”…

E sports Technologies is expanding with the addition of its third office, located in Malta, announced the esports wagering operator on Tuesday. The decision looks to target the Western Europe market, including the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, and Ireland. The provider of esports wagering products and technology said in a press release that the new Malta location will be a state-of-the-art office, housing the majority of the Esports Technologies team. It will direct European market operations, working closely with the Esports Technologies office in Dublin. The additional office location will help accelerate the company’s aspirations to…

K onami Gaming Inc. gave Tuesday a review on the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas (G2E), in relation to its own presence at the event and the engagement with attendees based on its offering.  From October 5 to October 7, the company showcased its casino slot games and systems technology at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, marking the G2E debut of four additional DIMENSION series slots cabinets, based on the DIMENSION 49J slot.  “Fresh slot content from ‘Cash Parade’ to ‘Battle Bots’ attracted attention by way of novel game mechanics, imaginative features and expert design”, the company said…

B ally’s Corp. new CEO Lee Fenton intends to import more of the skills learned in online betting overseas to the US market, starting with a similar programming to UK’s “Soccer Saturday” as he looks to promote the company’s sports betting business in the Northamerican country.  Fenton took over his new role on October 1, after previously serving as Gamesys CEO. “We have that opportunity on steroids to do that kind of content. We can create that kind of programming and that kind of interest to feed people”, Fenton said last week at an interview during the Global Gaming Expo…

P innacle sportsbook’s B2B arm, Pinnacle Solution, announced Tuesday the launch of the latest addition to its esports product, the Esports Hub.  The Esports Hub delivers end users with esports betting content via an UX and dark-themed aesthetic tailored to customer feedback. Live bettors will benefit from the Esports Hub’s introduction of live streaming across all channels which, according to the company, “both educate betting decisions and bring the frantic nature of in-play esports action to life”. As of today, partners can integrate the Esports Hub with the supplier’s esports product, either as an add-on to their existing sportsbook or as…