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We return from the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas! Reporting from The Strip, gambling news includes the CEO of MGM Resorts, Bill Hornbuckle, announcing his belief that Las Vegas online casinos are “necessary” if the industry is to continue it’s growth in Nevada. There is also discussion of more record breaking gambling revenue in both Nevada and New Jersey! Hello friends J.Todd here on the Las Vegas Strip! I just wrapped up three and a half days at the Global Gaming Expo and my feet are killing me! But hey, I got the snazzy jacket on… that’s to distract…

T he PGA TOUR and PointsBet announced last week a three-year extension of their multi-year content and marketing relationship. As part of the expanded agreement, PointsBet’s live betting odds integrations will be featured on PGA TOUR linear and streaming broadcasts on GOLF Channel and Peacock with plans to include on the NBC broadcast in the future. PointsBet is the official sports betting partner of NBC Sports. Several PointsBet integrations, including odds for the lowest score by group, total leaderboard odds, and hole-by-hole odds, were highlighted during GOLF Channel’s recent broadcast of the Fortinet Championship and will continue to be featured…

R eal Luck Group and its subsidiary companies doing business as Luckbox, an award-winning provider of licensed, real money esports and sports betting, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Conde as its new Head of Data. Conde, whose previous roles include telecommunications company Ericsson and iGaming companies like MoPlay and Gaming1, will oversee Luckbox’s business intelligence efforts, including  optimising customer acquisition and retention campaigns: a key aspect of player marketing efforts, which is on track to commence by the end of the year.  Real Luck Group CEO Thomas Rosander said: “At Luckbox, we are striving to offer players…

T he CEO of Ocean Casino Resort has resigned after turning around the finances of one of Atlantic City’s larger casinos during her two-year tenure. Glebocki was credited with turning around the casino’s finances. When it operated as Revel from 2012 to 2014, the casino never came close to turning a profit, filed for bankruptcy twice and shut down after little more than a year and a half of operation. But under Glebocki, the casino reduced expenses while carrying out renovations to the casino floor, and adding amenities for upscale gamblers, which helped grow its revenue from gambling and non-gambling…

T he partnership sees Evolution deliver its Live Casino, RNG-based games, and slot games from both the NetEnt and Red Tiger brands, to the Dutch group’s players via www.fairplaycasino.nl With more than 60 years of expertise, Janshen-Hahnraths Group is best known for its Fair Play Casinos and is a strong player in the Dutch market. The group operates 38 land-based Fair Play Casinos within the Netherlands, with the venues largely focused on slot machines and automatic roulette. Alongside these land-based venues, the group has been planning for the opening of the Dutch online market for a number of years. For…

C entrally located on famed Las Vegas Blvd., across the street from Mandalay Bay Resort and Bali Hai Golf Club, Dream Las Vegas will be one of the first hotel properties seen from the iconic Welcome to Las Vegas sign.  The 527-room project would be much smaller than other resorts on Las Vegas Boulevard, offering a boutique-style experience in an ultra-competitive market dominated by massive resorts that often have thousands of rooms apiece. Set to open in 2024, Dream Las Vegas will feature 450 chic and stylish, well-appointed guest rooms and suites, seven highly-activated dining and nightlife venues, including a…

 October 11, 2021 It’s been a hell of a run for Las Vegas casinos lately! In fact, as we reported last week, they just took in over a billion dollars in gambling revenue for the sixth consecutive month! The longest ‘hot streak’ ever for Vegas gambling was seven months, so there is a real opportunity to not only match the current record, but extend it past seven months. The Nevada Gaming Control Board said that revenue for the state was over $1.16 billion for August, which represents more than a 22% increase from this time in 2019. Additionally, the Las…

 October 9, 2021 Casinos in New Jersey have reason to celebrate, as Atlantic City gambling revenue seems to have bounced back from the pandemic slump. The numbers from August are in and show a 31% growth from 2020, with nearly $430 million taken in. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reports that while land based casinos generated over $262 million, online gambling was able to add another $113 million to the bottom line. Sports betting accounted for the remaining $52 million. The growth of sports betting is expected to continue across the country, not just in New Jersey. That…

It’s a fantastic Friday of racing as the Dubai Future Champions Festival begins at Newmarket today, with the Group 1 Fillies’ Mile (15:35) the stand-out from Suffolk. There’s also action to enjoy from York and Chepstow as the ITV4 coverage gets underway at 1:30pm. Ready to check out our tipster’s latest selections? Racing Tips – 8th October – ITV Racing Here are our racing tips for today’s ITV races…. NEWMARKET 🏇 13:50 – TARDIS – 15/2 Could be just what the doctor ordered in ITV’s opener having impressed in wins at Newbury and Bath earlier this summer; didn’t take to 6f in…

S lotegrator released Wednesday public “Release notes” in which it announces global functional changes on its platform. As detailed by the company, in version 26.12.1, the following changes can be seen:  Push notifications to players via the newly developed casino application for Android OS FUN as a currency Ability to assign personal managers for players Tournament’s exchange rate Advanced SEO functional The online casino developer creates projects based on its own platform. As stated in their latest press release, Slotegrator deems it “significant for the company’s customers and partners to understand how the product is technically evolving” in order to…

I n his role, Nigel Atkinson will also assume management of the firm’s UK subsidiary, Gatherwell, which Jumbo acquired in 2019.   Nigel brings with him over 20 years’ experience in the digital technology sector, working in both senior technical and commercial roles.  Atkinson founded digital commerce consultancy Neoworks in 1998, later selling to Wunderman Thompson Commerce in 2014. He continued to work with Wunderman Thompson Commerce as Business Development Director prior to joining Jumbo. Jumbo’s focus on the UK comes at a time when the charity sector faces huge challenges post pandemic. The firm will combine its digital expertise…

I nspired Entertainment announced on Thursday the launch of Reel Spooky King Megaways, a Halloween-themed, 6-reel slot game, developed with the popular Megaways game mechanic to give players 117,649 ways to win on every spin. Available online and on mobile. The game is set in the moonlit night, featuring an eerie background, classic Halloween imagery, and an immersive ghostly soundtrack. To advance along the game’s Free Spins trail, players will light the vampire’s reels, yellow. Along the trail, players get the chance to win up to 25 Free Spins with unlimited multipliers and red sticky reels. Reel Spooky King Megaways…

T he sports betting integrity department of the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) announced Thursday the coming into force of new amendments made to its Suspicious Betting Reporting Requirements. Among these changes, now the reporting rules can apply to suppliers as well.  This modification implies that suppliers related to wagering on sporting events will now have the same obligation as operators to report any suspicious betting activity to the MGA.  The sports betting integrity department will now inform all licensees of any suspicious betting activity in relation to an event they are promoting, without revealing the source of the information.  “The…

S ightline Payments has partnered with Mastercard to launch Play+ Mastercard, which enables cardholders to pay for non-gaming activities, sports betting, online gaming, and casino accounts. The payments provider and mobile app developer for the U.S. sports betting and casino gaming industry launched its first branded Play+ Mastercard with Resorts World Las Vegas, which opened on June 24, 2021. In order to pay for their gaming and non-gaming activities, cardholders must sync the card with their smartphones using digital wallets or the Resorts World Las Vegas mobile app, built by Sightline mobile engagement and loyalty solution JOINGO. According to Sightline,…

 October 8, 2021 Many people have wondered why there are no Las Vegas online casinos. Now, MGM online gambling could become a real thing, if there CEO has things his way. Bill Hornbuckle, the big man at MGM Resorts, put things quite plainly in a recent interview. While speaking on a panel at Indyfest 2021, Hornbuckle said that Nevada casinos are “missing a significant opportunity for growth”. Well no kidding, Bill. Welcome to the 21st century. The state still has not regulated internet casino games, which is odd considering they were one of the leaders in the legalization of online…

N uvei Corporation announced on Tuesday that Holland Casino has chosen Nuvei to power the launch of the first online casino in the Netherlands. The company will provide custom solutions for player acquisition, verification, and payment provided through one integration. The casino is owned by the state of the Netherlands and selected Nuvei due to its extensive experience with leading iGaming operators internationally, its track record in supporting businesses in complex markets outside of EU legislations, and its unrivaled experience in fraud prevention and anti-money laundering. Holland Casino operates 14 sites across the country, and the launching of its online…