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M erkur Gaming, an international supplier of the gaming industry as part of the Germany-based Gauselmann Group, has voiced concerns about London’s suitability to host ICE. In an official press release issued Tuesday, the company cited a recently released ICE Location Analysis survey conducted by Explori, claiming it “has re-ignited concerns among several leading exhibitors that London can perhaps be seen as no longer fit for purpose beyond its 2022 edition.” As stated by Merkur, these concerns now re-visit an industry-wide debate that was seen after first the Covid-19 postponements and then the cancellation of ICE 2021. The survey carried…

 September 29, 2021 After Hurricane Ida pushed the launch of Louisiana sports betting back, things look to be on track once more. Originally slated to roll out in September, all indications are residents will be able to bet on sporting events by mid-October… if not sooner. In an interview with USA Today, the Chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, Ronnie Johns, stated that the state “Our goal now is to have them up and running by Oct. 1st”. However, operators from outside of the state have not been licensed as of yet. The Board hopes to have some at…

A s the pandemic hit the entire American continent, live sports shut down like the rest of the world did. For businesses that rely on live sports, 2020 was a difficult year. But with vaccination campaigns and a recovering society, this year’s panorama is different. All major sports and bets are back in action and the NFL season has changed the sports betting industry situation in the United States. According to Neal Atkinson, Director of the Sportsbook at Saracen Casino in Pine Bluff, NFL’s Razorbacks have made a difference in the betting business in a year-over-year comparison.  In an interview…

T CS John Huxley’s Managing Director for the Americas, Steph Nel, has been named as an honoree of the Global Gaming Business magazine and The Innovation Group’s Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 award. These prestigious annual awards highlight gaming professionals under the age of 40 that are making a significant impact in the industry. With over 20 years of experience in the gaming industry, Steph Nel started his career in South Africa but has traveled extensively, living and working in Africa, the UK, and now Las Vegas. A professional, who is passionate about his job, the company, and…

C onsidered an essential reference as a regulator in Latin America, he agreed to a talk with Yogonet in which he analyzes a new challenge: venturing into private activity, leading a company that offers Consulting and Advisory services. After many years in charge of a public entity, how has the experience of starting to work in the private sector been, and what are your expectations in the matter? The challenge and the conviction that our contribution could be important were defining elements that led us to promote this project. Having extensive knowledge of the type of regulation that governs the…

H eadsUp Entertainment International announced Wednesday that management has been working on the acquisition of a European-based gaming software development company, specialized in creating platforms for the lottery, online casino, charity fundraising and sports betting sectors. Over the past 90 days, HeadsUp has secured the rights to acquire all assets, licenses and contracts of the target company, whose name can not yet be released due to NDA and disclosure requirements within the agreements, according to an official press release. As per disclosure requirements as a public company, HeadsUp announced that an LOI, a Loan and Security Agreement and a preliminary…

On Oct. 13 F our Southland applicants in Chicago applying for a license to operate a casino will have a chance to make their pitch, as state gaming officials prepare to narrow the list to three possible sites. The special Illinois Gaming Board meeting will be held next month, Oct. 13. During the session, the regulator will also hear presentations from three applicants vying to build a casino in Waukegan, reports Chicago Tribune. The board is expected to make a decision on licenses for both casinos by early January, according to board administrator Marcus Fruchter. For the Southland Casino, Homewood…

Disney sports betting? Really? After the company has spent millions of dollars and countless years fighting gambling expansion as much as possible? What’s with the change of direction? And why would a company so suddenly change course? And in other news, the Cosmopolitan Casino on the Las Vegas Strip has a new owner… of sorts We’ve been spending a lot of time over the past several weeks discussing sports betting, what with the kickoff of the NFL season and all. And this week we’re talking about Disney sports betting! Disney? Yes! This week’s big story involves a bit of a…

M GM Resorts International has closed the purchase of Infinity World Development Corp’s 50% interest in CityCenter Holdings for $2.12 billion, announced the company on Tuesday, giving the gaming giant full ownership of the Aria and Vdara resorts. CityCenter was a 67-acre, $8.5 billion project with a cluster of skyscrapers that faced problems as the economy crashed more than 10 years ago. In connection with the closing of the transaction, MGM has now “fully retired” CityCenter’s debt. As of June 30, 2021, CityCenter had cash and cash equivalents of $307 million and total debt of $1.73 billion. Now MGM has…

Exclusive interview with Evolution’s Commercial Director of North America, Jeff Millar W hat will be the main products that Evolution will present and focus on this year in Las Vegas? There’s a broad spectrum of products we’re going to be focusing on this year, including our big push for Red Tiger games, new Live Casino games such as Craps and Lightning Roulette, as well as exciting NetEnt titles. There’s a real thrill this year, and we’ll be discussing the innovative ways we can work with our customers to make their player experience truly unique. We’re excited to offer operators the…

W hat products is BetConstruct planning to showcase at G2E Las Vegas? Will the company participate in educative and networking activities within the expo? BetConstruct is a global leader in online casino and sportsbook gaming as such we will feature our core innovative products in addition to which we will showcase our social sportsbook, which allows operators the ability to harvest data as well as educate players regarding online sports betting in emerging markets. What does this post-pandemic return to Las Vegas mean to the company? What are the expectations behind the G2E, it being the first face-to-face encounter?   We…

F anDuel has obtained market access to operate sports betting in the state of Washington via a partnership with Port Madison Enterprises, the business arm of the Suquamish Tribe, announced the company on Tuesday. As a result of the deal, a retail sportsbook is set to open this fall at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, according to a press release. The brand new FanDuel Sportsbook at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort will feature three live betting windows and twelve self-service betting terminal kiosks. Moreover, the venue will count with 17 screens to feature all of the game-day action, including a 32’ x…

A s reported by PlayColorado, the state’s sportsbooks leveraged on baseball, early-season college football and NFL futures betting to fuel the first month-over-month gain in betting volume since May.  The boost to nearly $212 million in wagering in August made Colorado the sixth state to haul in more than $3 billion in lifetime bets.  The state’s online and retail sportsbooks accepted $211.9 million in wagers in August, $208.3 million of which came through online operators, according to data released Monday by the Colorado Division of Gaming.  Gross gaming revenue hit $15.2 million last month, up 102.5% from $7.5 million in…

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P ragmatic Play announced Tuesday a new alliance with Asian game distributor QTech Games. Under the terms of this deal, Pragmatic Play’s content, including slots and live casino verticals, will become available to QTech Games’ clients and their players.  The agreement also expands Pragmatic Play’s global footprint, opening up an array of both established and emerging markets for accelerated growth, as QTech’s platform “boasts the broadest gaming protfolio around, localized for each region, with native mobile apps, powerful reporting and marketing tools”, QTech stated in an official press release.  Pragmatic Play’s content now available for QTech includes titles such as…

L eisure & Resorts World Corporation (LRWC) is now venturing into sports betting after wholly-owned subsidiary Total Gamezone Xtreme Inc.(TGXI) has received the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) accreditation. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, LRWC said TGXI has announced its own sports betting system called GSPORTS, after being accredited as an official Sports Betting System Service Provider. The company stated: “TGXI offers a new gaming experience to all sports enthusiasts and sports betting avid fans aged 21 and above. GSPORTS is a top-rated sportsbook where players can place wagers on a variety of betting markets across…