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A s masks first returned to the MGM Springfield casino in Massachusetts, now poker is also on its way. While state casinos adapt their operations to local health and safety measures, operators too seek to adjust their gaming offerings to consumers, including the reintroduction of popular games that had been left out as a result of the pandemic. MGM Springfield has recently begun removing slot machines from its poker room, in anticipation of a return of the game, according to 22 News. But while the reintroduction of poker suggests a return to normal, pre-pandemic operations, the venue has also reinstated…

F anDuel Group announced on Thursday that it has named acclaimed sports radio and television personality and problem gambling advocate Craig Carton as its first national responsible gaming ambassador. Carton, who currently co-hosts sports talk show “Carton & Roberts” on WFAN 101.9 FM / 660 AM (WFAN-FM/AM) in New York will immediately join FanDuel’s efforts to promote safer gaming behaviors. His involvement will be focused on three critical areas including advocacy, prevention awareness, and content development focused on the importance of wagering within limits. Carton said: “My story and personal history with gambling has been well documented. More than ever,…

G overnor Murphy expressed his support for a smoking ban in Atlantic City casinos on Tuesday. Casinos in the resort operated smoke-free from July 2020 to July 2021 due to a temporary ban initiated by Murphy himself, shortly after the venues reopened following COVID-19 closures. But now, the Governor could seek to make the ban a permanent one. Asked in an interview with News 12 about whether he would approve a bill passed by the state Legislature to ban smoking within gambling facilities, Murphy responded: “You should assume that I will sign it.” While cautiously optimistic Murphy’s stance, Bob Zlotnick,…

S ports betting and media company Leadstar Media announced Friday its expansion to the Netherlands with a new product, as soon as the market opens on October 1st. The Dutch website is already live and will revamp in time for the opening.  MyBookmakers.nl is the first site that Leadstar Media will offer in the market, featuring comparisons, betting offers and in-depth reviews of licensed bookmakers.  Jacob Ljunggren, Product Director for Leadstar Media, spoke about the new market and the company’s new affiliate site, and said: “The Netherlands is a market we’ve had our eyes on for a while as our…

It’s another busy day of racing across the UK, with the second day of the Cambridgeshire meeting at Newmarket and two televised races from York. The Group 2 Joel Stakes heads up the ITV4 Racing, with 2000 Guineas runner-up Master Of The Seas likely to take all the beating. Ready to check out our tipster’s Friday selections? FRIDAY RACING TIPS – 24th September – ITV4 Racing Here are our racing tips for today’s ITV races…. 13:50 – Ummalnar – 7/1  Won a listed race at Dundalk at the tail end of last year, before disappointing when last of five at Newcastle in…

 September 23, 2021 Politicians may have opposed it for years, but gambling in America is viewed in a positive light by a majority of citizens… and that includes sports betting. According to data provided by the American Gaming Association, almost 70% of people think that the gaming industry conducts activities responsibly, and those who say the industry is committed to responsible gaming increased by nearly 40% since 2018. Nearly 80% of past-year gamblers are aware of industry-provided responsible gaming resources. At this time, more than 70% of people in the country see legalized sports betting as a positive thing and…

D isney is considering plans to get “aggressive” about expanding its presence to the sports wagering market, chief executive Bob Chapek told investors at a conference on Tuesday. The company is considering forging a closer licensing partnership with wagering operators through broadcasting powerhouse ESPN, reports Bloomberg. Asked on whether ESPN would move beyond licensing its name to gambling companies to fully embed wagering inside ESPN itself, Chapek responded that “there’s a long way between embedded into the ESPN business model and licensing out.” “Let’s just say that our fans are really interested in sports betting. Let’s say that our partners…

S AGSE Facetime Atlantis’ new edition will be held on October 20 from 8:00 a.m. in Las Vegas, 10:00 a.m. in Colombia, Peru, and Panama, 12:00 p.m. in Argentina and Brazil, 5:00 p.m. in Spain. “We found a place that no one in this industry had ever explored, a hub in the middle of the ocean, free of COVID and restrictions, to create a new experience with the same feeling that we had in the past with round tables and in-person events.” Alan Burak explained, referring to the new edition of SAGSE Facetime. “Each company that gave us their support…

P arimatch Ukraine announced Wednesday the launch of its large-scale platform dedicated to Responsible Gambling “Heart for support – head for the game”. The initiative, according to the company, “aims to provide society, gamblers and industry representatives with unique and diverse views on gambling”. Boxer Oleksandr Usyk has been appointed the first ambassador for the project.  “The goal is to build an understanding of how market operators can play an important role in preventing potential gambling problems”, Parimatch stated. “The company will focus on providing all necessary tools to help players in making responsible and reasonable decisions, as well as…

E stonian-based gambling technology company Playtech shared its half-year report on Thursday, posting strong results. The figures for the six months ended June 30 show strong online performance and significant progress on strategic priorities, the company said. Revenue for H1 2021 totaled €457.4 million, 4% down from €476.7 in 2020. Adjusted EBITDA posted for the first half of the year amounted €124.1 million, a 13% increase versus €109.5 million in the same period last year. “I am delighted by our strong strategic and operational progress to date in 2021, despite the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic,” said Mor Weizer,…

H ollywood Casino Bogotá and Casino Caribe La Playa in Medellín, both part of CIRSA Group, have installed Ainsworth’s A-STAR Curve and A-Star Dual cabinets, as reported by the company on Wednesday.  The casinos now offer titles such as “Path to Wealth”, “Vault to Riches”, “Magic Wheel 7’s”, and “Mega Choice Super Star” on A-STAR Curve. “Born Free”, “Multi Win 8”, “Captain’s Quest” and “Super Sonic 7s” can be found on the A-Star Dual.  “These are a small sampling of new games developed for the A-STAR and part of Ainsworth’s comprehensive plan to offer the highest quality games for the…

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A fter a meeting held on Tuesday, the state of Maryland has decided to start accepting applications from some potential sports betting hosts, including casinos, professional sports teams and race tracks. The director of the agency responsible for screening applicants said betting could start “late this fall, or early this winter”, as reported by the Baltimore Business Journal. For the time being, only entities that were specifically named in the state’s sports betting legislation, which was passed this spring, are eligible to submit applications through the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission’s eLicensing platform, launched on September 14. The Commission…

i Gaming products supplier Wazdan has further grown the capabilities of its Volatility Levels feature, now offering casino managers an opportunity to set a default level for their players, announced the company on Wednesday. The improvement allows operators to offer games with a default Volatility Level of their preference. For instance, a casino can launch a product aimed at VIP players with high volatility, or low volatility for recreational players. The level is handled by the casino manager in cooperation with the supplier. “High volatility brings bigger wins but less often, and low volatility ushers in more frequent but smaller…

E volution announced Wednesday the launch of its online live augmented reality game show, “Cash or Crash”, where players soar over a metropolis with the possibility to win up to 50,000x. According to the company, “the 99.6% RTP (Return to Player) game is one of the most generous, player-friendly games ever offered in gaming”.  Cash or Crash is a strategy game show, where there are red and green balls with one special gold ball. A single ball is drawn and if it is not red then the player is offered money, which they may take and cash out, take half…

E arlier this year, YouGov published a report on gambling that, amongst other things, drilled down into the preferences of different age groups when it comes to online betting and casino. They found differences between preferences based on jurisdiction and that attitudes towards gambling varied based on age group. The research carried out by YouGov focused on 13 markets worldwide. Notably, it found that some 41% of gamblers considered it as a fun pastime. Less than 18% said they thought it was an excellent way to make money.  This suggests that generally, people believe gambling to be a recreational pursuit.…