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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…

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…

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…

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…

 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…

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 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…