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T he Malta Gaming Authority has decided to cancel the authorization awarded to Evobet Limited, announced the gaming control board on Monday. The sanction is being imposed upon the company for having breached regulations contemplated by the gaming authority and has been effective since July 16. The MGA claims Evobet has breached regulation 9 (1) of its Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations. The reasons cited for the license termination include failure to comply with one or more applicable obligations in terms of any regulatory instrument or any other applicable law of Malta; and failure to pay in a timely manner…

F our Winds Casinos unveiled a new sportsbook lounge at Michigan’s Four Winds New Buffalo on Monday. According to a press release, the new space features 22 televisions, including eight 85-inch, six 65-inch, and eight 43-inch screens. Guests will be able to access the sportsbook lounge through the main entrance near the sportsbook kiosks “and choose from a variety of comfortable seating options” including luxurious sectional sofas and lounge chairs. The new space is also set to feature casual dining tables with chairs and bar stool seating at a large sports bar, which will be open Monday-Thursday 4 p.m.-12 a.m;…

F or the Spanish Government, this measure makes it possible to end gaming advertising at times or media that can easily reach Spanish teenagers. But the truth is that no Spaniard will have access to gambling advertisements operated by private companies, regardless of the age of the person sitting in front of a screen, but state lottery and gambling advertisements remain valid. The core of the royal decree (approved in November) that seeks to put a stop to the promotion of casinos and online gambling and games of chance, is enforced as of Monday. Putting an end to the absence…

A s the Japanese government prepares to launch its initial phase of casino gaming liberalization, three licenses for integrated resorts (IRs) were announced. However, securing proposals might be resulting harder than expected: on top of the withdrawal of some key foreign players due to the Covid-19 pandemic, now Yokohama’s Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka has announced the city is withdrawing from the casino race. Yamanaka, new Mayor since being elected on August 22, announced in a press conference Monday, August 30: “We will promptly move forward the withdrawal procedures,” Japan Times reports. Moreover, a committee meeting slated for Thursday, in which an…

L as Vegas-based Olympia Gaming has announced the leadership team set to oversee project development Legends Bay Casino in Sparks, Nevada. The executive leadership team includes Chief Operating Officer DeCourcy Graham, Chief Financial Officer Robin Nedza, and Regional President Court Cardinal. Upon the announcement, Olympia Companies CEO and Chairman Garry Goett said: “We are fortunate to have an executive leadership team of this caliber to lead Olympia Gaming.” Graham, who will be tasked with managing and developing the casino, has worked for Olympia for 17 years and previously served in executive roles including MGM Resorts and Las Vegas Sands. Nedza,…

P hilippines President Rodrigo Duterte has lifted a ban on new casino developments and approved the project to launch a casino in Boracay, announced the Government on Sunday, August 29. “The president has given his go-signal allowing the operation of a casino in Boracay,” said Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque in a statement. “Prior to this directive, casino establishments have not been operating on the island.” The development of the proposed casino will be under strict watch of health and safety protocols imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as observance of safeguards to keep minors away from gambling activities, reports…

C hicago-based gaming and betting company Rush Street Interactive (RSI) announced on Monday the signing of James Blake, former professional tennis player, whose career-high singles ranking was World No. 4, to an exclusive brand and content deal with BetRivers.com. Blake joins RSI’s team as part of the BetRivers.com “Bet with a Winner” campaign. As a brand ambassador and exclusive sports betting endorser, Blake will be engaged in upcoming promotions and events on BetRivers platforms. Starting with the U.S. Open, Blake will provide his experienced perspective with BetRivers users on @BetRivers social media, additional digital and traditional media platforms. Blake, a native…

D esert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment has announced the hiring of Mike Bean as its new Chief Executive Officer, who will be taking over today, Aug. 30, 2021. Bean has served in senior management positions at some of the largest and most reputable gaming operations in the country, including Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Harrah’s Entertainment, and Boyd Gaming. At Foxwoods, Bean was part of the team that grew the first casino on the east coast outside of Atlantic City from 1,200 team members to more than 12,000. Most recently, Bean served as Chief Executive Officer of the Saginaw Chippewa…

O n Monday, SeventySix Capital became the newest partner of the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) ‘Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly’ public service campaign. SeventySix Capital, which invests in game-changing sports betting startups, will be the first investment company to join the initiative to promote responsible sports betting. As part of its commitment, SeventySix Capital will activate the campaign through its social media channels, company podcasts, and newsletters. SeventySix Capital and the AGA will also discuss this new partnership on an episode of the SeventySix Capital Leadership Series, its weekly podcast, which will air on September 1st. Wayne Kimmel, SeventySix Capital’s…

 August 30, 2021 In a massive $1.56 billion deal, DraftKings will acquire Golden Nugget Online Gaming. An agreement was reached with Fertitta Entertainment, the parent company of the Golden Nugget and Landry’s Restaurants. The deal includes the Golden Nugget online gaming product and existing their existing database of more than 5 million gamblers. Additionally, the agreement includes marketing integrations and sponsorship with the NBA’s Houston Rockets. DraftKings will become the exclusive fantasy sports and sports betting partner of the Houston Rockets, even though sports betting has not been legalized in the state of Texas yet. Jason Robins, the CEO of…

They regulate gaming activities and provide a framework for revenue for governmental programs C alifornia’s Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday, August 24 that he has signed tribal-state gaming compacts between the State of California and the Cahto Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria, the Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians, the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians, the Resighini Rancheria, the Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians and the Table Mountain Rancheria.  Each of these new compacts intend to, as published in an official statement “reflect the Governor’s and the tribes’ mutual commitment to a strong and respectful government-to-government relationship, and to promoting…

E SPN is allegedly exploring to license its brand to major sports-betting companies in a deal worth at least $3 billion over several years. The Disney-owned media giant has held talks with “players that own major sportsbooks,” supposedly including Caesars Entertainment and DraftKings, reports The Wall Street Journal. ESPN has existing marketing partnerships with both companies. According to anonymous sources cited by the prestigious newspaper, the company is willing to capitalize on the fast-growing online gambling industry, and the chosen partner could use the ESPN name for branding purposes and potentially rename its sportsbook after the sports TV network. Moreover,…

The list of sportsbook partners includes BetMGM, Bally’s, FanDuel, DraftKings, William Hill, WynnBET, Golden Nugget T he Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has allocated 18 of 20 sports-betting licenses available in the state, seeing 10 tribes and eight sports organizations receiving approval to launch wagering operations. The list was announced Friday, August 27, in anticipation of sports betting going live beginning September 9. State law establishes a maximum of 10 tribes and 10 sports teams/organizations to request licensing, meaning two sports teams/organizations licenses have not been allocated. A total of 16 qualified tribal applications and eight qualified sports team/organization applications…

S portsbook and online casino operator LV BET announced Friday a new partnership with English Football League (EFL) Championship football team West Bromwich Albion for the 21/22 season.  Under the terms of the agreement, LV BET has secured extensive digital and matchday coverage rights, and will use a “fans-first” strategy to “keep The Baggies faithful and engaged with edge-on-the-seat action throughout the season”, the company described in a statement.  LV BET will also run a weekly competition with prizes including matchday experiences and team merchandise. The company has also stated that it will “actively encourage a responsible approach to safer…

Exclusive interview with Digitain’s Head of International Offices, Tigran Sharafyan W hat will be the main novelties that the company will exhibit this year at G2E Asia, to be held November 9-11 at the Venetian Macao Cotai Expo? With sportsbook being our key product for the Asian market, we will be exhibiting an even more comprehensive and flexible product at G2E this year compared to the last time we were here. Not only do we have a significant growth in product coverage and market diversity, but also this time we will be showcasing our localized mobile version providing a better…

 August 28, 2021 Smartphones have changed the lives of many people on the planet. And no doubt, mobile gambling has been a boon for the gaming industry. But where will this lead us ten or even twenty years in the future? Right now about 35% of the global population has a cell phone, and that number is expected to grow at a rate of over 11% in the next seven years. Not all of those people will be interested in gambling, but there will still be many new and emerging markets of players. Those that do chose do take advantage…