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T he Colorado Division of Gaming released July 2021 sports betting figures on Thursday, reporting total handle for the month of $181.3 million and gross gaming revenue of $15.6 million. This marks a 21% decrease in total handle compared to the prior month, June 2021, which saw the third-best gross gaming revenue in the state’s history with $19.7 million. July is typically considered a quiet month in terms of sports, which impacts betting in the US. Despite this negative result compared to June, the total handle for July 2021 marked a 206% increase in comparison to the same month 2020,…

A ggregator and content provider Pariplay has been granted a full iGaming Supplier License in West Virginia. The company is now able to offer local licensees in West Virginia its Fusion aggregation platform with over 3,000 games from game developers. In January this year, Pariplay was granted an interim certification in West Virginia, and in February Pariplay made its debut in the US market when its content went live in New Jersey. Pariplay has applied for licenses in several states. Pariplay’s Fusion platform hosts over 100 proprietary slot games, as well as content from over 60 studios and suppliers, and…

 September 3, 2021 For the fifth month on a row, Nevada casinos have brought in over a billion dollars in a month. In July, they actually set another revenue record by generating $1.36 billion. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported the numbers, which were a rise of 80% over July of last year. The return of more entertainment, such as the Cirque du Soleil shows and concerts, and the opening of the new Resorts World Las Vegas certainly helped the numbers. Although these numbers are encouraging, passing the previous all time record of $1.23 billion just set by Nevada casinos…

M ohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) announced on Thursday the appointment of Jody Madigan as Chief Operating Officer to oversee the development and execution of short and long-term strategic business plans across all MGE properties. In his new role, Madigan will report directly to Pineault and will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic competitive positioning plans, ensure marketing and operational plans drive profitability, and evaluate success in meeting organizational strategies and financial performance targets. He will also lead the general managers of MGE’s properties and ensure that all strategic planning is in alignment with the executive leadership group…

G lobal products supplier Wazdan has partnered with Maltese operator Elite24Bet in a comprehensive content agreement. The operator brand is now able to offer Wazdan’s entire portfolio of products, including its Hold the Jackpot games, Fortune Reels, as well as Larry the Leprechaun, and 9 Lions. Additionally, Elite24Bet customers will also soon be able to access the upcoming title Power of Gods: Hades. The agreement includes Wazdan’s collection of Unique and Special features, including its Volatility Levels, alongside Wazdan’s gamification tool, Cash Drop. The new deal represents a new step in Wazdan’s commercial expansion, following its Belarussian market debut with…

P laymaker announced on Friday the launch of ‘Playmaker Betting’, a new content vertical that will include sports betting content, events, games, and more. Renowned poker player, Jeff Gross, is the company’s latest high-profile investor. Collaborative content will be rolled out over the coming months including Jeff’s podcast and a series following his World Series of Poker journey will live across all Playmaker platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, TikTok, Youtube, among others. The company soft-launched its sports betting vertical in early August, partnering with sportsbooks/casinos including BetMGM, CircaSports, and others. Playmaker has also partnered with the AFFL to introduce their…

A fter five years in litigation, fighting for the right to keep its electronic bingo gaming center open, a Federal judge ruled Tuesday the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas can offer e-bingo gaming in its facility between Woodville and Livingston, Texas. In the ruling, dated August 31, U.S. Magistrate Judge Keith Giblin states that under the tribe’s restoration act from 1987 it can legally operate its Naskila Gaming electronic bingo center, reports 12 News. The news are seen as significant by the tribe, which claims hundreds of people are currently employed in connection with the center, which has been under the…

A s of Friday, August 27, all associates of Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort have had at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to an official statement by the company.  “Scarlet Pearl is the first casino in the country to have 100% vaccination rate among all applicable employees, and was able to do so through a concerted effort of one-on-one communication, vaccine education and on-site vaccinations for associates and their families”, the casino noted.  The Scarlet Pearl made an investment of over $500,000 to date to this end, including $300 in cash paid to each associate and supervisor who completed…

Lowest since Jan. launch A ccording to data released Wednesday by the Virginia Lottery, bets placed during July in the state amounted for $161.9 million, but bettors won $141.94 million.  In June, the state reported $234.9 million in gross revenue from wagers, making July’s revenue a decrease of 31%.  Virginia sports betting wagers now total more than $1.48 billion since the state legalized sports betting in mid-January. According to the Virginia Lottery, this drop in wagering is not an isolated case, as it is consistent with what occurred in other areas in the U.S.. PlayUSA.com network’s PlayVirginia, which tracks the…

P articipants in the 2021 World Series of Poker will require proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to first registration, announced WSOP on August 27. The tournament, which will be the 52nd edition of the event, is scheduled to take place from September 30-November 23 at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. A full schedule of 88 live events will be held after the 2020 WSOP tournament was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. WSOP encourages players to make use of CLEAR’s mobile app and Health Pass feature. Participants who successfully add their proof of full vaccination…

A ggregator and content provider Pariplay has agreed on a distribution deal with gaming platform The Mill Adventure. Via the Fusion platform, The Mill Adventure will gain access to Pariplay’s proprietary titles as well as thousands of games from some of the industry’s studios. The Fusion platform also comes with a range of conversion, retention, and tool mechanics. The Mill Adventure provides a complete gaming platform, including licenses and operations. Andrew Maclean, VP Sales at Pariplay, said: “We are very excited to be partnering closely with The Mill Adventure. Their innovative use of the power of AI, automation, and flexibility…

I n 2011, former president Hugo Chávez ordered the absolute closure of casinos and bingo halls, considering them “sites of doom” that were only useful to enrich the “bourgeoisie”. That measure left about 100,000 people unemployed, according to a 2012 report by the Union of Bingo and Casino Workers of Venezuela (STBCV – for its initials in Spanish). The Venezuelan newspaper Tal Cual explained that despite the criticism and the failure to comply with the promises of economic reinvestment, President Nicolás Maduro is currently preparing to reinstate gambling as he has authorized the reopening of 30 casinos in the country.…

S ports Illustrated has joined the gambling industry by launching its SI Sportsbook in Colorado, now live, ahead of the NFL season kickoff. The product was developed in partnership with UK-based online betting and gaming company 888 Holdings. The 67-year-old sports magazine, owned by Authentic Brands Group, first unveiled its sportsbook plans earlier this year. “We are thrilled to announce that Sports Illustrated is entering the online sports betting and iGaming space,” announced ABG Founder, Chairman and CEO Jamie Salter in June. Colorado marks the first state in which the renowned magazine will offer its product, with further plans to…

 September 2, 2021 Online casinos over the past few years have been flooded with new and existing users looking for ways to pass the time by during the recent pandemic caused by Covid. Online slots have been one of the categories that have shot up in recent months with a record-breaking number of users passing through like this Dream Vegas casino review where you can see a number of popular casinos with some great online slot games, there are also plenty of reviews about online slots as well. Online slots have always been a popular thing for many online casino users…

 September 2, 2021 Las Vegas sports teams, including the NFL’s Raiders and the Golden Knights professional hockey team, are maintaining their Coronavirus vaccination policies in place. And that means all fans will have to show proof of a Covid vaccination to enter the teams home games. These announcements should not come as a surprise, given the direction of the state’s health situation and mandate of Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak about large events. And in this particular case, it’s more of a “pick your poison” type of situation. To explain, the Governor said that events have but two options: 1) Require…

C aesars Entertainment has unveiled renderings of its new sportsbook and bar in Chase Field, Arizona. The venue, expected to open in early 2022, will be located right outside Chase Field Plaza, following the announcement of their partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks in May. The venue will occupy vacant space where Game 7 Grill was located, and will be a two story, 20,000 square-foot building with indoor and outdoor seating. Sports betting, a bar, VIP lounge, and wall-to-wall TVs are slated to be offered within the premises. “Caesars Sportsbook at Chase Field will bring life to the vision of our…