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P arx Interactive has signed a multi-year partnership with Pennsylvania’s Pittsburgh Steelers to become its online casino partner, announced parent company Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment on Monday. The agreement will feature integrated marketing targeted to Steelers fans and a season-long promotion called “The Ultimate Steelers Fan,” by which a fan can win the grand prize of an all-expenses paid trip for two for each away game of the 2022 season. According to the mobile casino and entertainment company the promotion will be supported through various digital, social and other media channels. Moreover, as a proud partner, Parx will have full…

P layers in the US state of New Jersey now have access to White Hat Gaming’s proprietary PAM including the provider’s first-to-market Travelling Wallet solution for casinos and sportsbooks. The Travelling Wallet enables players to move from state to state and between gaming verticals, retaining their balance in each without the need to transfer additional funds. Launched in Q1 2020, the solution has been introduced in seven states to date with further expansion planned in the coming months. The process offers the player a seamless wallet functionality, with background transfers recorded in state ledgers for regulatory reporting and accounting purposes.…

Effective Sept. 1 G AN Limited announced last Friday that Michael B. Arouh has been promoted to the position of Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. He will succeed Todd McTavish on his resignation for personal reasons, which will be effective September 1, 2021. McTavish is expected to continue to provide consulting services to the company following his resignation. Arouh brings 26 years of legal and business experience to his new role at GAN and will oversee all of the company’s global legal and regulatory affairs. He has served as Deputy Chief Legal Officer and Senior Vice President of the…

As our lives go online more and more, the potential to take advantage of augmented reality for gambling has many appealing advantages. One of which, of course, is there is no risk of contracting the Coronavirus (computer viruses are another topic). But Augmented reality is a digital world that is created with pixels. It resembles the real world in some ways but can also be altered and augmented so that it’s significantly enhanced. As well as creating images with pixels, it also uses sounds and other sensory stimuli, which are delivered digitally or via the use of technology. AR online…

We’re off to Epsom Downs for today’s racing tips with a seven-race card from the Surrey racecourse, while there’s also action to enjoy at Hexham, Newton Abbot and Ripon. Ready to back our tipster’s latest trio of racing tips? Racing Tips – 31st August – Epsom Racing Tips 🏇 13:45 – Great Havana – 9/4 Posted a fine showing for Andrew Balding’s in-form yard at Ffos Las last time out when snatching the win by ½ L; should have more to offer with Oisin Murphy booked for today’s ride. 🏇 15:25 – Arthur’s Victory – 10/3 C&D winner could take…

D ue to the fast-spreading Caldor Fire, operators of the four major casinos in South Lake Tahoe began closing portions of their gaming floors on Monday, after evacuations going from California all the way up to the Nevada border.  Two of the casinos, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe and Harveys, are operated by Caesars Entertainment. Hard Rock Lake Tahoe is operated by Las Vegas-based Paragon Gaming, and Montbleu Casino Resort by Rhode Island-based Bally’s Corp. Governor Steve Sisolak declared an emergency order in Nevada in response to the fire, anticipating that it will cross from California into Nevada in the coming days. …

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…