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A rizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill is set to headline the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) final keynote. As the first NFL executive to deliver a keynote at the conference, Bidwill will discuss the convergence of legal sports betting and professional sports. As the expo, presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and organized by RX (Reed Exhibitions), prepares itself for its return to Las Vegas from Oct. 4-7, final details and features are being presented. Cards on the Table: A Conversation with Arizona Cardinals’ Michael Bidwill will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 1 PM, announced G2E. “The expansion…

G aming Innovation Group is attending iGB Live in Amsterdam this week. What does this return to in-person events mean for the company and what do you expect from the event? It’s a welcome return to in-person events. Throughout the pandemic virtual conferences have been a necessity, however, nothing compares to meeting clients and future clients in person. Expressing personality is much easier in person; reflecting company values and conduct is important in this industry and that is achieved by face-to-face meetings much more so. What products and services will the company showcase there? GiG offers an end-to-end turnkey solution,…

Video interview with Boris Hallerbach, IGT’s Director of Premium Product Management A s G2E finalizes arrangements for its upcoming edition taking place next month, October 4-7, exhibitors too prepare themselves for a return to the prestigious Las Vegas industry meeting. Returning as an in-person event since the pandemic forced the Global Gaming Expo to go virtual-only from March 2020 onwards, G2E 2021 promises to present the latest in gaming development. Among the exhibitors guests will find at the Venetian Expo is IGT. The international supplier of retail and digital solutions for gaming, sports betting and lotteries will bring its latest…

T he San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is rebranding the San Manuel Casino, in Southern California, to Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, announced the tribe and the San Manuel Entertainment Authority (SMEA) on Friday. The change comes as the casino faces a major expansion project with hotel and resort, set to open in December 2021. On a press release, the tribe described the rebranding and expansion as “a milestone moment introducing a new era in Southern California gaming and hospitality.” SMEA is set to continue to serve as the owner and operator of the gambling facility and…

P atrick Svensk, Betsson AB’s Chairman of the Board, announced the Nomination Committee on Thursday his resignation from the Board. Johan Lundberg, current member of the Betsson Board, has been appointed as new Chairman.  Svensk has been a member of the Betsson’s Board of Directors since 2005, and Chairman of the Board since 2017. His resignation was based on the fact that the company’s major shareholders have stated they do not trust him in that position. This is due to the way in which the dismissal of the company’s CEO was handled back on September 17, when Betsson communicated his…

B Gaming announces its entrance to the LATAM region by starting cooperation with Costa Rico-based casino platform and sports betting company Jazz Gaming Solutions. The partnership resulted in adding the full portfolio of gaming titles to JazzGS’s platform. Slots such as Aloha King Elvis, WBC Ring of Riches, and Fruit Million along with other game types including lottery Jogo De Bicho and Jogo De Bicho Simple will be available for players shortly. Alexandr Shavel, Head of BizDev Department at BGaming, said: “We are extremely happy to enter the LATAM market with such a creative and reliable partner as JazzGS. This…

A s part of Responsible Gaming Education Week, Rush Street Interactive has partnered with the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) on its “Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly.” public service campaign. Through its commitment to the campaign, RSI will integrate Have A Game Plan content into its consumer marketing, employee training, and overall responsible gaming strategy. RSI’s commitment to Have A Game Plan follows the company’s recent build-out of its compliance and corporate social responsibility function and ongoing deployment of innovative responsible gaming tools within its products, such as its RushPay feature that enables fast, transparent, and non-cancellable withdrawal and refund…

T he NHL Washington Capitals and Caesars Entertainment Inc announced Friday a multi-year partnership agreement that places the Caesars Sportsbook logo on Capitals home and third jerseys worn for games at Capital One Arena, beginning with the 2022-2023 season. This marks the first team announced agreement in the NHL’s Jersey Advertising Program.  The team’s jersey with Caesars Sportsbook logo on it This new agreement gets the company’s logo with the 3 x 3.5 inch patch positioned on the upper right chest area of the team’s jersey. This deal comes after Caesars Sportsbook’s opening at Capital One Arena in May 2021,…

The Premier League’s hailed as one of the most competitive elite-level football leagues in the world, with the title race always being a race between multiple teams, and almost any team capable of an upset. This season, it might just be more competitive than ever at the top end. Manchester City won the title last year by a good 12 points, greatly helped by almost Liverpool’s entire starting XI being injured at some point. Now, Liverpool appears to be back in top form, but so too are a refined Chelsea, as well as an upstart Manchester United. Through the opening set…

Play’n Go’s Fire Joker Freeze slot is a 3 reel game with 5 paylines! It features Wilds and Expanding Wilds along with four different wheel bonuses! Plus, Fire Joker Freeze can also be played on mobile! When the wheel stops on the multiplier, the multiplier lives up to its name and multiplies the winnings on the spin that triggers the wheel. If the wheel stops on the Snowflake symbol, the current wheel will be removed and the player advances to the next wheel, giving the player another spin with a new set of multipliers. Wheel 1 multipliers: x2, x3, x4…

 September 24, 2021 It wasn’t too long ago that Disney fought sports betting expansion in Florida with millions of dollars in negative ad campaigns. However, now that they have clearly lost that battle, the company is considering an “aggressive” approach to gambling via ESPN. Disney Corporation purchased ESPN back in 1996, back when no one would have ever thought legal and regulated betting on sports would have been possible. But what a difference 20 years can make! Now their CEO, Bob Chapek, has admitted the company is pushing forward in the midst of American sports betting expansion. The goal is…

B etting operator in the regulated Polish market, STS, announced Friday a new official data and trading partnership with Genius Sports to drive the expansion of its in-play offering.  Under the terms of this agreement, STS will use Genius Sports’ LiveData and LiveTrading solutions, delivering official data and pinpointing live pricing across thousands of sporting events every year.  Genius Sports’ official data rights portfolio, comprising Euroleague Basketball, Ekstraklasa and Polish Basketball League is included in the agreement.  In an official press release, Mateusz Juroszek, CEO of STS, spoke about this new partnership and said: “STS is not only the largest…

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…