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B 2B provider of live-streaming solutions TVBET has strengthened its presence in Latin America after signing an agreement with regional operator DoradoBet. The operator will have access to TVBET’s complete suite of 13 live games with an extensive betting line. The operator offers a wide range of options for players, including betting on various sports, virtual sports, and casino games designed by industry representatives. The agreement was achieved thanks to VirtualSoft company, which acted as a joint between TVBET and DoradoBet. VirtualSoft provides a full suite of services for the igaming industry, namely development and implementation of technology products on…

Some are wondering about the possibility of a Vegas Casinos Covid vaccination mandate being issued soon. And Harrah’s Casino in New Orleans has become the first in the US to require proof of such a COVID vaccination before they will admit guests, and some some shows and events in Las Vegas are now doing the same. Meanwhile, the World Series of Poker has released their own COVID rules, and those rules have some players thinking of skipping the event this year. Howdy friends! And thanks for joining me on another edition of This Week in Gambling, where we’re learning that…

O n the eve of this week’s GAT Expo event, which will take place in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, on August 18th and 19th, the sportsbook and casino platform provider Digitain confirmed its attendance and encouraged visitors to stop by Stand B3, where it will be showcased.  In an official press release, Digitain’s Chief Business Officer Simon Westbury commented on GAT Expo and said: “We are delighted to be participating in the Gaming and Technology Expo in beautiful Colombia, it is genuinely exciting to be presenting our latest products in a face-to-face, safely run iGaming exhibition after such a challenging…

T he Siletz Tribal Council announced Thursday that the Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City will close for 2 weeks due to concerns about the Delta variant of COVID-19 and the record numbers of hospitalized patients. The property is expected to reopen August 26. A statement on the company’s website specified that operations for the casino, hotel and golf course will remain suspended from 6 p.m. on the 12th until the 26th, in the interest of public safety.  “Despite the progress we have made to vaccinate our team, their families, and the community, increases in cases in the county…

Enforcement will start on Sept. 13 N ew York City is expanding its vaccine mandate to new entertainment and cultural institutions, including now casinos. Starting on Tuesday, August 18, both visitors and staff will be required to show proof of having received at least their first Covid-19 shot to access the facilities, reports Bloomberg. However, inspections and enforcement will not start until Sept. 13, giving time to learn the new rules. The measure was announced by Mayor Bill de Blasio during a briefing on Monday, and expands earlier vaccine requirements under the “Key to NYC” program, which mandated vaccination for…

T he Washington Football Team announced a new partnership with the American Gaming Association (AGA) to promote responsible sports betting, becoming the first NFL team to join the association in its Have a Game Plan Bet Responsibly public service campaign. Responsible sports betting will be promoted through multiple channels. As part of the partnership, the Washington Football Team will connect Have a Game Plan in-stadium activations, sponsored content on their website, and campaign promotion on the team’s upcoming preseason radio and television broadcasts. “With legal sports betting now permitted across our region, we are ensuring responsible gaming serves as a…

D eveloped by Inspired’s Bell-Fruit Games development studio, Jungle Falls is a Cluster Pays game with an 8×6 reel configuration plus a separate top reel that delivers short term persistence. It is fully optimised for desktop, landscape, and portrait mobile play. Teeming with tumbling reels and cluster wins, Jungle Falls features colourful coins and Wilds that advance across the top reel, entering the free-flowing waterfall as wins are paid beneath them. Coin values move down the waterfall and are paid at the base. Each cascade within a game increases and lights a step on the ladder towards Rapid Run and…

In a press release from the American Gaming Association, we’ve learned that US gaming revenue reached $13.6 billion in the second quarter of this year, according to their Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. That’s a new industry record, shattering the old mark of $11.1 billion set back in 2019 (and tied earlier this year) by over 22%. With nearly $24.8 billion generated to date, 2021 is close to surpassing 2020 full-year revenue ($30 billion) and on track to overtake 2019 ($43.6 billion) as the highest-grossing year ever for commercial gaming revenue. “These first half results are truly remarkable. It is even more…

 August 14, 2021 Amid the Delta variant surge of Coronavirus, many are wondering if Las Vegas Covid testing and vaccine proof will become a requirement at casinos. The Centers for Disease Control is reporting that Harrah’s Casino in New Orleans has become the first in the nation to require guests to show this proof before being allowed to enter. The property is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment. However, the New Orleans decision comes amidst new vaccine requirements from the mayor. Those requirements also apply to indoor dining, bars, and other forms of indoor entertainment. Those who want access to…

P enn National Gaming opened its new Hollywood Casino York on August 12, the third gaming and entertainment facility for the company in Pennsylvania. The state-of-the-art casino costed about $120 million and offers guests premier gaming and entertainment, including the first retail Barstool sportsbook, and cardless, cashless and contactless gaming technology in the state. “We’re thrilled to be opening our 43rd property in North America, our third in the Commonwealth, and showcasing Hollywood Casino York’s unique style of premier gaming, dining and entertainment in a truly modern atmosphere,” said Todd George, Executive Vice President of Operations for Penn National during…

H ow do you think the opening of Latin America towards sports betting is evolving, with the entry of increasingly established markets, such as Colombia or Peru, and the entry of upcoming market options, such as Argentina and Brazil? Without a doubt, step by step, the opening and regulating of markets in the region is advancing. In my point of view, this phenomenon benefits the entire gaming ecosystem: operators, regulators, and players benefit directly from regulated activity. This regulatory process also allows operators to invest in a secure and long-term planning environment. A clear example is sports sponsorship. And as…

hese new products bring exciting gaming experiences with captivating features and are already available in some Mexican online casinos for players to try.For Roberto Regianini, CEO at FBM Digital Systems, the products recently launched represent what FBMDS promised. “We are happy to start delivering the promised innovation with a new pack of games that answer to specific needs presented by the Mexican people. The four titles with the Mythic Link feature allow online casinos to give their players new emotions with a pack of games that gathers engaging feature sets with pleasant graphics”, affirms the FBM Digital Systems representative.The FBMDS…

T he partnership will see BoyleSports launching a range of exciting special offers, activations, competitions and experiences and benefit from a presence on Newcastle United’s digital platforms. The partnership will also entail BoyleSports branding across all betting terminals across St. James’ Park for the next two seasons with exclusive promotions being created for Newcastle United supporters aged 18 and over. Established by John Boyle in 1982, BoyleSports is one of the UK and Ireland’s largest independent bookmakers and now boasts over 340 shops in the UK and Ireland, employing 2500 people. Mark Kemp, CEO for BoyleSports, has welcomed the new…

T he agreement will give the operator access to Boom’s portfolio of products and services including its casino game library and remote game server, market access via its rights in Ohio, and free-to-play and real money sports betting games. As part of the agreement, Boom will also build a custom and exclusive games library in collaboration with Golden Nugget. “We are thrilled to enter this long-term relationship with Boom,” said Thomas Winter, President of GNOG. “Boom’s team has an impressive track record in the gaming industry, and we believe this partnership will help Golden Nugget continue to differentiate itself in…

 August 14, 2021 Take a moment to stroll through the delicious landscapes of the Candy Bears Sweet Wins slot, a 6 reel, 5 row game from NetGaming! Players try to land cluster of candy symbols that will trigger some big wins! The game comes with sticky win Re-Spins plus a Wild Spawn feature! And the Candy Bears  can go with you on your mobile devices. Players can select from various bet sizes, and they can spin manually or choose the auto spin feature. Pressing play again activates turbo spin mode. Players with a sweet tooth may end up thinking that…

 August 13, 2021 With New York mobile betting closing in, the state has unveiled the names of the companies bidding for the sports betting licenses. Fanduel and Bet365 top the list, followed by other familiar names like Fox Bet, TheScore, and Kambi. FanDuel submitted their bid with plans to offer products from BallyBet, BetMGM and even rival DraftKings. Bet365’s bids included only their own products. The big submitted by TheScore also included exclusively their own offerings. Kambi submitted two applications, the first of which has a partnership with Fanatics Sportsbook and Penn National. Their second application offers partnerships with Caesars,…