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S JM Holdings announced 2021 first half results on August 3. The group’s gross gaming revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2021 reached HK$5.51 billion (US$708.5 million), up from HK$4.89 billion (US$628.8 million) in the year-earlier period, marking a 12.5% increase. Adjusted EBITDA improved by 48.2% to a negative HK$510 million (US$65.6 million) from a negative HK$984 million. The group’s Adjusted EBITDA Margin was a negative 9.8% compared with a negative 22.5% for the year-earlier period. Despite the revenue increase, SJM also reported a widened loss, as it continues to suffer the negative impact of the pandemic. The…

The provider will be able to take its content to areas where Exacta operates, including Virginia E xacta Systems announced on Wednesday that it signed an agreement with gaming equipment supplier Konami Gaming to bring Konami’s game content, featured on Exacta’s game cabinets, onto the Exacta Historical Horse Racing (HHR) system. Ross O’Hanley, Executive Vice President of Sales at Exacta Systems, said: “Exacta Systems is excited to partner with Konami for the historical horse racing market. Konami has developed a loyal following for its game content. We look forward to bringing the dynamic, feature-rich, Konami gaming experience to our customers.”…

It may not be actual online gambling, but Treasure Island has entered an agreement to launch an online casino with social games. The games will be powered by the Gan’s GameSTACK software and integrated into the casino rewards program. Even though web based gambling is expanding all over the country, Nevada regulators have yet to give the green light to any online gambling in the state, outside of poker. A representative from Treasure Island stated that it is clear that the “…digital space will become more and more important in the future.” So, a partnership with GAN made sense for…

A fter a year of cancellations in the gaming market live events due to COVID-19, the SAGSE Miami event will be held with Latin America’s sports betting and iGaming operator Betcris as Gold Sponsor.  The most important companies will be represented in Miami with senior executives from Betcris, including Betcris Director of New Business Fernando Garita, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Carousel Group, 365 Entertainment Group, Evolution, Caleta Gaming, Apuesta Total, Betdream24, Stats Perform, among others. In addition, the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission and Caliente.mx will be present, as well.  With a different format to celebrate its come-back, SAGSE will be…

T he B2B provider of live games TVBET has partnered with BC.Game crypto casino, as it aims to expand its presence in global markets. The provider’s full portfolio has now been added to the casino’s offering kit. BC. Game is a crypto casino launched in 2019 that offers a wide range of games and perks. A special feature the casino offers is an online chat in which all the players can get assistance, receive bonuses, winnings and communicate as well. The portfolio of BC.Game includes games such as Blackjack, poker, roulette, dice, crash, slots, etc. And now, 13 live TVBET…

Allowing users to buy shares in large quantities of National Lottery tickets at a lower cost U K-based Ninja Lotto, which forms part of Gutsy Ninja, has announced it is launching a new way of playing the lottery by allowing users to buy shares in large quantities of UK National Lottery tickets. Ninjalotto.com allows customers to form anonymous syndicates by purchasing numerous lottery tickets at a lower cost. The platform buys official lottery tickets and organizes all the syndicates for individual draws. Syndicate numbers are chosen at random, users then play alongside the many other Ninja Lotto customers. The Ninja…

Adding nearly 70 professionals in the Netherlands, South Africa, Italy, Spain, the UK, and Austria G aming Laboratories International (GLI) has expanded its team in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) in response to growing customer demand around the globe. The company has added nearly 70 new test engineers, mathematicians, computer support specialists, data entry operators, and document specialists to their teams in the Netherlands, South Africa, Italy, Spain, the UK, and Austria to support the EMEA and global gaming industry. Last month, GLI announced it had been appointed by the Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board of Uganda to support…

Two acres for a permanent Route 91 memorial at the fomer Las Vegas Village concert site M GM Resorts International, the casino company that owns the former Las Vegas Strip venue that in 2017 became the site of a deadly mass shooting, is donating part of the property for a permanent memorial. As announced by Clark County on Monday, the donation includes 2 acres of land on the northeast corner of the site where the Route 91 Harvest festival was held. “Having a permanent memorial commemorating the victims and heroes of 1 October is vital to our community’s continued healing,…

E urope’s lottery operator Allwyn, which is the UK corporate identity of Sazka Group, announced that it aims to become a net-zero carbon company by 2030 or sooner, and with it hopes of becoming the world’s first net-zero lottery company. The firm, which is an applicant for the fourth UK National Lottery license, is aligning itself with the UN Race to Zero and has signed the Planet Mark Zero Carbon Commitment to pledge to achieve net-zero. The key steps that Allwyn will take to achieve its net-zero by 2030 goal include implementing plans to develop a net-zero supply chain by…

T he Florida Lottery announced on Monday its tenth consecutive record-breaking year with an estimated $9.07 billion in annual sales for fiscal year 2020-21. As a result, the Lottery anticipates more than $2.2 billion in contributions to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF). Florida Lottery Secretary John F. Davis, said: “The Lottery’s sole mission is to maximize revenues for the enhancement of public education. This year’s contributions to education have exceeded $2 billion for the first time in the Lottery’s 33-year history, a feat we are incredibly proud of.” Strong Scratch-Off sales of more than $6.8 billion helped account for…

It will become the 2nd state to allow an unlimited number of operators to apply, and the 1st to enable bettors age 18+ T he Wyoming Gaming Commission has announced the approval of a series of online sports wagering rules on Monday, setting the stage for the launch of mobile sports betting across the state. This will outline licensure, taxation and more requirements for Wyoming’s sportsbooks operators.  Wyoming mobile-only framework for sports wagering compares favorably with the infrastructure in Tennessee, which prohibits betting through retail sportsbooks.  The rules approved Monday, August 2 needed to be disseminated before September 1st. With…

To encourage the use of national gambling helplines, reduce confusion and inconsistency in advertising T he American Gaming Association (AGA) issued a new recommendation on Tuesday, which urges national advertising campaigns by gaming companies to include national gambling helplines. “Problem gambling helplines are a vital resource for those in need of help. Unfortunately, lengthy lists of state-specific helplines on national advertisements create barriers for those seeking help when we should be making these critical resources easily accessible,” said AGA Vice President of Government Relations and Gaming Policy Counsel Jessica Feil. As reported in a new statement, AGA believes that allowing…

S tation Casinos has enhanced its STN Sports mobile betting app, featuring an expanded menu, better prices and promotions. It has been described as easier and faster to use by the company, and offers enhanced in-play wagering experience with virtual play-by-play stats, a scoreboard and location of the ball on the field. “We’re trying to really expand our menu to anything our guests would be looking to bet,” said Jason McCormick, new sportsbook Vice President, as reported by Las Vegas Review-Journal. “We’re doing way more props than we’ve ever done before.” McCormick has worked for Station Casinos for 18 years…

Say it isn’t so! Face masks have returned for all Sin City visitors, leading some to worry about a second Vegas casinos closure. After all, last week brought the return of restrictions for casino employees, reinstating an indoor masks mandate. And now, Nevada is adopting the CDC recommendations for face masks. What about social distancing and capacity limits? Could a Las Vegas shut down really happen again? Well hello, all my friends out there! And thanks so much for taking the time to stream another edition of This Week in Gambling, where things in Nevada are developing rather quickly… with…

THS aggregation platform will allow third-party suppliers to be integrated and enter the Italian market C asino games supplier Wazdan said Tuesday it has partnered with Italian aggregator Tuko Productions to take its products live in the country. “We’re continuously on the lookout for partners that align with our goals and we’re very happy to partner with Tuko Productions as we look to grow our footprint in the regulated Italian market,” said Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan. Due to the agreement, Tuko Productions, which has been active in Italy since 2016, will offer over 40 Wazdan games on…

The company’s Head of Sales for Southern Europe passed away on Saturday after battle with cancer A ristocrat Technologies announced Monday through a press release the passing of Christian Colus on Saturday 31 July, following a battle with cancer.  Colus joined Aristocrat in 2006, quickly establishing a professional presence in the French and Spanish gaming industries, and his work led to a fast appointment to the position of Head of Sales for Southern Europe, where he extended his influence into many more European and African markets. According to the company’s statement, Colus also maintained a personal interest for his earlier career…