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A brand new Bally’s Las Vegas is in our future. But that means the Tropicana is on borrowed time. Plans are to tear down the 66-year-old resort within the next two years, which will lead to a new Bally’s Las Vegas. How are these events tied together? And what does it all have to do with baseball and California? Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling, where our big stories are the pending implosion of Tropicana Las Vegas, and the return of a new Bally’s Las Vegas. And it all begins with baseball. Baseball? Yes, baseball! Over the…

Gaming equipment manufacturer Euro Games Technology (EGT) has received two prizes from the Golden Spades Awards 2023 competition. The event was organized by the Association of Organizers of Gambling Games and Activities in Bulgaria with the support of Betnews.bg. This was the first edition of the event, held on November 21st at the Hyatt Regency Sofia Hotel, where awards in 10 categories were handed out. EGT was recognized as the ‘Most successful Bulgarian company abroad of the year’ because of its status as the largest manufacturer of gaming equipment in Bulgaria, with 28 international offices on 5 continents. The company…

iGaming provider Amusnet has announced the launch of a new slot game titled 7&Crystals. According to the company, the new game is designed to captivate players with its beautiful graphics and lively animations. “These glistening gems come to life and ensure endless entertainment,” the provider stated. The 3-reel, 5-payline game is packed with symbols that will align in various rewarding combinations. Meanwhile, the Gamble feature allows players to multiply their winnings, offering a high-risk, high-reward element; and the Jackpot Cards Bonus game reveals Jackpots to fortunate players.  “Extending our selection of classic-themed games, this time, instead of the conventional fruity goodness, you can enjoy shiny…

B2B online casino solutions provider Evolution has announced the launch of its live slot Crazy Coin Flip and the upcoming launch of Super Sic Bo in the United States.Crazy Coin Flip is now streaming live to players in New Jersey from the company’s live casino studio in Atlantic City, and Super Sic Bo will go live on December 7, streaming live to players in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. As per the company, Crazy Coin Flip combines the best of RNG slots and live casino into “an exciting and memorable experience” for players. The game features three phases: a qualifying slot, an…

 December 4, 2023 Most people have heard that Las Vegas is getting a baseball team. What is not so well known is how that will bring about the return of Bally’s Las Vegas. Believe it or not, the two events are connected in ways that no one could have imagined a few years ago… and yet, here we are. First, you must understand that Bally Corporation was not associated with the Bally’s Las Vegas casino, which was owned by Caesars Entertainment. When Caesars decided to rebrand Bally’s as the Horseshoe, they sold the name to Bally Corp. The good folks…

Professional sports leagues in America have teamed up for the Never Know What’s Next campaign. The National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, and the National Hockey League have announced the release of the 30-second spot which encourages responsible betting in sports. “Working with our fellow sports leagues, gaming operator partners, and responsible gaming partners gives added weight – particularly for young bettors – to this shared priority of making an impact on responsible gaming education across the United States,” said Scott Kaufman-Ross, NBA Senior Vice President Head of Gaming & New Business Ventures. The commercial length spot, with support from…

Swedish casino entertainment provider Play’n GO has unveiled the latest addition to its Reactoonz series with the introduction of a new grid slot called Gargantoonz.The release marks the return to the sci-fi theme for the first time this year and the next chapter in the Reactoonz story. Following Gigantoonz (2022), the storyline unfolds with Dr. Toonz successfully creating a small one-eyed Gargantoon. The objective is to conduct experiments on the Gargantoon, aiming to integrate it into Reactoonz society and generate wealth. Gargantoonz is a 7×7 cascading grid slot that features a deep blue backdrop, mimicking the dark space – counterbalanced with colorful…

Sportsbook and casino platform provider Digitain has announced the introduction of SportChat, a player-to-player interaction tool, to its sportsbook solution. The new product is aimed at increasing player engagement, retention, and revenue opportunities.    The new social betting feature is designed to increase engagement and enable players to communicate with each other in real-time during live sports events.  Zohrab Karapetyan, Chief of Sportsbook Product at Digitain, commented: “Today’s digital native sports bettor has grown up with social media and social platforms and instant messaging. They expect to be able to share experiences, knowledge, passion, and the near misses that come with watching…

iGaming technology provider SOFTSWISS won Brand IDOL of the Year at the iGaming IDOL Awards 2023. The seventh edition of the event was held on November 30th at the InterContinental Hotel in Malta. According to the company, the annual iGaming IDOL Awards recognize excellence in the online gambling sector, and SOFTSWISS’s recognition marks “a significant milestone in the company’s journey of expertise.” The recognition comes as SOFTSWISS strengthens its position across the European region, as well as in promising markets in Latin America and Asia. According to the provider, the success achieved by campaigns including “Bringing the Heat,” and “Make…

Major League Baseball has approved the move of the Oakland Athletics. That means a Tropicana implosion is set for 2025. But how the hell does one affect the other? Well, if you have not been paying attention to what’s been going on in Las Vegas this past year, we will take a moment to explain it. First, the Oakland A’s wanted a new home. Their current stadium is a dilapidated mess. Las Vegas already took the Raiders from Oakland, so naturally they siezed on this opportunity and offered to build the A’s a new stadium. That’s all it took. A…

Entain is facing a fine in the Netherlands as the Dutch gaming authority, the Kansspelautoriteit, has levied a penalty of $3.26 million (EUR 3 million) on its BetEnt subsidiary, operating as BetCity, a company acquired by Entain in January. This move by the Dutch regulatory body was in line with the country’s regulations related to money laundering and terrorism financing prevention. As a major player in the sports betting and gambling space, Entain owns an array of recognized brands such as bwin, Coral, Ladbrokes, PartyPoker, and Sportingbet. This recent development involving BetEnt, however, has drawn attention to compliance issues and…

Jostling for attention — that’s the name of the game for modern iGaming developers. Players are always looking for the next thrill, the next immersive game theme, the next unbelievable gaming experience. Slotegrator shares how its partner – fast-growing iGaming content developer 3 Oaks Gaming – became a trendsetter in content creation. In Slotegrator’s analysis, there are 5 pillars of success for premier iGaming content developers.  Let’s take a close look at each one, based on insights from a recent interview with 3 Oaks Gaming’s Yuri Muratov: Global expansion. 3 Oaks Gaming has transformed into a global sensation, boasting 70+…

The Malta Gaming Authority announced on Wednesday that it has decided to cancel the authorization awarded to Tipin Limited, bearing reference numbers MGA/B2C/808/2020, effective as of 29 November 2023. The cancellation of Tipin Limited’s authorization was decided in terms of regulation 10 (1) (a) with direct application of reg. 9 (1) (c), (d), (i), (I) and (m) of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations. Pursuant to the decision, the licensee is hereby being directed to: Settle all outstanding fees that are due to the Authority within a period of five working days from the effective date referred to above; Remove,…

B2B sports betting startup Sparket has announced an investment from Metta World Peace, adding the former NBA champion and his team to its cap table. The move comes at a time when Sparkbet is experiencing growth, having launched with Red Rock Resorts in June on its STN Play iCasino platform, along with a string of recent partnership announcements. Metta will be focused on helping Sparket expand its B2B pipeline through targeted introductions in the sports industry, including introductions to the Lakers and helping the company scale through his business connections. The partnership is formally with Artest Management Group (AMG), the…

London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan is increasingly facing calls to fulfill his campaign promise to ban “harmful gambling advertisements” on Transport for London (TfL) amid growing concerns over the prevalence of gambling-related issues in the UK. During his election campaign, in April 2021, Khan vowed to address the effects of gambling addiction, as online and mobile app gambling services were accused of using aggressive marketing strategies to lure customers. In his manifesto, cited by Financial Times, Khan said: “Given the devastating way gambling addiction can destroy lives and families, I’ll instruct TfL to bring forward plans to extend the ban to…

Rank Group’s Chief Financial Officer, Richard Harris, said at a capital markets event held Thursday that the company expects to get Grosvenor Casinos up to £7 million ($8.8 million) in revenue per week. Harris said the push would happen “largely through activity that is within our control.” However, he conceded the figure is “before the benefits of the Gambling Act review” and before we the company makes any material changes to the property estate. “All-in, we expect to push the business well above £7 million per week in the medium term,” Harris added. According to the company’s latest set of…