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U krainian Ice Hockey Federation has partnered with a new title partner of the Ukrainian national ice hockey team, VBET. Heorhii Zubko, president of Ukrainian Ice Hockey Federation, said: “With our new partner VBET we are determined to make a new brand of Ukrainian national ice hockey team. We have plenty of ideas just waiting for their time. I think this partnership will bring us quite high results”. Head of VBET Ukraine partnership development department Anton Svitlychnyi, commented: “Everyone dreams of working with our country’s main ice hockey team, and our company is no exception. We are delighted to announce…

R ush Street Interactive has partnered with Evolution to debut its Red Tiger online casino games at BetRivers.com, announced the company on August 19. The Chicago-based gaming company will be among the first online casino operators in Michigan to offer the company’s game studio. The newly launched games include fan favorites Bounty Raid, 777 Strike and Reel Keeper, which will be joined by Red Tiger’s Cash Vault, Piggy Riches Megaways and Gonzo’s Quest Megaways, “already player favorites on BetRivers.com in Pennsylvania,” describes the company in a press statement. “We are excited to partner with Evolution to bring these top quality…

T he Las Vegas sports betting Venture from CEO Derek Stevens, Circa Sports, announced Thursday that it will host its second annual panel of sports betting experts and personalities from the Vegas Sports and Information Network (VSinN) at Circa Resort & Casino on Saturday, August 28. The panel will share insights on the 2021 professional football season, details on the Circa Million III and Circa Sports Survivor contests, and tips and strategies for bettors.  This free panel will run from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. in Circa’s Warehouse event space, and will also be live streamed from Circa Sports’ official…

T he Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) approved Thursday, August 19 a two-year operating license for the state’s first peer-to-peer sportsbook, California-based start-up company ZenSports, with a sportsbook at Big Wheel Casino in Lovelock and another one at Baldini’s Sports Casino in Sparks. Customers using ZenSports’ service can exchange cash for “Zen Tokens”, which can be bet against other users instead of a casino house. The company hopes to eventually accept other cryptocurrencies, although neither peer-to-peer betting nor cryptocurrency wagering are yet legal in the state. ZenSports hopes to bring both options in the near future. The company received a…

M aryland’s 6 casinos combined have reported a single-month record in gaming revenue of $180,145,516 during July. This is the third time in 5 months that the state’s casinos have set a new revenue record.  Last month’s total represents an increase of 28.7% ($40.2 million) on a year-over-year comparison. Casinos were limited to 50% capacity in July 2020, which was the first full month that the properties were open after March 16’s closure due to COVID-19. The gambling revenue totals for July, compared to the same period last year, are: MGM National Harbor (2,170 slot machines, 200 table games) —…

We might just have a title race on our hands after all. With both Rangers and Celtic already chalking up a first defeat in the ‘L’ column, it’s Hibernian and Aberdeen making the early running in the 2021/22 Scottish Premiership as clubs return to league action this weekend. Will the reigning champions be suitably recovered in time from midweek European action to rally at Ross County? We’re back with our next set of Scottish Premiership predictions… Scottish Premiership 2021/22 Preview | Weekend Games Are Celtic back? After a turbulent start to his tenure in Glasgow, there are now signs Ange…

 August 19, 2021 With some venues in Las Vegas requiring Covid shots to enter, casinos in New York state were conducting the “Shots and Slots” program to incentivize people to get the Coronavirus vaccination. And now, the state is expanding their vaccination mandate. The news that the city of New York will extend its vaccine mandate to casinos comes just days after another city did the same. You may recall that just last week the mayor of New Orleans issued a requirement for most indoor activities, including gambling. Harrah’s Casino New Orleans was the first casino to comply. As of…

The state’s new Gaming Compacts give half of the licenses to professional team owners and venue operators A fter years of tribes having a near monopoly on gambling in the state, Arizona’s new gaming compact signed in April has given half of the sports book licenses to professional team owners and venue operators as a key compromise. However, now state officials say the number of tribes qualified for a license outnumbers those available. The state gaming department claims there are more tribal applicants who qualify, than licenses available.  State rules on sports betting include guidance on how to move forward. The end…

T he Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced August 17 record monthly revenue for the month of July, totaling $423.65 million generated from all forms of gaming regulated by the entity. The figures respond to revenue including slot machines, table games, iGaming, sports wagering, fantasy contests and VGTs, with revenue from land-based casinos particularly strong for the past month as patrons return. Table games achieved a record in revenue while slot machine revenue placed 4th all time for a month. Gross revenue from slot machines was up 12% versus same period 2019 while table games revenue was up 13% versus 2019.…

M GM Resorts International announced Monday that salaried and new employees at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi and Gold Strike Casino in Tunica are required to get COVID-19 vaccinations.  Both Scarlet Pearl and Beau Rivage management said they are looking to expand the vaccination requirements for hourly staff members. Salaried employees who are not working exclusively from home will be required to show proof of vaccination by Friday, October 15 as an employment condition.  New MGM employees must get the vaccine before starting work, effective Monday, August 30. The order affects more than 6,000 employees in eight states.…

T he Indiana Gaming Commission approved on Wednesday, August 18 a deal under which Hard Rock will assume at least 85% ownership of the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary from Spectacle Entertainment. The IGC unanimously approved the agreement on the $300 million gaming, dining and entertainment destination. Hard Rock already owned part of the casino and was contracted to operate it on behalf of the former majority owner, Spectacle, which is currently experiencing legal issues. Spectacle Entertainment’s top executives have faced criminal and financial misconduct allegations, which led to its former CEO, Rod Ratcliff, to step down and…

J ordan Spieth, a three-time major golf champion, is joining the FanDuel Group team as part of an exclusive partnership. This new partnership designates FanDuel, an official sports betting partner of the PGA TOUR, as the exclusive sports betting and daily fantasy provider for Jordan Spieth. As part of the relationship, Spieth will be featured in national television commercials and will be the face of FanDuel’s golf products, and will work with FanDuel on content for social media and responsible gaming initiatives. FanDuel will also support the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation to continue its great work in the community. —…

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In a move that just about everyone saw coming, MGM Resorts vaccinations will be required in order to work for the company. Newly hired individuals who work for MGM on an hourly basis must show proof of a vaccination by August 30th. Salaried employees, whether newly hired or not, must show proof by October 15th. No details were provided about what actions may be taken if an employee does not get the vaccination or refuses to comply. However, it’s safe to assume that (at a minimum) they would not be scheduled to work at an MGM property or office. This…

SiGMA has announced that its next iGathering networking event will be held in Riga. The dinner, which is planned for the 26th of August, at 19:00, is set to take place at the stunning Royal Casino. The evening will also welcome guests from neighboring countries Estonia and Lithuania, tapping into a wide network of the region’s top industry thinkers. The event takes place alongside generous sponsorship from Revpanda, AlphaAffiliates.com, Amber Studios, and Spin Wise. The Royal Casino SPA & Hotel Resort is a prestigious 5 star hotel and entertainment center located in Latvia’s capital, Riga. Bringing elegance and luxury, the resort…

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