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B oyd Gaming announced Tuesday that it will host 4 COVID-19 vaccination sites at its properties across the Las Vegas Valley later in August.  In alliance with the state of Nevada and Immunize Nevada, the company will host inoculation sites at Cannery Casino Hotel on Friday August 20, and Fremont Hotel and Casino on Friday August 27, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day.  Vaccination is 100% free of charge at both sites, and open to all Nevada residents ages 12 and up. Appointments are not required. Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson’s vaccines will be available for administration. …

After merger talks with a special purpose acquisition company allegedly collapsed S portradar Group AG announced August 17 that it has publicly filled a registration statement on Form F-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the proposed initial public offering of its ordinary shares. The global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products intends to list its common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “SRAD.” The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the offering have not yet been determined. A press release announces that J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley,…

S lot machines revenues at Connecticut’s two tribal casinos have risen as Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino report an increase on the influx of visitors over the summer after the ease of COVID-19 restrictions. Both properties were closed for more than three months during the highest point of the pandemic.  Mohegan Tribe’s Mohegan Sun generated $49.9 million in slot-machine revenues in July after winning payouts. This represents a 5% increase from July 2020 and the most money the casino has retained since August 2019, according to The Day of New London.  Mohegan Sun has also launched more promotions and…

O klahoma’s Indian gaming industry paid a record $167 million in exclusivity fees to the state last fiscal year, ended June 30, a signal that the market is back on its feet. The figures were revealed August 17, during the annual Indian gaming conference in Oklahoma City. State revenues from gaming increased more than 35% between the 2020 and 2021 fiscal years, reports The Oklahoman. The Covid-19 pandemic prompted tribally-operated casinos in the state to close operations in March 2020, remaining closed for two months or longer. As a result of the shutdown, revenues for both tribal governments and Oklahoma…

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…