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It’s June 1st! The day Nevada’s Governor promised he would have Las Vegas casinos open, and most of them are… most. And in other gambling news, sports betting continues to expand, adding two more states to the list of those regulating the activity. And what will happen to Las Vegas buffets as we recover from the pandemic? Hello my friends! Thanks so much for joining me on another edition of This Week in Gambling, and today is June the 1st! At least, it was June the 1st when I released this video. And today’s the day that Nevada is supposed…

E sports Entertainment Group (EEG) and Cleveland Cavaliers strike a multi-year partnership agreement. The gambling operator will serve as the NBA franchise’s official esports tournament platform provider. Under the agreement, EEG will operate three co-branded esports events annually for the Cavaliers through its tournament platform, Esports Gaming League (EGL). The deal also includes Cavaliers’s NBA 2K League affiliate team, Cavs Legion GC. In addition, EEG will receive courtside LED signage at Cavaliers regular-season home games throughout the upcoming 2021-2022 season and act as the presenting partner of an annual ‘esports themed night’. Moreover, the gambling operator’s branding will appear on…

The state could produce more than $1.5B in retail and online sports wagering by the market’s third year C onnecticut could generate more than $1.5 billion in annual sports wagers and more than $100 million in operator revenue, according to PlayCT projections. In addition, online casinos could generate as much as $350 million in gross gaming revenues annually, becoming a huge tax generator for the state. Governor Ned Lamont, who negotiated the agreements with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes to amend gaming compacts, signed the bill that would legalize retail and mobile sports betting, online casinos, online poker rooms, and…

The 6×5 slot comes packed with Wilds, Scatters, Multipliers, and a Free Game feature H abanero has launched Candy Tower, a 6×5 slot title that comes packed with Wilds, Scatters, Multipliers, and a Free Game Feature triggered by collecting winning combos and building the tower. Candy Tower’s Cash Boost feature awards players with random instant cash prizes in every Free Game, while the Multiplier Boost holds the potential to double the player’s winnings. The slot is packed with features for players to indulge their sweet tooth by using boosts to unlock prizes, and with up to 250 Free Games to be…

GiG Comply provides operators with the promotional content that is being used in their brands’ promotions G aming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) entered into a partnership agreement with UK-based gaming operator Novibet for the provision of GiG Comply, its automated affiliate marketing compliance screening tool. Under the agreement, GiG Comply will help Novibet to make sure that affiliates are aligned with their brand’s marketing message and that responsible gaming measures are visible on relevant pages, and terms and conditions are correct and up to date. GiG’s self-serve compliance solution enables operators like Novibet to scan and check web pages for…

T he Malta Gaming Authority announced on Monday that it has decided to cancel the authorization awarded to Smart Operations Limited effective as of May 31, 2021, in terms of specific regulations of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations. Smart Operations is no longer authorized to carry out any gaming operations, register new players, or accept new customer deposits, but is required to retain and provide all registered players with access to their player accounts and to refund all funds standing to the credit of players in line with the applicable law. According to MGA, this sanction is being imposed…

A lan Burak, the vice president of Monografie, told Yogonet in an exclusive interview that “based on a survey among operators, we have detected the need of many executives and businessmen in the sector to have a face-to-face networking event, in which to reactivate business and start thinking about a post-pandemic gambling market. Added to this is the health reality as well as the enormous access to vaccines that the United States offers its visitors today. Therefore, and with the support of the first manufacturers and suppliers interested in this idea, we can announce the first event for the market…

B etConstruct has announced in a press release that it is proud to be a premium sponsor of the SBC Football Championship 2021, which takes place today, June 1, at Stamford Bridge, London, from 2pm to 5pm GMT. The SBC Championship is a 6-a-side tournament held in a competitive environment. It will see 16 teams made up of sporting players from operators, suppliers, affiliates and media battle it out where footballing greats have played before them, cheered on from the stands by industry colleagues, friends, and families, while they enjoy the celebration and hospitality provided. SBC has worked with BetConstruct…

B etby is an international B2B sportsbook software provider that works with machine learning & AI algorithms, and whose products are live in over 20 countries across the globe, including Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. It is one of the sponsors of SiGMA Americas, which will take place on September 13-14 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This is one of the company’s moves to show its interest and growth plans in the Latin American market. “From the very first moment, we knew that our growth is very possible to come from emerging markets, like Latin America. And I’m saying this…

Sports betting in Connecticut, including online betting, has been approved and signed by the Governor… but now we must wait for approval by the Federal Government. But why is Federal approval needed? Because the deal involves the states Tribal Gaming interests. The Mohegan Sun, operated by the Mohegan Tribe, and Foxwoods Casino, operated by Mashantucket Pequot, have “exclusive rights” to many forms of gambling in the state. And since a deal needed to be reached between the state and the Tribes, now the Bureau of Indian Affairs must approve the expansion. One interesting aspect of this agreement is that online…

 May 31, 2021 Congratulations are in order as Nebraska sports betting has become the latest to join the regulated market! And while we are happy that betting on sports continues to expand, we cannot help but be a little disappointed that wagers will not be allowed online. Governor Pete Ricketts signed the legislation, which not only legalized betting on sports in the state, but also allowed for the expansion of casino gambling. Horse tracks in the state will now be permitted to offer “Las Vegas style” games, which we hope includes slots, craps, roulette, blackjack, and video poker. Initially, the…

P hilippine President Rodrigo Duterte asked lawmakers to approve a bill that sets income and gaming taxes on online casinos. Under the Senate bill, offshore gaming operators must pay 5% tax on their gross gaming revenue. In a statement released Monday, the presidential spokesman Harry Roque said that the bill was designated as “urgent” by the president. According to Senator Pia Cayetano, the measure’s sponsor, the bill will also require foreigners employed in online casinos and their service providers to pay 25% income tax. Roque said in a statement Monday: “We hope that this measure would not only generate the much-needed…

N orthern Ireland’s Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey announced plans for significant changes in gambling laws, which could lead the country to host its first-ever casino. The news follows a public consultation on the issue which unearthed a thirst for a relaxation of what many consider antiquated laws for the first time in 35 years. In particular, it found that 60% of those who responded to the consultation supported a rule change to allow casinos in Northern Ireland, according to Matthew Howse, Partner at law firm Eversheds Sutherland in Belfast. “This undoubtedly marks a general shift in attitudes towards gambling here,…

F oxwoods El San Juan Casino, located on Puerto Rico’s Isla Verde Beach, announced that industry veteran Stuart I. C. Levene, who has held multiple leadership roles throughout his career, was named General Manager.  Levene joins the soon to re-open casino after most recently serving as the Casino Consultant for the El San Juan Casino. Prior career highlights in Puerto Rico included serving as Marriott International’s first Casino General Manager at San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino in San Juan. Furthermore, overseeing the casino’s reconstruction and reopening process, Levene will begin the process of building Foxwoods El San Juan…

P aysafe, a specialized payments platform, won in the ‘Payments Provider’ category at the eGaming Review (EGR) North America Awards. The event was held virtually on Thursday, May 27. Paysafe’s award in the newly introduced category underscores the company’s expanded presence in the U.S. and Canadian-regulated online gaming and iLottery spaces over the last 12 months. The EGR North America Awards, which celebrate online gaming’s most trusted and innovative service providers, added several new categories in 2021. The new ‘Payments Provider’ category emphasizes the importance to iGaming operators of a robust payment offering, incorporating traditional and alternative payment methods backed…

P ragmatic Play has taken its complete Virtual Sports solution live with bplay across the Santa Fe Province in Argentina, and Paraguay. The agreement marks an expansion of the existing relationship with bplay, with its customers now being able to access the provider’s complete Virtual Sports portfolio including Penalty Shootout, Horse Racing, Greyhound Racing, Fantastic League, and Force 1. The Vice President of Latin American Operations at Pragmatic Play Victor Arias, said: “We’re very pleased to strengthen our relationship with bplay further, taking our Virtual Sports offering live in Santa Fe province as well as in Paraguay. With so many markets…