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O nline casino and sports betting operator LV Bet has appointed as brand ambassador to the former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland footballer Jason McAteer for the UK and Ireland markets. The collaboration will focus primarily on the operator’s social media channels, with a “wide range” of activations promised in the coming year. Marcin Jablonski, CCO of LV Bet commented: “Jason is a valuable addition to the LV Bet team as a brand ambassador, bringing a wealth of expertise from a playing career that lasted more than 15 years. Having played at two World Cups and spent almost a decade in the…

Illinois’ Rivers Casino Des Plaines will hold a “Dealer School Job Fair” on June 24 R ush Street Gaming is implementing a $15 non-tipped minimum wage at all Rivers Casinos including Rivers Casino Des Plaines, immediately boosting the pay for more than 100 local team members. Tipped employees at Rivers earn an hourly rate plus gratuities, already take home above $15 per hour. For example, full-time dealers at Rivers Casino average a first-year income is of $55,000 or more. The CEO of Rivers Casino and Rush Street Gaming Greg Carlin, said: “We believe that paying a living wage is more…

I ssuing a ruling on May 21, a Pulaski County judge again deemed unconstitutional an Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) rule and a recently passed law requiring casino license endorsement letters be signed by officials in office at the time the application is made, reports the Cherokee Phoenix. The ruling by Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox buoys the ARC’s decision a year ago to grant the remaining casino license for Pope County to Gulfside Casino Partnership of Mississippi. Simultaneously, Fox refused Gulfside’s request that the issue be turned over to the ARC with orders to award the license to Gulfside, which…

GNOG is broadening its content offering in the state with a diverse slot and table game portfolio G olden Nugget Online Gaming increased their assortment of games offered in Michigan with the launch of International Game Technology’s (IGT) slot and table games on GoldenNuggetCasino.com, adding a total of 50 additional games including slots like “Cleopatra” and “the innovative “Wheel of Fortune Megaways” slot game, where players have over 100,000 ways to win. The Vice President of GNOG, Warren Steven, said: “We continue to grow our portfolio of content in Michigan, we are excited to expand our games repertoire by launching…

T he construction for the Resorts World video lottery casino planned for the Newburgh Mall could start this summer in Orange County, New York state. It could take 6 to 12 months, depending on whether pandemic-related shortages of building materials caused delays. The operator said Friday it plans to open the casino in the first three months of 2022. The company’s plans to build a casino inside the Newburgh Mall have raced to approval, clearing the way for a renovation of nearly a quarter of the mall that could be done by early next year. Resorts World, which also operates the $1 billion…

T he Three Affiliated Tribes, an oil-producing tribe in North Dakota comprised by The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, has recently acquired satellite property just off the central casino-lined corridor of Las Vegas on empty 8.7 acres for $12 million. Tribal Chairman Mark Fox said they could use it to build anything from a tribally operated casino to a parking lot. The vacant property is located just off the south end of the Vegas strip, near the 43-story Mandalay Bay casino and just over a mile from the newly completed Allegiant Stadium, home to the Las Vegas Raiders NFL team.…

C T Gaming Interactive has taken a selection of online slot games live with online casino Favbet. After integration, the supplier’s titles such as Lucky Clover, Duck of Luck, 40 Treasures along many other slot games will be available to the Romanian players. The launch builds on CT Gaming Interactive’s well-established position in the Romanian online market while simultaneously allows Favbet to continue diversifying its product offering, highlighted the supplier. Milena Tsankarska, Business Development at CT Gaming Interactive commented in a press release: “It’s a great achievement to partner with Favbet and provide its customers with our games that offer…

H ard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City announced today the launch of Hard Rock Air. The new 30-seat VIP air charter service will cater to high-end customers traveling to the resort from select markets across the region. The exclusive service, operated by Ultimate Jet Charters, will officially take flight on Friday, July 16. Hard Rock Air will further elevate Atlantic City as a premier entertainment destination with flights from Farmingdale, White Plains, Norfolk, Richmond, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Scranton and Latrobe. Customers will discover the contagious energy of Hard Rock Atlantic City that boasts a backdrop of the iconic boardwalk, beach…

T he new agreement will see Funfair, which operates over 25 casinos across Ireland, utilise Aspire Global’s gateway AspireCore Platform (PAM). The flexible and robust platform is packed with a wide range of services that will allow Funfair to focus on building its brands within the online environment. Funfair Casino will also benefit from Aspire Global’s fully Managed Services, comprised of customer support, CRM, VIP, fraud and risk management, for the launch of Funfair’s new online casino brands. Aspire Global’s PAM and Managed Services remove the pinch points of technology, games supply and regulation for the operator. “In expanding Funfair’s…

T he open survey released by the organizers of SAGSE on April 15 was finalized with the disclosure of the companies awarded by the public on June 2. Within the categories valued through the vote of suppliers, businessmen, regulators, and operators in Europe, Yogonet.com was awarded the distinction as “Best Gaming News in the Industry”, obtaining the highest number of votes online. This fact repeats the result of the survey for Latin America this year, while in the ranking for the United States it came in second, behind Global Gaming Business. The news media was chosen by more than 26%…

 June 6, 2021 The ink isn’t even dry of the Seminole Gaming Compact with the state of Florida, but already there are political challenges being raised. That agreement paves the way for sports betting in the state. But the mayor of Miami Beach has voiced his concerns that the agreement is corrupted, and he wants the Federal Government to kill the deal. The U.S. Department of the Interior must approve the agreement since it involves a Native American tribe. And the Miami Beach mayor believes that the new compact between the Seminoles and the state has been corrupted and hijacked…

 June 5, 2021 Three casinos have launched free-play casino games ahead of the launch of Arizona sports betting this fall. The Wild Horse Pass Casino, along with Lone Butte and Vee Quiva´s, are all allowing residents of the state to play online social casino games. Offering games such as blackjack, roulette, online slots, and video poker that can be played on multiple devices in their own homes, the properties say that guests can earn rewards which they can redeemed later at the casinos. This is all ahead of the launch of Arizona sports betting, which is anticipated to start in…

 June 4, 2021 We take a few moments to review the Gold Pile: Toltec Treasure slot from our friends at Playtech. It’s a 5 reels, 25 paylines game which features a Bonus Round, Bonus Spins, and Wild and Scatter Symbols. Gold Pile: Toltec Treasure can also be played on mobile devices. If you enjoy our review of the Gold Pile: Toltec Treasure, check out our reviews for other Playtech games, such as Green Lantern, right here on our website. The Gold Pile: Toltec Treasure slot is the first release in the Gold Pile series from Playtch. This is a high…

G ila River Hotels & Casinos announced on May 27 that Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, and Vee Quiva will offer guests a “new way” to play casino games from their own homes. PlayGila was created in partnership with online gaming supplier GameAccount Network (GAN). It is a free-to-play, online social casino that allows guests to play casino games like slots, blackjack, roulette, and video poker on any device. The games are only for amusement purposes, and users are not able to win money through gameplay. However, PlayGila allows players to earn rewards that can be redeemed on the property,…

The public hearing will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Chester City Hall on June 30, 2021 T he Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, to take public comment on the renewal of the Category 1 Slot Machine Operator’s license for Harrah’s Chester Downs and Marina, LLC, operator of Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack in Delaware County. The hearing will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Chester City Hall, 1 E. Fourth Street, in Chester, Pennsylvania. The deadline for registration to speak or submit written testimony is noon on Monday, June 28. Citizens, public officials, and community groups…

A proposal that could lead to a new casino in St. Tammany Parish was advanced Wednesday by Louisiana lawmakers. The Senate Finance Committee advanced House Bill 702l to the Senate floor with a 5-4 vote. Since the House has already passed it, if HB702 passes the Senate unchanged, it would go to Gov. John Bel Edwards, who has said he would sign it into law and trigger the election. The bill calls for a referendum in the parish for voters to decide whether one of the state’s casino licenses can be moved from Bossier City to just outside Slidell. License…