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L ouisiana Senate approved Thursday the second necessary bill to launch sports betting in Louisiana in time for football season. The upper chamber advanced Senate Bill 247 on Wednesday night, which set up regulations and procedures, to the House. On Thursday afternoon, the Senate voted 32-4 in favor of House Bill 697, which establishes the taxes and fees, as reported by the Advocate. The bill needed 26 yes votes for passage. HB697, sponsored by Crowley Republican Rep. John Stefanski, was approved by the House on a 78-24 vote on May 10. Senators asked no questions, raised no debate and were finished…

T he website Betsson.gr will offer sports betting, casino, live casino, and virtual sports. Betsson has received two of the new HGC licenses to operate in Greece; one license for games of chance (casino, slots, poker) and another one for betting (sportsbook), both of which are valid for an initial period of seven years. “We are really pleased to receive these licenses and to welcome Greece as Betsson’s 18th locally regulated market. As in other markets, our vision for Greece is to offer the best customer experience possible and we have partnered with some great gaming suppliers and payment providers…

A state Senate committee passed a measure Saturday to strengthen penalties and make it up to a gross misdemeanor to bring guns into certain resorts and casinos where they are prohibited. Senate Bill 452, which is backed by gaming giant MGM Resorts International, “is designed to reduce rising violent crimes that have become prevalent in the Las Vegas resort corridor during the pandemic”, said Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, D-Las Vegas. Under current law, if resort security confronts an armed person to tell them that firearms are not permitted on the premises and that person refuses to leave, they can…

B lueprint operations unveiled details of ‘VExpo’, a 3D virtual exhibition showcasing 20 new game titles, the complete debit card TITO solution from GeWeTe, and the latest political, regulatory, and legal insights from industry experts. Blueprint´s line-up of 20 new game titles, includes  Fishin’ Frenzy Megaways and Eye of Horus Megaways both with Power Play features. Starburst,  makes its way onto the High Street and will be shown in its B3 format, according to a press release. The brand’s cabinets comprise the Wave and Auroramax and the Alphamax. The Wave features a show-stopping 43” high-definition curved monitor; Auroramax has 31.5”…

D elivering a seamless and easy-to-navigate player experience, Bullion Bars – Grab the Gold features a “Bullion Ladder” with prizes that step down one position after every spin. Achieving three bonus symbols on an active win line triggers the “Grab the Gold” bonus, with the values on the Bullion Ladder transported across into the bonus feature. Upon reaching the bonus, players have the option of choosing up to three gold bars to reveal a prize from the bottom of the Bullion Ladder. The ladder continues to step down three places while adding prizes for future rounds. Selecting a gold bar…

 May 23, 2021 There have been a lot of bills introduced for the regulation of Louisiana sports betting. Now, estimates are that the activity could be launched as early as this fall, perhaps in time for the NFL season. Senators in Louisiana recently voted 31-6 on a bill to allow sports bets to be placed on smartphones, in casinos, at approved kiosks, and even in restaurants that serve liquor. The bill must now go before the Louisiana House. A survey last year found that 65% of state residence approve of the regulation of sports wagers. Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement…

 May 22, 2021 We speak with AGS about their VEGA$ 3 Poker casino table game! It features heads-up play against the dealer and the optional “V-3 Bonus wager” and” V-4 Bonus wager”. You can learn more about Vegas3 poker when you visit the AGS website. If you enjoy VEGA$ 3 Poker, you can also find more reviews for AGS table games, such as Criss Cross Poker and Premium Hold ‘Em, right here on our website. DESCRIPTION OF BETS: With VEGA$ 3 Poker you make a mandatory ante wager. You may also make the optional V-3 wager or V-4 wager. You…

A superb Saturday of ITV Racing is headed up by the Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh. We’ve picked out our top tips ahead of all the key action across the UK and Ireland… Goodwood 14:10 – Al Zaraqaan – 2/1 >> Looks highly progressive after a statement win in the Rosebery Handicap at Kempton back in March; followed that effort up with a respectable fourth in a Group 2 at Newmarket. Haydock 15:35 – Isabella Giles – 7/1 EW >> Drop back in trip could have the desired effect here as she looks to rediscover form that saw her…

Don’t look now, but sports betting in Tennessee has now collected more than $1 billion in wagers since the industry launched in November, even as wagers slowed down in April. Now with $1.1 billion in six months, the Volunteer State became the quickest legal sports jurisdiction to reach the $1 billion milestone in U.S. history, according to PlayTenn, which tracks the Tennessee gaming market. “With an online-only launch during the NFL season and at the beginning of a month, Tennessee kicked off its sports betting industry under nearly perfect circumstances,” said Nicole Russo, analyst for PlayTenn.com. “The circumstances gave the…

N ew Jersey banned smoking and drinking in casinos when they reopened last year, and now as the casinos are opening again, tobacco opponents are urging elected officials and casino operators to make the restriction permanent. The casino smoking ban in New Jersey will be lifted next month. Many state officials say they’re not ready to advocate for a smoke-free Atlantic City. Senate President Steve Sweeney stated: “It’s an industry that’s struggling quite a bit. The argument before was that you’re going to chase away a percentage of their business, and nobody’s been able to disburse that thought process.” The pandemic…

Special meeting with casinos to adjust or remove occupancy capacity, among other policies T he Massachussetts Gaming Commission plans to hold a special meeting next week to hear from Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield, Encore Boston Harbor, and racing and simulcasting stakeholders as it considers when and how to remove the COVID-19 restrictions it has imposed over the last year, reports the WHDH. The amenities at the slots parlor and casinos are subject to the COVID-19 restrictions imposed by Gov. Charlie Baker, almost all of which are scheduled to be repealed on May 29. But the gaming areas are subject…

Resorts World Las Vegas has received regulatory approval to open June 24 on the Las Vegas Strip. Nevada Gaming Commission granted licenses to Genting Group and its publicly traded subsidiary, Genting Malaysia Berhad, the Malaysia-based owner of the $4.3 billion development. Commission Chairman John Moran Jr. stated after the unanimous vote: “We look forward to seeing it open and running,” the Associated Press reports. Scott Sibella, president of Resorts World Las Vegas, commented: “We want to be the most sophisticated, state-of-art casino in the world,” Sibella declared as he spoke about technological advances built into what will be the first new…

N BA Digital announced a new “NBA Bet” content initiative, which will feature the debut of a weekly NBA TV show and betting-focused content across NBA.com, the NBA App, and social platforms. As part of this multi-platform offering, the NBA, Turner Sports, and BetMGM will premiere NBA TV’s first live studio show dedicated to betting-focused information and analysis, NBABet presented by BetMGM, beginning today, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. ET. The 30-minute weekly show launches the day before the NBA Playoffs tip-off and will continue through the first two rounds of the Playoffs. — NBABet (@nbabet) May 20, 2021 Based…

The City Council will vote on the recommendation, leaving The Cordish’s Live! proposal out T he city of Richmond’s casino advisory panel has recommended that Maryland-based Urban One Inc.’s $600 million One Casino and Resort proposal moves forward for consideration by City Council and citizens, Mayor Levar Stoney’s office announced Thursday, reports the Virginia Business. If the Council approves the recommendation and voters support it in a November referendum, the resort will be the first casino under Black ownership in the country. The city’s advisory panel, a nine-member group comprised of city employees and two City Council members that have…

Lights, camera, action! When it comes to action-themed slot games, you will find some surprisingly visually rich attractions, particularly with 3D slot games. As slot gaming technology continues to grow in sophistication, you can rest assured that the graphics will become increasingly more refined. There is perhaps no better place to witness this than in the domain of action-themed slot games. Moreover, you will find that these slot games are set in some rather interesting places; from barroom shootouts in the Wild West, to gladiator coliseums, and even the Jurassic period. Without further ado, here are some of the hardest-hitting…

 May 20, 2021 It took a special session and an agreement with the Seminole Tribe, but Florida sports betting has finally and officially been passed! It is the single largest expansion of gambling in the state… but don’t get too excited, yet. Residents of the state may have a bit of a wait before any actual sports wagering takes place. The agreement must also be approved by Federal regulators. The U.S. Department of Interior has just 45 days to review and approve the deal. The Florida House Speaker  added, “Congratulations on an historic compact with the Seminole Tribe…’’. And the…