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Effective Monday, following last week’s Senate approval of his six-year appointment O n Monday, the deputy director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board’s division responsible for regulating Detroit’s casinos became executive director of the agency, reports The Detroit News. Last week, the Michigan Senate approved Henry Williams’ six-year appointment to lead the regulatory body administering licenses and enforcing statutes concerning the state’s gaming industry in a 34-1 confirmation vote. Williams replaces Richard Kalm, who resigned in April following the January launch of online gambling in Michigan. Williams has 20 years of experience working at the control board. He was deputy…

G olden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) reported Monday its financial results for the first quarter of 2021, with revenue soaring 54.2% year-over-year to $26.7 million. Net income was $69.6 million, up from $4.2 million in the prior year comparable period, and Adjusted EBITDA was $(3.5) million compared to $5.9 million. The company said its previous full-year revenue outlook range of $130 million to $145 million is maintained for 2021. GNOG President Thomas Winter said in a press release: “We are very pleased to start 2021 with such strong results across both our established and new expansion markets. We believe we…

What a week for gambling news! So many casinos in Las Vegas reopening at full capacity! And the same is happening for Atlantic City casinos, too!! And what will become of the social distancing and face mask requirements? Howdy, neighbors! And welcome to another edition of This Week in Gambling! Vaccination numbers are up! We’re close to Las Vegas reopening fully! And all across America things are returning to normal… and that is this week’s big story! On our last show I listed three casinos for you, all on the Las Vegas strip, which had been allowed to open at…

 May 18, 2021 For the first time since March of last year, Atlantic City casinos have been cleared to open at full capacity starting tomorrow, May 19th. The change comes just two months after they opened at 50% occupancy. However, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has chosen to keep the mask requirement in place indoors, and the six-foot social distancing rule will also remain in effect. “Now is the time to take major steps to reopen our economy and loosen both indoor and outdoor gathering and capacity restrictions,” he said. The Governor’s decision to open up the casinos comes as…

After all the waiting, Euro 2020 is almost here – and a year’s delay could mean a whole crop of young talent is now ready to shine on one of the biggest international stages of them all. The European Championships can often see exciting stars suddenly unlock serious world-class pedigree, and Euro 2020 looks to be no different. With UEFA also relaxing the rules on squad size to allow 26 players per team, we could see even more young talent given a chance at this summer’s tournament.   Here are our seven to shine across the continent as we pick…

The tribe has received necessary federal approvals and support from every municipality in the county O ttawa Indians’ Little River Band, has received the necessary federal approvals for its planned Muskegon County casino in West Michigan and is now awaiting state’s approval, reports WOODTV. The Little River Band bought the old Great Lakes Downs racetrack near Harvey Street and Hile Road with plans for the off-reservation casino to include 1,700 slot machines, 35 table games, and a 220-room hotel, however for the last 12 years, the $180 million project has been stuck in limbo while awaiting federal approval. The tribal’s…

N ominations for the fifth annual VIXIO Global Regulatory Awards are open. The industry’s event recognizing excellence in regulation, responsible gambling, and compliance is back for a gala in-person event on 21st October. Organizers VIXIO GamblingCompliance confirmed the event is returning to its home of the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Entries for the awards opened on 17th May and close on 30th July. The shortlist of finalists will be announced on 1st September, with the gala black-tie ceremony on 21st October in partnership with charity sponsor Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM). There are 20 awards…

E ntain, the global sports betting and gaming entertainment group, announced that its PartyCasino and PartyPoker brands have signed a long-term deal with McLaren Racing starting from the 2021 Formula 1 season. Entain and McLaren Racing´s partnership is built on a shared track record of delivering entertainment through cutting-edge innovation, underpinned by a common approach to safety and responsibility, according to the companies. The new partnership will officially launch on 23 May at the Monaco Grand Prix, where the PartyCasino brand will appear on the halos of McLaren MCL35M race cars as well as on the helmet of McLaren F1…

Elite Casino already launched conveniences on its ELITE Sportsbook and 3 Iowa casinos K onami Gaming and Bet.Works, a U.S.-based sports betting platform provider being acquired by Bally’s Corporation, announced a joint integration to introduce advanced casino loyalty conveniences to the player sports betting experience.  Tightly-engineered interfaces between Bet.Works and Konami’s SYNKROS casino management system provide land-based casinos the ability to easily validate age eligibility, automatically enroll online and mobile sign-ups into a loyalty program, and seamlessly award casino loyalty points for all wagers, whether placed online, via mobile device, at point-of-sale (POS), or at a kiosk.  Elite Casino Resorts has…

An exclusive portfolio with all the supplier’s games series will be launched throughout the year G reentube, the NOVOMATIC Interactive division, and platform provider BLOX have struck a new content deal. Under the agreement, the supplier will strengthen its foothold in the Italian market. A number of Greentube’s top-performing titles including Book of Ra Deluxe, Lucky Lady’s Charm Deluxe, Sizzling Hot Deluxe, Lord of the Ocean, and Always Hot Deluxe, will initially be added to the aggregation platform and made available to BLOX’s extensive operator network. An exclusive portfolio that encompasses all the supplier’s games series, with additional content from…

P ragmatic Play has partnered with LatAm operator Juega En Linea in an agreement that will see it taking multiple verticals from the provider. Including in the partnership are Pragmatic Play’s Slots, Live Casino, and Virtual Sports products. Pragmatic Play’s varied, top-performing portfolios have allowed it to increase its presence across Latin America, with it signing numerous deals with leading international and local operators throughout the continent, stated the company. Victor Arias, Vice President of Latin American Operations at Pragmatic Play, said: “Juega En Linea has a sterling reputation and a wide customer base across Latin America, and we’re very pleased…

T he activity brings to life all the components of a traditional matchday program with a twist that includes Captain’s Notes from a virtual Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang alongside player profiles, quickfire interviews, footage from the training ground, and an interactive AR squad selector that lets fans pick their team for the match ahead. Sportsbet.io uses its partnerships in football to redefine the fan experience by combining cutting-edge technology with their cryptocurrency expertise, delivering exclusive experiences that reward Arsenal’s large global fanbase Sportsbet.io customers. “The initiative is a demonstration of Sportsbet.io’s constant drive to innovate and the sportsbook believes that the role…

A spire Global’s Pariplay has made its debut on the Codere games tab as part of a deal which will help to strengthen its position in the Spanish-speaking market. The agreement is the latest in a string of deals that have been struck by Pariplay in the regulated market of Colombia and offers Codere access to Pariplay’s portfolio of over 120 slots. It also ties in with Aspire Global’s overall expansion strategy across Latin America. Pariplay’s sister company BtoBet, also a subsidiary of Aspire Global, is enjoying significant growth in Colombia having signed high-profile deals to supply its sports and…

The company’s platform will be certified by the regulatory authorities in New Jersey L eoVegas has entered into an agreement with Caesars Entertainment, which will provide market access, to launch the LeoVegas brand in New Jersey, which will mark the company’s first establishment in the USA. LeoVegas will now offer online casino on its proprietary technology platform, Rhino, for its US establishment. This strategic choice gives the company full control over the product and will enable a competitive gaming experience for American customers. As part of the process of launching LeoVegas in the USA, the company’s platform will be certified by…

In a special session starting Monday, it hopes to decide if it ratifies the compact by Wednesday F lorida legislators are set to hold a special session Monday to discuss a new 30-year gaming compact between the state and the Seminole Tribe that would expand gambling and make it the largest US state to legalize sports betting. The deal would give the US third most populous state at least $2.5 billion over the first five years and at least $6 billion from the tribe by 2030, the Associated Press reports. State officials say the pact would create 2,200 new jobs.…

 May 17, 2021 It’s been a tough year for the folks at Cirque du Solei. But now, as Las Vegas and the country bounce back from the pandemic, things are starting to look a bit brighter. Performers for Cirque are standing be and eager to get back on stage as casinos are lifting capacity restrictions. Expectations are that “The Beatles Love” will return in July, “Michael Jackson One” in late August, and “KA” sometime in late September. Additionally, “Mystere” plans to reopen in late June, with “O” to follow on or about July 1st. Sadly, not all of the shows…