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The Oneida Indian Nation has unveiled a $370 million investment plan to transform Turning Stone Resort Casino in Central New York, marking the resort’s most extensive expansion to date. Over the course of two years, the project will encompass the creation of a conference center, outdoor event spaces, a new hotel, and more. The endeavor is projected to yield a one-time economic impact of $616 million, generate 3,600 one-time jobs, and contribute $22.1 million in state and local tax revenues. The Nation has partnered with architecture and design firm Gensler for the project and will break ground on the project “early…

The smoke caught everyone’s attention at first. The brand new, yet-to-open Fontainebleau Las Vegas was burning? Talk about your bad luck! After sitting empty for over fifteen years and countless delays, could the resort be destroyed before it ever welcomes a guest? Well, let’s slow things down a bit. Yes, there was a fire at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. And yes, everyone up and down The Strip saw the smoke. But the fire was contained to some construction materials on the roof. And truth be known, this was actually a positive for the resort. First of all, this was a two-alarm…

International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that the company will “soon” expand its sports betting footprint in Wisconsin, via a multi-year agreement with the St. Croix Chippewa Indians. Under the terms of the agreement, IGT PlaySports technology will power retail sports betting at the three St. Croix casino locations in Wisconsin, including Turtle Lake, Danbury, and Hertel. In addition, all three casinos will leverage IGT’s trading advisory services and deploy self-service IGT PlaySports QuickBet Kiosks. “Our agreement with IGT will enable us to wow our guests with localized betting offers and first-rate player experiences at our sportsbooks and grow excitement…

The sea-based 5×3 slot features symbols including shining pearls, treasure chests and anchors, alongside golden crabs. Hitting three or more crabs on any spin could award a prize of up to 2,000x the player’s bet. A Wild crab can also appear on any reels after any spin, substituting for all symbols except the free spins and golden crab, opening up more winning opportunities for players. The free spins symbol can appear on the second, third and fourth reels, triggering the free spins feature when three or more land on any spin. If only two symbols land on a spin, they’ll…

Georgian online casino Crystalbet has started offering its visitors the opportunity to try their luck with EGT Digital’s games as part of a new agreement. A press release notes that all 70 titles of the provider’s portfolio are now live with the operator, including Bell Link, High Cash, Clover Chance, the five games with a Single Progressive Jackpot, as well as the multiplayer xRide. “We are very happy to continue to expand our presence in Georgia thanks to Crystalbet, who trusted us and integrated all our slots,” said Tsvetomira Drumeva, Head of Sales at EGT Digital.  Tsvetomira Drumeva, Head of…

iGaming solutions provider PopOK Gaming has announced its victory at the SiGMA Asia Awards 2023, where the company was honored with the Slots Provider of the Year award. The awards took place within the framework of the SiGMA Asia expo, which run from July 19 to 22 at the SMX Center in Manilla, Philippines.  PopOK Gaming attributes the achievement to its “unwavering dedication to excellence” and its commitment to delivering “unparalleled gaming experiences to players worldwide.” Winning the Slots Provider of the Year award is a testament to the team’s continuous efforts “to push boundaries and innovate in the gaming…

French online casino and sportsbook operator Betclic has secured an agreement to become the Official Title Sponsor of Liga Portugal. The deal, which is effective immediately, will see the top football league in Portugal renamed Liga Portugal Betclic until 2027. Pedro Proença, President of Liga Portugal, said: “It is a privilege for Liga Portugal to associate with a market-leading brand such as Betclic. This partnership unequivocally demonstrates the high level of professional football in Portugal.” “Brands like Betclic share our vision and, above all, our ambition for the growth of Portuguese professional football. We are proud that our top league…

Online gambling company Betsson has reported record revenue for the second consecutive quarter in Q2 2023, with casino revenue also posting an all-time high. Revenue for the three months ended June 30 was €236.8 million ($265.4 million), up by 27.1% from last year’s second quarter, which stood at €186.3 million ($206.91 million). The revenue also surpassed the previous high of €221.9 million ($246.85 million), which was set in Q1 this year, by 6.7%. Looking at H1 2023 as a whole, revenue during the first six months of the year totaled €458.7 million ($509.7 million), up 28.7% from the same period last…

The Moonlight Fortune 50 online slot is a low volatility game from Synot! It’s the follow up to the original Moonlight Fortune slot and comes with Scatters, Wilds, and a Gamble Feature! It has 5 Reels, 4 rows, and 50 paylines… but this game is all about the Bonus Symbols which can award players with Big Wins and Six Free Spins! Step into the Moonlight Fortune 50, an online slot by Synot where players enter a mystical ambiance of a Midsummer Night’s Dream. Within this captivating world, woodland creatures come to life as icons, and the air is filled with…

 July 21, 2023 Enjoy summer while it’s here, but come this fall online sports betting in Maine will officially be up and running. It won’t come in time for the start of the NFL season, but by Thanksgiving you’ll be able to bet your Uncle Ed on all the Thursday games! Shannon Moss of the Maine Department of Public Safety stated that “Temporary or initial licenses will be issued on the day of adoption to allow licensees to go live and offer wagers on sports according to law and rule.” The State Gambling Control Unit has already presented their set…

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has expanded its existing partnership with Peppermill Casino to roll out its collection of dice slots in Belgium. One of the country’s newest online casinos, Peppermill Casino boasts a particular focus on dice games, slots, and table games. Pragmatic Play titles including Sweet Bonanza Dice, The Dog House Dice, and Snakes & Ladders Megadice are now live with the operator, giving players in Belgium access to dice slot games that are based “on player favorite originals.” Dice slots are a relatively new product in Pragmatic Play’s portfolio, the supplier notes. The agreement with Peppermill Casino marks…

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has confirmed plans to launch its first online casino, marking its entrance into the iGaming sector. The iCasino will be available to players in the first quarter of 2024, under the brand Casino Filipino. As per details revealed by PAGCOR, the online casino will be called ‘casinofilipino.com,’ and will employ virtual reality-based technology to simulate the sights and sounds of a physical casino, aiming to offer a “realistic and immersive” gaming experience. “It will allow players to interact with the digital counterparts of traditional casino games,” said PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco.…

Las Vegas-based slot machine developer Aruze Gaming America, set to close next month, has revealed that its operations and assets will be acquired by two separate companies in pending acquisitions. Play Synergy, a slot manufacturer, announced earlier in the week that it is seeking to acquire Aruze’s slot operations, including land-based assets and online gaming, for $7 million at auction, according to bankruptcy filings. The move would also give Play Synergy control of related sales, service, support and operations of Aruze’s slot route. On the other hand, automated table games developer Interblock USA has now unveiled its plans to purchase…

Hong Kong’s billionaire Cheng family has assumed control of the Hoiana Casino Resort in Vietnam, formerly managed by jailed Macau junket boss Alvin Chau’s LET Group Holdings, according to insiders with knowledge of the matter. LET Group Holdings, previously a part of Alvin Chau’s business empire Suncity Group, is no longer involved in the management of Hoiana, situated near Da Nang, a Vietnamese port city. The Cheng family’s flagship investment firm, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, has reportedly now taken over the resort’s operations, as per Bloomberg. The Hoiana resort, a joint venture between Chow Tai Fook, LET Group, and investment management firm…

iGaming content supplier NetEnt has announced Wild Turkey Megaways, a medium to high volatility sequel to its Wild Turkey slot that features 117,649 ways to win. “Players can dive back into the world of tribal turkeys in an exciting sequel, bringing back the atmosphere of the original game complete with two exciting wilds and free spins,” said the company of its latest launch. Wild Turkey Megaways offers two wild features for players and a max win potential of 7,200x. During the randomly occurring Wild Turkey feature, entangling vines frame the middle reels, transforming high-paying symbols into Wild Turkeys. These special wilds…

iGaming software supplier Bede Gaming has announced the appointment of Dan Whiteley as its Chief Technology Officer. He brings over 25 years of experience to his new role at the company, which is a subsidiary of German giant Gauselmann Group since 2020. Whiteley’s appointment took effect on July 3, following the departure of Bede’s previous CTO, Andy Wardle, earlier this year. According to a press statement, Whiteley has experience in “complex technology solutions and digital products,” having previously held senior leadership positions at Jugo, CTS and global sports betting heavyweight Flutter. He specializes in setting an innovative technology vision and…