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 January 12, 2021 Long time online gambling opponent and source of much trouble for our industry, Sheldon Adelson died last night while hospitalized for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, an illness first disclosed in early 2019. He was 87. The chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands and one of the Republican Party’s major donors, Adelson had recently taken a leave of absence to resume treatment for his illness. He rose from a hardscrabble childhood in Boston to become one of the world’s richest men as founder and CEO of Las Vegas Sands. He was Sands’ first employee, which has now grown to…

Our gambling news this week focuses on the return of Net Neutrality rules, and that means the exit of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. The return of Net Neutrality will ensure a better internet for online casinos, poker, and sports betting. Also, as another state prepares to launch sports betting, we look at how large the industry could grow over the next few years. Well, here we are barely two weeks into the brand new year and already things are just as bad crazy as they were last year! We’ve got people storming the Capitol building! We’ve got a President that’s…

L as Vegas Sands issued the following statement announcing the death of company Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sheldon G. Adelson: “Our founder and visionary leader, Sheldon G. Adelson, passed away last night at the age of 87 from complications related to treatment for non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.  Born to immigrant parents and raised in a poor section of Boston, Mr. Adelson went from a teenager selling newspapers on a street corner to becoming one of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. His achievements in the integrated resort and hospitality industry are well-documented.  In Las Vegas, Macao and Singapore, Mr. Adelson’s vision for integrated…

A fter six weeks of closure, the Siletz Tribal Council has decided to reopen the Chinook Winds Casino Resort (CWCR) in Lincoln City, Oregon, with increased safety measures in place at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 15. On December 1, the council shut down the casino due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lincoln County experienced a surge in virus cases in late November and CWCR also dealt with a workplace outbreak of at least 10 people, according to Lincoln County Public Health. “We know this is a challenging time for our community and team members. We took time to ensure a…

S lots and table games provider Habanero has partnered with Italy-based BLOX in a deal that further expands the company’s footprint in the territory. The supplier’s coveted suite of 100+ games will launch with Blox Ltd under the agreement, allowing the operator to introduce high-performing Habanero hits to its fast-growing audience. The deal sees BLOX gain access to the casino titles created by the supplier, including Scopa, Wild Trucks and Jump!. The company will be able to offer Habanero’s content to both players experiencing its B2C brand, and the extensive partnership network that utilizes its advanced gaming platform. Habanero’s latest…

K indred has delivered its strongest quarter ever with gross winnings revenue at an all-time high of nearly GBP 365 million (USD 496 million), representing annual growth of 55%. The company attributed the results to continued strong activity across its markets and products, and record active customer numbers of 1.78 million, an increase of 11% compared to the same quarter last year. Gross winnings revenue growth was also supported by a slightly higher than normal sports betting margin, which was approximately 10% (after free bets) for the quarter, compared to the long-term average margin of around 8.5%. Underlying EBITDA for…

A fter a year on the Italian iGaming market, EGT Interactive is now partnering with one of the top gaming and betting brands in Italy, Snaitech. This strategic collaboration with one of the top gaming and betting brands in Italy is an essential milestone and an excellent opportunity for the provider to play a significant role in the market’s growth. EGT Interactive is focused on reaching more players there and its classic casino games content will captivate the slot enthusiasts and diversify Snaitech’s portfolio of video slots. Snaitech’s players have already gained access to the provider’s top-performing video slots. Some…

With less than two weeks until the huge UFC 257 PPV event on January 23rd from Abu Dhabi, the media circus is starting to whip up as Conor McGregor makes his return to the octagon. In true McGregor fashion, the sport’s most popular star fired off some comments that will certainly rub Dustin Poirier the wrong way. In a preview of the upcoming “Countdown to UFC 257,” McGregor made the following prediction as to what will take place in the rematch: “I like Dustin, I think he’s a good fighter. He’s even a great fighter. But great is still levels…

On Saturday, January 23rd, the UFC will return to PPV for the first time in the New Year for a major event featuring the return of Conor McGregor. UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2 will be live from the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a main event rematch as Dustin Poirier battles Conor McGregor. The winner of this bout is expected to be thrusted into a lightweight title shot in the very near future. In addition to the highly anticipated main event, the co-featured bout will be another lightweight showdown as Dan Hooker takes…

Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa is one of the most well-known casino vacation destinations in America. But why would you limit a vacation to America’s East Coast without exploring the area? With the Atlantic Ocean in Borgata’s backyard, it’d be crazy not to see what else is out there that you can immerse yourself in. So, if you’re reading this post, chances are planning a vacation to Borgata or perhaps one of the other casinos in the area. But you’re also looking to set a day or two aside to explore the area and see everything that it offers. This…

NBA owners are set to meet on Tuesday to discuss how to best proceed with the 2020-21 season NBA has had to postpone games on three consecutive days as a result of increasing COVID cases League denies report of potential in-season pause While last summer’s NBA campus at Disney World was an undisputed success, the league has had a much more difficult time adapting to life outside the bubble. Since the league began the truncated 2020-21 season last month, the number of positive tests around the NBA has steadily risen. While the NBA was forced to postpone just one game…

Bears failed to cover 11-point spread after no PAT attempt was made following Chicago’s last-second TD in loss to Saints Saints closed as 11-point favorites after opening -8 NFL rules say no PAT attempt is necessary if the game’s final result is not in doubt as time expires Few expected the Chicago Bears to actually beat the New Orleans Saints in Sunday afternoon’s Wild Card Round contest. The Bears entered the game as double-digit underdogs at most NFL betting sites, so their 21-9 defeat was hardly a huge surprise. However, the Bears’ final touchdown of the game did leave plenty…

L adbrokes owner Entain, formerly known as GVC Holdings, said Monday that its Chief Executive Officer Shay Segev has given notice of his intention to leave the company after seven months in the role to become Co-CEO of DAZN, a privately owned global sports streaming platform. The announcement comes a few days after Entain rejected an $11 billion takeover proposal from MGM Resorts International. Segev has a notice period of six months and will remain in his current role for that period or until a successor is in place. Entain’s Board of Directors has a process well under way to…

R osie’s Gaming Emporium, the new gambling hotspot in Dumfries’ Triangle Shopping Plaza, opened its doors on Friday. The newly remodeled 18,000-foot storefront space features 94 “historical horse race betting machines”, black ceilings, black-and-red carpeting and brick walls lined with slot-like betting machines. The HHR betting machines feature large, brightly colored screens flashing with animated graphics, letters and dollar signs.  Although it looks a lot like a small casino, “It’s not,” owners and Dumfries officials insist. There are no cards, no dealers and no dice – just the “HHR betting machines,” which accept bets ranging from 1 cent to $10,…

M organ Stanley’s latest adjustment to Macau’s gaming outlook shows a projected tally for GGR of USD23.7 billion, down by around 10% from previous forecasts, due to the strong headwinds against the VIP gaming sector. The adjustment came the same day Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong reaffirmed the government’s forecast that Macau would yield MOP130 billion in GGR in 2021, or around 44.5% of 2019 levels. The financial institution’s adjusted GGR is around 65% of the full-year aggregate of MOP292.5 billion recorded in 2019, Macau Daily Times reports. Weaker performance expected in the city’s VIP gaming sector…

L as Vegas Sands Corp. has been in talks with “potential partners” in relation to sports betting and is eyeing the development of a new betting platform, according to Bloomberg. Robert Goldstein, acting Chief Executive Officer, is in the early stages of talks, but plans could involve using the Sands brands or the broader development of a betting platform by the company, the prestigious news outlet reported. Sands announced last week that its founder and CEO, Sheldon Adelson, is taking medical leave for cancer treatment. He has previously opposed online wagering, as has lobbied to prevent its legalization at the…