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After receiving approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board earlier this month, Marriott International has now secured approval on Thursday from the Gaming Commission to open a “pop-up” casino that will exist for only eight hours on May 23, in a tent on a street corner near the Las Vegas Convention Center, at the former site of the The Beach nightclub, at Paradise Road and Convention Center Drive.   The tent will open beginning at 6 a.m. and will feature 16 slot machines. It will be operated by Century Gaming Technologies subsidiary United Coin Machine (UCM). The pop-up casino will exist…

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has nominated Michelle Gillcrist as Director of the Ohio Lottery Commission. Gillcrist was named interim director in April. In a statement, Governor DeWine said: “Michelle Gillcrist has the right combination of management experience and visionary thinking to lead the Ohio Lottery Commission.” Prior to her appointment as interim director, Gillcrist served DeWine in various capacities during his tenure as Governor, Ohio Attorney General and United States Senator, most recently as Governor DeWine’s Northern Ohio Regional Liaison and the Governor’s Aerospace and Defense Liaison for Northeast Ohio. Gillcrist has also previously served in government relations positions for…

New Jersey gambling revenue from sports betting have gone up by 43.6%. James Plousis, chairman of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, said that even though April’s casino revenue was down this year, it remains the second-strongest April in 11 years. The latest monthly revenue report from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has disclosed that combined gambling revenues for April came to $462.7 million. The latest figures depict an increase of 9.5% on the $422.5 million reported in April of 2022 and a drop of almost 5% on the $487 million reported in March 2023. Jane Bokunewicz, faculty…

One of the most unique games we’ve reviewed, it’s the Rock & Roll Rooster online slot! A 5 reel, 3 row game from Synot has 9 paylines and medium to low volatility! This 50’s themed chicken game features greased hair and leather jackets, plus lots of rock & roll! It has a payout rate of up to 97.8%. Plus, the Rock & Roll Rooster online slot also comes with both wild and scatter symbols, along with re-spins and a “Pick the Chick” bonus round! The Rock & Roll Rooster online slot is perfect for new slot players who want to…

Grupo Jubelmar has bet on Zitro’s new MEGA y MÁS system for its gaming venues in Castilla La Mancha, Spain. The MEGA y MÁS gaming system enables the connection of all Zitro games and cabinets within the same venue, allowing for more ways to win. For instance, if a player wins the MEGA prize, the MEGA y MÁS jackpot will be shared among other players who are currently playing without requiring an additional bet. In a press statement, Angel de Benito, Zitro’s regional sales manager, expressed his gratitude for the group’s trust in their new products and is optimistic they will be a success in…

Online casino services provider Evolution announced Thursday it has extended its licensing agreement with Galaxy Gaming for a further 10 years for its group brands. The agreement builds on the existing success of Galaxy table games and side bets available already on Evolution and Ezugi products, including the 21+3, Perfect Pairs and Lucky Ladies side bets and the table games Double Ball Roulette, Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker and Caribbean Stud Poker. Galaxy Gaming develops and distributes games, bonusing systems, and technology solutions to physical and online casinos worldwide. Galaxy Gaming notes that it offers games that are proven to perform, developed by…

Live casino software and services provider CreedRoomz is heading to G2E Asia in Singapore from May 30 to June 1. As one of the most highly anticipated events in the Asian gaming industry, G2E Asia brings together professionals and game enthusiasts from across the globe to present their latest technological updates and innovations. CreedRoomz will welcome all visitors from 30 May to June 1 in Marina Bay Sands at Stand B 1538. G2E Asia is expected to gather top industry leaders and international spokespersons interested both in the iGaming and the Asian gaming markets. The event promises to give its attendees…

 May 17, 2023 Our friends at the the American Gaming Association have released their latest report based on US gaming revenue. And according to their Revenue Tracker, a remarkable milestone was obtained during the first quarter of 2023. That’s when revenue reaching an unprecedented quarterly record of $16.60 billion. This outstanding achievement marks the eighth consecutive quarter of breaking records for the gaming industry. The highlight of this quarter was the extraordinary month of March, which recorded the industry’s highest-ever earnings of $5.90 billion. This is all happening while Nevada and Las Vegas continue their run of billion dollar months.…

William Hill announced just before the Eurovision Grand Final last weekend that it would donate all of the proceeds from the event to the UK-based organization Support Ukraine. According to the official numbers, William Hill will donate a total of £200,000 ($250,000) to Support Ukraine, which will be used to buy food and other supplies for Ukrainian families who were forced to flee their homes due to the war and come to the UK. “We’re proud to be able to donate £200,000 to the Ukrainian appeal, giving much-needed food, toys, and humanitarian aid to the thousands of Ukrainians now residing…

BML Group, a subsidiary of Betsson AB, has become the first Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) licensee to be fined by the Finnish police. The Finnish National Police Board has imposed a record-high fine of €2.4 million ($2.6 million) and issued a prohibition order against BML Group’s marketing activities.  The police board stated that BML Group had engaged in extensive advertising targeting mainland Finland through multiple channels for an “extensive” period of time. The board’s decision, made on April 7, will come into effect on July 3. The Finnish gambling market is currently monopolized by Veikkaus, the state-owned betting, gaming, and lottery…

Century Casinos announced Wednesday it has entered into a definitive agreement for Vici Properties to acquire the real estate assets of four casinos it operates in the Canadian province of Alberta, with the transaction expected to close in H2 2023. The sale-leaseback transaction encompasses Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton; Century Casino St. Albert; Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in Edmonton; and Century Downs Racetrack and Casino in Calgary. The agreement was entered for an aggregate purchase price of CAD 221.7 million ($164.4 million) in cash, Century Casinos unveiled in a statement. The prince includes CAD 192.3 million ($142.6 million) to…

After a successful edition this year, SAGSE Latam continues to establish itself as the key meeting point for gaming industry professionals in Latin America, and this week it was confirmed that the next edition of the event will be held on March 20-21, 2024. “With a focus on innovation, the latest trends, and business opportunities, this fair has earned a prominent place in the calendars of all those involved in the gaming industry,” said the organizers of the event, which aims to provide an opportunity to explore the latest developments and establish valuable connections in the industry. SAGSE Latam 2023…

After fifteen years, the Fontainebleau Las Vegas is finally set to open! But at the other end of The Strip, the Tropicana is set to close to make way for a new baseball stadium! We’ve also got updates from the Bellagio and the Paris, and rumors of the return of Bally’s Las Vegas! Several weeks ago we told you that Las Vegas was going to be getting a major league baseball team, and that the city was going to build that team a brand new baseball stadium. And this week, that story got a lot more interesting! Originally, there were…

Clarion Gaming’s renowned gaming event ICE London and sister show iGB Affiliate London have been shortlisted in the Association of Exhibition Organisers (AEO) annual Awards. The winners will be announced at the annual Awards ceremony taking place on June 16 at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London. Described by Clarion as “the Oscars for the events industry,” the AOE judging panel has shortlisted ICE London in the Best UK Tradeshow category of events in excess of 8,000 sqm, with iGB Affiliate London named in the final shortlist of events between 4,001 and 8,000 sqm. In a further accolade, Affiliate Meet Markt, a…

Content provider to the iGaming industry Pragmatic Play has expanded its presence in Africa by partnering with Soccabet in Ghana for a multi-vertical deal. Accordingly, Soccabet players can now access Pragmatic Play’s portfolio of Slots, including games such as Sugar Rush and Gates of Olympus, along with Live Casino titles such as Sweet Bonanza CandyLand and Mega Wheel.   The deal also includes Pragmatic Play’s suite of Virtual Sports content, which features motor-racing title Force 1 alongside other game themes, including football, horse racing, darts, and greyhound racing.  Focused on growth in regulated markets across the world, Pragmatic Play stated that it continues…

The commercial US gaming industry set a new quarterly high in the first quarter of the year, topping $16 billion during the three-month period, according to the American Gaming Association’s Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. The quarter was further highlighted by the industry’s highest-grossing month ever of $5.9 billion in March, an increase of 10.3% annually. The $16.6 billion delivered in Q1, up by 15.5% on a yearly basis, marks the industry’s eighth straight record-breaking quarter. Across the country, 18 of 35 commercial gaming markets set new revenue records for the quarter, with only Mississippi trailing its quarterly revenue from Q1…