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T he recognition comes in wake of PointsBet’s impressive display of scale and growth, ability to innovate and differentiate, commitment to responsible gambling, quality of marketing, and quality of product. “I’m extremely proud of the PointsBet team’s dedication to our ongoing commitment of providing the fastest and most reliable betting experience in the world for our clients,” noted Johnny Aitken, PointsBet USA CEO. “We thank the judges, sponsors, industry colleagues, and entire EGR team for the recognition and validation of our hard work thus far. While we do celebrate this win, we also recognize that the journey is just getting…

ariplay  has today announced its partnership with German social gaming operator Ously Games. The agreement marks a major milestone for Pariplay and will see the provider’s suite of industry-leading games be made available to social casino enthusiasts for the first time, via the Ously Games social casino app SpinArena.Ously Games’ first B2C product, SpinArena, where Pariplay’s renowned content will be making its social casino debut, is an innovative app with the largest selection of slots and casino games, featuring advanced graphics, immersive atmosphere and lasting entertainment value. Backed by a team with extensive industry knowledge and its propriety backend solution…

T he Division of Industrial Relations’ Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration, also known as OSHA, has imposed a financial penalty on  Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, owned by MGM Resorts, for COVID-19 safety violations last week. The citation to Aria Resort & Casino was issued after an investigation was initiated as a result of a complaint or referral filed with Nevada OSHA alleging workplace safety hazards, namely, lack of social distancing at point-of-sale terminals used by employees. The financial penalty received amounted to USD 12 K, KTNV reports. “Aria has been cooperating with Nevada OSHA and plans to…

T he UK Gambling Commission is calling for views from the industry, consumers, and other stakeholders on stronger requirements on online operators to identify consumers who may be at risk of gambling harm and to then interact and take action to prevent those harms. Launched today, the consultation calls for feedback from a range of stakeholders on proposals that strengthen the expectations on gambling businesses to act on information they have about a consumer’s vulnerability and to conduct assessments of whether the customer’s gambling is affordable at thresholds set by the Commission. It is also calling for evidence on what…

L awmakers on the Navajo Nation approved legislation Monday to reopen the tribe’s four casinos in Arizona and New Mexico. The properties have been closed since March. The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise got the approval from the Navajo Nation Council to reopen them at a minimum 50% capacity later this month, but it still needs to be cleared by Navajo President Jonathan Nez, who has 10 days to act on the legislation once it reaches him. He has not indicated whether or not he’ll support it, the Associated Press reports. Delegates voted 15 in favor and eight opposed to pass…

Election Day is finally here, and it happens to be a pretty quiet day on the American sports calendar. We’ve got no football, baseball, or basketball to help us get through what should be a whirlwind of a political news day, but European soccer does give us something to bet on during the day. Some of the best teams in the world will be back in action when Champions League play resumes Tuesday afternoon. We’ve got just a pair of odds boosters at BetOnline on today’s light spots schedule. Which of them is worth your while? Champions League: Liverpool and…

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will be moving up in weight for his next fight, and hopefully for the fight after that. The former was announced by UFC President Dana White during UFC Vegas 12 on Saturday night at the UFC’s Apex Facility. The latter was a hint that Adesanya dropped when interviewed by Megan Olivi after last weekend’s event which featured the final fight of Anderson Silva’s UFC career. Israel Adesanya’s next fight will be for the light heavyweight title against champion Jan Blachowicz, per Dana White at the post-fight press conference. — Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) November 1, 2020…

The 2020 presidential election is once again going to come down to the Democrats against the Republicans. The last American president that didn’t associate with either the Democratic or Republican parties was Millard Fillmore, who served his term as a member of the Whig Party. Joe Biden or Donald Trump will win this election. We know that already. We’ve known the next president will be either a Democrat or a Republican since the end of the last election, because that’s the way it always is. However, that doesn’t stop other people from launching their own presidential campaigns. If you have…

It’s November 2, which means Election Day is less than 24 hours away. Millions of Americans have already cast their ballots in advance of November 3, but there will still be millions more that wait until decision day to make their voices heard. Regardless, the next few days should be fascinating for a variety of reasons. Donald Trump staged an improbable victory over Hillary Clinton nearly four years ago. Does he have enough support left to defy the odds again this year? Or will prognostications prove accurate in predicting a victory for former vice president Joe Biden? There are plenty…

On Thursday, November 5th, Bellator will return to action with Bellator 251: Manhoef vs Anderson live from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. This event marks the Bellator debut of former UFC light heavyweight contender Corey Anderson. The co-main event is a heavyweight bout between Tyrell Fortunate and Said Sowma. Also on the main card, which is set to begin at 7PM ET on CBS Sports Network and DAZN, is a middleweight bout of Curtis vs Vanderford and Anderson vs Mota in welterweight action. Bellator betting sites have released odds on this event. Let’s step inside the betting octagon,…

I nternational Game Technology (IGT) announced on Monday that IGT Poland, IGT Global Solutions Corporation, and IGT Global Services Limited have signed a long-term contract with Totalizator Sportowy, Poland’s national lottery operator and World Lottery Association member, to provide technology products and services through an upgraded lottery central system, next-generation lottery terminals, lottery vending machines, a digital lottery platform, and associated services. “Thanks to IGT’s innovations, we will be able to meet and exceed our omnichannel sales objectives by replacing our legacy technology with IGT’s state-of-the-art solutions, improving agents’ and business partners’ processes while enhancing player services at LOTTO points…

Due to a national lockdown that starts on Nov. 5 U K Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Saturday a month-long national lockdown for England, which will start at one second past midnight on Thursday, November 5, and will last until Wednesday, December 2. Non-essential shops will have to shut down, including betting shops. The UK Department for Health & Social Care stated last week that the betting shop customers are more likely to remain in an enclosed space for a prolonged amount of time, increasing their chances to contract the virus. Entertainment venues will close their doors as well, including casinos,…

J oonas Karhu, the Chief Business Officer of online gambling community Bojoko.com, has launched the Professional Gambling Affiliates Association (PGAA) to provide “contractual security” and improve the relationship between affiliates and igaming operators. The organization was created following concerns related to the imbalance in the business relationship between affiliates and operators causing friction within the igaming community. One of the main roles of the PGAA will be to call for more fair terms and conditions and contractual security when affiliates promote operator brands. At present, operator marketing programs offer no contractual security for affiliates who are forced to sign agreements…

T he 2020 edition of Sports Betting USA —to be held across November 12 & 13— which features a stellar list of 100 thought leaders delivering cutting edge expert insight, will provide a unique platform for marketing teams to engage with the key US media channels that will determine where sports fans go to play. The list of ‘not to be missed’ media brands that will be participating in SBUSA comprises; CBS Interactive, Comcast, ESPN, Forbes Sports Money, Home Team Sports/Fox Sports, Sports Media NBC, theScore, VSIN and Warner Media. Insight, opinion and analysis will be delivered by panels of…

G VC Holdings, the global sports betting and gaming group, provided Monday an update regarding the impact of enforced store closures across UK and European retail due to Covid-19. Further restrictions have now been imposed in England, in addition to those already in place across the company’s wider UK Retail and European Retail operations. In England, all leisure venues, pubs, restaurants, and hospitality outlets have to close for a month from this Thursday, November 5, due to the new restrictions, Proactive Investors reports. All stores in Wales are currently closed too and are expected to re-open on 9 November, while…

Macau’s losing streak continues once again. As most analysts predicted, the gambling industry here saw yet another dip in its monthly revenue earnings. Today, we’re going to take a close look at the report on Macau’s revenue figures for the month of October. It’s been an extremely difficult year for the casino operators here. Losses are piling up and things don’t seem likely to turn around here anytime soon. There are a few glimmers of hope for the territory’s gambling industry, though. Let’s look at what’s going on here! Third-Quarter Gaming Earnings in Macau Plummeted This Year Since February, the…