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The $110 million Las Vegas make-over is underway. The Bellagio renovation of all rooms and suites in its Spa Tower, which includes 819 guest rooms and 104 suites, is expected to be completed in October, with the first set of rooms available in July. The Spa Tower redesign will deliver “contemporary accommodations inspired by the beauty and tranquility of Italy’s Lake Como,” according to the resort. The rooms and suites will feature custom furnishings and art influenced by Italian style and couture, while the color palettes will be inspired by the Lake Como and the Alps. The suite corridors will…

The Las Vegas Planning Commission delayed a vote Tuesday on the proposed 60-story Harlem Nights resort project, which calls for a 687-foot-tall tower on a nearly 2-acre site at the corner of Jackson Avenue and F Street in the Historic Westside. The proposal will now be considered by the planning commission on June 13, after the developer requested the vote be delayed. The proposed resort is projected to cost $700 million and would feature 764 hotel rooms, 458 residential units, casino space, a 900-seat theater, as well as retail and restaurant options.  Lisa Mayo-DeRiso, the project consultant for Harlem Nights,…

The authorities of SAGSE Latam 2023 will offer, as part of its 31st anniversary, an outstanding and innovative space during the second day of the event (April 20) aimed at the affiliate segment in Latin America called SAGSE Acquisition. “Those interested in the Latin American affiliate market will find at SAGSE the perfect platform to connect with more than 200 exhibitors, including the region’s leading casino operators, software developers, payment providers, and affiliates. Particularly our latest addition, SAGSE Acquisition, will offer the opportunity to gather affiliate managers from more than 50 international companies who will be presenting their exclusive CPA…

International Game Technology (IGT) announced it has recently completed an installment of the IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system at Potawatomi Casino Hotel Carter in Wabeno, Wisconsin.  The CMS will enable Potawatomi Casino Hotel Carter guests to “enjoy future-forward gaming experiences and reap the benefits of a loyalty rewards program linked with sister property Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee.” Leigh Reidngton, General Manager, Potawatomi Casino Hotel Carter, commented: “Transitioning to the IGT Advantage system instantly added value to our Northwoods Club rewards members and introduced opportunities for optimization and modernization across the gaming floor.” “IGT games and cabinets have been integral…

Two bills to expand legal gambling and usher in Texas sports betting have cleared a House committee, representing more progress than they made in the last legislative session. The House State Affairs Committee approved legislation that would let voters decide whether to legalize casinos and online sports betting. House Bill 2843 would permit casino gambling in Texas and House Bill 1942 would legalize online sports betting. If approved by voters, the casino bill would allow eight destination resort casinos in Texas, and sports betting would be allowed under the casino bill. However, the bills still face long odds in the…

New York sports betting operators experienced a record-breaking month in March, with the New York State Gaming Commission reporting an all-time high of $163.6 million in adjusted sports wagering gross revenue. This surpasses the previous record of $149.4 million set in January, as the Empire State finally broke the $150 million mark. The impressive revenue figures were driven by a 9.1% hold in March, with a total handle of $1.79 billion, just shy of the all-time record of $1.8 billion set in January. New York now ranks third nationally in post-PASPA monthly revenue totals, trailing only Ohio, which reported $209…

Online casino platform by SOFTSWISS announced it is integrating MetaMask, a software cryptocurrency wallet. From now on, depositing money from a MetaMask wallet takes only three steps.  The improvement is meant to streamline the depositing process in online games, making it less time-consuming for players, as they no longer have to go through multiple steps, including QR code scanning, switching between several screens, and copying the information, to bet funds from their MetaMask wallets.  The new process allows doing it in three steps while maintaining security: selecting MetaMask on the deposit page, entering the amount, and confirming.  With the new…

Remote gaming server (RGS) technology and interactive content provider ODDSworks partnered with online sports betting and casino company Rush Street Interactive (RSI) to deploy its BETguard Remote Gaming Server (RGS) platform and proprietary and third-party content for the first time in New Jersey on BetRivers app. New Jersey marks the 4th iGaming market ODDSworks has opened with RSI. They are currently live in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and West Virginia as well. Steven DeMar, ODDSworks EVP, said: “We are pleased to be partnering once again with RSI, a world-class online iGaming company, to provide our unique, proven game content via the versatile BETguard platform to…

A New Hampshire online gambling bill has passed the state Senate, the first successful internet gambling vote by a Senate in 2023. That bill, SB 104, was drafted by Representative Tim Lang and narrowly passed the chamber despite concerns that legal iGaming could cannibalize land-based casinos in the state that provide Lucky 7 electronic games and historical horse racing. Charitable gaming operators in New Hampshire offer part of their revenue to the state to fund various charities, and many suggest that an expansion of online gaming could adversely affect these efforts. In response to these concerns, an amendment was added…

BMM Testlabs, the world’s original gaming test lab and product certification consultancy, is pleased to announce the promotion of Rubén Baptista to Senior Vice President of Operations, EURSAM. Baptista will report to the Executive Vice President of Europe and South America. Marzia Turrini, Executive Vice President, EURSAM, commented, “I am very proud to have the opportunity to promote another deserving leader in BMM’s Spain office. Rubén Baptista works diligently to make BMM a perfect partner for our clients. As Senior Vice President of Operations, Rubén will oversee and control the full operations of our Professional Service Delivery (PSD) and Information…

International Game Technology  announced this week that the Company signed a three-year contract extension with the Rhode Island Lottery to continue providing its proven sports betting technology IGT PlaySports™, along with its commercial partner William Hill U.S., powers statewide mobile sports betting via the Sportsbook Rhode Island app and sportsbook locations at Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort and Bally’s Tiverton Casino & Hotel. “As one of the first U.S. lotteries to launch sports betting, Rhode Island Lottery is very pleased with the successful program we have built over the last five years, backed by IGT’s world-class technology and William Hill’s operator…

Aristocrat Gaming announced it is set to bring its collection of new games and cabinets to SAGSE Latam, which will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 19-20, showcasing its products at stand #134A. The company is debuting Bao Zhu Zhao Fu in the market. Bao Zhu Zhao Fu Blue Festival and Bao Zhu Zhao Fu Red Festival feature triple metamorphic and Hold & Spin. Grand Star Platinum and Grand Star Wealth will see their SAGSE debut, after being redesigned specifically for the LATAM markets, with configuration options to meet individual needs. Cashman Double Bingo! Sun & Moon will also…

Sports betting in Maine has not yet gone live, and it is expected to take at least six more months. While the state’s Gambling Control Unit continues to draft rules for how wagering will operate, the head of the commission, Milt Champion, is urging interested sports betting providers to apply for licenses as soon as possible. He is worried that delaying the process of applying for licenses could further push back the estimated launch date of sports betting in Maine. Although the provisional applications for sports betting licenses were made available on February 14, no applications have been submitted yet.…

The American Gaming Association (AGA) released new research providing an in-depth examination of diversity in the gaming industry workforce. The results show that the gaming industry is more diverse than national and hospitality industry benchmarks and boasts a diverse executive pipeline, while identifying opportunities on gender representation.  AGA President and CEO Bill Miller, said: “Consumers, policymakers and investors are raising their expectations for all businesses on how they contribute to society beyond the bottom line.” He explained that encompassing data from across commercial, tribal and manufacturing gaming verticals, the survey “both highlights our industry’s leadership on diversity while presenting areas…

Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear, has promised to accelerate the process of legalizing sports betting in the state, with the aim of having the system set up in time for the upcoming NFL season. Meanwhile, the Republican candidate for governor, Alan Keck, has proposed redirecting most of the tax money collected from sports betting to bolster school safety. The bill to legalize sports betting won final passage in the state’s GOP-dominated legislature after years of failure. Beshear signed the bill soon after it reached his desk. Attention now turns to the grind of setting up the framework to regulate sports wagering. …

Online casino business solutions provider CreedRoomz announced its participation in the upcoming SAGSE LatAm expo. The international expo will be held April 19-20 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. At stand 158, the company will showcase its high-quality solutions, including some core games that are broadcast in Spanish. Furthermore, the company intends to expand into the LatAm market and establish its halls there. Although the exact dates for CreedRoomz’s entry into this market have not been announced, “the company is eager to introduce itself to LatAm consumers as soon as possible,” the provider said in a press release. Hilton Buenos Aires The…