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iGaming content provider Amusnet confirmed its attendance at the 35th edition of Italy’s Enada Primavera, set to take place at Rimini Expo Centre on March 14-16. At the event, the company will showcase a full range of slot games, including the newest titles completely developed in-house “to ensure unique gameplay and rewards.” The gaming content is integrated into the Jackpot Cards bonus game and Multigame feature, providing players with “a seamless and immersive gaming experience.” On display will be one of the latest releases of Amusnet in Italy, Candy Palace, a sweets-themed slot game. It features vivid colors, eye-catching candies, and…

The man responsible for sports betting in his state is back at work. Senator Joseph Addabbo has rolled out a New York online gambling bill that would regulate web based casino games, including slot machines. The bill also has provisions for live dealer and table games, as well as for online poker. In true New York fashion, however, Addabbo’s bill proposes a tax rate of over 30% to be imposed on operators. That’s about twice as much as the usual 15% in other states that have regulated internet casino games. But before we get ahead of ourselves, this bill has…

Sports and entertainment company FansUnite has announced a non-brokered private placement of units of the company at a price of $0.08 per unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $2 million. Investment firm Tekkorp Capital has already agreed to acquire 13.7 million units of the financing.  Matt Davey, Founder & Chairman of Tekkorp Capital, commented: “We are active investors in the sports and gaming industry and look for great businesses with strong leadership in market segments we like. Scott and his team at FansUnite tick all the boxes for us and we are happy to support them in their journey to grow the…

PokerStars owner Flutter Entertainment will pay $4 million to settle U.S. allegations that the handling of payments to Russia-based consultants violated foreign bribery law. The Dublin-based firm has entered a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over alleged violations by PokerStars’ previous owner, Toronto-based Stars Group, which Flutter bought in 2020. The SEC, which confirmed the settlement Monday, said the Stars Group paid about $8.9 million to Russia-based consultants as it pushed for the legalization of poker in that country. The alleged payments were made between 2015 and 2020, reports the Wall Street Journal. Under the settlement, Flutter neither admitted…

Australian gaming giant Tabcorp announced a commitment to ending primetime gambling advertising during Sydney’s gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game. Leaders and specialist practitioners in areas such as financial crime and safer gambling came together for a series of presentations and panel discussions to examine the issues facing the industry, including that of excessive advertising.  Adam Rytenskild, CEO and Managing Director of Tabcorp, delivered the second keynote talk of the conference declaring there was a line in the sand moment for gambling advertising in Australia, and that the community “won’t tolerate the direction wagering advertising was going in.” “We…

This week’s gambling news focuses on the growth of sports betting growth in America ahead of the March Madness basketball tournaments. We look at the states that have regulated betting on sports, the most likely states to legalize the activity next, and which states are the absolute worst for sports betting. Hello friends, and welcome to another edition of This Week in Gambling. And with March Madness almost upon us, I figured what better time than now to go over the sports betting growth in America! And what the hell, we’ll even make that this week’s big story! First of all,…

After its latest showcase at ICE London in February, where it launched its QMAX Gaming hardware platform, gaming technology company Quixant announced it will be presenting its range of solutions at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention. The new hardware platform is powered by Intel and is highly customizable to suit a range of jurisdictional requirements. Quixant will also showcase its other platforms and new cabinets at IGA in San Diego, between March 27-29. Cabinets such as the Quantum and Qinetic, which are tailored for gaming and sports betting markets, will be on display. Eric Walla, VP of business development at…

New Jersey casino workers’ ongoing push to ban indoor smoking at Atlantic City’s gaming venues continues to pick up steam, with many believing this will be the year that the loophole closes, as more lawmakers show their support for the plan. However, the situation seems to be sharply different in Nevada. Only a small number of casino operators have independently decided to provide their customers with smoke-free areas in the past three decades, and support for a ban doesn’t seem as clear as in NJ. While there could be a Nevada lawmaker who brings the issue to the Legislature, there…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) announced it has published its first pan-European anti-money laundering guidelines for online gambling. The publication is set to strengthen EGBA’s AML efforts by introducing a set of standards that online gambling operators should apply to ensure the highest level of compliance with the latest anti-money laundering rules in the EU. The guidelines, reviewed and revised by Europe’s top anti-money laundering compliance experts, reflect the latest technologies and laws and build upon EGBA’s commitment to promoting “the highest level of industry responsibility in AML.”  The EGBA guidelines on fighting money laundering and terrorist financing contain practical,…

It’s been about five years since the Supreme Court made the decision that opened up American sports betting. In that time we’ve gone from just one state with active, regulated sports betting to thirty-six. Not bad. Not bad at all! You can even find an updated, interactive map at the American Gaming Association. Now, if you live where it’s legal to bet on sports then you’re one of the lucky ones. There are still several across the country where you cannot place a bet on a sporting event legally. However, among the states where betting on sports remains unregulated there…

Native American tribes could expand their gambling operations in the US, including both retail and online betting, through new rules proposed by the federal government. Brought forward by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, these would ease rules for tribes to acquire land for casino development and enable them to negotiate iGaming deals with states. However, this move has sparked opposition from commercial gambling competitors and state and local government leaders concerned about losing out on tax revenues and having less input on where casinos are developed, according to comments submitted last week to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Twenty Republican…

Following the start of the 2023 Formula 1 season in Bahrain this weekend, online poker giant PokerStars and racing team Oracle Red Bull Racing have announced their partnership will continue for the second year running.  PokerStars will be returning to the racetrack with “even more rewards for F1 fans,” sharing promotions, competitions and content with chances to win experiences at some of the season’s races. F1 fans can also stay tuned to PokerStars YouTube channel for footage that will take them behind the scenes at pivotal races as the season warms up. The PokerStars Red Spade Pass will return, offering…

An Indiana bill to legalize online casino gambling has failed to gain traction in the Legislature for the third consecutive year, despite earlier optimism about its prospects. House Bill 1536, authored by Rep Ethan Manning, would have allowed lottery and online casino games on smartphones, tablets and desktop computers. But Manning, who chairs the House Public Policy Committee where the bill was assigned, ultimately decided not to schedule it for a committee hearing by the deadline, allowing the legislation to die. The northern Indiana lawmaker’s new post as committee chair had given some casino supporters hope the bill would advance,…

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UK society lottery operator The Health Lottery has appointed Lebby Eyres as its Chief Executive Officer. Eyres joined the business in January and has been working through a handover period with outgoing CEO Des Duffy, who left the company this week. Eyres will oversee a relaunch of The Health Lottery’s website this summer, as well as the introduction of a new brand identity. Eyres has a long history with The Health Lottery’s parent company, Northern & Shell, having previously worked for the business for more than 14 years. Her most recent role in the company was as editor-in-chief of new! and Star…

Sports betting operator Ballers Sportsbook has announced a partnership with sports technology provider Sportradar. Under the terms of the deal, the sportsbook is set to introduce its offerings to customers in Puerto Rico using the supplier’s ORAKO solution. “Ballers Sportsbook has entered into a multi-year partnership with Sportradar for the provision of its robust and integrated all-in-one sportsbook platform,” the company said Thursday. The sportsbook’s players will thus have access to Sportradar’s betting portfolio, allowing them to bet across a number of sports. Moreover, through Ballers’ Sportradar-powered sportsbook, customers will earn access to a variety of betting options including parlays, in-game…