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Betting company 888 Holdings shares surged over 18% as the UK-based bookmaker predicted increased adjusted core profit for 2023 and anticipated a partial recovery of revenues lost due to the suspension of VIP activities in the Middle East. The Gibraltar-based company is streamlining costs and concentrating on core and growth markets. In a press release, the firm said it has concluded an internal investigation into compliance process failures in the Middle East and implemented robust policies and procedures to reopen accounts and onboard new customers in the region. 888 Holdings expects a revenue impact of £25-30 million ($31.27-37.52 million) from the Middle East…

FeedConstruct announced it is resuming its collaboration with the Badminton International Infinity Cup. Under the new deal the company will hold exclusive rights to betting data and video streaming of the tournament.  “What’s more, we are excited to offer partners worldwide an even wider range of fresh and advanced competitions, showcasing the very best of the badminton world,” FeedConstruct wrote. The tournament commenced on March 1 and promises to showcase top-level badminton matches, with 15-18 matches scheduled daily and a monthly total of 400-450 matches.  It features one court, with matchdays scheduled from Monday to Saturday, starting at 05:00 AM…

A pioneering cannabis dispensary in Detroit has unveiled a unique “cannabis casino” concept, offering customers the chance to win prizes by playing games such as blackjack, craps, roulette, and slot machines. The Reef, located on Eight Mile Road, is among the first to introduce this innovative idea. Tim Campbell, a spokesperson for The Reef, claims that no other dispensary in the country has attempted this concept. The idea originated from a partnership with Jason Kouza of Dort Hwy Dispo, a Flint-area dispensary that developed the games featured at The Reef. “As far as I know, nobody in the country has…

SuperBook successfully completed a controlled demonstration of its mobile sports wagering platform, resulting in the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission issuing a mobile sports wagering license to its parent company, SBOpco.  During the demonstration, customers participated in live wagering as Maryland Lottery and Gaming staff ensured that SuperBook complied with all required procedures, and that its systems functioned properly.  SuperBook is currently the ninth mobile sportsbook operator to launch in the state, joining brands such as Barstool, Betfred, BetMGM, BetRivers, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, FanDuel, and PointsBet. — SuperBook Sports (@SuperBookSports) April 13, 2023 The retail sports wagering facilities in…

Pat McDonald, the director of Ohio Lottery, resigned on Wednesday, citing undisclosed medical reasons for his retirement. Governor Mike DeWine’s spokesperson, Dan Tierney, confirmed that McDonald’s resignation was effective immediately. Michelle Gillcrist, McDonald’s aerospace and defense liaison and northeast Ohio regional liaison, has been appointed as the interim director. McDonald has been a prominent figure in the Ohio Lottery for 16 years, initially serving as a member and long-time chair of the Ohio Lottery Commission before being appointed as director by DeWine in 2019. In a brief email to DeWine’s chief of staff, Stephanie McCloud, McDonald announced his retirement. “This is…

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced state and federal authorities raided and closed 14 electronic bingo halls around Jefferson County. In a press release, the Attorney General said that his office obtained temporary restraining orders against those businesses, which will keep them closed pending a court decision within the next two weeks.  “The facilities shut down today were operating in blatant violation of state law, apparently without fear or reprisal. Our action this week came in response to numerous complaints about the trouble that illegal gambling has brought into these communities,” Marshall said.  “These citizens deserve better. Allowing criminal enterprises…

Governor Andy Beshear has signed House Bill 551, making Kentucky sports betting legal. The bill passed the Senate earlier that day by a 25-12 vote, despite facing long odds on the last day of the legislative session. The law allows for in-person and online sports betting at Kentucky Speedway and the state’s nine horse racing tracks, with a $500,000 upfront fee and an annual renewal cost of $50,000. Participating tracks can contract with up to three service providers for sports wagering services, giving Kentuckians up to 27 sportsbook options. Service providers will have to pay $50,000 for an initial license…

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…