Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

Borgata Poker, in partnership with BetMGM Poker, has announced a new edition of the million-dollar poker tournament Almighty Million. It follows the return of high-stakes poker at the Borgata with “The Return” in January, where Borgata Poker crowned a $1 million winner.  “Almighty Million assures another week of big bets and even bigger pots in this No Limit Hold’Em Tournament,” the company stated. Day 1 flights begin on Sunday, May 7, with the final table taking place on Saturday, May 13. Kellie DeCelis, Borgata’s Manager of Poker Operations, explained: “Almighty has been synonymous with Borgata Poker for nearly a decade. It’s been…

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) Integrity Unit has established a Data Sharing Agreement with the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). BWF’s alliance with the regulator forms “a key component of monitoring suspicious betting activity in badminton and further demonstrates the BWF Integrity Unit’s ongoing commitment to a clean and fair sport,” the parties said in a statement. Monitoring and investigations are a vital scope of BWF’s anti-match manipulation operations, whereby player information is gathered, matches and competition details are analyzed and intelligence is used in investigations into possible match manipulation. Antonio Zerafa, MGA Head of Financial Crime Compliance, said: “I am…

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play announced Thursday the release of its latest title, called Jasmine Dreams. The game features “dazzling multipliers and nudging wilds” and sets “an exotic atmosphere.” Played across 5×3 reels, opulent symbols adorn the reels, from gold rings to overflowing treasure chests, which must form a matching combination across the title’s 20 paylines to award a win. These are joined by an expanding wild symbol that can fill an entire reel and substitute all other symbols in-game, making it easier to create a winning line. The free spins round is unlocked by landing at least three scatters, where six…

 March 9, 2023 Baseball season is almost upon us! And with it, the new MLB FanDuel multi-year partnership! As baseball fans watch preseason games and watch for the real first pitch of the season, FanDuel now has the co-exclusive right to use official League branding for its products, including the FanDuel Sportsbook and in Daily Fantasy games. Starting this year, FanDuel will bring fans’ viewing and wagering experiences closer than ever before by streaming MLB.TV’s Free Game of the Day through both FanDuel’s sportsbook app and on FanDuel’s OTT platform FanDuel Plus. The company will also have the right to…

Ainsworth Game Technology announced Wednesday it will showcase more than 30 gaming cabinets across Class III and Class II markets at the annual Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow on March 29-30 at the San Diego Convention Center. Deron Hunsberger, Ainsworth President – North America, commented: “Our focus at the show will be on sharing with our valuable Tribal partners some new game concepts and strategies aimed at improving low denomination performance on casinos floors.” “Ainsworth has invested heavily in R&D over the past year, and we believe new Linked Progressive titles like Treasure Spirits, Ca$h Stacks Gold, Ultra Shot and Grand…

The Belgian government has decided to ban gambling advertising across multiple platforms as of July 1 in a bid to crack down on addiction and debt, with a further prohibition on ads in stadiums and sports sponsorships coming at a later date.  The dates of enforcement and a breakdown of the new limitations were all detailed in a Royal Decree signed by King Philippe and published in the Belgian Official Gazette on Wednesday.  Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne said: “The government is deeply concerned about the impact of the huge amounts of gambling advertising that our society is facing. And…

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…