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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…

Gaming solutions manufacturer and supplier Amatic Industries is set to bring its latest technology to the 42nd annual Irish Gaming Show, in cooperation with partner Genesis Games. The expo is set to take place March 7-8, in Dublin. “The pioneer of Multigame shows once again what kind of performance can be achieved,” the company said in a statement. At the expo, Amatic and Genesis will present the 4 CXS30 twin-screen with MULTILINK three-screen topper and 4 triple-screen with the latest mystery jackpot. Mr. Bierrum, director of Genesis Games, stated: “We are very proud of these years´ product line. AMATIC´s mesmerizing…

Macau’s casinos saw gross gaming revenue of MOP $10.32 billion ($1.28 billion) in February, continuing the strong performance following the lifting of most border restrictions on 8 January. According to data released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), the figure was 33.1% higher than the same month in 2022 when GGR was MOP$7.76 billion ($959 million). However, it was still 59% down from pre-pandemic levels. Although slightly lower than January’s MOP$11.58 billion ($1.43 billion), February was not aided by the Chinese New Year holiday, which contributed to the three-year high in the previous month. Analysts had forecast the…

Hard Rock International’s expected New York City casino is in doubt, according to local media reports. The renowned Seminole Tribe of Florida gaming and hospitality brand has been “complicated” by its business ties to Russia, sources told The New York Post. While the company has long been expected to announce an application for an NYC license as part of an ongoing casino race that will see up to three properties approved, this has yet to occur. Prior reports indicated Hard Rock was exploring a potential application with Mets owner Steve Cohen to build a casino next to CitiField in Willets…

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and their Four Winds Casinos brand hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of their 23-story hotel tower at the Four Winds South Bend property.  Pokagon Citizens and invited guests were in attendance to officially welcome the public to the expansion which features 317 rooms including 83 suites, Cedar Spa, Edgewater Café, Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center, an outdoor swimming pool on the third floor, and terraces with spectacular views. Cedar Spa The completion of this expansion marks the latest addition to the casino resort which opened in January 2018. An…

 March 3, 2023 Ready for the big tournament? Well, this “Hot Hoops” promotion is about more than just a March Madness contest. In addition to being able to put some skin into the NCAA basketball tournament, gamblers are also competing for a share of a $5,000 prize pool involving NBA basketball betting as well! Our friends at Everygame are running the Hot Hoops competition, where players can show off their skills as a college basketball and NBA expert. Everygame Sportsbook might even pay you for showing off! This pro-basketball and March Madness contest is a slam dunk for bettors looking…

Sports gambling advocates in Georgia faced a setback on Thursday as the state Senate rejected a bill that would have allowed sports betting, including on horse races.  Lawmakers voted 37-19 against Senate Bill 57, which would have ordered the state lottery to set up sports betting and wagering on horse races, so long as winnings at the track were paid by the track itself or another company instead of by the betting pool, reports Associated Press. Georgia’s constitution explicitly bans pari-mutuel betting and casinos.  Lawmakers are set to revisit the issue before Monday. A similar bill – that excludes horse…

A majority of committee members are now co-sponsors of the bipartisan bill to close New Jersey’s casino smoking loophole. A joint hearing on the proposal will be held on March 9 by the Assembly Health Committee; and the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee.  As the two committees prepare to hold this joint hearing on the smoke ban legislation in Trenton, a majority of members now sponsor bill A2151: eight of 12 Assembly Health Committee members and four of seven Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee members, reports Insider NJ. The current bill already has enough support by way…

New York State’s Responsible Play Partnership (RPP), consisting of the New York State Gaming Commission, the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the New York Council on Problem Gambling, is holding multiple events to drive attention to the issue as part of the 20th anniversary of National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. On March 10 at 11 a.m., the RPP will hold a press conference at the Javits Center with National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) Executive Director Keith Whyte to highlight the treatment and service options available across New York State for individuals who need…

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Crypto casino brand Roobet and its parent company Raw Entertainment announced they will be partnering with superstar rapper Snoop Dogg. This alliance appoints the musician as “Chief Ganjaroo” at Roobet, bringing together “Snoop’s vast global reach and industry expertise with the company’s technology and eye for the crypto frontier.”  As a well-established denizen of the metaverse and collector of digital real estate, the partnership represents Snoop’s latest venture into the web3 space. “Turns out, I’ve been a kangaroo this entire time. These guys are doing something different. This partnership just feels natural, and we’re going to blaze a trail for the future…