Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

The ownership may have officially changed, but Mirage Las Vegas will remain the Mirage for at least another 18 months. Hard Rock International took over management of the casino resort from MGM Resorts on December 19th, but the anticipated name change will not come for some time. Hard Rock made big Las Vegas news a year ago when they announced their plans to purchase and takeover Mirage Las Vegas. However, that proposal didn’t receive approval of the Nevada Gaming Commission until recently. And now that the $1.1 billion sale is official, some may be wondering when the name change and…

iGaming content provider CT Interactive has announced a new deal with Italian operator MondoGaming, a move set to expand its presence in Europe. Under the terms of the agreement, CT Interactive will supply its Italian partner with 20 games and 3-level jackpot certificated for the jurisdiction. “Our strategic plan is to increase our market share in Italy, and we find MondoGaming as the perfect operator for this goal. We are confident that this is the start of a long and prosperous partnership,” said Milena Tsankarska, Head of Business Development EMEA at CT Interactive. Lachezar Petrov, CEO of CT Interactive, added:…

In recent years, Latin America has become an increasingly attractive market for sports betting operators. With a population of over 600 million people, the region is home to a large number of passionate sports fans that are looking for ways to get even more involved with their favorite teams and players.  As such, the sports betting industry in Latin America has been rapidly expanding over the past few years. According to recent reports, there are now over 150 licensed sportsbooks operating in the region, offering customers a variety of betting options on both local and international competitions.  In addition to…

Picking the right jurisdiction for your online gambling company is one of the most important decisions you will make when it comes to getting started. It will define how much you need to invest, what rules you must abide by, how much tax you pay and even whom you can target your services. If the Isle of Man is on your radar, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson lists in his latest column for Yogonet some reasons you should consider seriously. It is highly reputable. The Isle of Man online gambling license is among the most respected and reputable worldwide. Its…

We’re still a few days from 2023, but the gambling news is already exciting! Poker players and enthusiasts can officially save the dates for the 2023 WSOP. Caesars has officially announced that the richest, most prestigious, and longest-running poker series will return to the Strip at the new Las Vegas Horseshoe and Paris casinos on May 30th through July 18, 2023. Last year’s WSOP tournament that saw nearly 200,000 entrants from more than 100 countries, and a record-breaking prize pool of $348 million. Bargain rates on hotel rooms are now available across many Caesars resorts specifically for the 2023 WSOP.…

iGaming solutions provider and aggregator Slotegrator announced Friday it has partnered with another distributor of games, Hölle Games, whose portfolio is now available for integration into online casinos via Slotegrator’s APIgrator solution.  Hölle Games brings more than 15 titles to Slotegrator’s aggregation solution. Compliant with German regulation, ISO 27001 certified and licensed with the Malta Gaming Authority, Hölle Games produces slots with classic designs for the German and wider continental-European market, including games such as Fruits, Jolly Wild, and Höllische Sieben. “The developer also offers a series of premium slots with unique designs and advanced game mechanics. These games have names…

Online gaming services provider Kambi Group announced it has signed an online sportsbook agreement with Rei do Pitaco (RDP), the largest daily fantasy sports operator in Brazil.  The multi-year partnership will enable RDP to leverage Kambi’s technology and services to launch a real-money online sportsbook in Brazil, which is in the process of regulating sports betting and is expected to become one of the largest regulated markets in the world.  “Mobile-led RDP has built its fantasy sports success through a focus on soccer, by far the most popular sport in Brazil,” Kambi explains. The operator’s mobile app has received 13.6 million app downloads…

Attorney Carlos A. Fonseca Sarmiento, a partner of Fonseca Abogados LLC and a specialist in gaming legislation in Peru and Latin America, shared his analysis of the gaming industry in Latin America during 2022 and highlighted the growth of the online sector as a result of the pandemic. In an interview with Yogonet, Fonseca also referred to the debates on regulatory frameworks for remote gaming in Latin America and evaluated the political and legal scenarios occurring in Peru, Chile, Uruguay, and Brazil. After two pandemic years, what is your assessment of the performance of the gaming sector in 2022? The…

Lawyer Alfredo Lazcano, from Lazcano Sámano, a law firm of legal experts in Gaming, Fintech, and Media based in Mexico City, participated in an exclusive interview with Yogonet to analyze the closing year. The specialist highlighted the ‘exponential growth’ of online gaming and the emergence of a new industry segment, digital entertainment; and urged authorities and regulators to ‘allow the full recovery of our sector.’ After two pandemic years, what is your assessment of the sector’s performance in 2022? What was the role and contribution of the Lazcano Sámano study in this context? The Mexican gaming sector, in general, has…

In an exclusive analysis for Yogonet, Magnho José, a journalist specializing in lotteries, games, and betting, editor of the portal BNLData, and president of the Brazilian Legal Gaming Institute (IJL), shared his vision of the legal situation of gaming in Brazil, and the market’s expectations for the immediate future. We share his analysis here: Due to the collection urgency and the existence of a ‘social fact’ due to the large supply of unregulated gambling in the country, we believe that we will have significant advances in 2023.  The Brazilian gaming and betting market and lotteries registered significant advances in 2022…

Miguel Ángel Ochoa Sánchez, president of the Association of Permit Holders, Operators and Suppliers of the Entertainment and Gambling Industry in Mexico (AIEJA, for its initials in Spanish), highlighted in an exclusive interview with Yogonet, that 2022 did not bring “the long-awaited recovery” that had been predicted at the beginning of the year, but considered that 2023 will be the year “to strengthen this full recovery that we had hoped would come a little earlier, with a substantial growth in the activity, especially in the digital aspect.” After two years of the pandemic, what is your assessment of the sector’s…

Atlantic City New Year’s Eve events are being planed by several casinos! Visitors and guests will be able to ring in the New Year with parties, celebrations, entertainment, live performances and food! Atlantic City is the place to be this New Year’s Eve! Bally’s Atlantic City Ring In The New Year with Jerry Blavat and The Intruders: Enjoy a gourmet dinner and dancing with legendary Hall of Fame DJ, Jerry Blavat, and the Intruders in Bally’s grand ballroom from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Tickets include dinner, dancing, and open bar. The party continues with an open bar and dancing…

By the end of 2021, the global online gambling industry was worth some $61.5 billion, which is forecast to grow by some 86% by 2028. Overall, the gambling sector, including offline, is worth more than $287 billion and is projected to reach over $450 billion by 2026, at a compound annual growth rate of 18.4%. If you consider that much of the gambling sector is crossing over to the digital realm, you will understand that, just now, that much potential remains untapped for online gambling operators.   So we know the figures overall, but how do they break down regarding…

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has cleared Sportsbet, the largest online sportsbook in Australia, of any wrongdoing after concerns were raised that the operator had breached the country’s ban on in-play betting.  An ACMA investigation found Sportsbet was not contravening the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (the IGA) when it offered a live betting market during the Brownlow Medal count. The Brownlow Medal is awarded to the best and fairest player in the Australian Football League (AFL) season, and is determined by the votes awarded by umpires at the end of each match based on the individual performance of…

Nevada casinos will be required to protect their customers, employees and themselves against computer cyberattacks after the Nevada Gaming Commission voted on Thursday to unanimously approve an amendment to the state gambling regulations. The amended regulation takes effect on January 1. It gives the state’s more than 400 non-restricted casino operators a year to develop risk assessment plans that will have to be updated at least annually, and directs operators on how they must report any cyberattacks to state regulators. Thursday’s meeting was attended by representatives of the Nevada Resorts Association and the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers. The parties…

European lottery operator Allwyn AG and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board announced Thursday that Allwyn has agreed to acquire the Camelot Lottery Solutions group of companies currently owned by Ontario Teachers’. The Camelot LS Group, headquartered in Chicago, operates the Illinois Lottery under a private management agreement through its operating company, Camelot Illinois LLC, and partners with the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery to enhance its lottery operations.  Furthermore, the group includes a technology arm that provides products and services to lotteries and their players throughout Europe and North America. No changes are planned to the Camelot LS Group leadership team…