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Sports data and tech provider Genius Sports announced it has struck a new agreement to deliver broadcasts of NFL games on the newly launched TSN+, a streaming product from Canadian sports channel The Sports Network (TSN). As the official data partner of the NFL, Genius Sports will power augmented broadcasts throughout the upcoming NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl LVII. The augmented NFL feeds on TSN+ will provide fans with “an all-new viewing experience” that combines play-by-play data-driven insights, graphic overlays, visualizations, and more.  By assimilating the NFL NGS data into the live broadcast, player statistics such as the number of…

Ontario bettors can now wager again on Ultimate Fighting Championship events, as the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) reinstated betting on the sport in the Canadian province on Thursday.  The organization had ordered registered entities to stop offering and accepting wagering on the UFC in late December “due to non-compliance with AGCO’s betting integrity requirements.” But this week, the commission reinstated betting since the UFC has “updated its policies and procedures.” The changes include an amendment to UFC’s athlete conduct policy to prohibit insiders from placing any wagers on any match. The organization has also established a relationship…

On Thursday, hundreds of picketers from the Culinary union, partners from the Nevada AFL-CIO, and current and former Station Casinos employees protested outside of the company’s headquarters in Las Vegas. The picketers held large signs that called the operator of Red Rock Resort, Palace Station and other properties “unfair,” reports Las Vegas Review-Journal. The public push by Culinary Local 226 was meant to bring attention to its long-stalled effort toward having a first-time union contract for the casino company’s employees. Since 2016, the union has sought to have representation votes at multiple Station properties. In April 2022, a judge from the National…

Gaming and lottery platform and services provider Skilrock Technologies announced it is participating in the upcoming ICE London 2023 event, which will take place February 7-9 at ExCeL London. “We are eager to connect with industry leaders, decision-makers, operators, and policy regulators in order to develop strategic and mutually beneficial relationships,” the company said.  “As a leading provider in the lottery and gaming industry, we look forward to sharing our expert market insights and cutting-edge solutions with the international gaming community and exploring new partnerships with potential associates and gaming operators,” the business added.  The theme of this year’s event, “Stronger…

We’re checking out the Nefertiti HyperWays online slot! A 5 reel, 4 row game from the folks at GameArt! This unique online slot can be played in medium, high, or very high volatility modes! It features scatter symbols and free spins, along with a bonus round! Plus, the Mega Nefertiti Wilds will give players over 60 million ways to win! The Nefertiti HyperWays online slot has an average return to player between 96.4%, and 97.2% depending on the volatility level selected. This game allows players to choose from Medium, High, or Very High levels of game volatility, and the win…

B2B online slots provider Endorphina has announced the closure of 10 new partnerships within the past two months. The company sealed 7 agreements in December alone and kicked off 2023 with three new deals in January. “Endorphina saw the last remaining days of the year as an opportunity for partnerships, doing business, and moving steps closer to achieving their goals,” says the supplier. In December, the business partnered with FilsGames, StarCasino, SuperBet, Timeless Tech, Staryes, Bitville Gaming, and InBet. Meanwhile, in the first month of 2023, Endorphina has already partnered with FavBet, AdmiralBet, and Betn1. Following the news, Endorphina said…

PointsBet USA and PointsBet Canada announced they have been approved for accreditation under the RG Check program, provided by the Responsible Gambling Council. Accreditation is granted for three years after a review by responsible gaming specialists and an independent Accreditation Panel. Based in Toronto, the Council is an international authority that operates independently from the gaming industry, offering insights and services for land-based and online gaming providers. RG Check, developed by RGC’s Centre of the Advancement of Best Practices, is the “most comprehensive and rigorous responsible gambling accreditation program in the world,” according to PointsBet. It is designed to meet or…

While Macau posted its worst year for gambling in 2022, there are now high expectations that things might just turn around for the gaming hub during this coming year – and that rebound might start this month. Cheung Kin Chung, President of the Macau Hoteliers & Innkeepers Association, said he expects most of the city’s hotels to be fully occupied during Lunar New Year, to be celebrated on January 22. Cheung, an appointed lawmaker, said in a conversation with public broadcaster Radio Macau he expects that, during the holiday period, local hotels will be at 90% capacity, which is the…

The Ohio Casino Control Commission is making gambling headlines, as they have already fined Caesars Entertainment, and BetMGM and DraftKings fines are likely in the near future. All because the operators failed to comply with gaming regulations surrounding problem gambling, underage gambling, and responsible gambling. First, the Caesars Sportsbook received a $150,000 fine for violating state advertising standards when they failed to include a problem gambling hotline phone number in one of their promotions, and did not place a responsible gambling practices in a conspicuous place. Then, DraftKings fines totaling $350,000 could be on the way after the company made…

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play announced Thursday the launch of a new slot, welcoming players to the Ice Age in Mammoth Gold Megaways. The title sees mighty mammoths reigning over an icy tundra, “outweighed only by the game’s big win potential,” the supplier said of the game’s theme. Played across six reels and making use of the Megaways mechanic, the title depicts numerous ice age creatures such as wolves, bears, saber tooth tigers and more, which must form a matching combination across the reels to award a win. Winning symbols are then removed from play with a cascade of new characters…

A new gathering of the global gaming industry will take place in a few days in the city of London, the capital of the United Kingdom, at ICE London. The ExCel Convention Center is getting ready to host the largest edition in its history, which will take place on February 7-9. A total of 41 exhibition halls will offer a great experience for exhibitors, professionals, and visitors attending the event. In this context, the Gaming & Technology Expo (GAT Expo) team will be present at stand ND-3B. “GAT & ICE promote the visit of Latin American operators to the mega…

A new year has begun, and expectations are high for gaming companies around the globe. Ahead of ICE London, set to take place on February 7-9 at ExCel London, CT Interactive’s Milena Tsankarska, Head of Business Development EMEA; and Martin Ivanov, Director of Business Development Americas, spoke with Yogonet about the company’s expectations for the event, as well as for the year ahead. 🎯CT Interactive starts the season by attending ICE London at ExCel London. We invite you to visit our spectaculous stand N5-130 where you will meet our team of experts, explore our newest games, and have amazing surprises!🎲 #ICETotallyGaming #ice2023…

With the rapid spread of betting on sports across our nation, we’ve been worried about the potential for problem gambling. But it’s not just our legitimate concerns for players mental health that has us troubled. It’s also the advertising blitz, sponsorships, media partnerships, and bonus offers that we are seeing everywhere. Not only do they overwhelm, they give gambling opponents the bullets they need to shoot use with. We actually voiced our concerns over a possible gambling backlash in a video we made back in September, just as football season was kicking off. Our very real fears were based off…

Last week we reported that the United States had set a new record revenue mark for gambling in 2022. And that was without the figures for December included! And this week we’re following up with news of more records for gambling revenue in the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. First up, the state that started the sports betting revolution: New Jersey. The state was able to generate over $5.2 billion last year, and the exciting part is that only half of the money came from brick & mortar casinos! According tot he New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement,…

Betsson Group Affiliates has been named a sponsor of the upcoming iGaming Club London ’23 event. The meeting is organized by AffPapa, an iGaming directory connecting affiliates and operators, and will take place on February 8.  iGaming operator Betsson Group, home to brands such as Betsson, Betsafe and NordicBet, describes itself as a “long-time partner” of AffPapa, having developed several connections with affiliates through its directory. The company has now secured the exclusive sponsorship ticket, which in addition to sponsoring the headline event during ICE also grants the operator access to the AffPapa directory. The companies’ partnership has also been extended…

Last week, Las Vegas-based sports betting brand Circa Sports’ professional football contests – Circa Million IV and Circa Survivor – concluded the 2022-2023 season by awarding $12 million total in prizes. Circa Survivor broke professional football contest records with the highest individual payouts ever with two checks for over $3 million each, notes the company, while Circa Million IV delivered $6 million in prizes and awarded $1 million to the first-place finisher. Derek Stevens, CEO of Circa Sports, said: “The fourth iteration of our pro football contests turned out to be the most historic yet. The energy and excitement were unmatched all…