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Columbus, Ohio, is gearing up to welcome its fourth on-site sports-betting venue with the opening of DraftKings Sports & Social in the Short North neighborhood, slated to take place May 9. Collaborating on this venture are sports betting giant DraftKings and Live! Hospitality & Entertainment, which recently opened another venue in Ohio, the PBR Cowboy Bar at

Boyd Gaming has unveiled its Q1 2024 earnings report, reporting $960.5 million in revenue during the period. The figure was only marginally lower than the $964 million posted in the same quarter prior year, with the company calling the first quarter of 2024 “a challenging start to the year.” Net income for the first quarter

Saracen Casino Resort in Arkansas is pushing for an expansion of its gaming offerings with a request to amend state regulations to allow for online gambling. If approved, Saracen, along with the two other existing casinos in Arkansas, would be able to offer a wider array of online gaming options to patrons. The casino’s Chief

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has reported 56 alerts of suspicious betting to the relevant authorities in the first quarter of 2024, according to its latest report. The association highlighted that the Q1- 2024 total is an increase of 65% when compared to 34 alerts in Q4 2023 and an increase of 12% when compared

B2B iGaming technology provider EveryMatrix has announced the launch of a new report dedicated to the Peruvian market and part of its “Slot Trumps 2023/24” report series. The company recently received authorization from Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) to operate in the country’s regulated market. This series, launched in September last year and

Malaysia’s government has denied a Bloomberg report that said the country was looking to allow a casino to operate in the RM450 billion ($94.3 billion) Forest City project in Johor.  On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim last week met with two of the country’s richest people, Genting Group casino billionaire Lim Kok

The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, has voted to dissolve the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL). The decision, which unfolded in a parliamentary session on Wednesday, stems from the submission of draft law Number 9256d, aimed at dismantling KRAIL.  This development comes against the backdrop of mounting apprehensions regarding the societal impact of

If you keep up with the gambling industry, then you know that Atlantic City casinos have been fighting an uphill battle for quite a while. They were struggling before the pandemic hit, and the shutdown certainly didn’t help them. Now they are facing even more threats to their survival, both from out-of-state competition and other

Sportradar has appointed Craig Felenstein as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1. Felenstein joins the sports tech giant from Lindblad Expeditions, where he most recently served as Chief Financial Officer. He will report directly to Sportradar Chief Executive Officer Carsten Koerl. Felenstein brings nearly 30 years of senior finance and operating experience for

Following the first day of welcoming guests and two intense days of exhibiting and networking, BiS SiGMA Americas 2024 came to an end at the Transamerica Expo Centre in São Paulo. This year’s edition reflected the growth of the burgeoning new Brazilian market, now in the process of regulation, and reached a new level in

North Star Network has announced the acquisition of umdoisesportes.com.br, which has become the latest addition to NSN’s global sports media portfolio. Created from the GRPCOM merger of the editorial teams of Gazeta Do Povo and Tribuna do Paraná in 2020, Um Dois Esportes provides sports coverage and analysis for the Brazilian state of Paraná and

Nevada’s gaming win for March saw a decline of 1.7% statewide, 1.6% in Clark County, and 1.2% in the Las Vegas Strip, marking the first revenue drops in eight months. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported that the state’s 444 major casinos collectively earned $1.29 billion during the month, while the 220 casinos in Clark County

Mohegan Digital, the iGaming division of Mohegan, is launching its new online gaming platform in Pennsylvania. The company has unveiled a dedicated site, Play.MoheganPAcasino.com, and its accompanying mobile apps, featuring slots, table games, and more.  Rich Roberts, President of Mohegan Digital, said: “This is an exciting moment for Mohegan Digital as we expand our very own

The Bulgarian Parliament on Friday unanimously adopted at first reading amendments to the country’s Gambling Act, which ban the advertising of gambling games in the media. The amendments were tabled by Temenuzhka Petkova (GERB-UDF) and Yordan Tsonev (MRF) and were supported by 186 MPs from all parliamentary groups, reports the Bulgarian News Agency.  The amendments ban

Game studio Galaxsys announced that its Ninja Crash title has been honored with the Most Played Game 2024 recognition at the SiGMA Americas show. The event took place this week at the Transamérica Expo Center in São Paulo, Brazil.  The company describes Ninja Crash as “a high-performing fast game.” ”This thrilling game, known for its lightning-fast

Through a press statement, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed the European Parliament’s approval of a new EU anti-money laundering (AML) framework. According to the Brussels-based trade association, the EU’s new package will help create a more consistent regulatory framework and will benefit online gambling operators by standardizing AML rules and reporting

Penn Entertainment has published its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, detailing the range of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts undertaken by the company over the last year. Key highlights of PENN’s 2023 CSR Report include: Donated more than $8 million in support of local charities and generated more than $17 million in economic

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has introduced a new addition to its slots portfolio with Release the Bison, a title featuring roaming wild respins and random guaranteed wins. Set against the backdrop of the American frontier, the 5×4 slot game is teeming with symbols reminiscent of the Wild West. Triggering the wild respin feature requires landing

Toronto-based sportsbook and iGaming operator Rivalry has announced a partnership with digital media company Basketball Forever to launch a multi-platform media campaign tailored for Gen Z basketball fans in multiple international markets throughout the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The partnership will see Rivalry and Basketball Forever develop a range of multimedia content tailored for digitally native

iGaming content developer PopOK Gaming has teamed up with Cactus Gaming, a sports betting and gaming platform technology provider. The companies have announced what they call “a dynamic partnership that promises to elevate the gaming experience to new heights.” “We couldn’t be more excited to join forces with PopOk Gaming,” says Alessandra Abreu, Executive at Cactus Gaming. “Together,