Sports betting and iGaming operator BetMGM has entered into an agreement with the Associated Press (AP) to become the official sports odds provider across AP’s global sports report, both organizations announced Thursday. This partnership will see BetMGM’s odds integrated into the news organization’s daily sports odds fixtures, game previews, and other sports-related stories where betting odds
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B2B gaming content and solutions provider Inspired Entertainment has announced its May slots line-up, available online and on mobile. It comprises Kong Wonder Wilds, Wild Drop Multiplier and Perfect Prize Pooch. Kong Wonder Wilds – 92% and 94.5% RTP “Players can descend into the heart of the jungle with Kong Wonder Wilds, where the game’s Wilds are
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A Las Vegas landmark since 1942, the El Cortez Casino is set to undergo a major expansion. The $20 million makeover will include a new restaurant, a Starbucks coffee, two new bars, and a high limit lounge. Work will begin this summer and is scheduled to be completed early next year. Each of the new
Carnival Cruise Line has announced a new partnership with Bally’s Corporation to extend exclusive cruise benefits to Bally’s Rewards members. This collaboration aims to attract more casino players to Carnival’s fleet of 27 ships by offering complimentary and discounted cruises to Bally’s Rewards’ Legend, SuperStar, and Star tier members. The new partnership between Carnival and
NorthStar Gaming reported a 64% year-over-year increase in revenue for the three months ending March 31, 2024, driven by a record quarterly betting volume. For the first quarter of 2024, NorthStar Bets, the company’s Ontario-based casino and sportsbook platform, recorded CA$218 million ($159.5 million) in wagers and gross gaming revenue of CA$7 million ($5.1 million), reflecting
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) hosted the Gaming Regulators European Forum’s (GREF) 2024 conference in Malta from 20 to 22 May. This prestigious event united gaming regulators from over 25 countries, creating a dynamic platform to tackle pressing industry challenges and exchange invaluable insights, MGA said in a statement. This year was the first time
Gaming provider CT Gaming announced that its Diamond King 3 multigame has been certified under the new regulations in the Romanian market. Deemed by the company as its “premier multigame”, Diamond King “showcases CT Gaming’s commitment to delivering an exceptional gaming experience by combining classic titles with new releases,” according to a press release. The multigame
Bacta, the trade body representing the UK’s low stake gaming and amusements sectors, has issued a rallying call to the incoming government to expedite the modernization of gambling regulations, following the announcement of a snap General Election on July 4 by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. In a message to members released shortly after the election
The Casino Collectibles Association (CCA) has announced its 31st annual show, scheduled to take place in Exhibit Hall C at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas, from June 13th to 15th, 2024. The association calls the show a “must-see for those fascinated by gaming history”. The show will feature collectibles like gaming chips of
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has imposed a $125,000 fine against Wind Creek Bethlehem for 10 incidents in which underage individuals gained access to the gaming floor at the casino it operates. The incidents, which occurred over 20 months at Wind Creek Bethlehem in Northampton County, involved 11 individuals between the ages of 18-20. Also in
iGaming platform provider Uplatform announced that its Head of Sales, Nelli Melik, will take the stage as a featured speaker at the iGaming Club Conference, organized by AffPapa in Malaga, Spain, on May 26-27, 2024. While Melik’s panel will cover the difficulty of operations with white-label platforms, localization, and player engagement, the iGaming Club Conference will host
FBM Foundation has announced the donation of 500 grocery baskets, 500 personal hygiene kits, and 9,000 liters of water, to be delivered and distributed to struggling communities in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This effort will be carried out in partnership with Central Única das Favelas (CUFA) in Porto Alegre, with J&T Express Brazil and Correios Sedex Brasil providing
Clarion Gaming said it is advancing preparations for the migration of iGB L!VE to London in July 2025, establishing a roadmap of activities in partnership with the senior team at ExCeL London that will host the global event. The latest meeting between the two organizations featured iGB L!VE Portfolio Director Naomi Barton, Clarion Gaming Managing
The Massachusetts Senate on Thursday rejected a proposal to increase the tax rate on online sports betting, maintaining the current 20% levy despite impassioned arguments for a hike from Democratic Sen. John Keenan. Sen. Keenan proposed raising the tax on online sports betting revenue to 51%, which would have positioned Massachusetts as one of the
Culinary Local 226 and Bartenders Local 165 have rejected Virgin Hotels’ latest wage proposal, prolonging negotiations that have been ongoing for five months. Virgin Hotels offered a $1 per hour wage and benefits increase during the final two years of a five-year contract, but union leaders criticized the offer as inadequate, the Las Vegas Review-Journal
Indonesia’s Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi revealed that since taking office on July 17, 2023, through to May 21, 2024, his ministry has taken down 1.9 million online gambling contents. Additionally, the Ministry of Communication and Informatics has requested the Financial Services Authority (OJK) and Bank Indonesia (BI) to block bank accounts and
The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals has dismissed both the appeal and cross-appeal regarding the liability of Apple, Google, and Meta in cases alleging they promoted illegal gambling by processing payments for online casinos. The court ruled it did not have jurisdiction, as the trial court’s decision was an abstract legal opinion rather than
With the Asian online gambling market projected to reach €10.88 billion in 2024, according to Statista’s forecasts, growth opportunities in the region are undeniable. However, at the same time, the Asian landscape is a complex one, featuring varying degrees of gambling adoption and legalization. “For our team, working in the Asian iGaming market is both
DraftKings has completed its previously announced acquisition of lottery app Jackpocket for a total consideration of approximately $750 million. The company first announced the deal in February, saying it expected the lottery app to generate up to $340 million in additional revenue annually. With the acquisition now complete, DraftKings said it is now focused on integrating Jackpocket into its