The National Indian Gaming Commission has announced the President’s appointment of Associate Commissioner Sharon M. Avery as Acting Chair of the Agency, effective immediately. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland recently appointed Avery to a three-year term as Associate Commissioner. Avery will serve both roles until a presidentially appointed, Senate-confirmed Chair is in place. As
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The National Hot Rod Association NHRA has announced the launch of PlayNHRA, an initiative that will provide opportunities to engage in fantasy games, gaming, and betting for NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events. The NHRA, which is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States, says that through
Gaming and Leisure Properties has acquired the property assets of three casinos from Strategic Gaming Management for $105 million. The properties involved in the deal are Baldini’s Casino in Sparks, Nevada, and the Silverado Franklin Hotel & Gaming Complex and Deadwood Mountain Grand in South Dakota. “Simultaneous with the acquisition, GLPI and affiliates of Strategic
The nine-member Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission has voted no on a resolution sought by Gov. Kevin Stitt which called for the body not to allow tracks to offer gaming machines or share in the participating tribal fund revenue starting January 1, 2035, unless authorized by the governor. The move followed Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s advice to
The Toronto Rush of the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) has named 888casino, a subsidiary of 888 Holdings, as the team’s official jersey sponsor and Presenting Partner for the 2024 season. Founded in 1997, 888casino is an online casino offering over 2,500 games including exclusive content developed in-house by its Section8 studio. Leveraging its proprietary technology, 888casino offers
Commercial gaming revenue in the US, combining commercially operated land-based casinos, sports betting and iGaming, reached a quarterly record of $17.67 billion in Q1 2024, the industry’s 13th consecutive quarter of growth. The figure marked a 5.6 percent increase year-over-year. March was particularly noteworthy, with the industry recording its second-highest revenue month ever at $6.09
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is seeking bids for research into the potential impacts of iGaming and the use of artificial intelligence in the gaming industry. The commission initiated two requests for proposals (RFPs) this month as part of its research agenda. The research priorities were proposed by the Gaming Policy Advisory Council and approved by
Louisville-based Churchill Downs cut the ribbon Wednesday on the final major piece of the $290 million Terre Haute Casino Resort — its 122-room luxury hotel. The building opens its doors to the public just over a month after the casino’s grand opening. The ribbon for the new hotel’s grand opening was cut in the presence of
The UK government’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport has published new regulations for the land-based gambling sector. The next step for these regulations, published in response to consultation on white paper proposals, will be for them to be presented before Parliament. The DCMS conducted a public consultation on the measures relating to the land-based
Sports wagering revenue in Massachusetts dropped by 16.6% year-on-year in April, amounting to $49.1 million despite a rise in player spending. Revenue was $9.8 million lower than the $58.9 million posted in April 2023, the first full month of legal online sports betting in the state. However, April’s total marked a 6.3% increase from $46.2
iGaming content provider Play’n GO is introducing a new mechanic called FuseWays in Spark of Genius, its latest title. In this 6×6 grid slot, players are transported to the dawn of the 20th century, where the clash between industry pioneers Maynard Woodrow and Tess Jačova ignites, the company says of the game’s backstory. Players will
International Game Technology (IGT) announced that it will showcase its locally attuned gaming products for the Asia-Pacific market at G2E Asia 2024 at The Venetian Macao, June 4-6. The company stated that the products within its G2E Asia 2024 portfolio are designed to enhance player entertainment, drive performance, and enable operators to diversify their gaming
Online poker site ACR Poker is debuting its Fantasy Poker League: Vegas. From May 15 to 28, the Fantasy Poker League offers players worldwide the opportunity to draft their dream poker team for a chance to win cash prizes. Participants choose up to eight poker pros with an allotted budget amount. Points are then earned as
Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy BMM Testlabs is supporting STEM education for Tribal students with a paid summer internship program. The program is powered through BMM’s Next Generation Initiative and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES). This partnership between BMM and AISES promotes opportunities for indigenous students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts secured three industry awards at the 2024 SBC Awards North America in New York last week. These recognize outstanding achievements among gaming and online betting operators across the US and Canada. Choctaw Casinos & Resorts was honored as Employer of the Year, and its flagship property in Durant earned the title
The NHL Awards will return to Las Vegas in the summer at the newly opened Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The ceremony, held for the first time inside BleauLive Theater at the 67-story luxury resort, will take place on Thursday, June 27th. The event will be broadcast live on ESPN and Sportsnet in the United States and
The Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention and DigitalPlay Summit (DPS) closed its doors in April having seen the busiest show floor in Anaheim, California yet. This year’s event saw a major increase in attendance, with over 7,000 industry delegates, surpassing the 2022 figures for the same location. The robust participation of operators and tribal leaders signals
In his latest analysis, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, explores what the current online casino landscape looks like and the possibilities the Anjouan license offers those seeking to join the vertical. In the online entertainment sector, one vertical is flourishing in particular: online gambling, casinos, and betting. With technological advancements and shifting regulations,
Miccosukee Casino and Resort is set to unveil a new and exclusive smoking casino section this summer. The venue, located in the northwest corner of the property, is tailored for casino-goers who prefer to smoke while playing slots “in a comfortable and refined indoor ambiance” featuring 20-ft. tall ceilings. “At Miccosukee Casino & Resort, we
A World Poker Tour event slated to kick off Tuesday in Hanoi, Vietnam, was abruptly canceled due to a reported lack of necessary government approvals, marking the third major tournament series in Vietnam to encounter setbacks within the past half-year. The Crown Poker Club in Hanoi, designated as the venue for the WPT Vietnam Passport