FanDuel CEO Amy Howe said that the next effort to legalize sports betting in California will be under a unified approach with tribes. Her remarks were made during a panel discussion at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention in Anaheim, California, on Tuesday morning. Acknowledging past missteps and the importance of tribal partnerships, Howe emphasized that any
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Renowned Brazilian social media influencers Negrete and Ronald Lopes are set to participate in the BiS SiGMA Americas event, running from April 23rd to 25th. Hosted at the Transamerica Expo Centre in São Paulo, the new edition of the two-day expo and conference marks its return after a successful inaugural launch last year. Negrete, with four million
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play is gearing up to exhibit its products at this year’s BiS – SiGMA Americas. Returning to what the company calls “one of the most important Latin American events in the iGaming calendar,” the provider will be exhibiting at Stand M50 and N50 at São Paulo’s Transamerica Expo Center. Set to
Kalispel Casino, located in Cusick, Washington, is celebrating its fifth anniversary. Since opening its doors in April 2019, the casino has evolved into a center of entertainment and economic growth, as well as a driving force for the Kalispel Tribe’s dedication to philanthropy and engagement with the community, officials say. From its beginnings with 120 slots,
Online sports betting platform Betano, owned by Kaizen Gaming, will become the title sponsor of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (the top division of Brazil’s soccer league system) as part of a three-year deal. The agreement will see the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) receive around 80 million Brazilian reais ($16 million) per season. It is
The SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator has announced a new Live Game Tournaments feature within its Tournament Tool. The update extends the tool’s scope, “building on the success of slot tournaments in enhancing player engagement.” Internal SOFTSWISS research indicates a 22% increase in average daily bets per user with the Tournament Tool. Operators can now customize tournaments
The recent NCAA women’s basketball championship game between Iowa and South Carolina attracted unprecedented viewership and cultural relevance, leading to record-breaking betting activity across major sportsbooks such as ESPN BET, Caesars, BetMGM, DraftKings, and FanDuel. The championship game surpassed all previous records, becoming the most-bet women’s college basketball game in history, ESPN reported. It even
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has completed the sale of 49% of United Tote Company to a subsidiary of the New York Racing Association (NYRA). United Tote, a major provider of pari-mutuel wagering services in the US, was previously a wholly-owned CDI subsidiary. With this transaction, CDI still retains a majority stake in United Tote. The
A staggering $19.64 billion was wagered by online sports bettors in New York during the 2023 financial year. This marks a substantial 19.8% increase from 2022, reinforcing the Empire State’s status as the top regulated state for mobile wagering in the US. Consequently, revenue soared to $1.76 billion, which marks a 20.6% year-on-year increase. Notably,
The Gambling Commission has unveiled its revised three-year corporate strategy, outlining key areas of focus for regulatory work from 2024 to 2027. Titled Gambling Regulation in a Digital Age, the strategy reflects the Commission’s dedication to implementing decisions outlined in the government’s White Paper “High Stakes – Gambling Reform for the Digital Age”. Key priorities include leveraging
The United Auto Workers (UAW), which represents workers at the Bally’s, Caesars, and Tropicana casinos, and a group of casino workers opposed to smoking in Atlantic City gambling halls, filed on Friday a lawsuit in state Superior Court to overturn a law that leaves casino employees as the only ones not covered by the protections
Fanatics Betting and Gaming launched the Fanatics Sportsbook in Illinois on Friday. Bettors living in and visiting Illinois are now able to download the app on iOS and Android. Illinois marks the 19th state for the product. On April 3, the company completed its acquisition of the U.S. businesses of PointsBet and transferred the remaining entities to Fanatics. This
The Agencia Tributaria (AEAT), Spain’s Tax Agency, under the leadership of Director General Soledad Fernández, is ramping up its oversight of profits from various sources, including online gambling. According to a new directive from the agency, Spanish consumers are mandated to declare profits from online gambling winnings in their 2023 self-assessment income tax returns, as per
SoftConstruct’s Fastex, a Web3-driven ecosystem, has unveiled expansion and community development initiatives in Armenia through a strategic collaboration with Yerevan State University. The partnership aims to bolster blockchain education and foster community growth within Armenia’s burgeoning Web3 sector. Solidifying their commitment, the two entities have formalized their collaboration with a memorandum of cooperation, marking a significant
The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) convened its Annual Board of Directors Meeting at the Anaheim Hilton on Sunday, focusing on pivotal tribal matters affecting Indian gaming and tribal issues nationwide. Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr. greeted the board and made the opening remarks. Stevens stated: “Once again, we bring tribal leadership and our Indian gaming industry experts
Atlantic City’s casinos faced a decline in profitability in 2023 compared to the previous year despite New Jersey’s thriving online gambling market, according to data released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement on Monday. The nine AC casinos collectively reported a gross operating profit of $744.7 million in 2023, marking a 1.6% decrease
Fastex, SoftConstruct’s Web3-driven ecosystem, has announced a memorandum of cooperation with the Olympionic Sports Charity Foundation. Supported by the RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports with a commitment to provide technical, advisory, and media assistance, this partnership aims to foster sports development and improve living conditions for athletes in the Republic of Armenia.
The 25th edition of the Gaming and Technology (GAT) Expo in Cartagena kicked off on Tuesday at 9:00 AM at the Las Americas Convention Center. The event saw the presence of dignitaries including the president of Coljuegos, Colombia’s gaming regulator; the associations Asojuegos, Cornazar, Fecoljuegos, and Fedelco; and an inaugural speech from José Aníbal Aguirre,
Believe it or not, the amazing run for Nevada revenue continued in February, with gaming generating over $1.3 billion for the state. That’s a jump of nearly 9% from the same time last year, and has some people wondering how long this can continue. In February of 2023, revenue reached a notable $1.24 billion, marking
The Finance Ministry of China has released figures for the China National Lottery in February 2024. During the month, a total of 36.301 billion yuan ($5.02 billion) of lottery tickets were sold nationwide, a year-on-year decrease of 5.509 billion yuan (about $761 million) or 13.2%. The sales of lottery tickets aimed at supporting welfare initiatives were