After online casino gaming and sports betting were approved last year by the legislature, and introduced in mid-October in Connecticut, revenue for both verticals continued its upward trend in January, while slot revenue declined year-on-year. Foxwoods Resort Casino outperformed its rival, taking in more than $11 million in gross online gaming revenue in January compared
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Sports betting and iGaming operator, BetMGM announced Thursday a new partnership with 24-hour sports wagering streaming network, SportsGrid; an alliance under which both brands will concentrate on integrating BetMGM content across SportsGrid’s original, live programming. The content will be supported by television and social media advertising. BetMGM’s brand, odds and promotions will be incorporated into
Casino giant Crown Resorts announced on Thursday a third consecutive half-yearly loss amid pandemic-related restrictions which continue to hurt its operations. For H1 2022, Australia’s biggest operator posted a net loss of A$196.3 million ($141.2 million) for the six months ended Dec. 31, compared with a loss of A$120.9 million a year earlier. The company
Mobile sports betting could soon become a reality in Arkansas, where sporting events wagering is currently only legal at the state’s three casinos. A set of rules introduced to that end by the Arkansas Racing Commission in late 2021 has now been approved by a legislative subcommittee. The rules and regulations would allow licensed casinos
Content provider to the iGaming industry Pragmatic Play has released its latest title “Might of Ra,” the company announced on Thursday. The slots game, set in the dunes of Ancient Egypt, welcomes players to its “sun-scorched reels,” in which the mighty Ra plays a key role. Players who match three or more adjacent symbols across
BGaming has announced that the studio has added a new slot with refilling reels to its collection, Aztec Magic Bonanza. The game is already available on Playamo, Woocasino, and other platforms. Within the slot with cascading reels and a 5×6 layout, players have a chance to trigger up to 40 Free spins and enhance their winnings once
Evolution announced Thursday that it has signed an agreement with Italy’s operator Sisal for the provision of online slots and jackpots from the Group’s NetEnt and Red Tiger brands. The deal builds on Sisal’s existing partnership with Evolution for the provision of Live Casino. Sisal’s Evolution-powered Live Casino offering currently includes a full range of
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) on Thursday published new statistics and data from operators showing the impact that the easing of lockdown measures in Great Britain is having on gambling behavior. The operator data now adds the period between October and December 2021, inclusive, and covers online and in-person gambling with data from licensed betting
IGT announced Thursday its Wheel of Fortune-branded games are now available in Ontario as electronic bingo games. “Wheel of Fortune Double 3X4X5X Pay Bingo” and “Wheel of Fortune Five Times Pay Bingo” are available to the 37 charitable gaming centers in Ontario that are approved for electronic bingo. IGT is signing agreements with individual operators.
Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Rhode Island and Oregon have joined the list of states reporting initial numbers for betting on Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams, showing record growth as compared to the previous edition. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday reported that preliminary figures show $68.04 million was
Chicago’s first casino project, with five different proposals on the table, moves forward to a decision on a winning casino bid. However, the head of one of the properties involved in the bids raised potential roadblocks Tuesday and warned that changes in state law may be needed before the venue can host gambling. Three of
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According to the monthly report from the Michigan Gaming Control Board, Detroit’s three casinos collected $100.9 million in revenue in January. Table games and slots generated $98.97 million in revenue while retail sports betting produced $1.93 million. The figures do not include revenue from online gaming and sports betting, which is reported separately. For the month,
The Icelandic Football Association (KSI) and the Icelandic Top Football (ÍTF), a union of all clubs in the top two divisions, announced on Tuesday a joint long-term partnership with Genius Sports. Across all major domestic competitions and more than 1400 matches a year, Genius Sports has been granted the exclusive right to capture, manage and
Oklahoma-based Choctaw Nation is putting $125,000 in an ongoing fight to block a casino project in Pope County, Arkansas, local media reports. The group Fair Play Arkansas, which opposes the proposed gaming development, said on Monday that the Choctaws would be providing financial support to the cause, which therefore remains alive despite a rejected bidder
Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas will be holding a series of hiring events ahead of its reopening this spring. The initiative was announced on Wednesday, and will see the venue launching a multi-week outreach campaign, beginning February 24. New owner San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is seeking both former and new team members
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported Tuesday the financial results for the month of January 2022 atMGM Springfield, Plainridge Park Casino and Encore Boston Harbor, which amounted to a total of approximately $82 million in gross gaming revenue. Encore Boston Harbor saw the most gross gaming revenue with a total of $53.9 million, derived from $26
The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) approved on Tuesday an addition to be built at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Florida-based Continent 8, an iGaming data center and global network solutions provider, had asked for permission to build a 5,330-square-foot modular addition to the outside of the center. The proposed addition was greenlighted
The bill proposed to legalize betting on college sports in Oregon faced pushback from tribal representatives and anti-gambling organizations Tuesday during its initial public hearing in the Oregon Legislature. Even though it is legal in the state to place bets on the outcomes and achievements of professional sports games, teams and athletes, betting on college
The United States Football League (USFL), a new professional football league launching in April, announced Tuesday a foundational partnership with sports technology company Sportradar. The multi-year agreement, reached following a competitive bid process, establishes Sportradar as the Official Sports Data Partner of the USFL and the league’s official integrity partner. Under terms of the agreement,