On Wednesday, six Missouri professional sports teams and existing casino operators in the state agreed to support sports betting legislation. If the proposed bill is approved, it would allow mobile betting tied to existing gaming venues within the state. It is the first agreement of its kind in the US, where operators and franchises work
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Konami Holdings Corporation Founder, Chairman and Representative Director Kagemasa Kozuki has been inducted in the Mississippi Gaming Hall of Fame, Class of 2022 by the Mississippi Gaming & Hospitality Association (MGHA). The induction will take place during the 2022 Southern Gaming Summit on May 5, at Biloxi’s Beau Rivage Resort & Casino. Kozuki established and
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) on Wednesday announced the official award category nominees for the 4th Annual EKG Slot Awards, an event that recognizes excellence in slot machine game development within the casino gaming industry. “We are very excited to announce the official nominees for the 4th annual EKG Slot Awards,” said Todd Eilers,
According to a consultant’s report prepared for an Ontario casino company, the provincial government could bring in $550 million less in annual revenue than initially expected. The news comes amid Premier Doug Ford’s plans to open up the online gambling market. The confidential report, obtained by CBC News and prepared for Ontario casino market heavyweight
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) announced Tuesday it has signed former professional baseball manager and player Bobby Valentine, who will provide insights, knowledge and expertise to this exclusive brand and content deal with BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse. Valentine will partake in a weekly Major League Baseball video, as well as podcast, television and radio interviews. We’re beyond thrilled
Inspired Entertainment Inc announced Wednesday the launch of two of its most popular themes “Centurion” and “Catch of the Day” on its Prismatic cabinet for the Category C pub markets in the UK. “Centurion and Catch of the Day, both instantly recognizable to players across the UK, debuted on the Prismatic cabint in Category C
Affilka, SOFTSWISS’ affiliate marketing platform, has shared its results for 2021. During the period, the platform grew “significantly across the board,” crossing the 100 affiliate brand mark. The Affilka team expanded its client list with 60 new companies last year, up 92% from 2020. As a result, Affilka by SOFTSWISS ended 2021 at 125 live
The European Casino Association (ECA), a not-for-profit organization representing the interest of casinos across Europe, has confirmed its support for April’s rearranged edition of ICE London -to be held 12/13/14 April at ExCel London-, describing the event as “an opportunity to bring together the land-based casino sector after a prolonged period of absence.” The ECA,
In his latest column for Yogonet, Ron Mendelson breaks down different content strategy development for any start-up gambling site, ranging from traditional online alternatives such as articles and blogging, as well as using social media platforms going beyond the typical Meta platforms. As a gambling entrepreneur, asides from licensing and all the corporate matters, you
Johnny Avello, Director of Race & Sportsbook Operations at DraftKings and Sports Betting Hall of Famer, has reflected on New York’s online sports betting market, stating initial figures prove it has been “hugely popular” upon launch. He further predicted that within the next five years, “almost all of the states” will be on board with
Several users have come forward with accusations that PayPal is freezing gambling accounts and keeping the funds without offering any explanation as to why. And now, they are coming together to take legal action against the payment provider in a federal lawsuit. They’re also looking for more people who have faced similar situations and thinking
EGT Interactive announced the expansion of its Greek presence through a partnership with Novibet. The provider is now focused on strengthening its position on the Greek iGaming market, “and its portfolio of classic casino games will captivate the slot enthusiasts”, the company projected. This deal is intended to provide a growing opportunity for both sides,
With an extensive network of gaming halls throughout Spain, mainly in the Levante region, Tiki Taka Games has introduced Zitro‘s 88 Link to its gaming halls, thereby complementing the video reel offering already available with Link Me and Link King. “88 Link offers an absolutely different gaming experience. It is a guaranteed success that is
Pragmatic Play announced Wednesday it has expanded its reach in Paraguay after partnering with Tower Star in a multi-product content deal. Customers of the Latin American brand will be able to access Pragmatic Play’s array of Virtual Sports products, including Horse Racing and Football, as well as a complete collection of slot titles featuring “Gates
New York’s newly-launched mobile sports betting market, which went live on January 8, is already showing proof of its potential. DraftKings, FanDuel, Rush Street Interactive and Caesars Sportsbook took in $150 million in wagers from over 650,000 player accounts during the opening weekend, state officials said on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg. The figures support similar
Iowa’s sports betting momentum is exceeding state expectations: in 2021, the market topped $2 billion, proving Iowans have an interest in betting on their favorite sporting events. But now, as tax revenues reported to state increase, lawmakers face a key question: what to do with the extra income and how to spend it. “The money
As metaverse poises to be one of the key trends this year in several business areas, including gambling, XR Casino has recently made the headlines when it announced its first corporate investor, BOTS, a global technology conglomerate specialized in Blockchain-based solutions that plans to launch a proprietary Metaverse based on Las Vegas. XR Casino has
New York Gov. Hochul’s $216 billion state budget proposal is seeking to bring casino gambling to New York City. The record-breaking budget includes a plan to allow the state Gaming Facility Location Board to issue a Request for Applications to open up to three new gambling parlors in the city or surrounding suburbs, adding to
Ben Fox, producer and CEO of the Casino Esport Conference (CEC), and also CEO of Gameacon, analyzes in this column how land-based casinos have tried to integrate esports offerings, the key lessons and takeaways from failures, and he suggests what he considers the best path forward to capitalize on the massive world of gamers. Time
New York’s newly-launched mobile sports betting market, which went live on January 8, is already showing proof of its potential. DraftKings, FanDuel, Rush Street Interactive and Caesars Sportsbook took in $150 million in wagers from over 650,000 player accounts since launch, state officials said on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg. The figures support similar positive data