The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has updated the Registrar’s Standards for online gaming, prohibiting the utilization of athletes in online gaming advertising and marketing activities. The regulator is also restricting the use of celebrities “who would likely be expected to appeal to minors.” These changes come as a response to growing concerns about
Month: August 2023
Ontario government will ban the use of athletes in online gambling advertisements and restrict the use of celebrities likely to appeal to minors. The measure advocated by Opposition NDP and a Canadian senator has already been included in the respective standards of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and is set to come
A famous manufacturer of roulette wheels, Cammegh Ltd., partnered with The Talisman Group LLC to get the exclusive rights to distribute EZ Baccarat. Through this partnership, the Talisman’s renowned game will be distributed across the European Union, Australia, and New Zealand. The distribution begins on September 9th. Industry-changing brand: When Robin Powell and Francisco “TJ”
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has launched a localized Roulette table for operators in Brazil. Creating its first Brazilian Portuguese-language version of its Live Casino product, the new release includes Pragmatic Play’s signature high-quality studio, boasting a 4K view which Brazilian operators will now benefit from. As with all of its Roulette tables, it also features interactive
Las Vegas’ Circus Circus Hotel and Casino has unveiled its new exterior design. Located on the famous strip, the historic building recently reimagined its signature tent-inspired roof and revitalized its vivid coloring. The update project was completed by women-owned Las Vegas Valley roofing contractor Commercial Roofers, using products from roofing and waterproofing manufacturer GAF. An iconic
August 30, 2023 Three lucky players are going to Pennsylvania on PokerStars Ontario‘s dime next week. If you live in Ontario, you could be one of them. While two of the three lucky players have been decided, the third slot is still up for grabs in an upcoming satellite event on the PokerStars Ontario platform.
Canadian sports betting and media company Rivalry has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2023, achieving a 192% growth in betting handle to $82.85 million (CAD112.2 million). This surge in handle was coupled with a 6% reduction in marketing spend, indicating a heightened operational efficiency. Additionally, the revenue for the quarter was $6.28
Live casino software and services provider CreedRoomz has confirmed its presence at the Entertainment Arena Expo, slated to take place from September 5th to 7th in Bucharest, Romania. The supplier will showcase its iGaming solutions and a variety of region-specific games at the meeting. CreedRoomz called the EAE Expo a great opportunity to highlight its expertise
After securing a license from the Loteria De La Ciudad De Buenos Aires (LOTBA), the city’s gambling regulatory body, PlayUZU, an online casino powered by SkillOnNet, has entered into a partnership with BuenosAiresSlots, the biggest city’s land-based casino. Additionally, the said casino is of now PlayUZU’s local licensing ally. A new step towards expansion in
The Annual BSA-AML Gaming Conference is set to launch in less than two weeks. The event is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 12th, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The event is organized and hosted by the BSA-AML Compliance Group, an organization that provides knowledge-based training related to anti-money laundering (AML) and other illicit
International Game Technology (IGT) has inked a 5-year agreement with the McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), Canada, to fund the expansion of the university’s software curriculum. As part of the agreement, IGT will fund the creation of two new faculty positions and an innovation director role. Besides, IGT will work closely with
Georgi Tarlekov has been named the new Executive Director of the Bulgarian Sports Totalizator state enterprise. He will hold the position until a competition is held, according to local media reports. The development comes after Minister of Youth and Sports Dimitar Iliev made changes to the Management Board of the enterprise. The new appointee replaces
August 30, 2023 The PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) is returning after a 12-year hiatus, and where better to get the show on the road than fabulous Las Vegas? November 4-12 are the dates to highlight in your diaries because that is when NAPT Las Vegas heads to Resorts World in “Sin City.” The
August 30, 2023 Scotsman Chris Ralston can forever call himself the 2023 Amateur Poker Association & Tour (APAT) World Champion after he took down the £180 World Championship Of Amateur Poker (WCOAP) Main Event at Dusk Till Dawn. Ralston heads back north of the border with a coveted WCOAP bracelet plus a bankroll-boosting £15,000. A
On 30 August 2023, reputable real-estate investment company Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) acquired the land designated for the Hard Rock Casino development project in Rockford, Illinois from 815 Entertainment, the Illinois-based operator of the Hard Rock-branded casino. The acquisition reportedly worth $100.0 million is complemented with a ground lease agreement between GLPI and
From August 31st to September 3rd, Everygame Poker is awarding its slot players who have deposited at least once in the past with 10 free spins on Betsoft’s newest slot called April Fury and the Chamber of Scarabs. But that’s not all; because with these free spins players can earn up to $250 and they
MGM Macau and MGM Cotai, MGM China’s Macau resorts, are getting the new MICE and art space. MGM China is owned by the global industry giant MGM Resorts International, which is based in the U.S. An advanced, modern addition to existing hotels: Pansy Ho, a Co-Chairperson and Executive Director of MGM China, confirmed the claims,
The Philadelphia Eagles signed former Indianapolis Colts defensive back Isaiah Rodgers on Monday. However, given his prior suspension for the NFL’s gambling policy violations, he cannot play this season. Rodgers can apply for reinstatement after the 2023 season. Rodgers was suspended on June 29 for at least the 2023 season for violating the NFL’s gambling
The Danish Gambling Authority announced Monday that it has been successful in the district court to have 49 websites offering illegal gambling in Denmark blocked. This is the ninth time that the regulator has gone to court to block illegal websites. The authority noted that on July 14th, 2023, the Copenhagen City Court ruled in
Gaming-focused real estate investment firm Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI) has acquired the land associated with the Hard Rock Casino development project in Rockford, Illinois from an affiliate of 815 Entertainment for $100 million. 815 Entertainment is owned by Dan Fischer, the principal, along with a consortium of local investors and Hard Rock International, which is
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