The Southern Ute Indian Tribe has filed a lawsuit against the State of Colorado over online sports betting rights, Chairman Melvin J. Baker announced at the first meeting of the American Indian Affairs Interim Study Committee. The lawsuit seeks “to ensure fair access to economic opportunities that were voted into law by Colorado voters in
Month: July 2024
The Connecticut Lottery has launched a new iLottery platform, providing players with an online and mobile option for participating in lottery and draw games. Accessible via ctilottery.org or through the CT Lottery mobile app on iOS (with an Android version expected next month), the platform introduces several new features for a personalized experience. Users can
North Carolina’s sports betting handle reached $398.2 million in June, marking the lowest monthly total since the state’s legalization of mobile wagering in March. Despite this decline, total wagers since the March 11 launch have nearly reached $2 billion. June’s decrease in betting activity was anticipated, given the absence of major college or NFL football
SYNOT Group has announced that this year’s SYNOT DAY, which took place on June 20, 2024, at the Granhotel Tatra in Velké Karlovice, Czech Republic, was “exceptionally successful”. The business-social event was attended by a record number of over 330 participants. “SYNOT DAY is an annual event to which we invite our business partners from all over the
The Mirage casino, an iconic fixture on the Las Vegas Strip, will close its doors on July 17 after more than three decades in operation. But before it does, the casino must distribute $1.6 million in unclaimed progressive jackpots, as required by Nevada state law. The Mirage, which opened in 1989 and played an important
The Alliance for Gambling Reform (AGR) has called on the Australian government to outlaw strategic inducements such as “bonus bets” and cashback offers, warning that these practices are luring Australians into problem gambling. The alliance blames weak advertising and consumer protection laws for enabling these promotions, which it says are designed to make customers believe
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The Chairman and controlling shareholder of the Hong Kong-listed LET Group, Andrew Lo, has revived plans to sell the company’s entire interest in the Russian-integrated resort Tigre de Cristal, located in the Primorye Economic Zone near Vladivostok. LET Group Holdings Ltd, previously known as Suncity Group Holdings Ltd, is a China-based investment holding company with
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe has initiated legal action against Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado state gaming officials, accusing them of mishandling the Tribe’s online sports betting operations. Tribal Chairman Melvin J. Baker announced the lawsuit on Monday during a session of the American Indian Affairs Interim Study Committee, which focuses on issues significant
Recent statistics from the Judiciary Police (PJ) reveal a significant surge in gambling-related crimes in Macau during the first five months of 2024, a 75.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year. According to local media reports, there were 579 recorded cases, with fraud accounting for a substantial portion at 130 cases, 52
International Game Technology (IGT) announced Monday that IGT PlayDigital has added the Prosperity Link game to its iGaming content library in the US. The development makes the recognized casino game available for commercial iGaming operators in Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Jersey, Connecticut, and West Virginia. “Providing our customers with multi-channel content such as Prosperity Link is an
Clarion Gaming will be providing the 10,000+ delegates expected at next week’s iGB L!VE with a preview of the creative campaign produced in support of the January 2025 edition of the ICE exhibition, the first to be held at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via. The 2025 creative invites the international industry to ‘Explore the NEW
Sam Sadi, CEO of LiveScore Group, will be delivering a keynote at the iGB L!VE expo, taking place at the RAI Amsterdam July 17 – 18. Sadi, whose keynote is Driving Growth Through Media Partnerships & Convergence, will take to the Pulse Stage from 10.45 am to 11.15 am on Wednesday, July 17. One of
Casino and betting affiliate program Alpha Affiliates is set to participate in this month’s iGB L!VE exhibition, to take place from the 17th to the 18th of July at the RAI Amsterdam venue. More than 10,000 attendees are expected at this year’s edition of the event. The event will see Alpha Affiliates unveiling new offerings
Singapore is poised to pass a bill that will lower the threshold for cash deposits in its casinos, according to a top industry expert cited by Asia Gaming Brief. This legislative move, anticipated to be approved “within the next few months” with implementation to follow shortly after, aims to align with Financial Action Task Force
Caitlin Clark, the standout rookie for the Indiana Fever, is making waves in the sports betting world, as revealed by a comprehensive analysis from Optimove Insights. The data shows that games involving Clark have seen a substantial increase in betting activity, with a 380% rise compared to baseline games. This analysis, conducted in May 2024,
The three major casinos in Detroit, Michigan, are experiencing their most successful year since 2019, with a combined slot and table game revenue of $644.7 million in the first half of 2024, according to an analysis by PlayMichigan. This figure marks a significant rebound from the pandemic years, although it still falls short of the
The Redding Rancheria has received federal approval to move forward with a contentious plan to expand and relocate the tribe’s Win-River Resort and Casino, California, to prime freeway frontage property along the Sacramento River. The U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision on July 1 to transfer the Rancheria-owned land along Interstate 5 into federal trust
RG24seven Virtual Training, a BMM Innovation Group company, and responsible gambling organization Better Change have launched a free safer gambling training program for UK employees. The partnership represents a commitment by both organizations to bring “a new, innovative approach to safer gambling training for everyone working in the UK market,” according to a statement. Victoria Reed,
iGaming content provider PopOK Gaming achieved remarkable success at the recent BFTH Arena Awards Ceremony, securing two awards “that highlight the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the gaming industry.” The company was honored in the following categories: 1. Best FTN Casino Game for its Fast Fruits slot game, which the company says is known