BetMGM has become the first iGaming operator to bring the DRAGON TRAIN – Chi Lin Wins online slot to North America, the company said Thursday. The title is exclusively available at BetMGM Casino in New Jersey, Michigan and West Virginia, with an omnichannel launch through Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. DRAGON TRAIN is
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Graton Resort and Casino in California will unveil its new five-story parking structure on Tuesday, August 12th. The garage adds 1,600 spots and 32 EV charging stations to the resort. Using next-generation wayfinding, the garage’s new digital signage system displays real-time parking space availability on every level, according to an announcement. The new construction features
Gaming provider CT Gaming announced its participation in the upcoming EAExpo in Romania, where the company will showcase “its most innovative and best-selling products” at stand 301. This year’s exhibition will be headlined by the NEXT 27 slot cabinet and the Diamond King series. According to the company, since its introduction in Romania, the NEXT 27 slot
In a recent ruling, Austria’s Supreme Court partially sided with an unlicensed online gambling operator seeking to reclaim winnings from a player. The case involved an unnamed Malta-based gambling operator and an Austrian gambler. The case arose when the gambler, who had used the services of the Malta-based operator, deposited nearly €22,000 ($24,000) and won a
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed new tribal-state gaming compacts with the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe and the Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria. Additionally, the Governor signed an extension to the gaming compact with the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians. The Timbisha Shoshone Tribe’s compact permits the tribe to conduct
Betsson, Galera.bet, and F12.bet have joined the growing number of betting applicants in Brazil following the publication of the country’s final regulations. With less than two weeks until the government’s initial submission deadline of August 20, approved early applicants are guaranteed a license by the market launch date. The three operators join a growing list
As part of the preparations for its relocation to Barcelona in January 2025, ICE has joined brands active at the intersection of technology and gaming as a lead sponsor of the 2024 Digital Entertainment Summit (DES), held in the north of Catalonia on 18th July. “With a sharp focus on the most advanced technology trends,
The Meadville City Council has unanimously voted to limit the locations of future skill game parlors within the township, as these unregulated machines keep stirring debate in Pennsylvania. Currently, the legality of the games rests in the hands of the state’s Supreme Court, which is hearing the case at some point in the near future.
PENN Entertainment announced Thursday that it plans to rebrand eight of its retail sportsbooks to ESPN BET. The upcoming brand conversions, to take place “in sports-centric markets,” are expected to further brand connectivity and create cross-sell opportunities between casinos and ESPN BET. Each sportsbook features “a premium viewing area and dining options, providing a
The operator of Rio Las Vegas has confirmed that the property has laid off some employees. A company representative indicated Thursday that the layoffs were the result of a personnel adjustment that occurred after New York-based Dreamscape took over operations from former owner and manager Caesars Entertainment. An email statement from the company obtained by The Las Vegas
The demolition of Las Vegas’ Tropicana Resort is progressing as planned, according to Bally’s Corp. executive Arik Knowles. During a Wednesday meeting with the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Knowles, who will oversee the October demolition and the subsequent development of a $1.5 billion resort and baseball stadium, provided an update on the project’s status. Knowles, a
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released its latest Action on Interactive Gambling report, covering the period from April to June 2024. During the second quarter, ACMA looked into 514 inquiries and complaints, completed 14 investigations into 15 gambling sites, found 17 breaches of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA), issued 15 formal
HIPTHER Agency has announced that the online voting stage for the European iGaming Excellence Awards (EiGE Awards 2024) is now open to the public and for iGaming industry professionals to vote, in order to determine the awards’ shortlists. The online voting session for the EiGE Awards 2024 is now live and will be open from August
Online casinos database Casino Guru announced that it has been shortlisted for the SBC Awards 2024 in the Casino Affiliate of the Year category. Casino Guru, which has processed more than 6,930 casinos in its database, enters a competitive field of 12 contestants vying for the distinction. The SBC Awards 2024 ceremony is due to take place
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has announced the launch of its latest slot, Running Sushi. “In this 5×4 trip to a sushi bar, delicacies such as chili miso, soy sauce, and shrimp can form winning combinations when 3-5 instances of the same symbol land on the reels,” the company said of the game’s theme. Beneath the
Century Casinos has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2024. While the company acknowledged difficulties during the period, net operating revenue saw an increase of 7% from the same period in 2023, reaching $146.4 million. The operator’s US and Canada assets saw increases, while Poland posted a 15% decrease. However, overall earnings
Owners of the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles have announced plans to significantly expand the property’s convention center. The large-scale renovation to triple the center’s size is aimed at attracting larger events to St. Charles County. The expansion, which will add 43,000 square feet to the existing facility, will help the property meet the
Super Group, the parent company of Betway and Spin, has announced its “strongest quarter ever” for Q2 of 2024. The company saw record revenue of €414.7 million ($452.4 million) in the quarter, representing a 9% increase year-over-year (YoY) from €380.8 million ($415.42 million) in the same period of 2023. On a constant currency basis, this
Juan Manuel Valdes, a deputy of the Union for the Homeland (UP for its acronym in Spanish) party, has presented an initiative that aims to review and amend the Gambling Law of the City of Buenos Aires. The bill seeks to tighten the mechanisms for the identification of users and thus prevent minors from registering in online
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has launched a new entry to its Joker series with Joker Flip, a slot set against the Las Vegas Strip and featuring the fiery Joker character. “Fans of other titles in the extensive Play’n GO Joker series such as Fire Joker, Love Joker, and Free Reelin’ Joker 1000 are sure