Frank Suarez, the current Executive Director of the DC Office of Lottery and Gaming, has been named the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Connecticut Lottery Corporation. Under his new role, announced Thursday, Suarez will lead Connecticut’s quasi-public lottery agency, which produces about $400 million in annual profits for the state. Suarez, chosen
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Daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator PrizePicks and mental health services provider Kindbridge Behavioral Health have announced a collaboration to provide access to Kindbridge’s clinical services at no initial cost to PrizePicks players and customer-facing employees. The program will support problem gaming prevention, treatment and recovery efforts. “We are proud to partner with Kindbridge and to be the first operator to
The Muscogee Nation Tribe held on Thursday a ceremonial groundbreaking to commence construction of the $69.8 million Lake Eufaula Casino and Hotel in Eufaula, Oklahoma. The casino is estimated to be completed in 17 months, with an opening date set for November 2025. The 78,000 sq. ft. development features a 20,500 sq. ft. casino with
According to local media reports, Macau’s Law on Combating Illegal Gambling Crimes will not include provisions addressing illegal money exchange. Still, the Macau government has not ruled out the possibility of criminalizing such activities, exploring alternative options. The draft bill, set to replace the current Illegal Gambling Law (Law 8/96/m), is currently undergoing review at
GamCare, the operator of the UK’s National Gambling Helpline, has urged banks to consider blocking transactional activity between business cards and gambling companies. This recommendation follows increasing reports of business cards being used to finance gambling, which has led to significant financial losses in some instances. In a recent workshop, GamCare highlighted a case involving
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Illinois’ casino sector reported an increase in revenue for May 2024, with the state’s 15 casinos collectively generating $143.8 million during the month. This figure represents a 5.3% rise compared to April’s revenue of $136.6 million, and a 17.8% increase year-on-year. The majority of this revenue, $107.2 million, was derived from electronic gaming devices, while
The 21st edition of the Peru Gaming Show (PGS 2024) concluded following a second day that saw an exhibition hall full of visitors from different countries, as well as two academic days that focused on online regulation and the needs of iGaming operators in Peru and the Latin American region. According to preliminary figures, the
The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) announced the next installment of their webinar series. The event, set to take place on June 19 at 3 PM CEST, will delve into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the Balkan region. “The Balkan region is a hotbed of gaming activity, with a unique set of markets and
Jeff Anderson, the longest-serving Lottery Director in Idaho Lottery’s history, has announced his retirement effective July 26, concluding a 17-and-a-half-year tenure overseeing both the Idaho Lottery and the Idaho State Liquor Division. His departure will take place one week after the Idaho Lottery commemorates its 35th Anniversary. “I have had the honor and privilege to
iGaming turnkey solutions provider Soft2Bet announced that it will be hosting exclusive workshops on its gamification solution, Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA), during the iGB Live! expo. The event is set to be held July 16-19 at the RAI Amsterdam. On July 17-18, Soft2Bet’s Chief Business Development Officer Martin Collins and Product Manager Olga Melnyk
Casino gaming provider Zitro held its Zitro Experience event on Wednesday at the exclusive Villa Cosentino in Lima, Peru. The company called the event a unique opportunity to network in a relaxed atmosphere, while customers enjoyed “a spectacular product presentation, followed by a fantastic musical performance.” “Our Zitro Experience event was the perfect opportunity to
BIG Cyber, a BMM Innovation Group Company dedicated to providing cybersecurity services and solutions to the gaming industry, has announced the appointment of Heather Lee as Senior Director of Sales. BIG Cyber Chief Executive Officer Amit Sharma said: “As BIG Cyber continues to grow, we are excited to add experience to our team by welcoming Heather
Las Vegas Sands and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) have announced that 15 students representing 10 historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) from around the country have been selected to participate in the second annual Sands Hospitality Immersion Program, June 16-22 in Las Vegas. Sands and TMCF, a national organization representing the black college community, established the Sands Hospitality Immersion Program
iGaming solutions provider EGT Digital announced Thursday that Romanian online casino Get’s Bet has added its gaming content. “The captivating titles from Bell Link, Clover Chance, High Cash, and Single Progressive Jackpot very quickly caught the attention of the visitors to getsbet.ro and became their favorites,” the provider said. “We are very pleased with the performance
Online gaming provider PopOK Gaming has announced a new partnership with SYNOT Interactive. “Bringing over two decades of expertise to the table, SYNOT Interactive stands out as a seasoned software provider renowned for its modular and API-driven product suites,” PopOK said in a press statement. SYNOT Interactive’s range of services spans from casino content aggregation to
The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council has welcomed the Labour’s general election manifesto, in which the political party has pledged to continue working with the gambling industry to drive up standards on responsible betting and gaming. The UK’s next general election takes place on July 4, which has prompted parties to set out their policy
Clarion Gaming, the organizer of iGB L!VE, has announced the introduction of LaunchPad, a new feature for start-ups, set to make its debut in next month’s edition of the gambling expo. Industry professionals attending July’s edition of iGB L!VE, to run 16-19 July at the RAI Amsterdam, will gain access to the new feature, which
Government-owned online sports betting and casino gambling sites are estimated to have captured nearly half of the iGaming market in the Canadian province of Alberta. However, reports indicate that the other half may belong to technically illegal operators, who don’t pay taxes and are not subject to local oversight. Alberta’s Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Commission (AGLC)
Entain could have to pay more than £100 million ($127 million) in compensation to investors over failures to update them on issues with bribery and corruption at the group’s former Turkish operation, reports The Guardian. The planned action is led by legal firm Fox Williams and follows Entain’s agreement to pay almost £600 million ($765 million)