Arizona’s sports betting industry set a new record in March with more than $759 million wagered at sportsbooks and on mobile apps within the state. According to a report from the Arizona Department of Gaming, this marks the highest monthly handle in the state’s legalized sports betting history. The amount wagered in March represents a
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Bulgaria’s fortified anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, which include greater oversight of the gambling sector, now comply with international standards, according to a follow-up report by Moneyval, a Council of Europe oversight body. The report underscores Bulgaria’s significant strides in combating money laundering and terrorism financing since a critical evaluation in 2022. Two years ago, Moneyval
The organizers of Peru Gaming Show 2024 (PGS 2024) confirmed the topics and the exhibitors of its next cycle of two days of academic conferences, where the regulatory frameworks of different Latin American countries will be discussed, with a special focus on the online sector. The event, which will take place on June 12 –
Payment solutions company Pay4Fun has announced the integration of yet another betting website. Online gaming platform Betlounge is now part of the company’s client portfolio. “Betlounge’s interface is fun and simple, which makes navigation easy and fun. In addition, the site offers a wide selection of bonuses, promotions, and responsive support, among other features,” according
Sports betting and iGaming operator Rivalry has announced the launch of Rivalry Token, a native crypto token on the blockchain. Rivalry Token seeks to add “increased functionality, economics, and user experiences across the company’s product suite,” according to the Toronto-based firm. The launch of Rivalry Token, anticipated to arrive in H2 2024, represents one of several
Brazil’s National Advertising Self-Regulation Council (Conar) has formalized the membership of three major betting companies — Betano, Caesars, and Rei do Pitaco. They become the first companies in the betting segment to join the council, making public their adherence to the body’s goals of maintaining ethical communication and good practices in the sector. “The formal adherence of
Shares of major sports betting companies experienced significant declines after Illinois announced a new budget agreement that will substantially increase taxes on some sports bets. DraftKings shares plummeted by up to 14% during trading on Tuesday, while Flutter, the parent company of FanDuel, saw an 8% drop. The fiscal 2025 budget for Illinois, starting July
Following what it’s describing as an “unprecedented response” to the events’ relocation to Barcelona starting next year, Clarion Gaming has confirmed that January’s edition of ICE/iGB Affiliate will be the “biggest meeting of the global gambling industry on record” featuring 1,000+ exhibitors occupying 120,000 sqm of space – 20% bigger than at London 2024. In an
Morocco’s Le Grand Casino La Mamounia has announced the introduction of the first-ever Alfastreet Electronic Roulette with 10 seats. The addition builds on the success of the R5 and R8 models, and its deployment marks its global debut. Amir Homsi, the casino’s Electronic Games Manager with over two decades of experience in optimizing slot operations,
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has announced its participation at the upcoming Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2024. Scheduled to take place from June 12-13, the event will see iGaming professionals gather at the Centro de Exposiciones Jockey in the country’s capital, Lima. The 22nd edition of the exhibition will play host to two days of panel discussions, open
State Senator Jessica Ramos of Queens is seeking to halt a major casino proposal in her district, opposing a gambling plan supported by Steven A. Cohen, the billionaire owner of the New York Mets. Ramos, a progressive Democrat considering a mayoral run in New York City next year, announced that she would not introduce legislation allowing
Boyd Gaming has announced the grand opening date of the new land-based Treasure Chest Casino in Kenner’s Laketown neighborhood, Louisiana. Located just over the levee from the Treasure Chest Casino riverboat, the land-based property will officially open to the public on Thursday, June 6. The new casino doubles the size of the riverboat’s current casino
International Game Technology (IGT) announced that has extended its contracts with the Mississippi Lottery Corporation for an additional three years, continuing to provide online gaming systems and instant ticket services through Dec. 1, 2029. As part of the agreements, IGT will deploy a mobile convenience app, new GameTouch 28 self-service terminals, and its Sales Wizard retail
Gaming technology and services provider BetConstruct has announced that it will showcase its products at G2E Asia from June 4 to 6, at Stand B1719. According to the company, Global Gaming Expo Asia is “a must-attend event” for the gaming entertainment industry, as it offers a great opportunity for industry leaders to build connections, find brand-new
The SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator, a solution designed to enhance player engagement and retention, announced that the Prime Network Jackpot is edging closer to €500,000 ($542,287), ready to be claimed at any time. After the success of the first network campaign, the Jackpot Aggregator launched its second round. With an initial fund of €300,000 euro ($325,372), the
The Casino at the Hipódromo de Palermo in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in collaboration with Ainsworth Game Technology, has announced the launch of A-Zone, a casino room entirely dedicated to Ainsworth products. The area is located in the basement of the New Grandstand in front of the new VIP room and includes the Mustang Jackpots progressive
Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Marchessault kicked off the 55th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) by delivering the ceremonial “Shuffle Up and Deal.” This year’s WSOP, held at Paris Las Vegas and Horseshoe Las Vegas, follows a record-breaking 2023 summer series that attracted 214,641 entrants from over 114 countries. Marchessault, a 2023
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has informed its Approved Audit Service Providers and current and prospective licensees about updates made to the Audits section on the Authority’s portal, and the related Audit/Review process. The following information outlines the considerations to be made for the auditing process, and the submission of reports for any of the System
The Government of the City of Buenos Aires informed that the Head of Government, Jorge Macri, has met with specialists in problem gambling and techno-addiction to analyze the impact of online gambling and betting, especially in teenagers, as well as the different measures that are being promoted to face this problem. Furthermore, officials highlighted “the
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has introduced a complete ban on gambling games and bookmakers’ advertising. The measure will be valid until the adoption of a new law combatting gambling addiction, which is currently being considered by the Ukrainian parliament. According to the announcement, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted amendments to the “Some issues