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Sportsbet, an Australia-facing betting platform owned by Flutter Entertainment, has appointed Michael Foster as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Foster steps into the role after having spent seven and a half years at Sportsbet in various capacities, including General Manager of Enterprise Technology and General Manager for Customer Experience Delivery. Before joining Sportsbet, Foster worked

Fanatics Betting and Gaming has launched its Fanatics Sportsbook & Casino product in New Jersey. Sports bettors living in and visiting New Jersey are now able to download the Fanatics Sportsbook app on iOS and Android. With this launch, the Fanatics Sportsbook is now available to approximately 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market

Due to sustained interest in registering past the original deadlines set by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), the regulator has extended the sign-up period for ESG reporting as outlined in the Voluntary ESG Code of Good Practice for the Remote Gaming Sector in Malta. The code serves as a specialized framework with the goal of

Casino and sportsbook platform provider Soft2Bet announced that its Denmark and Sweden gaming brand Betinia has been shortlisted in five EGR Marketing and Innovation Awards categories. The awards are set to take place at The Roundhouse in London on June 13th.  The company says that the nominations are “a recognition of the incredible work that has

The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA) is partnering with the American Gaming Association (AGA)’s Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly public service campaign to promote responsible sports wagering. Announced ahead of the 2024 PGA Championship —May 16th-19th at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky— the partnership will feature co-branded responsible gaming content, educational materials, and

IGT Global Solutions Corporation, a subsidiary of  International Game Technology (IGT), has signed a five-year contract with the Atlantic Lottery Corporation to implement high-performing features and new games for players in Atlantic Canada. As part of the agreement, IGT will deploy its advanced cloud-based remote game server (RGS) and at least 16 digital instant games each year. The

Colombian gaming regulator Coljuegos announced that it has destroyed a total of 1,491 illegal gambling devices seized since 2021, with a value estimated at close to $200 million. The destruction, part of Coljuegos’ ongoing efforts to combat illegal gambling, took place in Yumbo, Valle del Cauca. According to Coljuegos President Marco Emilio Hincapié, the destroyed items

Full House Resorts saw its revenue grow 39.6% to $69.9 million in the first quarter of the year, an increase of $19.8 million from the $50.1 million reported during the same period last year. According to the company, these results reflect the continued ramp-up of operations at Waukegan’s American Place (Illinois), which opened in February

The Wyoming Legislature has responded to the rapid expansion of the state’s gambling industry by initiating a comprehensive review of the gaming landscape. The Wyoming Gaming Commission (WGC) will undertake a statewide gaming study over the coming months, in collaboration with the Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee. This initiative, outlined in a footnote in the 2024

Affiliate marketing company SiGMA is set to host an exclusive retreat for top affiliates with Asian traffic in the Philippine island of El Nido from June 6 to 8. The retreat, hosted by five operators and a games provider, promises a luxurious two-night stay in a resort in El Nido. Known for its stunning coral reefs,

Following the withdrawal of the Mohegan Tribe as casino operator, the head of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas sees an opportunity to revitalize the struggling property and streamline its operations. Cliff Atkinson, president of the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, views the split with Mohegan Gaming, announced jointly on Tuesday, as a chance to integrate resort operations

Online payment solutions company Pay4Fun has shared ‘Raio X’ (X-Ray), a document exploring payment ordinance n°615/2024, published by Brazil’s Ministry of Finance’s Prizes and Betting Secretariat. The ordinance features descriptions of the payment flow, the management of bettors’ resources, and the operational processes for the financial security of Brazil’s betting market. This ordinance aims at combating

Brazilian media giant Globo is reportedly discussing a partnership with BetMGM (the sports betting and iGaming joint venture between US casino giant MGM Resorts and global bookmaker Entain) for the operation of sports betting in Brazil. According to information obtained by the website Sports MKT, negotiations are advanced.  The Globo television station features in the list

Bally’s Chicago experienced a 7% decline in adjusted gross receipts to approximately $10.4 million in April, marking the first month-over-month revenue decrease since the temporary casino’s opening at Medinah Temple in September. According to data released by the Illinois Gaming Board, admissions also decreased by over 4%, totaling 112,751 visitors for the month, the Chicago

Next time you’re in Las Vegas wander to the south end of the Strip to the Pinball Hall of Fame! This is a hands-on museum near Mandalay Bay is the most fun you can have playing a game in Sin City where you CAN NOT win a jackpot! This huge collection of playable pinball machines

Red Rock Resorts, the publicly traded entity of Station Casinos, reported a 12.7% year-over-year increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2024, reaching $488.9 million. The earnings per share (EPS) stood at $0.68, compared to $0.75 in the same period last year. The company’s revenue, driven by the successful launch of its newest property,

The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians and its Angel of the Winds Casino Resort have announced a multi-year partnership with the University of Washington Athletics, designating it as the official casino resort partner statewide for the Huskies. “This agreement marks a significant collaboration between two iconic Washington institutions, heralding a new era of sports entertainment,” the

Sometimes marketing strategies for iGaming evolve faster than the industry itself. iGaming software supplier and aggregator Slotegrator gleaned some white-hot insights into iGaming marketing in 2024 from a recent exclusive interview with Martin Calvert, marketing director at ICS-digital and ICS-translate. The interview focused on a few main topics: Current trends in iGaming marketing.  Top tools

Hospitality workers represented by the Culinary Union are set to stage a 48-hour strike at the Virgin Las Vegas property starting Friday morning, marking the first labor action at the resort, which rebranded from Hard Rock Hotel to Virgin Hotels in March 2021. More than 700 members of the Culinary Union Local 226 will participate

Scott Sibella, a former top executive at major Las Vegas casinos, has been sentenced to a year of probation after pleading guilty to violating federal anti-money laundering regulations. The sentencing, handed down by U.S. District Judge Dolly Gee, also includes a fine of $9,500 and a $100 special assessment. In January, Sibella pleaded guilty to