Virginia sportsbooks posted their most lucrative month yet as revenue in November surged to nearly $50 million on more than $400 million in wagers, producing a record month of tax revenue for the state. Virginia has now posted three consecutive months of record revenue, adding to a historic surge of sports betting this fall across
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Three months after launching Washington first sportsbook, The Snoqualmie Casino is the first in the State to launch its mobile sports betting app. The mobile app allows registered sport bettors to make wagers from their mobile device while within a geofence perimeter of Snoqualmie Casino’s property. Available for both Android and iOS users, the Snoqualmie
Nevada casinos set a record in November for the most consecutive months winning more than $1 billion from players, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Wednesday. Gaming properties around the state reported a win revenue in November of $1.32 billion — up from $1.22 billion in October, and just under the all-time record $1.36 billion
Europe’s total gambling revenue will increase by 7.5% this year to €87.2bn gross gaming revenue (GGR)[1] – but total gambling market revenue is down by 13% compared to 2019 levels, as Europe’s land-based gambling sector continues to feel the impact of COVID-19 restrictions, according to an end-of-year data report published by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA)
Four VIP tickets to Shaq’s Fun House in Los Angeles, the premier Big Game party taking place on Friday, Feb. 11. While at the event, the grand prize winner and their guests will: Walk the red carpet and attend a meet and greet with WynnBET ambassador Shaquille O’Neal. Appear on stage for DJ Diesel’s (O’Neal) set at the historic Shrine
Esports Entertainment Group has announced at eSports event with skill-based wagering to be held in New Jersey next month. The event is in partnership with the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. EEG and Hard Rock have teamed up to create a tournament on January 22 and 23, 2022 that will launch LANDuel and be
During an exclusive interview with Yogonet, Fast OffShore’s founding partner Ron Mendelson, expert consultant for the iGaming industry, shared an overall assessment of the industry’s recovery coming out of the pandemic and how it boosted iGaming as people embraced more digital habits. He offered a global panorama and further explained the various advances the industry
These two years of pandemic, especially due to all the sanitary restrictions, have driven up the growth of online gaming —casino, sports betting, virtuals sports, esports and lotteries— and online payment methods too. Unlike other regions, these sectors were not very mature in Latin America. In an exclusive interview with Georges Didier, Gaming Laboratories International
It’s been a mystery on The Strip for fifteen years, but finally we have an opening date set for the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The doors of the 67-story luxury resort and casino are now set to open in 2023… late 2023. Located at the north end of The Strip, the building sits 25 acres of
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) is a not-for-profit association whose members include many of the world’s largest regulated betting operators, active across six continents. It advocates for the integrity of the licensed betting industry, as its members share a common goal of combating betting corruption to protect the integrity of sport and of their businesses. While 2021
In the biggest “no shit” story for Christmas, the Problem Gambling Help Network is discouraging gambling games be given as gifts to children. And we would like to add that alcohol and cigarettes are also not appropriate… just to avoid any confusion. Yes, although the holidays are a time for family, friends, and turkey with
Global gaming brand FBM, which celebrates its 20th anniversary, has decided to launch a new website with renovated graphics, a different structure and a more user-friendly interface to all the FBM clients, partners and stakeholders. The new website brings a different user experience and structure. Now the visitors can know a bit more about the
Just how much the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus will affect Las Vegas remains to be seen. But those in the travel industry are already concerned, and rightly so, that the impact could be yet another setback on the path of recovery. In the midst of a fell economic recovery for Las Vegas and Nevada,
A group of four employees from Serbia for Gauselmann Group subsidiary MERKUR Games d.o.o. climbed to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, in northeast Tanzania, bringing the company’s sun logo along with them on the trip, in an effort to make it shine “over the roof of Africa.” During a six-day expedition, together with ten other
The eSports gaming industry and competitive video gaming is being seen by many jurisdictions in the U.S. as another… and a new, revenue for their state’s coffers. A recent article in Gambling News discussed the new incentive that has just recently came to pass in the state of New Jersey. It said that apparently, Gov. Phil
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play is partnering with Costa Rica-headquartered operator Winonfire in a move expected to further expand the company’s LatAm presence. Resulting from the deal, multiple verticals have now gone live with Winonfire. “Pragmatic Play has strengthened its position in the burgeoning LatAm region,” states a press release. The supplier’s Live Casino, Virtual
The State Gaming Commission has finally approved the rules for New York mobile betting. And according to one State Senator, bets could be taken as soon as the middle of next month. However, before any bets can be placed, there is an important process to be worked out. That is, the location of the servers
Redding Rancheria has renewed its federal application for a casino relocation proposal. After a pause, the tribe is back on track on its application to build a 69,000 square-foot casino, a 250-room hotel, and a retail center in South Redding, California. The proposed relocation of the Win-River Casino and Event Center is currently facing opposition
It’s our last show of the year, filled with holiday gambling news! We have a Coronavirus update from Las Vegas, as well as a sports betting update from Florida and a disturbing report on problem gambling!Plus, there’s a special Christmas introduction! [embedded content] T’was two weeks till Christmas down Florida way, where the Seminoles were
Inspired Entertainment announced Friday the appointment of Suki Sandhu as new Director of iGaming Product Development, effective immediately. His responsibilities include the innovation, delivery, and growth of Inspired’s iGaming product lines: the Virtual Plug & Play online and mobile solution, Interactive games (Slots & Casino) and iLottery. Sandhu is a digital product executive with 20