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You just knew this was coming! With gambling expansion still on fire, there was more Super Bowl betting this year in America than at any time in the past. Who’s surprised? Most likely not too many people… but it’s still news, and still nice to hear about. The numbers have been crunched by our good

Chairman Stevens, named one of the gaming industry’s most influential people, received recognition for his leadership during COVID. Stevens and the Indian Gaming Association were hon ored for helping protect and preserve tribal gaming and securing the vital funding needed to keep tribal casinos solvent through the pandemic. Upon receiving the award, Stevens said: “This

On the biggest sports betting day in America, the William Hill app crashed for bettors in the state of Nevada just prior to kickoff. Well, they do say that timing is everything. How could such a thing happen? Were they simply not prepared for such a massive volume of traffic? I mean, William Hill is

Gaming manufacturer and supplier PlayAGS announced Monday that Robert “Rob” Ziems has been appointed as Chief Legal Officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Victor Gallo, who retired as General Counsel after serving since 2010. Gallo will remain as Secretary for the company. Ziems brings over 24 years of gaming and legal experience and will lead the company’s legal and

This week’s gaming and casino news comes from the floor of the International Casino Expo in London, England. Discussion centers around several US gambling news stories, from the launch of sports betting in Massachusetts, to the proposition of esports betting in Pennsylvania, to the push for online casinos in Maryland! [embedded content] Hello friends, Jay

Officials of PlayLottoGlobal announced that on March 1 the platform will launch for the Mexican and Brazilian markets. Management called it “one of the largest online gaming platforms” to enter the jurisdictions, with nine of “the largest and most popular” lottery options worldwide, live dealer casino games, slots, and instant lottery options. The platform, officials said,

There are at least two State Senators pushing legislation to regulate Maryland online casino regulation already this year. Ron Watson and Nancy King have already introduced a bill which would permit internet casino games to be offered by the state lottery. Online sports betting in Maryland had just becoming a “thing” back in November of

On Thursday, the Hawaii Senate’s Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection approved a bill that would ban casino advertising in the state. The proposal was amended to remove references to Nevada resort properties, including Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming, which for decades has run a business to attract Hawaiians to Sin City. The bill passed with

It’s Super Bowl Sunday! But with the excitement of the game, and the added excitement of American sports betting being a reality, we’re sure to see some bumps along the way. A while ago, we discussed some of the potential problems that we could see with the growth of the industry. One of those problems

David Cordish, CEO and chairman of The Cordish Companies, has announced plans to expand the Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in Anne Arundel County, for the third time since it opened in 2012. The Hanover-based complex, which includes a casino, entertainment hall, and luxury hotel, is poised to receive a new development addition soon. The

Our friends at Everygame Casino now have the brand new Alien Wins online slot. And to celebrate the roll out they are giving away 50 free spins and a 150% bonus worth up to $5,000! Alien Wins is a game from the folks at Spin Logic, and comes with colorful extraterrestrials and celestial bonus features,

Under a new initiative by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, online gaming platforms will be using data in an attempt to tackle potential cases of problem gambling. The new methods provide users with targeted outreach to help them choose options to address possible gambling addictions. The Responsible Gaming Initiative launched in January, having

It seems that sports bets in the Keystone State are not enough for at least one legislator there. Representative Ed Neilson believes that Pennsylvania esports betting will be the next big money maker, and that the activity could quickly be legalized and regulated there. According to an article in Fortune Business Insights, the he esports

Casino giant Caesars Entertainment announced Wednesday it is making it easier for loyalty program members to book their travel to Las Vegas with its new airfare booking option, called the Caesars Rewards Travel Bundle. Guests can now book an entire vacation, and not just their resort accommodations, through Caesars’ website or by calling the company’s call

After much fanfare, Massachusetts sports betting has finally arrived. Right now there are only three locations accepting wagers in the state, and they are all land based. But that doesn’t mean the activity will stay that way for long. Plans are that mobile betting will be live before March Madness games begin. And when that

Gaming and sports betting platform provider BetConstruct announced it is taking home the iGaming Software Supplier award granted at the International Gaming Awards this year. The recognitions were awarded Monday, February 6, at the Savoy Hotel London. As one of “the most prominent events” of the gaming calendar, the International Gaming Awards was a great opportunity

SiGMA Group has announced it has acquired Brazil iGaming Summit (BiS), the largest conference dedicated to iGaming in Latin America for an undisclosed figure.  SiGMA Group today has a diverse portfolio of events in iGaming and frontier tech. This acquisition will help consolidate their existing portfolio and establish a strong presence in this exciting emerging

For many years, the US online gambling sector has been plagued by issues such as complexity, change, and legal uncertainty. This has led to some operators being unsure of venturing into the market, as their investments could be at risk due to political changes. In his latest column for Yogonet, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson shares a

We’re less than a week away from the big game! So it’s time for you to get your Super Bowl bets in! A majority of states in the US now regulate gambling on sporting events. But even if you don’t live near a casino, or perhaps want a better deal than what you can find,

EGT’s office in Georgia was recognized as “Permanent Leader” for the second consecutive year at the 14th Awards Ceremony organized by the Swiss Rating Association and the Union of National Business Ratings (UNBR). The event was held in “Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace” on December 25. The participants were shortlisted according to several indices, considering their financial and economic performance, number