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The popularity of online gambling has dramatically increased recently. It is currently outpacing conventional casinos in terms of popularity and earnings, expanding at an alarming rate. Online gambling isn’t just restricted to classic casino games. Online gambling comes in various forms, but you can wager on practically any game. Types of Online Gambling The three

New South Wales gaming floors will install facial recognition technology to improve identification of those wishing to self-exclude, enhancing safe gambling in the region. Cameras will be rolled out in pubs and clubs across the state from 2023 onwards to help identify problem gamblers who have opted in to the state’s Multi-Venue Self-Exclusion scheme.  The

We’ve known that Bally’s Casino will be rebranded as the Horseshoe Las Vegas for some time now. In fact, in our last This Week in Gambling show we reported from the Strip, where we showed some of the transition well underway. There was construction removing the Bally’s sign, and the name was already off of

India’s state of Tamil Nadu has passed a bill to ban online games of chance or gambling. The bill was introduced by Tamil Nadu Law Minister Sevugan Regupathy in the state assembly on Wednesday. As per local media reports, the bill has been introduced for banning online gambling platforms, including rummy and poker. Moreover, other online

This week’s gambling news finds J.Todd in Sin City, talking about the new Vegas Strip resort and the changes that have begun at Bally’s Casino! Plus, Las Vegas baseball could be a done deal, and updates on what was filmed at the Global Gaming Expo! [embedded content] Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in

iGaming solutions supplier SOFTSWISS announced Tuesday that its Jackpot Aggregator is expanding its client portfolio by inking a new deal with online casino PlayAmo. The key feature of the cooperation lies in SOFTSWISS running jackpot campaigns for all the games available at the casino. PlayAmo has been operating under a Curacao license since 2016 while offering

As Halloween approaches we have a review of the new Frankenstein slot machine from our friends at Light & Wonder! This 5-reel game comes with a Cash Top Box! Landing the “Power Up” symbols on reel one will not only ‘power it up’ but can add multipliers! Landing the “It’s Alive!” bonus symbol on the

Malta’s Principal Permanent Secretary Tony Sultana has visited the Malta Gaming Authority office at SmartCity. MGA Chairperson Ryan Pace and CEO Carl Brincat discussed the Authority’s strategy with Sultana, and presented ongoing and future projects for the regulator. His visit comes at a time of change for the Authority, which in its recent 2021 report

The Mega Moolah The Witch’s Moon online slot is a 5 Reel, 3 row game with 25 paylines from Microgaming. It comes with both Wild and Scatter Symbols, plus a Bonus Round and Bonus Spins! There is also a randomly triggered jackpot bonus, where one of several progressive jackpots can be won with a spin

The six-reel Megaways release features symbols depicting tacos, cactuses, and skulls that must form matching combinations in order to win, triggering a tumble feature of new symbols. These are joined by a wild multiplier, which can substitute all symbols except the bonus, making it easier to create wins. Three bonus symbols in combination trigger a

If you’re going to be in and around Las Vegas this Halloween, you may want to stop off at a new Horror themed cafe near Fremont Street. The Nightmare Cafe is officially up and running in the downtown area, located in the Arts District. The spooky foot cafe will be open for breakfast, lunch, and

Sycuan Casino Resort in San Diego, California, announced Thursday it has been awarded Loosest Slots Casino and Best Bingo from the Southern California Gaming Guide and Best Casino Pool and Best Casino restaurant from the San Diego Reader.  The San Diego Reader Best of 2022 issue features more than 350 categories in a variety of

A professional Las Vegas baseball team is looking more and more likely, now that the city of Oakland has missed a deadline to come to an agreement with their MLB franchise. The Athletics want a new stadium to play in, and the inability to get a deal wrapped up could mean that any hope of

The Arlington Heights Plan Commission agreed Wednesday to recommend that the Village Board approve amending the zoning for the Arlington International Racecourse site to allow for a sports betting facility there, exclusively under the condition of a professional sports stadium at the location.  The move comes after the NFL’s Chicago Bears team signed in 2021

Details about the new Vegas Strip resort being planned by billionaire Tilman Fertitta have been made public. The owner of the Golden Nugget casinos purchased land across from the Aria several months ago, and now we’re starting to get an idea of what’s in store. According to county records, Mr. Fertitta will put a 43

Affilka by SOFTSWISS announced Wednesday the platform has led up to a 20% increase in player acquisition for its clients as it shared its Client Migration analysis results. The company cited its reporting system and crypto payment solutions as the key advantage points, and the main reason for switching to the SOFTSWISS affiliate marketing platform. 

The Spooky Graves online slot is a 5 reel, 3 row, 25 payline offering from our friends at GameArt! Players landing 3 or more Bonus Game symbols trigger the amazing Grave Digger Bonus Round! During that feature players are awarded up to 10 Free Spins and 3 randomly chosen symbols act as Wild Symbols! The

Betting platform provider SB22 has announced the launch of AW22, which it calls “the sports betting industry-first patent pending Apple Watch Wagering App.” The new solution works as an addition to the recently GLI-33-certified Fi22 Sportsbook Platform.  The novelty was presented during the first day of the G2E 2022 showcase in Las Vegas. AW22 offers

As Bally’s transitions to the Horseshoe, Caesars has announced the property will feature a new Las Vegas video game arcade where the old sportsbook once was. The space will occupy 7,000 square feet and be open to all ages. Included in the facility will be over 80 video games, ranging from classic hits to the

MGM Resorts International announced Tuesday the appointment of Gary Fritz to President of MGM Resorts Interactive. Fritz will oversee and advance MGM Resorts’ diversification strategy “by expanding the company’s digital platforms organically and through acquisitions, driving growth and innovation through the BetMGM platform.” Bill Hornbuckle, CEO & President of MGM Resorts International, spoke about Fritz’s