Casino News Daily West Virginia Quietly Becomes Fourth State to Launch Sports Betting West Virginia quietly became the fourth state to launch legal sports betting after the US Supreme Court struck down in May a federal ban on wagering on professional and collegiate sports leagues. Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in Charles Town, West Virginia accepted yesterday its first bet, thus soft-opening...

World Casino News Novomatic AG bringing it all to Entertainment Arena Expo Giant Austrian firm, Novomatic AG, has announced that it will be attending the upcoming Entertainment Arena Expo in Romania in order to showcase its portfolio of games, cabinets and system tools alongside a selection of online gaming and sports betting solutions. Innovator to exhibit ‘proven performers’: According...

Casino News – Focus Gaming News Canadian casinos see revenue drop The new anti-money laundering measures have harmed the casino industry in British Columbia during the first half of 2018. The post Canadian casinos see revenue drop appeared first on Focus Gaming News. more info... ...

Gambling Insider West Virginia sports betting launches early West Virginia has become the fifth state to offer legalised sports betting on Thursday, launching two early on a soft launch, at the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races owned by Penn National more info... ...

Casino News Daily Nayong Pilipino Foundation Slams Corruption Allegations over Casino Project Nayong Pilipino Foundation officials once again denied corruption allegations and stressed on the legality of the foundation’s deal with Hong Kong casino resort developer Landing International Development that secured the latter with a land plot for the development of a $1.5-billion hotel and casino...

Gambling Insider Novomatic H1 results boosted by Ainsworth deal Novomatic has reported a 13% year-on-year increase in sales revenue to €1 more info... ...

World Casino News Visit the Retro 70s with Booming Games new Disco Bar 7s slot release Take a trip back in time to the dancing 70s with the new online slot game release by Booming Games, titled Disco Bar 7s. The new disco title is designed for every player, offering funky tunes and fast-paced gaming. It is made up of 3 reels and 10 paylines, with an RTP of 95.96%. Wild […] more info... ...

Casino News – Focus Gaming News Suncity acquires Central Vietnam IR The company announced it has bought the 34% stake at the Hoiana IR development in Central Vietnam. The post Suncity acquires Central Vietnam IR appeared first on Focus Gaming News. more info... ...

Casino News Daily NFL Club Owners Retain Stakes in DraftKings Despite Sports Betting Launch The owners of two NFL clubs have not disposed of their stakes in daily fantasy operator turned bookmaker DraftKings as the new season is weeks away from kicking off and sports betting legalization efforts are gaining pace in multiple states. Major US sports media outlet ESPN reported on Tuesday citing...

World Casino News Osage Casino Tulsa expansion opens in Oklahoma In Oklahoma, the federally-recognized Osage Nation reportedly opened the $150 million expansion of its Osage Casino Tulsa venue earlier today complete with an enlarged around-the-clock gaming floor that now encompasses approximately 1,000 slots. Casino with an in-house brewery: According to a Wednesday report from local television...

Gambling Insider Habanero helping fans reveal lost riches with Egyptian Dreams Deluxe Premium slots and table games provider Habanero is giving players the chance to uncover hidden treasures with the launch of its latest release, Egyptian Dreams Deluxe more info... ...

Gambling Insider Mississippi legislators make u-turn to approve lottery bill The Mississippi House has passed a bill which will allow the creation of a state lottery, against the opposition of religious groups more info... ...

Casino News – Focus Gaming News Silver Heritage invests in Nepal The international casino company has acquired land in Nepal to build a new casino resort. The post Silver Heritage invests in Nepal appeared first on Focus Gaming News. more info... ...

Gambling Insider Better Collective revenue up 93 Better Collective, the online gaming industry educational platform developer, grew its revenue 93% year-on-year to €9 more info... ...

Casino News Daily Michael Copeland Takes Down WPT500 Los Angeles for $181,950 The 2018 edition of the WPT500 Los Angeles is now in the books. The tournament drew 2,509 entries who challenged their luck and tested their skills against each other at one of California’s hottest poker destinations – The Bicycle Casino. In the end, it was Michael Copeland who posed for a celebratory picture and then...

Casino News Daily Kentucky Lawmakers Look to Take Small But Very Precise Steps on Sports Betting Legalization It has been three months since the US Supreme Court struck down the 1992 nationwide ban on sports betting. The historic ruling led up to the legalization and launch of sports betting offering in several states and started discussions over the potential of a regulated sports betting industry...

World Casino News MGM Springfield opens for business After receiving its regulatory approvals from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission two days earlier, the $960 million MGM Springfield integrated casino resort reportedly opened its doors to players on Friday morning. Procession through downtown: According to reports from The Republican and The Boston Globe newspapers, the inauguration ceremony...

World Casino News Imperial Palace Saipan developer requests two-year deadline extension In the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited has reportedly asked officials for permission to extend the construction deadline for the first phase of its giant Imperial Palace Saipan integrated casino resort by over two years. Official appeal lodged:...

Casino News Daily Michael Copeland Holds Massive Chip Lead Into Final Day of WPT500 Los Angeles The WPT500 Los Angeles in entering its closing stage after nine days of quality poker action at The Bicycle Casino in the Los Angeles area. The $570 buy-in tournament drew a field of 2,509 warriors, all eyeing the first-place prize and the accolades that accompany a champion. However, there are just...

Casino News Daily Galaxy Chairman Expresses Strong Confidence in Boracay Casino Plan Chinese casino tycoon Lui Che Woo is confident that Galaxy Entertainment Group will build a $500-million integrated resort with a gaming floor on the Philippine island of Boracay, despite President Rodrigo Duterte’s apparent disdain for casinos. Mr. Lui shared details about the Macau-based gaming and hospitality...

World Casino News Wazdan launches with relax gaming Award-winning gambling software supplier Wazdan has announced yet another partnership for their company. The content supplier has now launched with Relax Gaming, a multi-vertical gaming provider based in Estonia and Malta. Wazdan and Relax Gaming: Relax Gaming’s has an omnichannel open gaming platform known as Silver Bullet that has the ability...

Casino News Daily Dustin Gottstein Emerges as WPT500 Los Angeles Overall Chip Leader Saturday was an eventful day at The Bicycle Casino in the Los Angeles area as the ongoing WPT500 Los Angeles finally concluded its starting flights stage. Over the course of the past eight days, as many as 2,509 entrants paid the $570 buy-in fee to try their luck and challenge their skills in one of WPT’s most...

World Casino News Mega Moolah jackpot passes $12 million milestone Online casino games and software developer Microgaming has announced that the progressive jackpot tied to its Mega Moolah video slot recently surpassed the $12 million mark and is continuing to grow by the minute. Prize could be hit at any time: Isle of Man-headquartered Microgaming used an official Thursday press release to announce...

Casino News Daily Two More WPT500 Los Angeles Flights Now in the Books, Only Two More Left Poker excitement is building up at The Bicycle Casino where the latest installment of the WPT500 is taking place. The ongoing WPT500 Los Angeles is a special one. The $570 buy-in tournament features a record number of starting flights, which means a record number of opportunities for player to join the...

Gambling Insider Scientific Games and Caesars Launch Sports Betting in Newly Regulated Mississippi Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") has launched sports betting with Caesars Entertainment, powered by its world-class OpenBet™ product suite more info... ...

Casino News – Focus Gaming News MGM appoints new member to its board The company has named Paul Salem as its 13th director and member board. The post MGM appoints new member to its board appeared first on Focus Gaming News. more info... ...

World Casino News South Korean firm considering Russian casino development In Russia, a South Korean firm has reportedly held negotiations with the state-owned Primorsky Krai Development Corporation about the possibility of bringing a $263.6 million development to the casino-friendly Primorye Integrated Entertainment Resort zone near the port city of Vladivostok. Complex to feature a casino:...

Gambling Insider Star Entertainment see revenue rise in 2018 Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group has seen its revenue grow 6 more info... ...

World Casino News Banner year for United States commercial casino industry Last year saw aggregated gross gaming revenues for the 460 commercial casinos in the United States increase by 3.4% year-on-year to reach $40.28 billion as the 215 venues located in Nevada once again led the way courtesy of a combined tally of $11.57 billion. Las Vegas Strip reigned supreme: According to a report from...

Gambling Insider NetEnt launches Berryburst times two as it debuts MAX product line Berryburst is a frenzy of floating and fluctuating fruity fragments in a 5-reel, 3-row video slot more info... ...

World Casino News Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe to partner with Chickasaw Nation for Martha’s Vineyard development The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe announced at its General Membership meeting on Sunday that it has selected the Chickasaw Nation as its development partner for its Class II gaming facility on Martha’s Vineyard. The tribe plans to offer Class II games such as bingo and electronic versions...

Gambling Insider Playtech s progress in regulated markets helps revenues rise Playtech has hailed its “significant strategic and operational progress in regulated markets” as reported net profit increased 25% to €112 more info... ...

Casino News Daily WPT500 Los Angeles Days 1G and 1H End with Alexander Beleson and Aram Bedrosian Leading Two more starting flights of the WPT500 Los Angeles are in the books now. Days 1G and 1H were played at the host facility, The Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens, California to see the event’s overall field grow to 955 entries from a field of 764 contestants that was recorded after the two previous...

Gambling Insider Louisiana Lottery Extends Instant Games Contract With Scientific Games For Five Years Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") today announced that the Louisiana Lottery Corporation (the "Lottery") has extended its existing contract with the Company to provide instant products and services to the Lottery for an additional five years more info... ...

Casino News – Focus Gaming News Full House Resorts proposes new casino The company has submitted a proposal to develop a destination resort in New Mexico. The post Full House Resorts proposes new casino appeared first on Focus Gaming News. more info... ...

World Casino News European Gaming Congress to spotlight Montenegro The highly-anticipated inaugural European Gaming Congress (EGC) will take place on October 16, 2018, at the Grand Hotel Union in Ljubljana, Slovenia. According to the official press release… Among the confirmed speakers, Tatjana Scepanovic, who has served as Secretary General of Montenegro Bet since 2012, will share...

Casino News Daily Budd Beaman and Straton Wilhelm Emerge as WPT500 Los Angeles Days 1E and 1F Chip Leaders The fifth and sixth starting flights of the WPT500 Los Angeles were completed on Monday at the host venue, the Bicycle Casino. Days 1E and 1F brought the field of the brand-new edition of the popular event to a total of 764 entries. And the survivors from these two starting flights will...

World Casino News Esports betting site Luckbox partners with Omega After earlier this month announcing it had been awarded a full gambling license in the Isle of Man, esports betting site, Luckbox, has agreed a deal with top platform provider, OMEGA Systems. The deal represents a further major product development milestone for the company founded by former PokerStars colleagues, Lars...

World Casino News Kindred Group partnering for New Jersey entry Prominent online casino and sportsbetting operator, Kindred Group, has announced the signing of a deal that will see it attempt to enter the United States market via an arrangement with the recently-opened Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City. Pair to pursue license: According to an official Friday press release from Kindred...

Casino News Daily Italy’s Retail Betting Market Worth €490.6 Million in First Seven Months Italy’s retail betting sector generated revenue of €490.6 million during the first seven months of the year, a period that included the FIFA World Cup, Italian gambling news outlet Agimeg reports. The amount of €2.5 billion was wagered at betting shops across the country during the reviewed period. Naples...