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February 4, 2022
Boyd Gaming Enjoys a Successful 2021, Hits $3.4B in Revenue
Despite the difficulties brought by the global pandemic, the leading casino operator, Boyd Gaming, announced that it has seen growth during 2021. In 2021 Boyd Gaming Surpassed Its Pre-pandemic Revenue Results Earlier this week, Boyd Gaming released its fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2021. Overall, the company’s revenue hit $3.4 billion during 2021. This marks […]
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February 4, 2022
EGT Is the Latest Company to Withdraw from ICE London in April
ICE London 2022 lists yet another company that will not be present at the exhibition as the Bulgarian provider Euro Games Technology (EGT) has officially announced that it won’t participate in this year’s event which is scheduled to take place at ExCeL London. Coming at the Event Carries a Lot of Risks, According to EGT […]
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February 3, 2022
Dallas Mavericks Announce Jackpocket as Their Mobile Lottery Partner
Jackpocket and the Dallas Mavericks have officially announced their multi-year partnership through which fans will be provided with VIP experiences merchandise, as well as lottery tickets. With the announcement, Jackpocket will be the official mobile lottery partner of the Mavericks and all fans have to do to win tickets is to type in the code […]
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February 3, 2022
Trip to Maryland Casino Turns Deadly for Casino Winner
An elderly man is dead after what should have been an average day at a Baltimore, MD, casino. Clarence Buckner reportedly had a good night at the slot machines, making him a target for criminals. He was followed home, where he was attacked and murdered in cold blood. The assailant is still being sought by […]
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February 3, 2022
Louisiana Shows What’s Possible With a Regulated Online Sports Betting Market
Louisiana’s sports betting market has been legal and regulated for the past three months. However, Louisiana bettors were forced to visit a land-based property to place their best. That was until last week when mobile sports betting in the Bayou State was officially launched. While it’s too soon to quote revenue figures, the initial results […]
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February 2, 2022
Calderini Rosa Appointed SECAP New Secretary General
Brazil’s Secretariat for Assessment, Planning, Energy and Lottery (SECAP), the agency overseeing developments related to the country’s federal sports betting regime, saw another Secretary General take the reign after the Ministry of Economy appointed Sérgio Ricardo Calderini Rosa this week. Fourth Secretary General to Deal with Sports Betting Calderini Rosa is filling the void left […]
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February 2, 2022
IGT Signs Five-Year Contract Extension With Manitoba VLTs
Global provider of top-tier entertainment and gaming solutions across all channels International Game Technology (IGT) has announced a five-year expansion of its contract with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation (MBLL). IGT’s subsidiary, IGT Canada Solutions ULC, will be delivering the improved and updated version of IGT’s INTELLIGEN central system that focuses on video lottery. What […]
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February 2, 2022
Virginia Sportsbooks Surpass $3B in Betting Handle in 2021
It was back in January 2021 when Virginia launched sports betting. Not unexpectedly, the interest in the activity kept increasing. Judging by recent figures released by the regulator, legal sportsbooks in Virginia hit $3.2 billion in sports betting handle during 2021. Sportsbooks in Virginia Surpass $400M in Betting Handle in December The Virginia Lottery released […]
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February 2, 2022
UKGC Uncovers Illegal Facebook Lotteries With the Help of Law Enforcement
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has led an investigation that saw the disruption of several illegal Facebook lotteries. With the help of law enforcement through the Government Agency Intelligence Network (GAIN) and a Facebook representative, the investigation focused on the illegal operations, which posed numerous risks to both consumers and vulnerable players. These developments come […]
Industry
February 2, 2022
South Dakota Voters Could Decide on Future of Mobile Sports Betting
While other states are rushing to adopt mobile betting legislation, South Dakota’s lack of it is costing its residents and the state’s gaming industry. This is according to supporters of new legislation that would place the issue of statewide mobile betting on the ballot in the latter part of the year. Currently, sports betting is […]