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    What Is a Progressive Jackpot and How Can You Win itCasinorider progressive jackpot slot games

    In the world of online slots there are few terms as exciting as a Progressive Jackpot. Whether you are a new or experienced player it is hard to pass on the chance of winning a prize that could go to million of Canadian dollars while spending a small amount of money.

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    AGCO bans athletes and celebrities from gambling adsAgco casinorider xfghvwus

    The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is putting forward a prohibition of gambling ads that include athletes and celebrities, so it will protect vulnerable categories like children from getting into online gambling. Advertising related to online gaming has increased exponentially since Ontario regulated its online casino and sportsbook market in April 2022, and authorities want to rein it in.

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    What is Card Counting in BlackjackCard counting in blackjack casinorider

    There are very few things in casinos that are more intriguing than card counting in blackjack. Movies like 21 have played a huge part in that, as we have seen protagonists pull off magic tricks to outwit the dealer and pocket some huge winnings. But is it a viable strategy to win at blackjack, and is it possible to do it at online casinos ?

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    Which are the best Gambling Movies Best gambling movies casinorider

    The theme of gambling has been a long favourite of the movie industry. The elements of luck and risk have created some legendary characters, despite the fact that their end is usually not the happiest one. The adrenaline runs high, and thousands of dollars come and go in mere minutes.

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    Pragmatic Play launches the new live Auto Mega RoulettePragmatic play auto mega roulette casinorider

    Pragmatic Play, the powerhouse of software providers , has just released the sequel to Mega Roulette. Promising to add some new and exciting features to a classic, Auto Mega Roulette is poised to put "a new spin on a live casino classic". The game does not rely on a dealer to spin the ball, as it happens automatically, so roulette fans can expect some fast-paced action.

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    Gateway Casinos and OLG sign affiliate marketing dealGateway casinos and olg casinorider

    The Ontario online gaming scene is getting hotter as Gateway Casinos & Entertainment has signed up for an affiliate marketing deal with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). The deal stipulates that Gateway Casinos will promote OLG's online casino and Proline sportsbook to its players in Ontario.

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    FanDuel becomes the first sportsbook partner of CFLFanduel cfl casinorider

    Exciting news for the Canadian sports and gambling scene as premier gaming operator FanDuel has signed up with the CFL (Canadian Football League), becoming its first and official sportsbook partner. Bettors will be able to wager on the CFL via FanDuel, with hundreds of pre-match and live markets for each game and exclusive bonuses and perks.

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    Videoslots Casino kicks off in OntarioVideoslots casinorider

    One of the leading igaming operators, Videoslots , has launched its online casino in the province of Ontario. This will be the seventh gaming license granted to Videoslots after Malta, Sweden, the UK, Italy and others. The lobby will include 10,000+ slots including Big Bass Splash, Gates of Olympus and Book of Dead.

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    Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto Opens TomorrowCanada casino cmypehvxs

    After a period of waiting, the day has come and on Tuesday, June 20, the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto will open its doors to gamblers at 17.00. The owner, Great Canadian Entertainment reports that it will be the largest land casino in North America and will completely change the landscape of gambling.

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    Powerplay is now live in Ontario with a new websitePowerplay is now live in ontario with new website

    Sports betting and online casino operator, Powerplay, has launched its official website in Ontario. The website aims to expand the province's online gambling market and become a staple for local bettors. Powerplay is focused on Canada, as the company sees huge potential in the market, after online gaming was regulated in 2022.

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    Rivalry launches sports betting app in OntarioRivalry launches sports betting app in ontario

    The sportsbook and online casino operator, Rivalry Corp. has launched a mobile app in Ontario. This allows locals to bet on all popular sports events, together with Esports and other games. Major competitions like the NBA, the Premier League, the NHL and the Champions League will be available for betting (pre-match and live) with hundreds of selections.

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    Quebec forms Group to prepare online gambling regulationQuebec forms group to prepare online gambling regulation

    The province of Quebec is joining forces with top online casinos ahead of the much-anticipated introduction of regulated online gambling. The Quebec Online Gaming Coalition (QOGC) is an industry-led organisation that will work closely with local authorities and stakeholders and prepare a regulatory framework that will allow Quebec players to gamble in a safe and responsible environment.

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    Fanatics agrees to buy Pointsbet for $150mFanatics agrees to buy pointsbet for

    Fanatics has finalised a deal to acquire Pointsbet's US operations for $150m. The deal will allow Pointsbet to keep its Australian and Canadian business and will be ratified by regulators and shareholders by June 2023. Pointsbet entered the Canadian market in spring 2022, and became a top destination for Ontario bettors.

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    Paysafe launches new Skrill wallet for Ontario iGamingPaysafe launches new skrill wallet for ontario igaming

    The giant of payment solutions, Paysafe , has just unveiled a new and improved digital Skrill wallet for online casino and sportsbook players in Ontario. The company developed this new wallet with the local player in mind, offering instant deposits and withdrawals and a top-notch user experience.

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    Horse racing is coming soon to Ontario sportsbooksHorse racing is coming soon to ontario sportsbooks

    In the wake of Kentucky Derby 2023, one of the most prestigious tournaments of the year, Ontarians are still unable to bet on horse racing since regulated sportsbooks are not allowed to have that option. Bettors that want to bet on such events are limited to Dark Horse Bets and HPIbet.

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    Ontario casinos track down C$372M in suspicious paymentsOntario casinos track down in suspicious payments

    Data released last week showed that in 2022, more than C$372 million in cash transactions in Ontario casinos were flagged as suspicious. The concerning report has some critics saying regulators need to address this issue immediately, or local casinos will be connected with dirty money on a large scale.

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    Ontario fines three operators for "game integrity" breachesOntario fines three operators for violating its game integrity standards syuyilpuee

    The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), has issued fines totalling over $70,000 to three online casinos for violating its game integrity regulations. The three operators, Bunchberry (ComeOn brand), LeoVegas and Mobile Incorporated (Conquestador brand), received Notices of Monetary Penalty for breaching Standards 4.08 and 4.09, since they offered games that have not been certified by an Independent Testing Laboratory (ITL) registered by the Registrar, or approved by the Registrar.

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    Intralot and BC Lottery partner up for a sportsbook dealMaster service agreement vs statement of work qqqrozgqy

    The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and Intralot Inc., the US subsidiary of Intralot, signed a three-year deal that will supply the operator with the Intralot Orion sportsbook platform. The deal, which also has three annual extensions, will include Photon X retail terminals and GameStation self-service terminals, to launch with the BCLC sports betting product this winter.

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    Rivalry Casino Goes Live in OntarioRivlary review kghzugm

    The Toronto-based online casino and sportsbook brand Rivalry, received last week the proper go-to signal from authorities, so it can start operating legally in Ontario , under the platform Casino.exe. For starters, the casino will include eight games, with the library aiming to expand significantly soon.

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    Betsafe casino and sportsbook launch in OntarioFyhg bpa

    The leading igaming operator, Betsson Group, made its long-awaited debut in Ontario, with the brand Betsafe. After acquiring the necessary licenses from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario a week ago, Betsafe will go live with casino , sportsbook and poker products.

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    Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto Opens Up This SummerWoodbine opens in toronto this summer im jgwg

    Great Canadian Entertainment has some exciting news to share with gamblers in Ontario. Canada's biggest casino resort is set to open its gates in summer 2023 at the intersection of Highways 401 and 427 in Toronto. The total cost of the Great Canadian Casino Resort will amount to C$1 billion, and will include a 400-room hotel, a 5000-seat live show venue , a new parkade and other perks in a total area of 33 acres.

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    More than 64% of Canadians Gambled in 2022Online casinos in canada ddb cvwq

    Gambling in Canada is experiencing a rapid growth, and that reflects in the amount of population that gambled in 2022. According to a survey by Statistics Canada, 64.5% of Canadians over age 15 said that they took part in gambling activities (land-based or online casino and sports betting), which is around 18.9 million people.

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    Twain Sport kicks off in CanadaBet games twain sport website brand ed uln wkld

    It's been a busy period for the Canadian igaming industry, as another provider, Twain Sport, has been granted a license by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). Hybrid Sports League and BetGames joined forces to launch this brand-new live-sport vertical, and they have big plans for the Canadian Live Casino market, with Ontario being the first province where they go live.

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    BF Games acquires Ontario licenseBf games info xx ub nx

    The rapidly growing game development studio, BF Games, has recently acquired a license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, so it will legally operate in the province of Ontario. BF Games will now be fully able to provide games for the best Canadian casinos , a landmark step in the company's ambitious strategy for North American expansion.

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    Quickspin launches Live CasinoQuickspin slots featured image omyvirqiu

    The Swedish game provider Quickspin (owned by Playtech) is ready to deliver the first of a series of Live Casino games in June 2023. A new brand called Quickspin Live will be running all the live games, so players will be able to differentiate from the classic Quickspin slots.

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    888 CEO steps down due to compliance issuesPasner new vh ubibwd

    Online gaming giant 888 Holdings has parted ways with Chief Executive Officer Itai Pazner, with immediate effect. A recent internal review has shown several shortcomings regarding AML & KYC procedures for players in the Middle East. As a result, the VIP scheme in this market has been suspended until an official investigation is carried out.

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    Atlantic City Union Reports $1 Million Daily Loses WarningAtlantic city union reports million daily losses ckql mh

    MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment received a dire warning from an Atlantic City Union that they might incur losses of approximately $1 million daily on their casino properties if workers embark on a strike next month. This report comes after members of Unite Here Local 54 voted to resume strikes on July 1st, 2022, if their list of demands weren't met.

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    Details of Planned $3Billion Las Vegas Casino-Resort ProjectDetails of billion las vegas casino resort orovt

    Oak View Group Las Vegas Hotel & Casino is the largest upcoming project on the South Strip. The establishment, which is expected to launch by 2026, will be located on Las Vegas Boulevard and Blue Diamond Road. To make this project a successful venture, Oak Group Partners, Irvine Azoff and Tim Leiweke, have sought the expertise of Randy Morton (ex co-CEO of the Foley Entertainment Group) and Marc Bardian, former president of Las Vegas Raiders.

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    Fantasma Games Enters the Canadian Market Fantasma games enters canada via light wonder wpip kq

    Light & Wonder's partnership with the software provider, Fantasma Games, has seen a significant boost as the former has delivered the developer's content to Loto-Québec — a Canadian lottery corporation. Through the former Scientific Games Corporation, Fantasma Games will have a rock-solid stance in the Canadian iGaming market and deliver on its bubbling expertise built over the years.

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    Baden Announces Takeover of NorthStar GamingBaden announces letter of intent for reverse takeover xcxasm vc

    Baden Resources has entered a letter of intent with NorthStar Gaming. The motive is the reverse takeover of Baden by NorthStar Gaming. However, the agreement remains non-binding as it is only in the proposal stage. There are further talks to be held and pending regulatory approval.

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    Aristocrat and Seminole Launch $1M Jackpot Game

    Aristocrat have made the headlines again. On the 16th of June, 2022, the revered software provider and Seminole Gaming announced the launch of a $1 million jackpot game — Dollar Storm. $1 Million Dollar Storm is the 3rd high-limit release from Aristocrat, following the Dragon Link and $1 Million Dragon Link games that debuted in 2021.

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    The Venetian and Palazzo Resorts Get New CEOVenetian and palazzo resorts get new ceo hvh

    Back in February, a New-York based firm called Apollo Global Management purchased The Venetian Resort assets for approximately $6.25 billion. This sale included the transfer of ownership for The Venetian, Palazzo, and Venetian Expo. The deal was effected through the real estate investment trust, VICI properties.

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    GLI Certifies Tribally-Linked Bingo Treasures GameGli certifies bingo treasures dayz xje

    After the recent collaboration between Video King and Parlay games, the two companies made it known that they were working on a "tribally linked class II bingo game with multi-million dollar weekly prize jackpots." Both companies brought together their assets, teams, and development skills to fuel the sole purpose of creating a unique and "tribally linked" national game.

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    Gambit Rewards Seals a Deal with Gamelancer

    Gambit Rewards, a loyalty gaming platform with free-to-play services, has recently announced a partnership with the fast-rising Gamelancer. The latter is a social gaming network for video games, while the former has a strong reputation for turning reward or loyalty points into free games on participating websites or platforms.

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    New Content Deal Between Evolution and Soaring Eagle GamingEvolution and soaring eagle michigan content deal az hit

    Evolution and Soaring Eagle Gaming are fresh partners in a content distribution deal that expands the presence of one and the games lineup of the other in the State of Michigan. The announcement came on Monday, the 6th of June, following the agreement between the behemoth software provider and the tribal-owned company.

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    WSOP Launches with Female Winner Wsop launches with female winner mlmlvrlw

    The World Series of Poker is here again. This year's tournament kicked off on May 31 and is expected to run through June 20, 2022. Notable names like Phil Ivey, a ten-time bracelet winner, have already registered for events. Movie star Vince Vaughn will feature as the inaugural Master of Ceremonies.

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    High 5 Games and DraftKings Go into PartnershipHigh games and draftkings partner dvgrjpt

    High 5 Games, one of the biggest software providers in the industry, recently signed a deal with DraftKings , a top American sports betting and gambling company. This deal would give DraftKings access to the heavy catalog of casino games by High 5 Games.

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    New Petition Arises for the Ban of Gambling Ads on TwitchNew petition arises for ban of twitch gambling ads qd rfi

    A new petition has been made urging Twitch to ban gambling advertisements on the platform. This is in light of the recent controversy where popular streamer, xQc, revealed that his clickthrough alone had generated $119 million for a gambling company. The petition posted on change.org has been signed off by big companies like McDonald's, Uber, and Pepsi, which also advertise on the platform.

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    Paysafe Extends Its Deal with Ontario Lottery Paysafe extends olg partnership deal zir zsu

    Paysafe recently put pen to paper as regards extending its partnership with Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), which began in 2015. Before now, users of the gaming facilities managed by the OLG could use Paysafe as a payment system, but with the recent extension, they get even more.

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    Ocean Casino Resort to Splash $85 Million Ocean casino resort to splash million umcuwa

    Ocean Casino, a major resort in Atlantic City, is set to invest $85 million in property developments this summer. The plans are already in motion as the resort will be introducing 460 new rooms and a sports and entertainment arena on the 1st of July. This huge investment would be an overhauling upgrade that would influence every aspect of the northernmost resort on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

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    April Revenue for New Jersey Casinos Soars New jersey gambling revenue soars kvz fk

    The latest results for New Jersey casinos and sports betting show that the revenue smashed figures obtained before the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2019. The current April figures total $422 million , 20% more than last year. This impressive revenue comes from land-based casinos, and their interactive counterparts as the New Jersey gambling scene continues to rise in the aftermath of the pandemic.

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    Asaf Noifeld to Take Charge of Casino Operations at FanDuelAsaf noifeld to take charge of casino operations nyj aobra

    FanDuel is looking to take its casino section to similar heights as its hugely popular sports betting platform. As a result, this American gambling company has resorted to the services of Asaf Noifeld to oversee its casino operations. This former managing director of PokerStars Casino has a wealth of experience in the casino business.

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    Strive Gaming Strikes a Partnership Deal with PaysafeOnline payments denwlbpqb

    Paysafe recently struck a deal with Strive Gaming , the latest in a string of big moves for the online payment company this year. Over the last two months, Paysafe entered a partnership deal with Resorts Casino and extended its agreement with the European arm of Playtech.

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    Glitnor Group Invests Heavily in Time2playGlitnor group invests heavily in time play yarvixidi

    Glitnor Group recently acquired KaFe Rocks, a leading and global iGaming company set up in 2018. As part of the acquisition, the Group has splashed some seven-digit figures to become the primary stakeholder in Time2play – a high-valued North American affiliate website.

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    EveryMatrix Seals a License Agreement with IGTEverymatrix seals igt license agreement xq eyjna

    EveryMatrix is the latest brand to sign a patent license agreement with IGT. This deal comes just after the American iGaming behemoth sealed a broad patent cross-licensing deal with Aristocrat in Australia. The deal comes at the right time as this software provider company, since 2008, has been knocking on the doors of the US with expansion plans, which the license agreement just happens to optimize.

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    Kentucky Derby 148 Beats Wagering Records Set in 2019Kentucky derby beats wagering records zve srsyx

    The Kentucky Derby has broken a new wagering record. The premier horse racing event had 147,294 visitors in the latest edition, a remarkable figure considering the world is just coming out of a pandemic. T he number of persons who came out for this premier horse racing event is only 3,435 less than what was obtainable pre-pandemic in 2019, and 147,294 more than the turnout in 2020 as the event witnessed no attendance.

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    Bally's Corporation Wins Chicago Casino BidBallys corporation wins chicago casino bid qwwasxaww

    After a lengthy selection process, Bally's has been selected to develop Chicago's $1.7 billion casino resort. The city's request for proposal (RFP) process to construct and operate a world-class casino resort in downtown Chicago began in October 2021. Bally's beat out other top gaming companies like Hard Rock and Rivers Corporation to become the city's sole casino licensee.

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    MGM Resorts Reaffirms Its Commitment to LeoVegas ABMgm resorts committed to purchasing leovegas iv xf tck

    On the 2nd May 2022, MGM Resorts International submitted an offer in excess of $607 million to LeoVegas AB, which, if successful, would see MGM own the total share capital of the iGaming giant. This proposition made its way to the papers as MGM headquarters in Las Vegas released an official release, notifying the general public of its intentions.

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    WSOP Launches #RoadToTheTable Initiative Wsop launches roadtothetable initiative yjvpaea

    Technology and poker have come in perfect sync once more, as the World Series of Poker (WSOP) has teamed up with Playtika for an initiative that'll see 14 social media influencers compete against each other to become a "WSOP Legend." The #RoadToTheTable campaign will commence in the US this week, with several phases in the mix.

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    New Elk Valley Casino Opens Up in CaliforniaNew elk valley casino opens in california ej fe ze

    On Friday, April 22, the Elk Valley Casino officially opened its doors to patrons in Crescent Valley, California. The press release for the announcement read: “The new Elk Valley Casino opens today in a magnificent setting between the grazing meadows of Roosevelt elk and the majestic mountains and forest, all overlooking the panoramic view of the beautiful Pacific Ocean and South Beach.” The casino is a tribal-owned establishment of the Rancheria Indians and replaces the old Elk Valley Casino, which opened back in 1995.

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    Hard Rock Hotel NYC Makes Its Long-Awaited DebutHard rock makes nyc hotel debut dbn hk kb

    25th April 2022 will go down as a day to remember as Hard Rock Hotel New York finally cut the red ribbon on its masterpiece in Midtown Manhattan. This debut is even more interesting as it also marks the latest hotel-casino to launch operations since the COVID-19 pandemic started.

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    Blue Guru Games Releases First Online SlotBlue guru games releases first online slot rk bjq

    Blue Guru Games reached a recent milestone by releasing its first slot game — The Nemean Lion. After concluding a few distribution deals with respected companies like Oryx Gaming and Relax, this new release is now live at famed casino sites. Blue Guru CEO, Andrew Braithwaite, sees this game debut as an "important milestone" in the firm's history, as this pristine offering clears the path for other releases scheduled for this year.

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    Two Confirmed Dead in Bridger Casino Fire

    A fire that erupted on Wednesday at a casino in Montana has resulted in the death of two individuals. Local officials confirmed the sad news at the scene, and both of the deceased have been identified. The Report and Rescue Operations Surrounding the Incident The unfortunate event took place in the morning hours at Honest Tom's Saloon & Casino in Bridger - a small town about 47 miles away from Billings.

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    Esports Players still Undergo Problems with Verifications

    With the current developments seen surrounding esports, including tournaments and competitions, strong calls have been raised for a consensus umbrella body for these events. At the just concluded ICE London 2022 , among the panel was the CEO of Luckbox, Thomas Rosander, who raised the call for improvements in the regulation of the fast-developing industry.

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    VizExplorer to Become Partner of Palms Casino ResortVizexplorer to become partner of palms casino afrul iw

    There’s a lot of ongoing activity regarding the planned reopening of Palms Casino Resort. In a Tuesday announcement, the popular land-based casino revealed that top intelligence solutions provider for casinos, VizExplorer, will become a partner. VizExplorer will deploy its player development solutions program, “hostVizOps,” to the Las Vegas branch of Palms Casino.

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    Videoslots to enter the US Market via Caesars PartnershipVideoslots to enter the us market akgvtik fj

    Videoslots Group has announced the launch of the Mr Vegas brand in the state of Pennsylvania. Planned for 2023, the company's debut is supported by a market access agreement with Caesars Entertainment. The mutually beneficial agreement will see Videoslots launch its Mr Vegas brand in Pennsylvania next year under the operating license of Caesars Entertainment.

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    Partnership via FanDuel and PokerStarsFlutter entertainment inks toronto partnership nrscpifxcc

    FanDuel and PokerStars are now partners of Toronto-based Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Limited (MLSE). In the Friday press release for the announcement, it was revealed that the strategic partnership designates the FanDuel Sportsbook as an official sports betting partner and PokerStars as an official gaming partner.

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    Everi's Crypto-to-Cash Solution Goes Live Everis crypto to cash solution goes live czxvigrfv

    Everi Holdings' subsidiary, Everi Payments Inc. has just launched B4U Financial at Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort located on Mississippi's Gulf Coast. B4U Financial is a leading financial solution for the liquidity of cryptocurrencies. Through this payment gateway, casino patrons will be able to convert digital currency into cash to fund their wagers.

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    Opposition Mounts for Koi Nation’s Casino ProposalOpposition mounts for koi nation california casino rc ceap

    Five tribes within Sonoma County have unanimously expressed opposition to the development of the Shiloh Casino & Resort. Last September, the Koi Nation brought forward a proposal to build a casino property in the Northern California region. The $600 million project will sit on a 68-acre plot of land in the town of Windsor.

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    Community Meetings with Finalists for Chicago CasinoCommunity meetings with chicago casino finalists cc rcguxo

    Last month, three proposals reached the final stage for Chicago's planned multibillion-dollar casino project. Community meetings where the finalists will engage the public were scheduled from the 5th to 7th of April in three separate appointments with residents in South Loop, Near South Side, and River West.

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    Several Operators Go Live in Ontario’s iGaming MarketOntario gaming brands go live kvkt srfj

    The much-anticipated iGaming market launch in Ontario took place yesterday, April 4th, 2022, and several operators showed up to the occasion. Debuting their online gambling products on opening day were FanDuel, BetRivers, Rivalry, 888Holdings, BetMGM, and theScore, among others.

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    Gaming Realms Launches Slingo Collection via Loto-QuébecGaming realms launches slingo collection ubq kxx

    Gaming Realms has launched its services in Québec via its partnership with the provincial iGaming operator, Loto-Québec. Like its US-facing arm, the gaming supplier will focus on its collection of Slingo Original games. Scheduled to go live first are Slingo Extreme and Blackjack Xchange.

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    Nebraska Casino Bill Passes First Round of ThreeNebraska casino bill passes first round smjhki

    A casino development bill for the state of Nebraska has gained approval from legislators in the first round of three votes. The bill makes provision for casinos to be established in six counties with legal horse racing tracks. If approved, this would bring commercial gaming facilities to all eastern and central Nebraska counties with existing racetracks, including Douglas, Lancaster, Adams, Dakota, Hall, and Platte.

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    BetMGM Sanctioned for New Jersey College Basketball BetsBetmgm sanctioned for college sports bets suwke dlg

    Top-rated sportsbook BetMGM will be made to pay a fine of $25,000. Investigations have confirmed that BetMGM received bets of less than $100 on the New Jersey college basketball teams that are prohibited in the state’s gambling legislation. The sanctions come late as the bets in question were received late last year.

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    Proposals for New Casinos in Chicago StreamlinedProposals for new casinos in chicago streamlined kgcnd ev

    There seems to be a new development in the current plans for the establishment of a retail casino in Chicago. In a recent announcement, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot declared that only three proposals out of five received had made it to the final stage of a casino license application.

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    Hacksaw Gaming Becomes Latest Content Partner of NetBetHacksaw gaming becomes netbet partner gtexfo mb

    Top-rated software provider Hacksaw Gaming has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NetBet. The new deal lets the supplier access NetBet's.co.uk and.com websites, expanding its content to reach more casino lovers. Hacksaw Gaming, popularly known for its blockbuster slot titles including Wanted Dead or a Wild, Chaos Crew and Cubes 2, and Stack 'em, will be the latest addition to the line of software providers already in league with NetBet.

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    Plans for Kiss-Inspired Casino still on Track Kiss casino uwsifnixt

    Plans are still in top gear for the launch of the Kiss-themed casino up in the Old Margaritaville site. The new casino, budgeted at $200 million, has the support of KISS rock band members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. It was believed that the arrangements would be on hold as the earmarked location - a property at Biloxi Back Bay - was recently put up for sale.

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    Tennessee Sports Betting Records Lowest Revenue Since Sept.Tennessee sports betting records lowest revenue rofsqrkmk

    As expected, Tennessee sportsbooks recorded a low revenue post-football activities for the month of February. According to the reports, it is the lowest since sports betting launched in the state in September 2021. This comes following the NFL season’s ending and the start of the regular season games in play.

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    Sportsbook Giants DraftKings to Launch NFTsDraft kings nft em kns axc

    DraftKings, one of the foremost sportsbook operators, is preparing to dive into the digital atmosphere. They are launching the Primetime NFT series , an exclusive round of digital ownership to some of the most memorable events in the sports industry globally.

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    AC Chamber Loses Member Following Smoking Ban ProtestGreater atlantic city chamber loses member dowdpxsbk

    The movement for a permanent smoking ban in Atlantic City casinos has suffered a significant setback as a pro-ban supporter cancels membership from the Greater Atlantic City Chamber. Recently, the Greater Atlantic City Chamber, a major business group in the city, protested the bill with a written address on Thursday.

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    Arizona Hits Record Sports Betting Handle for December 2021Arizona hits record betting handle hn qmyiwd

    Betting revenue for December 2021 in Arizona hit a record amount just shy of the $500 million mark. According to a statement released by the Department of Gaming, December’s handle of $499.2m surpassed the record set in October 2021 ($486.1 million), although there was a 23.1% fall in gross revenue.

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    Gaming Realms is Awarded Ontario License Gaming realms is awarded ontario license gzpriiniu

    Gaming Realms is the latest company to acquire a gaming supplier license in preparation for the launch of iGaming in Ontario on April 4th, 2022. The company announced on Wednesday that its subsidiary Alchemybet Limited has been awarded a license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

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    Bragg Gaming Acquires License in Ontario Bragg gaming acquires license in ontario paw ksoi

    Bragg Gaming enters the Ontario gambling market with a newly acquired gambling supplier license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). This comes ahead of the iGaming launch scheduled for April 4th in Ontario. In anticipation of the launch, several companies have been vying for licenses from the AGCO, the regulatory agency responsible for overseeing the modern open and regulated iGaming and sports betting market in Ontario.

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    DRF Sportsbook Opens in IowaDrf sportsbook opens beside lakeside hotel and casino cjqzhrfa

    Iowa’s Lakeside Hotel and Casino has announced the launch of its first wholly-owned sportsbook, DRF Sportsbook , in collaboration with its sister company, the Daily Racing Form (DRF). DRF is a New-York based horse racing-focused newspaper. It’s a leader in providing premium data and editorial coverage to sports and horse racing lovers in North America.

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