BetMGM Wins Back-to-Back EGR’s Casino Operator of the Year in 2023
The accolade was granted to BetMGM at the EGR North America Awards 2023, and it constitutes an important achievement for the company after it won the same title back in 2022. The second silverware distinguishes BetMGM as the best North American online casino and positions the company as one of the most exciting entities on the market.
BetMGM Remains at the Helm of North American Online Gambling
Commenting on this opportunity BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt said that it was a real honor to have the award presented to his company once again. He spoke of how BetMGM was consistently looking to evolve and move with the times.
“As the…
Gaming regulators fine Wind Creek Bethlehem $20K for self-exclusion violation
Wind Creek Bethlehem must pay a $20,000 fine after allowing a self-excluded gambler to play at the venue for four days before cutting off services. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board made the fine public during its most recent meeting. The individual was able to play table games for a four-day time frame before staff members realized she was on the self-exclusion list.
Self-Exclusion Violation
The self-exclusion program in Pennsylvania started in 2006 and thousands of people have used it over the years to cut back on gambling activities. Anyone on the list is banned from visiting casinos, off-track betting sites, playing video gaming terminals, and online gaming.
Anyone taking part in gambling while on the list is ineligible for any winnings or recovery of lo…
Detroit Casino Workers Unions Vote in Favor of the Authorization of the Strike, Demanding Salary Increases
The casino workers from Detroit keep trying to improve the work conditions, and the next step is the strike. The Detroit Casino Council (DCC) confirmed that the union members voted in favor of the strike if it proves necessary.
The strike overwhelmingly approved:
The high 99% of workers from three Detroit casinos approved the strike after the negotiations related to the salary increase in MGM Grand Detroit, Greektown’s Hollywood, and MotorCity.
According to the DCC, the strikes will begin when contracts ex…
Gambler Wins Record-Breaking $14M Megabucks Jackpot in Reno, Nevada
Reno Gazette-Journal reported that the Reno woman who wished to remain anonymous hit the $14 million jackpot while playing a Megabucks slot machine at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The anonymous gambler had extended her stay at the casino after her planned cruise was canceled.
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Celebrates Biggest Jackpot Win Ever in Reno
The $14 million jackpot is the largest Megabucks prize ever won in Reno, and it is the first Megabucks jackpot won in Nevada since April 2021. IGT, the gaming manufacturer of the Megabucks slot machine, confirmed the life-changing win, which is far from the top jackpot ever won in Nevada. That …
Gambling Commission to begin assessing National Lottery license tenders
In the United Kingdom and the Gambling Commission regulator has announced that it has concluded the application stage of its process to select who is to be granted the next ten-year license to run the country’s National Lottery.
The watchdog used an official Tuesday press release to detail that this initial phase ended on Friday with it having received official license applications from four entities encompassing current operator Camelot UK Lotteries Limited as well as European lotteries giant Sazka Group, local publishing behemoth Northern and Shell and a conglomerate consisting of British telecommunications provider BT Group and Italian gaming specialist Sisal SpA.
Bountiful benefits:
The Gambling Commission kicked off its drive to select the ne…
GGPoker Hosts $1M Halloween Trick-or-Treat Bash- A Sweet Way to Win_1
This October, GGPoker transforms the traditional Halloween festivities into an exciting, high-stakes poker event with its $1M Halloween Party. This exclusive promotion, running from October 25 to October 31, invites players worldwide to participate in a festive trick-or-treating activity that’s sure to sweeten any poker player’s game with substantial cash prizes.
How the $1M Halloween Party works:
During the event, GGPoker players will have the unique opportunity to collect candies across various eligible cash games. The candies are earned whenever the Jack of Spades makes an appearance—either dealt to the player or revealed among the community cards. As players collect …
Greentube Join Forces With One Casino To Expand Its Presence In the Dutch Market
Greentube, a subsidiary of NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment, is pleased to reveal that it has entered into a partnership with Dutch brand One Casino to further extend its presence in the Dutch regulated market.
Strengthening its presence:
With this alliance, Greentube hopes to further extend its presence in the Netherlands and introduce its rich portfolio of games to an additional number of Dutch players. Examples of content that will be hosted on the platform of One Casino are digital conversions of Amusement With Prizes (AWP) titles involving Club 2000, Simply Wild™ and Random Runner 15, together with hits like Cash Connection™ series games, Sizzling Hot™ deluxe and Book of Ra™ deluxe
Former Tribal Leader Cedric Cromwell Sentenced to Prison
Mashpee Wampanoags, a Native American tribe from Massachusetts, is dealing with some serious issues these days. The Tribe’s former leader, Cedric Cromwell, is sentenced to prison.
Bribery, treason, and crimes in the Tribe:
This verdict has been made because Cromwell accepted various types of bribes, including exercise equipment and a stay in a luxury hotel that charges $1.800 per night. He also accepted the payment of $10,000 in Novemb…
Get Ready to Go Back to Ancient Egypt in New Slingshot Studios’ Sequel- Links of Ra II
Slingshot Studios, an exclusive studio owned by Games Global, has globally released the second sequel of its award-winning Links of Ra series, titled Links of Ra II, where players have the opportunity to embark on an adventure in Ancient Egypt, and which includes the ULTRA Link&Win feature.
Action-packed visual:
This action-packed, Ancient Egypt-themed slot provides an accurate depiction of this land, with 3 exquisite pyramids standing proudly and a peaceful river flowing close by. Additionally, there is potential for relaxation, entertainment and plenty of rewards.
To make a winning combination, players must land at least 3 matching symbols on a payline, beginning from the reel located furthest to the left and advancing to the right. Furthermore,…
Gambling Commission hits Casumo Services Limited with a £6 million penalty
In the United Kingdom and the Gambling Commission regulator has reportedly ordered online casino operator Casumo Services Limited to pay a fine of £6 million ($8.24 million) after an investigation uncovered failings in the firm’s social responsibility and anti-money laundering protocols.
According to a report from the online news domain at iGamingBusiness.com, the stiff punishment came after the watchdog discovered that the Maltese operator had allowed a player on its Casumo.com domain to lose some £1.1 million ($1.51 million) over the course of three years with no bespoke interaction. The source detailed that a similar lack of contact was noted for another punter who racked up losses of around £65,000 ($89,300) in only a month as well as a third who had failed to the tune of…