Hard Rock International, the global gaming and entertainment brand, announced that Hard Rock Casino Rockford will open its permanent location for visitors this summer. The venue has been operating from a temporary location at 610 N. Bell School Road since November 2021.

However, starting from August 29, 2024, Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s permanent venue at 7801 E. State Street in Rockford will welcome its first visitors. A grand opening ceremony will maintain Hard Rock’s tradition with a star-studded Guitar Smash.

The first visitors of the new gaming and entertainment destination in Rockford will be able to enter at around 3 PM on the same day the grand opening ceremony will be he…

The Illinois Gaming Board has reportedly begun considering whether Lakeside Casino LLC or Full House Resorts Incorporated should be awarded with the license to operate a proposed casino for the city of Waukegan.

According to a source, the field of contenders was reduced late last month when Rush Street Gaming and Churchill Downs Incorporated pulled their joint bid in the wake of the latter’s decision to sell off its Arlington International Racecourse venue to the Chicago Bears franchise of the National Football League (NFL). This pair are already responsible for the nearby Rivers Casino Des Plains facility and rumors are now rife that this move will be followed by a campaign to run an envisioned downtown Chicago casino.

Changing culture:

Illinois is already home to t…

Prominent iGaming operator Kindred Group has announced that online casino aficionados in the American state of Pennsylvania can now enjoy a live-dealer game branded around the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise of the National Football League (NFL).

The Swedish provider used an official Friday press release to detail that the new mobile-friendly blackjack experience was developed as part of its partnership with the storied gridiron football side and is being made available to punters in the ‘The Keystone State’ via its locally-licensed domain at PA.Unibet.com.

Captivating communication:

Stockholm-headquartered Kindred Group stated that the Steelers-branded title was exclusively created by iGaming innovator Evolution Gaming Group AB and offers players the chance to enjoy…

We all know who Rumpelstiltskin is, the evil dwarf who blackmailed the miller’s daughter into paying him with her firstborn so that he would save her father from execution. In the end, the child is saved when they learn the dwarf’s name.

However, iSoftBet, a Malta-based iGaming provider, has put its own spin on the original fairytale in its latest slot release, Riches of Rumpelstiltskin Megaways, which is part of its Twisted Tale Series which is known for the company’s innovative slot mechanic, Megaways™. The game is equipped with 117, 649 winning ways and offers a maximum win of 10,000x.

Impressive visual:

True to its title, the main theme of the game is the evil dwarf Rumpelstiltskin and the background of the game is an autumn rural …

A leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, Inspired Entertainment, has launched an exciting trio of online and mobile slot games for the upcoming festive season. The new slot releases Cops ‘n’ Robbers Big Money Christmas™, Santa’s Winter Wilds™  and Catch Of The Christmas Day Respin ‘Em In™ are designed to boost the festive celebrations with outstanding prizes set and make them unforgettable!   

Cops ‘n’ Robbers Big Money Christmas:

This release opens the season. A sequel to the popular series f…

British digital sports content, technology and integrity services provider Genius Sports Group Limited has announced that its innovations are now being utilized by the Barstool-branded online sportsbook from Penn National Gaming Incorporated.

The London-headquartered firm used an official Thursday press release to declare that it has inked a long-term alliance to supply the United States-facing Barstool brand with ‘official data and fan engagement solutions’. The company stated that it is moreover partnering with the mobile-friendly sportsbetting service so as to develop an all-encompassing ‘marketing and engagement strategy’ covering potential player retention, engagement and acquisition tactics.

Expanding enterprise:

Genius Sports Group Limited officially w…

Kambi Group hasn’t been wasting time during the recent period. The company signed a major on-property sportsbook partnership with WarHorse Gaming LLC, which is owned by Ho-Chunk, Inc. and a commercial company that Nebraska Racing Gaming Commission regulates. 

Expanding to the Nebraska market:

This is a significant step for Kambi Group since this sportsbook will be the company’s debut in the Nebraska market. The sportsbook will become available soon, and the initial launch is planned for WarHorse Casino Lincoln. 

After the debut in L…

The sales in Japan for Xbox Series S last week surpassed those of PlayStation 5, making this the first time an Xbox console has outsold a PlayStation in any given week since 2014.

According to Famitsu, during the week of May 9 through May 15, the Xbox Series S console sold 6,120 units. Sales of the PlayStation 5 disc version and digital edition consoles were at 2,240 and 493 units, respectively, for a combined total of 2,693 units.

This specific incident is most likely due to the low supply of PlayStation 5 consoles whereas Xbox Series S supply is more plentiful. Last year, Sony reportedly told analysts that shortages for its latest console will continue through 2022.

The last time a similar situation happened was when the Xbox One was first released in Japan back in 2…

Xbox has just announced another showcase scheduled for June later this year. Xbox executives revealed that it’ll be showing off games such as Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Avowed, and more.

The news comes from the official Xbox podcast where Matt Booty, president of gaming content and studios, explained that Xbox is expected to have a big year with “more than ten major releases coming up,” and more information on what’s coming out will be shared at the “June showcase coming up pretty soon.”