Clarion recognised at Conference Awards for Sports Betting USA launchCDC Newswire · July 12, 2018 at 10:08 amClarion celebrated its second award of the month when Sports Betting USA was named among the top three new conference launches of 2017. The Conference Awards, which constitute the largest gathering of conference professionals in the UK, recognise and celebrate achievement within an industry that is continuously evolving and re-drawing the boundaries of best practice. The latest accolade follows Clarion’s confirmation as the event industry’s ‘Most Influential Company of the last 25 years’ which was announced at the AEO Excellence awards, held on June 15th. Reflecting on the success, Event Director, Rory Credland, said: “This is a fantastic tribute to the team responsible for firstly identifying the opportunity for a sports betting conference in the US way ahead of the curve and then delivering a really successful debut event which has provided us with a fantastic platform to transition into ICE Sports Betting USA which will take place across 27th… [continue reading]
EROGamb call for empowered consciousness over restriction ahead of iGB Live!CDC Newswire · July 12, 2018 at 7:45 am“Measures like the £2 FOBT maximum stake would not be needed if gamblers are well-informed and well-equipped to control their gambling independently,” is how Raian Ali, Associate Professor in Computing and Informatics at Bournemouth University, UK, sees the future of responsible gambling ahead of his presentation at iGB Live! HQ (17th – 20th July 2018) at the Amsterdam RAI. The EROGamb project, led by Raian, and funded jointly by GambleAware and Bournemouth University, develops software and research facilities to retrieve the online gambling behaviour data of subscribed gamblers iteratively. It uses this data to help them see their gambling behaviour in various forms and modalities, inform their decisions and aid them to regulate their gambling. It enables them to nominate mentors to look at the data and enables the mentor to design messages and graphs to send to them and also get their feedback on it. Discussing the need for… [continue reading]
Ladbrokes adds sports betting to live roulette with Fresh8CDC Newswire · July 9, 2018 at 2:41 pmLondon, July 9th 2018 – Fresh8 Gaming, the sports betting marketing automation platform, have partnered with Ladbrokes Coral to deliver the industry’s first sports betting experience embedded into a live casino client. This allows sports fans to follow the real time odds and the live sporting action without leaving the tables. Fresh8 automates the delivery of the sports betting content, ensuring that the most popular and optimised bets are delivered to the user in real time. By using Ladbrokes’ remote betslip the user can then transact directly within the Fresh8 advert without ever leaving the Playtech live casino client. The Fresh8 technology is live with more than 15 sports and all the most popular leagues including global soccer, NBA and NFL. The live roulette tables are obviously popular 24/7 so the automation of the sports content is critical ensuring customers see the most relevant bets, and the latest #GetAPrice enhanced… [continue reading]
Aristocrat and VGT Bring Top Licensed Brands, Proven Player-Favorites to OIGA 2018CDC Newswire · July 9, 2018 at 11:59 amProfessional Bull Riders, Mariah Carey, Game of Thrones Among Game Themes on Display in Booth #726 TULSA, Okla. (July 9, 2018) – Aristocrat and VGT will help Tribal operators reach all customer segments in their joint showing at the upcoming OIGA Conference and Tradeshow, July 23-25 in Oklahoma City. Aristocrat and VGT will be in booth #726, where attendees will find top licensed brands and proven Class II and Class III gaming favorites. The game development experts at Aristocrat and VGT blend the best of both worlds to create top-notch content and cabinets. The exhibit will showcase 71 of their latest creations, designed to help Aristocrat and VGT customers give their players an experience. Leading the way is VGT’s new line of games based on the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) theme that brings edge-of-your-seat action to casino floors. The games are the first major licensed brand offered in the… [continue reading]
ICE Sports Betting USA hits the ground running as Betgenius pledge support as Premium SponsorCDC Newswire · July 9, 2018 at 9:38 amWithin a fortnight of announcing the launch of ICE Sports Betting USA, organisers Clarion Gaming, have secured a slew of commercial event partners, with Betgenius securing the role of Premium Sponsor. Founded in 2000, the leading provider of sophisticated data-driven software to more than 150 leading sportsbook operators in regulated territories throughout the world, will receive extensive brand exposure in the lead up to, during and after the conclusion of the historic event which is taking place in New York across 27th and 28th November. Commenting on the sponsorship, Christopher Dougan, Chief Communications Officer, Genius Sports Group, said: “As part of the Genius Sports Group, Betgenius has been preparing for a regulated, legal US sports betting market for a number of years, so we are hugely excited to play a major role in one of the nascent sector’s first significant events. By November, the dust will have settled on some… [continue reading]
Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino to Give Away $2 Million in Cash and Prizes During Its 35th Anniversary CelebrationCDC Newswire · July 5, 2018 at 3:22 pmLEMOORE, CA – (July 5, 2018) – In celebration of its 35th Anniversary, Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino is inviting guests to “Share the Dream” and participate in the $2 million cash and prizes giveaways though December. Anniversary highlights also include property enhancements, added conveniences and a new family entertainment center. Following are the gaming promotions open to guests 21 and older: 35th Anniversary Golden Ticket Slot Tournament: Win $65,000 cash/Tachi cash. The next qualifying round will be held September 23 and 27. Qualifiers share in $15,000 in cash/Tachi cash. The grand prize slot tournament will be held Wednesday, December 26. Key to a Great Time & Throwback Thursday Hot Seat Prize Pong: Key to a Great Time hot seat promotion will be held the first and third Thursdays July through September. Prize Pong hot seat promotions take place the first and third Thursdays October through December. Hot seat winners… [continue reading]
ICE Sports Betting USA gathers early momentum as thought leaders join roster of speakersCDC Newswire · July 5, 2018 at 10:07 amThe first edition of ICE Sports Betting USA has captured the imagination of policy makers, legislators, sports governing bodies and gaming verticals alike. Five months ahead of the two day event opening its doors at the Convene, New York, (27th – 28th November) thought leaders, influencers and industry experts representing all features of the post PASPA betting landscape have confirmed their participation. The list of speakers for ICE Sports Betting USA includes: Patrick Garofalo, State Representative, Minnesota; Gary Pretlow, Assembly Member, New York; Danielle Boyd, Managing General Counsel, West Virginia Lottery; Art Manteris, VP Race and Sports Operations, Station Casinos, Red Rock Resorts; Andy Levinson, Senior Vice President, Tournament Administration, PGA TOUR; Vic Salerno, President, USFantasy; David Miller, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, PGA TOUR; Casey Schwab, Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs, NFL Players Association; Ramya Ravindran, Deputy General Counsel, NBA Players Association; Kenny Gersh, EVP, Gaming & New… [continue reading]
EGT Interactive set to impress at iGB Live!CDC Newswire · July 3, 2018 at 10:20 amAs a Gold Sponsor, EGT Interactive is confident that iGB Live!, taking place on 17-20 July, will be a ‘major milestone’ for the company, enabling it to capitalise on a solid performance in the first half of 2018 explains the firm’s MD, Todor Zahariev. EGT Interactive is set to be exhibiting at iGB Live! this July, why is the show an ideal opportunity to present your solutions? It certainly is an exciting opportunity to take part in the first edition of iGB Live!, which brings together the iGaming Super Show, EiG and Amsterdam Affiliate Conference in a consolidated three brand event. It’s a must attend industry nexus which we’re confident will create many new business opportunities for us. EGT Interactive was a Gold Sponsor for the iGaming Super Show last year and reflecting our commitment to iGB Live! we will also be a Gold Sponsor for the first edition of… [continue reading]
GLI Expands Long-term Relationship with West Virginia, approved as Test Lab for Sports BettingCDC Newswire · July 2, 2018 at 7:30 pmLAKEWOOD, NJ (July 2, 2018) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been approved as a test laboratory for sports-wagering equipment in West Virginia by the West Virginia State Lottery Commission, expanding a long-term relationship and bringing GLI’s global expertise in sports wagering equipment testing to West Virginia. “We are extremely pleased that the State of West Virginia has chosen to expand the successful, long-term relationship we have had and place its trust and confidence in GLI to deliver world-class sports wagering testing solutions,” said GLI Director of Client Services Michael Capen. “We are excited to help regulators, operators, and suppliers ensure the integrity of sports wagering in West Virginia by offering our nearly 30 years of extensive global sports/event-wagering experience.” The West Virginia Lottery will benefit from GLI’s end-to-end knowledge of sports-wagering platforms and operations from around the globe, experience earned from GLI’s position as the first and most experienced… [continue reading]
SBTech announces partnership with Resorts Casino Hotel for sports betting in New JerseyCDC Newswire · July 2, 2018 at 8:26 amSBTech, the industry-leading sports betting solutions provider to the regulated iGaming sector, has signed an agreement with US land-based casino operator Resorts Casino Hotel (Resorts) to provide its sportsbook solution across on-property, online and mobile channels in New Jersey, subject to the appropriate regulatory approvals. This marks SBTech’s second major US partnership, following on the heels of SBTech’s recent multi-jurisdictional partnership with Churchill Downs Incorporated. Both partnerships will leverage the SBTech platform for their full omni-channel offering across all channels, with a focus on the on-property solution to provide a land-based solution for the future, leveraging the experience and vision that the partnership has to offer. Among the factors that led to the Resorts selection of SBTech were the US focus of SBTech’s proprietary market-leading sportsbook, coupled with the company’s proven track record of rapid deployment in newly regulated markets. Recently, SBTech’s leading in-play offering was once again recognised at… [continue reading]
