BetMGM and Digital Gaming Corporation Launch the First Ever NHL-Branded Online Slot Game

A top-tier sports betting and iGaming operator, BetMGM, launches the NHL Gold Blitz online slot game to mark the first NHL-endorsed slot in the iGaming history. The lucrative product of the operator’s long-time partnership with Digital Gaming Corporation is reportedly already available in New Jersey, with expansion to other US states to follow soon.

Premier Release:

The B2B partnership between BetMGM and Digital Gaming Corporation’s iGaming Division has resulted in the NHL Gold Blitz premium release expected to draw attention of NHL fans and a large number of iGaming enthusiasts. Such an expectation is based not only on the premiere of the highly authentic slot but also its outstanding features developed to satisfy the most selective players. Come from Sports betting site VPbet

The video slot is set across a 6×4 grid developed to offer as many as 4,096 ways to win. The range of NHL Gold…

Gambling ads double in the Netherlands with the legalization of iGaming

Now that online gambling is legalized in the Netherlands, the number of advertisements on the subject have doubled in a short time frame. The country legalized iGaming in October 2021 with eleven casinos obtaining licensing. Research by Nielsen shows that in October and November of 2020, there were just over 170,000 commercials focused on gambling in the region. This year, the same time frame resulted in over 366,000 ads.

Details of the Advertising Totals

Of the operators offering online casino services in the Netherlands, the big spender was Holland Casino. In the two-month time frame, the operator spent 6.4 million euros on advertisements. Toto came in second, spending 4.6 million euros.

FairPlayCasino came in next with 3.3 million while BataviaCasino spent 3.2 million. Tombola decided to spend a little less at 2.6 million. The money spent allowed around 370,000 in advertisements, with just over 270,000 connected to online gambling.

According to Niel…

Indigenous Community Considered for Casino Development in Raton, New Mexico

Raton, New Mexico, a small town nestled 100 miles northeast of Taos, is looking to revitalize its economy through a unique partnership with the Pueblo of Picuris.

Raton Eyes Economic Boost with Proposed Casino Partnership with Pueblo of Picuris

The Pueblo of Picuris, one of the state’s smallest Indigenous communities with a population of approximately 300, has caught the attention of Raton officials. Negotiations between the city and the pueblo regarding the potential gaming facility have been ongoing for nearly three years, according to Raton Mayor Neil Segotta, reported the Colorado Public Radio.

The proposed development aims to take advantage of New Mexico’s tribal/state compact, which permits casino-style gami…

PAX Australia Returns In 2021 With COVID-19 Cases On The Decline

After cancelling 2020’s show due to the pandemic, PAX Australia is back on for 2021. The organizers have announced that the event will take place at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Center this October 8-10.

Due to the pandemic, this won’t be the same PAX as you may remember it. The organizers said they are taking “all necessary precautions for public health,” and this will include following national and local health guidelines that are in place in October.

While that information is still up in the air, PAX Aus will only sell a “limited” number of tickets to the show due to the current capacity restrictions in place at the site. However, the organizers said they are hopeful that conditions continue to improve in Melbourne and that they can sell more tickets before the show.

Refunds will be available for those who buy a ticket now but cannot attend in October due to any new health and safety measures that could be implemented by show time.

Melbourne, …

YouTube Channels Promoting New Cheating Tool Gets Shut Down – Report

It seems YouTube channels promoting a controversial AI-powered machine-learning cheat on consoles are being shuttered.

According to the Anti-Cheat Police Department (via VGC), publisher Activision is allegedly responsible for shutting down channels posting videos of the cheat on YouTube. ACPD said Activision may “make plans to take [the cheat] down.”

We’ve reached out to Activision for comment and will update if we hear back.

New South Wales looking to amend betting, racing and totalizator regulations

In Australia and the government for the state of New South Wales has reportedly announced that it will be amending its rules covering two key gambling areas later in the year so as to better protect players.

According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the New South Wales Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority regulator revealed that the revised regulations dealing with betting and racing as well as totalizator wagering are now out for public comment and could come into force by as soon as September. The source detailed that these new-look rules will alter the way the state approaches its gambling harm minimization efforts including counselling services, special exemptions, allowable shareholdings and penalty notice prescriptions.

Developed discipline:

New South Wales is home to almost 8.2 million people and reportedly wants to alter its existing regulations in order to be able to impose additional penalties in lieu of seeking an…

New Jersey Casinos Exercise Private Property Rights to Ban Guns

New Jersey firearm enthusiasts recently got some positive news as the state lifted a ban that prohibited the carrying of guns in casinos. However, this doesn’t mean that customers can just waltz in armed, as casinos will still prohibit visitors from carrying weapons.

The State Cannot Enforce a Gun Ban at Casinos

New Jersey is currently a battleground of ideals where pro-gun and anti-gun supporters are each trying to get their way. Recently, however, pro-gun activists had a breakthrough as a judge lifted the ban on guns in casinos, among other places.

Anti-gun lawmakers were trying to propose a new gun bill that would impose certain limits on where firearm owners can carry guns. It sought to prevent firearms at casinos, parks and other public areas.

However, pro-gambling lawmakers quickly deemed the aforementioned restrictions unconstitutional and shot them down. Judge Re…