This Week in Gambling

SiGMA has announced that its next iGathering networking event will be held in Riga. The dinner, which is planned for the 26th of August, at 19:00, is set to take place at the stunning Royal Casino. The evening will also welcome guests from neighboring countries Estonia and Lithuania, tapping into a wide network of the region’s top industry thinkers. The event takes place alongside generous sponsorship from Revpanda, AlphaAffiliates.com, Amber Studios, and Spin Wise. The Royal Casino SPA & Hotel Resort is a prestigious 5 star hotel and entertainment center located in Latvia’s capital, Riga. Bringing elegance and luxury, the resort…

Some are wondering about the possibility of a Vegas Casinos Covid vaccination mandate being issued soon. And Harrah’s Casino in New Orleans has become the first in the US to require proof of such a COVID vaccination before they will admit guests, and some some shows and events in Las Vegas are now doing the same. Meanwhile, the World Series of Poker has released their own COVID rules, and those rules have some players thinking of skipping the event this year. Howdy friends! And thanks for joining me on another edition of This Week in Gambling, where we’re learning that…

In a press release from the American Gaming Association, we’ve learned that US gaming revenue reached $13.6 billion in the second quarter of this year, according to their Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. That’s a new industry record, shattering the old mark of $11.1 billion set back in 2019 (and tied earlier this year) by over 22%. With nearly $24.8 billion generated to date, 2021 is close to surpassing 2020 full-year revenue ($30 billion) and on track to overtake 2019 ($43.6 billion) as the highest-grossing year ever for commercial gaming revenue. “These first half results are truly remarkable. It is even more…

Take a moment to stroll through the delicious landscapes of the Candy Bears Sweet Wins slot, a 6 reel, 5 row game from NetGaming! Players try to land cluster of candy symbols that will trigger some big wins! The game comes with sticky win Re-Spins plus a Wild Spawn feature! And the Candy Bears  can go with you on your mobile devices. Players can select from various bet sizes, and they can spin manually or choose the auto spin feature. Pressing play again activates turbo spin mode. Players with a sweet tooth may end up thinking that Candy Bears Sweet…

Amid the Delta variant surge of Coronavirus, many are wondering if Las Vegas Covid testing and vaccine proof will become a requirement at casinos. The Centers for Disease Control is reporting that Harrah’s Casino in New Orleans has become the first in the nation to require guests to show this proof before being allowed to enter. The property is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment. However, the New Orleans decision comes amidst new vaccine requirements from the mayor. Those requirements also apply to indoor dining, bars, and other forms of indoor entertainment. Those who want access to those establishments will…

With New York mobile betting closing in, the state has unveiled the names of the companies bidding for the sports betting licenses. Fanduel and Bet365 top the list, followed by other familiar names like Fox Bet, TheScore, and Kambi. FanDuel submitted their bid with plans to offer products from BallyBet, BetMGM and even rival DraftKings. Bet365’s bids included only their own products. The big submitted by TheScore also included exclusively their own offerings. Kambi submitted two applications, the first of which has a partnership with Fanatics Sportsbook and Penn National. Their second application offers partnerships with Caesars, Resorts World, WynnBet…