British retail bookmakers presented with a re-opening target date

In the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Boris Johnson (pictured) has reportedly announced that the nation’s retail sportsbooks could well be allowed to begin emerging from their coronavirus-induced lockdowns from as early April 12.

According to a Monday report from The Sun newspaper, the revelation from the Conservative politician came as part of his ‘one way road to freedom’ plan that will endeavor to get the country out of its third nationwide lockdown on all non-essential businesses. The source detailed that this roadmap could also see students return to schools across England by March 8 and allow hairdressers and gyms to resume operations from as soon as mid-April.

Developing dilemma:

The United Kingdom has so far recorded well over 120,0…

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Evoplay agrees content integration deal with Meridianbet; continues record-breaking commercial expansion

On the heels of the launch of its latest video slot, mobile-first iGame provider Evoplay has teamed up with leading global provider of complete sports betting solutions, Meridianbet.

The partnership agreement will see the recently rebranded games development studio supply its award-winning content suite, which includes 100-plus slot, table, and instant gaming titles, across the Serbian bookmaker and casino gaming group’s B2C and B2B operations. In addition to sports betting, the operator‘s online casino game offering already includes approximately 600 third-party games.

Included in the integration are retro classics from Evoplay, such as Fruit Nova, Ice Mania, Fruit Super Nova, and the more recently released Eastern-inspired title, Unlimited Wishes.

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Illinois judge rejects temporary Golden Nugget Danville restraining order

In the American state of Illinois and a judge has reportedly denied a temporary restraining order that would have immediately stopped the city of Danville from following through with work on the coming Golden Nugget Danville property.

According to a Monday report from local television broadcaster WAND-TV, Illinois Fifth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Mark Bovard rejected a plea from local scrap recycling merchant Mervis Industries, whose property sits alongside the site for the coming 41,500 sq ft casino, that would have voided building permits earlier issued by the city of some 30,000 people.

Ongoing occurrence:

Being developed by American casino operator Golden Nugget LLC, the coming Golden Nugget Danville venue is reportedly destined to open on an …

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Xbox Super Saver Game Sale Is Live – Here Are The Best Deals

The Xbox Store has kicked off its Super Saver Sale, featuring big discounts of at least 50% off loads of games. The sale primarily includes older games, but if you’ve waited on some to hit the right price before jumping in this may be the time. This sale runs through May 31, so you have all week to decide.

The sale includes some deluxe editions with DLC and extra goodies, like The Witcher 3: Game of the Year Edition for $10, Far Cry 5 Gold Edition for $18, Tekken 7 Ultimate Edition for $20, and Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition for $20. You can also get Control for $7.50, and A Way Out is down to $6 in case It Takes Two from Hazelight has made you curious about the studio’s previous co-op adventure game.

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Zelda- Tears Of The Kingdom Filter Comes To Snapchat, Instagram, And Facebook

In preparation for the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo has partnered with Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook to release a brand-new filter that ties to the game.

The filter is called “Adventure Awaits,” and utilizing it displays a countdown timer, and fancy gold colors, along with a logo advertising the game. Nintendo offered detailed instructions for utilizing the lens on Snapchat. To utilize it, fans need to scan a snap code from within the Snapchat app, or click on the Nintendo profile to gain access to the lens. Fans can then share pictures with the Zelda-themed lens applied, ahead of the game’s release.

Norway floats legislation to begin blocking unlicensed iGaming domains

The government for Norway is reportedly planning to introduce legislation that would compel local Internet service providers to exploit domain name system (DNS) obstruction software in order to block unlicensed gambling websites.

According to a report from iGamingBusiness.com, the new mandate was included in a consultation paper recently submitted to the European Commission as part of an ongoing effort to stop foreign iGaming firms without a relevant license from being able to target Norwegian gambling aficionados. The source detailed that the program would involve an amendment to the nation’s Gambling Act, which was proposed in June of 2020 and is currently making its way through the legislative process.

Indigenous monopoly:

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Navigating Uncertainty- Bally’s Ambitious Chicago Casino Project Faces Challenges

Bally’s Chicago, riding high on record-breaking admissions and gross receipts at Medinah Temple, Illinois, in May, is gearing up to break ground on a monumental $1.7 billion permanent casino on July 5, with a slated opening in September 2026. However, amidst the anticipation, clouds of uncertainty loom over the project’s future.

Mayor’s apprehensions:

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s reservations add a layer of uncertainty. With the company grappling with an $800 million funding gap for construction and a potential takeover offer from its major shareholder, the mayor’s cautious stance reflects concerns about the project’s viability. During a recent dialogue with the Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board, Mayor Johnson refrained…

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