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Betsoft Gaming Launches Hat Trick Hero

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Betsoft Gaming, the well-known game content creator based in Malta, has launched its exciting new game Hat Trick Hero.

The 5-reel, 25-payline slot game based on a football theme typically have the trademark amazing graphics and adventure features of Betsoft. Player can take winning POWER SHOT and fill the SCORE METER amidst crowd cheer and a host of football stadium settings for quick payouts.

Anna Mackney, Head of Account Management, Betsoft Gaming, said: “Hat Trick Hero takes some of our most popular features and connects them with an engaging theme and significant payout potential. We know that players respond to this type of gameplay whether they are new to iGaming or just fans of Betsoft’s titles. We are certainly looking forward to the feedback on this release.”

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Wazdan amplifies Swiss presence with GAMRFIRST launch

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Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, has further expanded in the regulated Swiss market, taking its games live with GAMRFIRST.

The agreement sees a swathe of Wazdan games now available in Switzerland on the GAMRFIRST brand, the online arm of Casino Barrière Montreux, integrated via Gamanza’s iGaming Superstore™ platform.

Included in the deal are top-performing Wazdan titles such as 15 Coins™ and Mighty Wild: Panther, as the provider continues to deliver the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences with its suite of engaging mechanics.

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Marking its seventh partner in the market, Switzerland remains a key source of growth for Wazdan as it continues to build momentum following its recent commercial expansion and launch of its award-winning Mighty Fish™: Blue Marlin title.

Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “As one of the most important markets in Europe for Wazdan,we are delighted to bring GAMRFIRST.CH customers in Switzerland our comprehensive slot portfolio.

“The strong demand for Wazdan’s titles in Switzerland and beyond is a testament to our gain-focused philosophy that fuels our ambitions to deliver engaging experiences that players truly love.”

Clement Govinda, Director at GAMRFIRST said: “Wazdan has garnered a stellar reputation for its high-quality graphics and unique features that have captured the hearts of players worldwide.

“The provider’s commitment to developing rewarding casino experiences that empower players with more choice over their gaming style perfectly aligns with the preferences of our players and we have no doubt Wazdan’s titles will be warmly received by them.”

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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Releases February 2024 Casino and Sports Wagering Revenue

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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported that the month of February 2024 at Plainridge Park Casino (PPC), MGM Springfield (MGM) and Encore Boston Harbor (EBH) generated approximately $100.57 million in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR).

Additionally, approximately $52.55 million in taxable sports wagering revenue (TSWR) was generated across the eight mobile/online sports wagering licensees and the three in-person licensees for the month of February.

Gross Gaming Revenue (Casino Gaming)

PPC, a category 2 slots facility, is taxed on 49% of GGR. Of that total taxed amount, 82% is paid to Local Aid and 18% is allotted to the Race Horse Development Fund. MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor, category 1 resort-casinos, are taxed on 25% of GGR; those monies are allocated to several specific state funds as determined by the gaming statute.

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To date, the Commonwealth has collected approximately $1.677 billion in total taxes and assessments from the casino operations of PPC, MGM and Encore since the respective openings of each gaming facility.

Sports Wagering Revenue

EBH, MGM, and PPC are licensed as Category 1 Sports Wagering Operators, which allows them to operate a retail sportsbook at their respective property. Category 1 operators are taxed on 15% of TSWR.

BetMGM, Betr, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, Fanatics Betting & Gaming, FanDuel, Penn Sports Interactive, and WynnBet are licensed as Category 3 Sports Wagering Operators, which allows them to operate a mobile or online sportsbook. Category 3 operators are taxed on 20% of TWSR.

Of the total taxed amount for all operators, 45% is allotted to the General Fund, 17.5% to the Workforce Investment Trust Fund, 27.5% to the Gaming Local Aid Fund, 1% to the Youth Development and Achievement Fund, and 9% to the Public Health Trust Fund.

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To date, the Commonwealth has collected approximately $118.56 million in total taxes and assessments from the sports wagering operations of licensed operators since sports wagering began in person on January 31, 2023 and online on March 10, 2023.

When an operator’s adjusted gross sports wagering receipts for a month is a negative number because the winnings paid to wagerers and excise taxes paid pursuant to federal law exceed the operator’s total gross receipts from sports wagering, the Sports Wagering Law allows the operator to carry over the negative amount in tax liability to returns filed for subsequent months.

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Arizona Department of Gaming Announces Allocation for Event Wagering License for Fanatics

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The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced that it has allocated an event wagering operator license to Fanatics Betting and Gaming as the designee for Tonto Apache Sports Betting, an organization of the Tonto Apache Tribe, pursuant to A.R.S. § 5-1304 and A.A.C. R19-4-105 and 106.

On January 16, 2024, ADG announced that it would begin accepting applications for available event wagering licenses, which included one event wagering license reserved for Arizona Tribes and no less than one event wagering license reserved for Arizona Sports Franchises, as defined in A.R.S. § 5-1301(7).

The application window for event wagering licenses opened on February 16, 2024, and closed on March 4, 2024. Applicants were required to submit their completed applications within this timeframe in order to have been considered for an event wagering license.

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