Casino City’s Friday Five: Jackpot and sports betting edition
Another U.S. state opened its first sportsbook this week. We also have two jackpot winners, MGM Resorts partnering with Major League Baseball and a New York casino resort announcing an expansion.

Betting on Sports America partners with IAGA
The International Association of Gaming Advisors has agreed to support the first running of the event in New Jersey from 23-25 April 2019.

Rhode Island officially becomes eighth US state to offer sports betting
Twin River Casino in Rhode Island opened Phase I of its sports betting operation on Monday, becoming the first state in New England to offer a legalized and regulated option to bet on sports.

Betgenius powers Pearl River Resorts’ sportsbook
Under the agreement, Betgenius is delivering a complete sportsbook management solution, including live sports data feeds, price management for pre-game and in-play odds across all major U.S. sports.

IGT PlayShot sports betting receives Nevada approval
Throughout the field trial, the PlayShot solution powered over-the-counter betting services at 10 Las Vegas Strip casinos and proved to be a stable, efficient and user-friendly business tool.

IGT powers Scarlet Pearl sportsbook
Through IGT’s PlayShot technology, patrons of Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort can now place pre-match and in-play sports wagers over the counter.

IGT enters electronic bingo market in Canada
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is the first lottery in Canada to feature a range of IGT’s electronic bingo games through a pilot at 12 of OLG’s charitable gaming centers.

SkillOnNet strengthens game portfolio with addition of IGT
The partnership means that players accessing online casino brands powered by SkillOnNet will be able to play games such as Cleopatra, Da Vinci Diamonds and Pharaoh's Fortune.

NCLGS announces roster of speakers for winter meeting
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States have released the 40 expert speakers for the meeting in New Orleans from 4-6 January.

Chelsea Palace partners with Top Hat Affiliates
The growing online casino has decided to launch its affiliate program with the company associated with numerous online casino and bingo brands in the iGaming industry.

Video Review: Price Is Right Showcase Showdown from IGT
The three-reel, five-line slot stands 11 feet tall and allows players to spin the big wheel for prizes during the showcase showdown feature.

Casino City’s Friday Five: VR edition
We have three jackpots to cover, along with a new event venue in Las Vegas, William Hill partnering with a professional sports team, and the introduction of a VR slot game.

IGT signs agreement with Penn National Gaming
IGT’s digital gaming platform, PlayCommand, will enable online gaming for Penn National’s Pennsylvania-based customers via its online gaming portal, HollywoodCasino.

Loadsabingo introduces seven new games
The online casino unveiled seven new games in its portfolio this week, including Silver Lion, Queen of Atlantis, The Monkey Prince and Scrolls of Ra.

Top 10 new games and innovations at the 2018 Global Gaming Expo
Casino City's Gary Trask scoured the massive Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas and came home with 10 new games and innovations ready to debut on casino floors in the coming months.

Drew Carey hosts Plinko Games at G2E
The Price is Right host Drew Carey will celebrate the world debut of IGT’s The Price is Right slots at the Global Gaming Expo.

Global Gaming Women announce award winners
Global Gaming Women is pleased to introduce the 2018 winners of its annual Great Women of Gaming Awards.

IGT at G2E 2018
International Game Technology announced the products and solutions that the Company will showcase under the theme "Your Best Bet" at the Global Gaming Expo from 9-11 October in Las Vegas, Nevada.

NetEnt games live on the regulated market in Canada
Following completed technical integration, a range of NetEnt’s popular games is now live with British Columbia Lottery Corporation through an agreement with IGT.

IGT partners with William Hill U.S.
The two have entered a multi-year agreement to offer U.S. lotteries a full service solution for sports betting.

IGT's Blake Shelton video slots to make debut
The machines will be available for use beginning Tuesday, 25 September in the Mezzanine Level Casino inside Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa.

NetEnt games live with Norsk Tipping in Norway
Following completed integration, a selection of NetEnt’s award-winning games is now live with Norsk Tipping, the state lottery in Norway, through an agreement with IGT.

Global online gambling and betting market expectations
The global online gambling and betting market is estimated to grow to $279.8 billion by 2023 with a CAGR of 11.8% between 2017 and 2023, according to a new report from Research and Markets.

IGT's Wheel of Fortune awards two massive jackpots
A player won $1,245,278 at a major resort and casino in Biloxi and another player won $1,381,115 at a Las Vegas Strip property in Las Vegas on Wheel of Fortune slots in August.

IGT bringing slot game to cruise ships
Harmony of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas can now enjoy the Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Triple Gold slots on the Megatower gaming machine.

IGT presents new hardware and gaming technology
At SAGSE Buenos Aires from 11-13 September, the company's SPHINX 4D game featuring industry-first technology and the CrystalDual 27 gaming machine will make their Argentina market debut in IGT’s stand 206.