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Michigan House Approves Sports Betting, Online Gambling Bills

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The Michigan House has passed the legislation which legalise online gambling and sports betting in the state. The legislation, which also would regulate the fast-growing paid fantasy sports industry, was sent to the GOP-led Senate for future consideration.

An 8.75% tax would be collected on sports wagering receipts, minus winnings paid out — less than a 19% tax now paid by Detroit’s three commercial casinos. The city of Detroit could also collect an additional 3.25% tax, said Rep. Brandt Iden, the sponsor of the main bills.

The tax rate for online gambling, excluding sports bets, would range between 4% and 19% in the first three years depending on much internet revenue a casino generates. It would rise to 6% to 21% in year four and, in year five and beyond, go to between 8% and 23%. Detroit could collect an extra 3.25% tax.

“The tax rate went north. We got her more than half of what she asked for on both internet gambling and sports betting. The money was directed to the school aid fund. My directive, from what I had always heard, was protect the school aid fund. I believe that these bills did that. So it’s very confusing to me when the governor says they’re not in support,” Iden said.

“We continue to have revenue concerns regarding the bills’ negative impacts on the school aid fund. The administration has taken every meeting we’ve been invited to regarding this legislation and will continue to work closely with the bill sponsor, tribal leadership and stakeholders to attempt to address our concerns,” Whitmer spokeswoman Tiffany Brown said.

The U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 paved the way for all 50 states to allow sports gambling. It is underway in 13 states and has been authorised in five more, according to the American Gaming Association.

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The Rise of Gamified Online Casinos in Romania: Engaging New Players in 2025

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Online casino gamification is the name for introducing some elements from video games, for instance, achievements, levels, leaderboards, and quests, into the online gambling world. It’s all about changing the casino experience to one that keeps the players engaged and provides them with palms to play for and hit new milestones.
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With online gaming on the rise, casinos have long become more than just establishments where you can find slots or card games. Gamification has arrived in the online casinos in Romania in 2025, inviting players to enter the world of online casinos and thus experience endless programs and themes, all perfectly combined with their casino platforms. This changing landscape is revamping the casino market, bringing in a whole new type of player in search of something more than a game. With social, competitive and interactive features being added to their platforms, online casinos are involving their players in brand new and exciting ways.

So, What is Online Casino Gamification?

Online casino gamification is the name for introducing some elements from video games, for instance, achievements, levels, leaderboards, and quests, into the online gambling world. It’s all about changing the casino experience to one that keeps the players engaged and provides them with palms to play for and hit new milestones. So, for example, instead of just placing bets on games, players could work through a series of missions or challenges, such as early exit processes, or earn rewards, like badges or unlock bonus rounds. By gamifying the entire experience, it turns that casino from a simple transaction into a journey and allows for added excitement and motivation to play.

How is Romania Reacting to Gamification?

Gamification is something that Romanian online casinos are adapting quite rapidly in an effort to acquire younger or, rather, already accustomed to gaming elements users. The trend of this kind is quite an attractive one for the millennial and Gen Z players, who tend to expect the more interactive and social forms of gaming. Players can now connect, compete, and share their progress — via leaderboards and social elements. For this reason, gamified casinos create a feeling of community so online gambling no longer has to just be solitary, but it has to be social.

However, players interested in exploring gamified experiences should only try the top casino sites online. The higher the ratings and reviews a site has, the higher the level of security, fairness, and user experience a site has. They deliver detailed insights into reputable and high quality online casinos that players can make use of before gamified gaming options flooded our screens. As well, top casino sites are more likely to offer features such as gamified games, guaranteeing that players will enjoy themselves during their visit.

The Working of Gamification in Romanian Online Casinos

Gamification in online casinos and iGaming comprises elements to engage the players more. Some of the most popular gamification features include:

Levels and Progression Systems: The Ranking Levels are based on how many games you play or maybe specific achievements you have done. The higher someone gets on the levels, the more they unlock new rewards, including bonus spins, higher betting limits or more exclusive games. The progression system ensures that players stay interested, as each new level marks progress and includes new rewards.

Quests and Missions: Quests bring a little bit of adventure to the casino experience. The missions involve things like doing a certain number of spins on a slot game in order to achieve it or reaching a series of hands in blackjack. Beyond regular gameplay, these quests have the players earning rewards, adding another level of excitement and challenge.

Leaderboards and Tournaments: It also has competitive elements (leaderboards, tournaments) to compete with other players for prizes. For example, a casino may run a weekly slot tournament in which the players with the highest winnings during the past week reach the top of the leaderboard. This format creates competition and keeps players playing as they desire to win cash prizes or bonuses.

Avatars and Personalization: Casinos gamified, for instance, will allow you to create your custom avatar and customize your profile. Players can get items, badges, or special icons by completing missions or leveling up so as to personalize their accounts. The result makes players feel more connected to the game.

Reward-Based Achievements: Achievements serve as mini milestones, whether it will be “First Big Win” or “100 Spins Completed.” A player is awarded for each achievement, usually those are tokens, bonus rounds, or exclusive perks. Playing turns from only betting to achieving, emphasizing achievements shifts the focus which makes each session more enjoyable.

Why Will Romanian Players In 2025 Like Gamification?

That’s why gamification appeals, as it turns online casinos from games of chance into something more. Platforms that bring more unique experiences, which also means extra layers of entertainment and engagement are appealing to Romanian players. Casinos that are gamified add more adventure as well as the purpose of increasing gaming.

Plus, social features, such as its integration, appeal to players who want to feel a part of a community. Social features let them see how they stack up to other users, who can connect with friends and play tournaments. The social dimension of this online activity mirrors video gaming in this respect and is more likely to attract younger players in search of more community driven experiences.

Also, gamification means more player retention for online casinos. Casinos provide continuous goals and rewards for frequent, long–term reward cycles that are punctuated by challenges and quests with successful progress leading to rewards. Therefore, users keep playing, resulting in longer playing times and a more loyal stream of customers.

Future of Gamified Online Casinos in Romania

By 2025, gamification will become yet another part of the online casino experience in Romania. Thanks to technological advances, artificial intelligence will surely be used to create personalized game journeys and augmented reality will bring interactive, realistic casino games with their help. Such evolution of gamified online casinos is likely to set a new standard of uniqueness, unmatched by anything else, and will definitely be in great demand among modern casino players.

Online casinos are also likely to expand gamified elements, adding new quests, seasonal events, and challenges to make the experience fresh. When the competition begins growing, Romanian online casinos will start to stand out; trying to introduce more and more original and entertaining features in order to attract players.

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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – November 11-17

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.

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Golden Entertainment Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30. The Company reported third quarter revenue of $161.2 million, net income of $5.2 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $34.0 million. In addition, on November 5, the Company’s Board of Directors authorised the Company’s recurring quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share of the Company’s outstanding common stock payable on January 7, 2025 to shareholders of record as of December 20, 2024.

Snoqualmie Casino has announced its rebranding to Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel, reflecting an exciting new chapter in the venue’s history as it embarks on a much-anticipated expansion. Set for completion in mid-2025, this project promises to elevate the guest experience, making Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel a premier destination for entertainment, relaxation and culinary excellence. The cornerstone of the expansion is the construction of a luxurious hotel, which will offer guests unparalleled comfort and stunning views of the Snoqualmie Valley and Mount Si.

Galaxy Gaming Inc., the world’s largest independent developer and distributor of casino table games and technology announced, at a special meeting of its stockholders held on November 12, 2024 (the Special Meeting), Galaxy Gaming stockholders voted to approve the Company’s acquisition by Evolution Malta Holding Limited (Evolution), Evolution AB (publ)’s wholly owned subsidiary. Galaxy Gaming will file a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reporting the final voting results of the Special Meeting.

Caesars Virginia has announced that its highly anticipated opening date will be Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. The resort will welcome its first guests beginning at noon. Additional details on the opening festivities will be announced at a later date. Caesars Virginia is a 587,000 square foot casino resort with more than 90,000 square feet of gaming space.

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NGX has entered into a strategic partnership with Sportradar, a global leader in sports integrity solutions, which collaborates with more than 180 sports federations and leagues. The agreement aims to support the Brazilian football federations of Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná and Pará, providing detailed reports to ensure the integrity of sporting events and combat fraud.

EvenBet Gaming has announced the launch of its advanced poker solutions in partnership with JugaMax, one of the largest and most respected casino operators in Paraguay. This strategic collaboration marks EvenBet’s debut in the Paraguayan iGaming market, solidifying the company’s expansion within Latin America. The newly established partnership enables the integration of EvenBet Gaming’s poker offering on the JugaMax platform.

Jackpocket, the leading lottery app in the US, and Barstool Sports announced a new collaboration naming Jackpocket as the “Exclusive & Official Digital Lottery Partner of Barstool Sports”. The deal with Barstool follows Jackpocket’s parent company, DraftKings, announcing a similar agreement with the media company in February 2024. This collaboration centers around the integration of Jackpocket in Barstool’s content. Fans can participate in the lottery alongside some of Barstool’s biggest names such as Dave Portnoy, Big Cat & PFT from Pardon My Take – the leading sports podcast in America, Wallo & Gillie from Million Dollaz Worth of Game and more.

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TaDa Gaming Successfully Enters Italian Market with Pixelo Partnership

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TaDa Gaming, has entered the Italian iGaming market with renowned platform provider, Pixelo, as part of its European growth strategy.

Known for its diverse and exciting portfolio of slots, table games, crash, bingo and Plinko, alongside the recent launch of its gamification tools, GiftCode and WIN CARD, TaDa Gaming has enjoyed a positive reception across numerous regulated markets throughout 2024.

The new partnership with Pixelo marks its first entry to Italy and is already creating a sensation with players. Magical theme release Ali Baba and the Plinko games have landed well but it is TaDa’s unique Fishing-Shooting games that have particularly resonated.

Perceiving this new style of arcade release as a literal game changer in the industry, Pixelo and TaDa Gaming have been working together to introduce these exciting and immersive releases to the Italian iGaming market and Ocean King Jackpot especially is already creating significant traction with players.

Renowned in Asia as the No. 1 provider for Fishing-Shooting games, TaDa Gaming has seen uplifts in rounds played and increased deposits with clients who choose to integrate its Fishing-Shooting games, which also include Fortune King Jackpot, Mega Fishing and Jackpot Fishing. This immediate impact with Pixelo in Italy is especially gratifying due to the short timeframe in which the two companies have been collaborating.

Pixelo is an established iGaming platform that has led the Italian market for many years. Their services are known for their flexibility, scalability, high-security standards and smooth integration. Offering multi-device support, real-time systems and a high-performance infrastructure, Pixelo delivers unparalleled efficiency and support to its clients.

A wide exposure across multiple verticals including casino, sportsbook, bingo and lottery enabled the highly regulated and licenced operator to build its reputation on integrity and innovation. Ensuring continuous tier one content provision has maintained its position as a premium brand in Italy, driven key market trends and ensured quality playing experiences.

Andy Huang, CEO, TaDa Gaming, said: ‘Partnering with Pixelo is doubly exciting for TaDa Gaming: we are entering a new market with a leading operator who shares our commitment to quality gaming, and who is enabling us to realise the enormous potential of our Fishing-Shooting releases in a new market. We are delighted that not only TaDa’s unique Fishing-Shooting games have resonated with players in Italy but our diverse portfolio of slots, crash and Plinko is also a success in such a short time. Thanks to Pixelo’s seamless integration process and professionalism, our collaboration to date has been both smooth and highly effective. We are looking forward to delivering exciting play in iGaming together.’

Lucio Pellecchia, CEO, Pixelo SRL, followed: ‘With TaDa Gaming as our strategic partner, aligning with our ongoing pursuit of innovation and excellence, we will further expand our already extensive offering, reach new market segments, and solidify our position in the industry. We are excited about this collaboration and are confident that our customers will appreciate this new value proposition. The exclusivity of this partnership represents a unique opportunity for both brands to grow and strengthen their presence in the Italian market. Thanks to our integration hub, we will be able to offer all interested gaming operators, all of TaDa Gaming’s games, and especially the extraordinary Fishing-Shooting Games, an absolute novelty in our market.’

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