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Scientific Games bought the license for the Infinity Reels mechanic from ReelPlay
  • 02 Jan, 2022 13:45
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Scientific Games bought the license for the Infinity Reels mechanic from ReelPlay

The mechanics of Infinity Reels has found another connoisseur. Scientific Games has bought a license to use it, which they plan to launch in many markets in Europe, Canada and even the US. This is far from the first studio that plans to la...

Casino affiliates are invited to license. United Kingdom
  • 22 Nov, 2021 14:46
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Casino affiliates are invited to license. United Kingdom

Responsible Affiliates in Gambling (RAIG) is proposing the licensing or registration of gambling affiliates that operate in the UK market to raise standards. It is noted that the system should not be expensive or burdensome. The RAIG Chair...

Casino advertising on foreign television
  • 18 Jan, 2022 15:25
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How are casinos advertised on TV abroad?

In many developed countries, online gambling is a legal, regulated business. Operators follow certain rules and work calmly. The idea of ​​advertising casinos on Russian-language televi...

Director Ganapati denies all discrediting facts
  • 23 Jan, 2022 01:36
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Director Ganapati denies all discrediting facts

Back in February, Ganapati CEO Juliet Adelstein proudly unveiled Usain Bolt, whom they had contracted to create the slot. Less than six months have passed, and she already has to defend a sinking company and refute her connection with the...

“My task was to create a lot of fire!” Nero's Fortune slot
  • 21 Feb, 2022 20:14
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“My task was to create a lot of fire!” Nero's Fortune slot

Quickspin has high hopes for its new Nero's Fortune slot, which will hit the casino on April 14th. The developer calls it the darkest in terms of themes and the most volatile. Moreover, this is their first 3D slot machine. And from the sto...

LeoVegas to splash £65m on casino operator IPS
  • 30 Dec, 2021 23:33
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LeoVegas to splash £65m on casino operator IPS

Online casino operator LeoVegas is to take control of brands including 21.co.uk, Slotboss, Bet UK and UK Casino via the acquisition of the assets and related asse...

GameArt lands digital company award at MIGEA
  • 04 Mar, 2022 20:59
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GameArt lands digital company award at MIGEA

Premium developer of slot games to the online and land-based gaming industry, GameArt, received the award for Best Digital Company of the Year at the iGaming Excellence Awards.Recently held...

William Hill to pledge £150,000 to new responsible gambling initiative
  • 09 Mar, 2022 03:47
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William Hill to pledge £150,000 to new responsible gambling initiative

William Hill has pledged £150,000 to the development of a ‘Responsible Gambling Innovation Fund’, which is hoped will “help customers stay in control by giving them better access to better data about their own gambling, as well as id...

Microgaming live in Sweden with multiple operators
  • 19 Nov, 2021 21:26
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Microgaming live in Sweden with multiple operators

Content from Isle of Man-based casino gaming developer Microgaming is now live with a number of operators in Sweden, following the launch of the re-regulated online gaming market in the country.Operators in...

Trada Casino live with Tom Horn content
  • 10 Nov, 2021 22:04
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Trada Casino live with Tom Horn content

Titles from Malta-based gaming content supplier Tom Horn Gaming are now live with online operator Trada Casino.The Trada online portfolio now comprises more than 1,000 games, boosted by Tom Horn

MGM’s Feldman takes Nevada problem gambling role
  • 18 Jan, 2022 02:42
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MGM’s Feldman takes Nevada problem gambling role

MGM Resorts International has announced that its long-time executive Alan Feldman has been elected as chairman of the Nevada State Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling, under the Department of H...

Opposition for North Carolina off reservation casino continues to build
  • 27 Jan, 2022 22:33
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Opposition for North Carolina off reservation casino continues to build

Opposition to a proposed casino development in North Carolina continues to grow, with it said that 38 of the 50 members of the state’s senate have added signatures to a letter to the US Senate Indian Affairs Committee expressing s...

Strong Q3 for LeoVegas underpinned by growth in regulated markets
  • 30 Mar, 2022 08:42
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Strong Q3 for LeoVegas underpinned by growth in regulated markets

Mobile gaming group LeoVegas saw revenues increase 12 per cent in Q3, with 50 per cent of total net gaming revenue now coming from locally regulated markets.Total revenue in the three-month period was €88.2m, up from €78.6m...

Wynn acceptance, expensive Yokohama and Sands sale: The week in numbers
  • 10 Apr, 2022 17:34
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Wynn acceptance, expensive Yokohama and Sands sale: The week in numbers

Each week, CasinoBeats breaks down the numbers behind some of the industry’s most interesting stories. Read on to discover further updates in Japan which could come at a huge cost, acceptance of a bumper fine in the US and online gaming growth in...

Yggdrasil unveils Splitz mechanic, promising ‘infinite potential’
  • 03 Feb, 2022 23:07
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Yggdrasil unveils Splitz mechanic, promising ‘infinite potential’

Online gaming solutions provider Yggdrasil has today launched its Splitz slots mechanic, which is set to be incorporated into future slot releases.Yggdrasil expects the feature to be a thrilling addition to...

Betby – Cross-selling can be  as easy as pushing a button
  • 29 Dec, 2021 13:02
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Betby – Cross-selling can be as easy as pushing a button

CasinoBeats talks to Betby CEO Leonid Pertcovskii about the challenges faced as a newer provider, and how flexible technology could hold the key to cross-selling sports betting to online casino players.CasinoBeats: Sportsbooks a...

CDI and Aristocrat settle Big Fish Games litigations
  • 04 Jan, 2022 23:57
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CDI and Aristocrat settle Big Fish Games litigations

Louisville, Kentucky, headquartered Churchill Downs Incorporated and Aristocrat Leisure have announced a $155m agreement in principle to settle two lawsuits related to the former’s divested Big Fish Games

Malta’s FIAU publishes ‘intelligence factsheet’
  • 09 Feb, 2022 22:59
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Malta’s FIAU publishes ‘intelligence factsheet’

Malta’s Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit recorded a total of 1225 STRs from 210 Malta Gaming Authority licensed operators, continuing its year-on-year trend of recording 100 per cent increases of suspicious tr...

QTech Games unveils Dragoon Soft platform addition
  • 28 Feb, 2022 09:06
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QTech Games unveils Dragoon Soft platform addition

QTech Games has added a further enhancement of its online casino offering after teaming-up with slots provider Dragoon Soft, which has lauded the added global scope to be felt as a result of the link-up.Under the terms of t...

Enlabs asserts Swedish ambition despite voluntary licence revocation
  • 31 Oct, 2021 22:37
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Enlabs asserts Swedish ambition despite voluntary licence revocation

Enlabs has maintained that the Swedish market “is of great interest” to the company, despite detailing the decision to voluntarily revoke its licenses for commercial online gaming and betting within the country.The firm, wh...

How to maintain the sports betting cross-sell long-term
  • 07 Jan, 2022 14:01
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How to maintain the sports betting cross-sell long-term

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the sports betting industry. One vertical’s loss has seen others gain, however, with virtuals, esports, and casino all among the beneficiaries. But will players revert to type now that live spo...

Mancala Gaming gains CIS boost via Parimatch deal
  • 15 Mar, 2022 23:36
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Mancala Gaming gains CIS boost via Parimatch deal

Prague-based online casino games provider Mancala Gaming has unveiled an igaming distribution agreement with gaming and betting operator Parimatch.The commercial tie-up will see the studio take its entire p...

Themes, mechanics, and player choice: Slots 2021
  • 22 Jan, 2022 13:17
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Themes, mechanics, and player choice: Slots 2021

With a little over one month just left to go until the CasinoBeats Summit takes centre stage, we’re taking a tentative glance at what could lie ahead as part of day one’s Slots 2021 track.To do so, we’ve re...

Ezugi solidifies relationship with White Hat Gaming
  • 06 Mar, 2022 03:49
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Ezugi solidifies relationship with White Hat Gaming

Live casino provider Ezugi, part of the Evolution Group, has solidified its relationship with White Hat Gaming via a new distribution agreement. As part of the partnership, Ezugi will integ...

Pronet boosts platform with EvenBet Gaming software
  • 01 Dec, 2021 16:33
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Pronet boosts platform with EvenBet Gaming software

Pronet Gaming has lauded a “proven cross-channel vertical,” after the igaming provider added online poker developer EvenBet Gaming’s software to its platform.This will give the supplier access to more than...

Paf aims to be ‘leading player’ as it acquires Hero’s Speedy brands
  • 02 Mar, 2022 21:44
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Paf aims to be ‘leading player’ as it acquires Hero’s Speedy brands

Paf has acquired two Swedish licensed gaming companies from Hero Gaming – Speedy and Speedy Originals. With both companies running the gaming sites Speedy Casino

Evolution lauds growth strategy after a Q3 of ‘extremely high activity’
  • 07 Apr, 2022 13:37
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Evolution lauds growth strategy after a Q3 of ‘extremely high activity’

Evolution has heaped praise on an entertainment first strategy, after the group reported further significant growth through a Q3 that the group says has seen “another quarter of extremely high activity” within the company.A...

Kalamba gains Dutch certification for select slot titles
  • 26 Dec, 2021 05:03
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Kalamba gains Dutch certification for select slot titles

Kalamba Games has debuted in the newly-regulated Dutch market as the slot supplier receives certification for a selection of its igaming catalogue. Boosting its growth across key jurisdictions, titles including Atlantis Thu...

Swintt claims the ‘world is our oyster’ and lauds ‘transformational’ 2021
  • 29 Nov, 2021 23:34
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Swintt claims the ‘world is our oyster’ and lauds ‘transformational’ 2021

2021 has been a “transformational year” for Swintt, claims its chief commercial officer David Mann, speaking after the company took home the Rising Star in Casino Innovation/Software accolade at t...

BGC lauds ‘fantastic opportunity’ presented by levelling up agenda
  • 27 Nov, 2021 21:36
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BGC lauds ‘fantastic opportunity’ presented by levelling up agenda

The Betting and Gaming Council has disclosed support for the government’s levelling up plan that is tasked with delivering a significant transformation of the UK, which will take until 2030 to deliver.This has seen the indu...

Overwatch League Opening Week Jumps 30% Year Over Year
  • 22 Feb, 2022 01:44
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Overwatch League Opening Week Jumps 30% Year Over Year

The Overwatch League (OWL) registered an impressive uptick in viewership with 30% more people tuning in to watch in this year’s opening games. Sold Out Arenas and Busy Streams, Overwatch Popularity Continues to Grow

Suncity Group to Spend Up to HK$35 bln for Japan IR
  • 07 Jan, 2022 19:00
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Suncity Group to Spend Up to HK$35 bln for Japan IR

Suncity Group to spend between HK$30 billion and HK$35 billion (US$3.8 billion to US$4.5 billion) on an integrated resort in JapanThe resort will be in Wakayama and will embrace the nature that surrounds the...

Nevada Wants Steve Wynn Out of the Gaming Industry
  • 16 Feb, 2022 07:48
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Nevada Wants Steve Wynn Out of the Gaming Industry

The Nevada Control Board insists on having oversight over ousted casino executive Steve Wynn. Mr. Wynn has refused to allow what he considers meddling in his personal life and is challenging any attempts in this direction. Nevada...

Akwesasne Mohawk Casino in New York Reopens Tomorrow, August 31
  • 26 Nov, 2021 18:21
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Akwesasne Mohawk Casino in New York Reopens Tomorrow, August 31

Shut back in mid-March in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino is reopening tomorrow. But the casino floor will look differently since the venue implemented strict health and safety protocols. Sh...

Allegiance Stadium: Las Vegas Raiders New Cashless Home
  • 21 Nov, 2021 15:05
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Allegiance Stadium: Las Vegas Raiders New Cashless Home

Allegiant Stadium, the new home of the Las Vegas Raiders, announced Thursday it will go cashless when it opens and will essentially become the first pro sports venue across the US to be cashless from the moment it...

Sports Betting Operators Concerned with Draft Regulation
  • 24 Nov, 2021 05:23
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Sports Betting Operators Concerned with Draft Regulation

Sports betting rules in Virginia released for public comments by the state lottery were subdued to criticism by some of the operators. Big wagering names such as Flutter-owned FanDuel and Boston-based Draf...

AUSTRAC Highlights Failings in Regulation of Junket Operators
  • 27 Oct, 2021 12:53
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AUSTRAC Highlights Failings in Regulation of Junket Operators

A revised report by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has revealed weaknesses in the way junket operators are regulated and the degree to which the regulator can prevent money-laundering and other crimes in Austr...

NetGaming and Digitain Ink New Partnership to Boost Awareness
  • 04 Apr, 2022 12:03
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NetGaming and Digitain Ink New Partnership to Boost Awareness

Developer of iGaming products NetGaming has struck a partnership with casino platform provider Digitain, gaining access to a network of over 70 operators. NetGaming Signs with Digitain to Boost Awareness and Footprint

GamCare and YGAM Team up for NI Prevention Program
  • 11 Mar, 2022 18:56
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GamCare and YGAM Team up for NI Prevention Program

GamCare joined efforts with the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) to bring an education and support program to Northern Ireland. Raise Gambling Awareness The

Harris Poll and Sportico Survey Shows Dramatic Shift in Sport Viewing Habits
  • 16 Jan, 2022 19:24
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Harris Poll and Sportico Survey Shows Dramatic Shift in Sport Viewing Habits

A poll conducted by Harris Poll and Sportico shows that younger generations are moving toward mobile devices and digital platforms for sports viewing. Harris Poll and Sportico Examine Viewing Habits Harris Poll

South Dakota Dismissed Sports Betting at Bars and Restaurants
  • 22 Apr, 2022 02:17
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South Dakota Dismissed Sports Betting at Bars and Restaurants

A proposal to allow bars and restaurants and other establishments holding a liquor license in South Dakota to accept sports wagers on behalf of Deadwood casinos was dismissed Monday by state legislators. Sports Betting at...

Texas Sees Bipartisan Legislation Push for Gambling Expansion
  • 08 Mar, 2022 08:33
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Texas Sees Bipartisan Legislation Push for Gambling Expansion

Voters in Texas are rallying to back gambling expansion in a state that is dominated by Republicans who oppose the matter. New bipartisan legislation is now coming forward to try and change that. Bipartisan Push for Gambling Expan...

New Zealand Saw a Surge in Gambling Spending
  • 03 Jan, 2022 17:40
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New Zealand Saw a Surge in Gambling Spending

New Zealand reported an overall drop in gambling spending in 2020, but Q4 numbers show that Kiwis have spent $252 million on pokie machines, the most ever spent. Pokie machine spending has been steadily increasing, and Q3, 2020 reached a 116%...

Betway Renews Partnership with BLAST for Third Year
  • 26 Dec, 2021 16:50
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Betway Renews Partnership with BLAST for Third Year

Esports operator Betway has renewed and extended its partnership with tournament organizer BLAST, preparing to bring innovation in competitive video gaming for a third consecutive year. Esports Stand to Benefit for a Third Year Th...

BetGames.TV Signed a Deal with Videoslots to Expand European Reach
  • 23 Nov, 2021 02:53
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BetGames.TV Signed a Deal with Videoslots to Expand European Reach

BetGames.TV and Videoslots have struck a deal that will see BetGames’ entire portfolio launch on the Videoslots platform. Players will be able to access the games via iSoftbet’s GAP technology. The deal will help both companies reach new miles...

Evolution Launches Full Games Suite in the UK with Entain Brands
  • 08 Nov, 2021 04:12
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Evolution Launches Full Games Suite in the UK with Entain Brands

Supplier of B2B Live Casino services Evolution announced in a press release today it went live in the UK via Ladbrokes and Coral, with the other Entain brands, Gala Casino and Gala Bingo set to follow suit. Evolution’s Ful...

Hard Rock’s Request for a 5-Month Extension for Acquisition of Land Granted
  • 20 Apr, 2022 00:40
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Hard Rock’s Request for a 5-Month Extension for Acquisition of Land Granted

The €2 billion integrated casino resort project near Barcelona, Spain, Hard Rock Entertainment World has been revived, after the Catalonia authorities granted a 5-month extension to the deadline f...

Caesars, Baltimore Ravens and Horseshoe Casino Team up for More Betting Options
  • 05 Mar, 2022 09:24
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Caesars, Baltimore Ravens and Horseshoe Casino Team up for More Betting Options

The sports betting sector is abuzz with partnerships and opportunities. The Baltimore Ravens have become the latest partner to a sports betting operator in the US, with Caesars Sportsbook signing a multi-faceted p...

Macau GGR Slips, Operators Try to Shrug Off Problems
  • 10 Nov, 2021 20:22
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Macau GGR Slips, Operators Try to Shrug Off Problems

The gross gaming revenue (GGR) in Macau fell by 12% week-on-week. This was due to an increase in the COVID-19 infection rates in mainland China, as well as a collapse of the local VIP sector following Suncity Group’s troubles. Macau GGR St...

Gibraltar Raises Corporation Tax to 12.5% to Soften Final Move
  • 03 Apr, 2022 10:06
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Gibraltar Raises Corporation Tax to 12.5% to Soften Final Move

Gibraltar, one of more than a hundred nations that approved the global tax agreement to implement a minimum corporation tax rate, became the first to act upon its commitment by introducing an interim tax level. Reaching Minimum Tax Level i...

MegaLuck Casino in Jeju, South Korea May Be Out of Luck
  • 07 Apr, 2022 13:38
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MegaLuck Casino in Jeju, South Korea May Be Out of Luck

Jeju Island in South Korea was once a hotbed for casinos. This is currently not the case because of COVID-19. Several small entities have folded and another is about to be added to the list. GGRAsia reports that, according to a letter that was sen...

FanDuel, Kevin Durant’s Boardroom Tie Up Fan-Focused Alliance
  • 22 Apr, 2022 18:05
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FanDuel, Kevin Durant’s Boardroom Tie Up Fan-Focused Alliance

FanDuel has become the exclusive fantasy, sports betting, horse racing, and gaming partner for Boardroom, a Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman-owned sports business media network. The...

West Virginia HB 4826 to Classify Esports Betting as a Type of Sports Betting
  • 24 Nov, 2021 03:08
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West Virginia HB 4826 to Classify Esports Betting as a Type of Sports Betting

The House of Representatives in the state of West Virginia is eyeing the prospects of esports betting as it seeks to make a new amendment that will categorize professional video gaming as a legitimate wagering discipline. ...

Who will help those who are addicted to gambling?
  • 09 Apr, 2022 20:35
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Who will help the ludomaniac? Services and psychologists dealing with the problem

If you feel helpless in the fight against gambling, know that you don't have to deal with it alone. There are people who will support you and help you. It does not matter whether you suffer from gambling addiction yourself or fight for a loved one...