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Sportsbook and iGaming operator Rivalry on Satursday announced that it has added US President Donald Trump’s official Solana cryptocurrency ‘$TRUMP’ as an accepted payment method. Rivalry users are now able to deposit and wager using $TRUMP, a cryptocurrency on the Solana blockchain which currently has a fully diluted value of over USD $30 billion. The addition

Online gaming content provider Pragmatic Play has entered into a new agreement with Flutter to become the exclusive provider of dedicated live casino tables for its UK and Irish-facing brands.  The strategic partnership will see Pragmatic Play supply dedicated live content alongside its range of live casino products to Paddy Power, Betfair, Sky Vegas, and other brands

iGaming content provider PopOK Gaming introduced the latest addition to its portfolio—land-based slot machines — at ICE 2025 in Barcelona, where they made their global debut. “This milestone marks an exciting chapter in our journey, bringing the thrill of PopOK’s games from the digital realm to the casino floor,” the provider stated. “Our land-based slot machines are

Esports betting solutions provider DATA.BET highlighted its “remarkable improvement” for 2024 in a new insights report. With the start of the year behind, DATA.BET reflected on its key milestones for the period, including significant expansion, additional content, product launches, and more. Business development In 2024, the company experienced significant expansion, “reflecting the increasing demand for progressive

Casino entertainment provider Play’n GO has announced a partnership with global music label Spinnin’ Records. The partnership will see the games studio produce two bespoke games on behalf of the label, the first of which, Into the Beat, will be released in March of this year, and marks “yet another landmark in Play’n GO’s expansion

The Waterfront Manila Hotel & Casino, formerly the Manila Pavilion Hotel, is on track to fully reopen by the first quarter of 2027 after undergoing extensive redevelopment following a devastating fire in 2018, operator Acesite (Phils) Hotel Corporation said in a regulatory filing.   Acesite, a subsidiary of Waterfront Philippines Inc, which holds a 55.7%

iGaming solutions provider SOFTSWISS has released its 2025 Sports Betting Events Calendar, featuring 84 major sporting events designed to help operators enhance promotional strategies and capitalize on the rapidly growing sports betting industry.   The global sports betting market surged to EUR 45.43 billion ($47.17 billion) in revenue in 2024, marking a 6% year-on-year increase,

The MGM Grand hotel-casino in Las Vegas is in the midst of a $300 million renovation of its main tower, with the first set of upgraded rooms opened over the weekend. The project will overhaul more than 4,200 rooms and suites. As part of the remodel, over 110 new suites will be created by converting

Sportsbook and casino platform solutions provider Digitain has announced its compliance with Brazil’s new gaming regulatory standards. The company noted that it is among the first gaming and software suppliers to successfully meet these requirements. The Brazilian gaming market is undergoing significant changes, with new regulations requiring operators and providers to adapt quickly to meet evolving standards.

Sportsbooks in North Carolina experienced their lowest hold rate since legal betting began, with a 5.8% win rate in December, according to the latest report from the North Carolina State Lottery Commission. This marks only the third time the hold has dipped below 10% since the state introduced legal sports betting in March 2024. The

Gaming manufacturer and distributor SUZOHAPP has announced the appointment of Jim Kirner as its new Sales Director for North America. Kirner brings over 20 years of experience in the gaming industry and will oversee the company’s sales and product strategies across the region. Kirner has played a significant role in driving changes within the gaming sector throughout

The UK Gambling Commission is set to enhance its focus on tackling illegal football betting activities, according to Chief Executive Andrew Rhodes. Speaking at the IAGA webinar titled Setting the Gambling Agenda for 2025: A Less Political Year?, Rhodes discussed the regulator’s ongoing efforts to disrupt illicit gambling operations while acknowledging the need for a

SiGMA Central Europe has announced that its 2025 conference will be held in Rome, Italy, from November 3 to 6, marking a significant shift to one of Europe’s most promising gaming and technology markets. The event will be hosted at the Fiera Roma, one of Europe’s largest and most advanced exhibition venues.   The conference is

Platform provider BETBY hosted chess icon and brand ambassador Magnus Carlsen at its booth during ICE Barcelona’s opening day, engaging with sports betting industry media and stakeholders during a press conference.  The event marked Carlsen’s debut at an industry expo with BETBY and provided an exclusive look into his recently announced long-term partnership with the

iGaming and sports betting solutions IGT PlayDigital has announced the launch of its Prosperity Link game Cai Yun Heng Tong in the U.S. iGaming market. The game is now available in New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Prosperity Link Cai Yun Heng Tong builds on the success of its land-based casino counterpart, which has gained

Pennsylvania’s iGaming sector achieved a record-breaking $223.6 million in revenue for December, marking a 35.5% year-on-year increase and an 11.5% rise from the previous month’s record, according to figures released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB).   The surge was driven by significant gains across online gambling categories:  • Online slots led the way

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As iGB Affiliate 2025 opened its doors on 21 January, visitors “praised” the show as an “ideal platform” for iGaming affiliates to connect, collaborate and grow, a press release issued regarding the event added.   “I work remotely in Poland and one of my goals for iGB Affiliate is to make as many new connections