iGaming and sports betting operator VBET is expanding its global portfolio of partnerships by announcing a strategic agreement with the Malta Football National Team, becoming its official betting partner. Aragats Asatryan, VBET’s CEO, expressed his strong support for the partnership, stating: “We are proud to welcome the Malta Football National Team into our extensive portfolio
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Pay4Fun, a payments company operating in the online betting and gaming market, announced that it is competing in three categories of the CGS Awards. The awards are part of the CGS Recife program and the winners will be announced at a ceremony on Friday, August 30. The categories in which Pay4Fun is competing are Executive
Las Vegas is gearing up for an influx of tourists over the three-day Labor Day weekend that begins Friday, with city officials anticipating greater visitation numbers and spending than in 2023. According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), an estimated 331,000 people will be visiting Southern Nevada to bid farewell to summer
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has announced a series of changes in its structure and operations, including the designation of a President & Chief Executive Officer and an elected Board of Directors. “This more traditional structure will better serve the interests of AGEM and its members within the global gaming supplier sector and
Ecuador has registered 65 sports betting companies in the first half of 2024 under its new tax regime, which came into effect on July 1, the country’s Internal Revenue Service (SRI) announced this week. The new framework, established by Executive Decree No 313 and published on June 28, imposes a 15% gross revenue tax on
Since its launch in August 2023, more than 28,000 Australians have registered to self-exclude from all licensed online and phone wagering services through BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register. The initiative, introduced by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), aims to help individuals manage their gambling habits and reduce the associated harms. The BetStop register
The organizers of the Peru Gaming Show (PGS) announced that the next edition of the event will be held on June 18 and 19, 2025. They emphasized that the 22nd edition of the fair “will far exceed the results of the previous one, despite having a very high ceiling.” In a press release, the organizers
Global betting company 1xBet has been nominated in the Best Sports Bookmaker category of the CGS Awards 2024. The award recipient will be chosen by a jury of industry experts and the results of online voting. The winner will be announced on August 30, during a special ceremony at the Recife Expo Center, in Brazil. “We are
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has unveiled plans for a multimillion-dollar expansion project of the Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The project will increase the current gaming floor square footage and make major changes to the interior and exterior of the casino, according to a press release. Construction for the expansion will begin
Sports betting giant DraftKings has agreed to acquire Simplebet, a sports betting technology provider focused on in-play micromarket content and pricing, as part of its push to enhance its live betting offerings. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition is subject to gaming regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, DraftKings said
Americans are increasingly embracing casino gaming and sports betting as acceptable forms of entertainment and responsible industries, according to new consumer survey results from the American Gaming Association (AGA). The new data comes ahead of Responsible Gaming Education Month this September and on the eve of the seventh NFL season with widespread legal wagering. The survey, conducted
UEFA has announced gametech company Kaizen Gaming, along with its Betano brand, as the official global sponsor of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League starting from 2024/25 until the 2026/27 season. Stoiximan, the brand Kaizen Gaming operates in Greece and Cyprus, will be visible as the competition’s sponsors in those countries. UEFA states that
The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported a 6.9% decrease in statewide gaming revenue for July, marking the first decline in four months. Total winnings dropped to $1.31 billion from $1.41 billion in the same month last year, which had been the second-highest monthly win total in state history. Michael Lawton, a senior economic analyst at
iGaming turnkey solutions provider Soft2Bet has announced the release of its latest MEGA gamification engine, Bonus Dice, as part of its “strategic aim to generate strong levels of retention and engagement for its B2B partners.” According to Soft2Bet, Bonus Dice increases deposits, extends the lifetime value (LTV) of players, drives engagement, and boosts gross gaming
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) reported robust financial results for Q2 2024, with its media business achieving record revenues. The media segment, now rebranded as Gentoo Media, recorded revenues of €30.3 million ($33.69 million), a 39% increase year-on-year, driven by 18% organic growth. EBITDA rose by 43% to €14.8 million ($16.5 million), with an EBITDA margin
Queen Casino, a brand under online gaming services provider Lowkey Ltd., has announced an official partnership with German football club Borussia Mönchengladbach (BMG). This collaboration marks a significant step forward for both organizations, leveraging their strengths to bring enhanced experiences to customers and fans, according to Queen Casino. The partnership went into effect on August 23rd
British sports betting operator bet365 on Monday announced the launch of its new ad campaign entitled Breaking News. The campaign includes a brand-new commercial that will air in regulated gambling markets across the world. Developed in partnership with marketing agency Drummond Central, it builds on bet365’s ‘Never Ordinary’ brand promotion which debuted last August. “Part of
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has continued the expansion of its bespoke Live Casino product portfolio with the addition of Mega Roulette – Brazilian. The latest Live Dealer title is set in Pragmatic Play’s studio and features a native host that communicates with players in Brazilian Portuguese, tailoring gameplay to enhance the experience of the target audience.
Golden Matrix Group, a developer and licensor of online gaming platforms, systems and gaming content, has announced that its Meridianbet subsidiary has been shortlisted for an exclusive sports betting and iGaming license in Brazil. The application, filed under request number 56.195.600/0001-07, positions Meridianbet among a selected group of global operators who will be part of what Golden
There have been educated guesses about when Tropicana Las Vegas would be brought down in a controlled series of explosions. And let’s be real here… everybody loves watching the destruction, even if you sorta likes the old place. But time marches on, and Vegas waits for no one. So, here we are. The hotel towers