BMM Innovation Group (BIG) is set to showcase its compliance, cybersecurity, and responsible gaming services at the CGS Recife show, to be held August 29-30 at the Recife Expo Center in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. The technology conglomerate, which provides services and solutions to the global gaming industry, is also sponsoring the show, in addition to
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iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has unveiled its latest online slot, Forging Wilds, set in a blacksmith’s workshop. The game features a 5×3 reel layout with free respins, sticky wilds, and incrementing multipliers, offering players the chance to win up to 10,000 times their bet. In Forging Wilds, the blacksmith takes center stage, wielding his
The number of applications for licenses for bookmakers in Brazil has exceeded market forecasts, with a total of 113 procedures registered with the Ministry of Finance as of Tuesday, August 20. According to the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL), operators involved in the process are seeking authorization to operate legally in the country,
It was fun while it lasted. And you still have time to catch the final shows of the Weekends with Adele residency at Caesars Palace. But be warned that when her run is over, you may not be able to see Adele in Las Vegas ever again. These are her words, not ours… sort of.
Ciarán Carruthers, the CEO of Crown Resorts, will step down at the end of the year after two years in the role. His departure comes at a time when the company has regained regulatory approval and shown signs of financial improvement. Carruthers, who hails from Ireland and began his career as a casino dealer in
Vietnam has extended the trial period allowing local citizens to gamble at select casinos until December 31, 2024, as part of its efforts to assess the impact of legalized gambling for locals. Initially implemented at the Phu Quoc casino, the trial has faced financial challenges but continues to attract significant domestic interest. The Phu Quoc
A lawsuit filed Wednesday in Missouri’s Cole County Circuit Court seeks to block a proposed constitutional amendment legalizing sports wagering from appearing on the November ballot, arguing that the signature certification process was unconstitutional. The lawsuit claims that the Missouri Secretary of State’s office did not use the correct congressional district boundaries when certifying the
Vermont’s newly legalized sports betting market has exceeded financial expectations, generating $3.5 million in revenue for the state during its first six months of operation, according to a recent announcement by the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery. This figure significantly outpaces the $2 million forecasted by the state’s fiscal analysts when the betting law
Kenya’s betting industry has seen a notable reduction in the number of licensed betting firms this year, with 10 firms exiting the market since January. The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) now lists 118 licensed betting firms, down from 128 at the beginning of the year. This decline may indicate that some firms have had
After an early projected revenue of $23 million, Kentucky cashed out over $37 million in taxes and licensing fees from the state’s first nine months of legal sports betting, from September 7th, 2023, to June 30th, 2024. “It far exceeded what any of us thought it would do,” said Jamie Eads, President and CEO of
The Board of Directors of Coljuegos, the regulatory entity of games of chance in Colombia, issued Agreement 07 of 2024, through which the regulation of the new type of game Keno is defined. The entry into operation of this new game is expected to transfer approximately COP 485.000 million ($121 million) for health in the next
Resorts Casino Hotel has claimed 23 awards in Casino Player Magazine’s 2024 “Best of Gaming” awards in the Atlantic City category. The historic casino secured top honors in several categories, including “Best Hosts,” “Best Slot Tournaments,” “Best Sportsbook Promotions,” “Favorite Casino Resort for a Staycation,” “Best Betting Options,” “Best Carnival Games,” “Best Comps,” “Best Keno,”
Senator Irajá Silvestre (PSD-TO), rapporteur and main coordinator of the bill to legalize casinos, bingos, and gambling in Brazil (PL 2.234/22), believes that there are already enough votes to approve the matter in the Senate plenary. “I am convinced and confident that we have enough votes to pass this bill because it is important for
New York’s mobile sportsbooks reported $36.2 million in gross revenue for the week ending August 18, according to data from the New York Gaming Commission. The eight digital sportsbooks bounced back with a 12.1% win rate on $300.2 million in handle, a recovery after weeks of lower win rates of 6.8% and 8% for the
On August 26, Paul Gauselmann, the founder of Merkur Group, celebrated his 90th birthday. Gauselmann, a vending machine magnate, corporate leader, and philanthropist, continues to play an active role in the company he founded in 1957, demonstrating a commitment to both business success and social responsibility. Gauselmann’s journey from humble beginnings in post-war Germany to overseeing
Payment solutions provider OKTO has announced a partnership with lottery company Sazka, a market leader in the Point of Sale (POS) network in the Czech Republic. OKTO says that this collaboration signifies its entrance into the Czech market, “solidifying its reputation as an innovator in gaming payment solutions.” OKTO.CASH, the company’s cash-to-digital payment service tailored
Worldwide, almost half of all gamers are women. However, a lack of representation in esports teams and opportunities looms, with barriers still in place surrounding the term “gamer.” For this reason, in a bid to drive inclusion and visibility in the gaming community, online esports betting platform Thunderpick has expanded its partnership with the*gameHERS, a
MGM Resorts has appointed Keith Barr, former CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), to the company’s Board of Directors. Barr becomes the 12th member of the board. “Barr is a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry, with more than 30 years of experience,” says MGM. He served as the CEO of IHG Hotels
Pay4Fun announced the arrival of a new partner: the online operator Rocket Spin, which can now benefit from its payment solutions. On the platform, bettors can find a wide range of games, live casino, slots, and much more, the company detailed. With a strong presence in the online gaming and betting sector, Pay4Fun launched in
International Game Technology announced that its IGT Global Solutions Corporation subsidiary has signed a three-year primary instant ticket printing and related services contract with longtime partner Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa (SCML), Portugal’s national lottery. The company noted that the contract was awarded following a competitive procurement. Under the terms of the agreement, SCML