Arkansas voters will be asked to determine the future of a casino project in Pope County in the November 2024 ballot. The inclusion of this question on the ballot follows a successful petition by the group Local Voters in Charge, who secured the necessary signatures to propose a constitutional amendment regarding the casino. Arkansas Secretary of
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Overall gambling participation in Australia has declined, according to new research from the Australian National University’s Centre for Gambling Research. The study reveals a drop in gambling rates from 65.6% in 2019 to 60.3% in 2024, a decrease attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on in-person gambling activities. The dip in gambling rates aligns with
DraftKings reported a 26% increase in second-quarter revenue, reaching $1.104 billion, up from $875 million in the same period last year. The operator saw its first profitable quarter as a public company with diluted earnings per share of $0.10. Adjusted earnings per share remained at $0.22 for Q2 2024. The sports gambling giant raised its 2024
B2B gaming solutions provider Salsa Technology has signed a new content agreement with games studio Galaxsys, whose portfolio of more than 30 games is now available on Salsa Gator, Salsa Technology’s game aggregator. These titles span instant, crash, mines, skill, and plinko game types. Some of Galaxsys’ titles joining Salsa Gator include Ninja Crash, Rocketon, Crash,
Mexican deputy Marco Natale Gutiérrez has presented a bill to reform the Federal Law of Telecommunications and Broadcasting, with the aim of preventing the promotion of gambling or casino games in advertisements aimed at or viewed by children. According to local media reports, the legislative initiative argues that “advertising for betting operators in mass media
SBC has announced the shortlists for the 11th edition of the SBC Awards 2024, to be held as part of the SBC Summit. This year’s SBC Summit is the first to take place in Lisbon, following the event’s relocation from its former home of Barcelona. The awards ceremony will take place on the evening of Thursday,
Madrid gambling trade groups have released a new report which shows that in 2023 gaming in the autonomous community recovered to pre-pandemic levels and that most companies in the sector have managed to overcome the complex financial situation brought by COVID. The Fifth Report on Gaming in the Community of Madrid was shared by the
Caesars Entertainment has agreed to sell the World Series of Poker (WSOP) brand and associated intellectual property to NSUS Group, operator of GGPoker, for $500 million. The deal comprises $250 million in cash and a $250 million promissory note due five years post-transaction. Despite the sale, Caesars retains the rights to host the annual WSOP
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is warning residents with a PlayNow account to update their passwords after criminals recently attempted to hack the website using stolen passwords. According to the BCLC, a “suspiciously high volume of traffic” was detected on July 24th on the gambling and lottery site. After reviewing the activity, programmers determined
Online gambling giant Betsson Group has announced the acquisition of Sporting Solutions’ trading, pricing, and sports betting risk-management services verticals from French gaming operator FDJ Group. The acquisition is set to enhance Betsson’s B2C and B2B sportsbook offerings, building on a decade-old partnership with Sporting Solutions, the Swedish group said in a statement. Sporting Solutions,
iGaming solutions provider Uplatform has reflected on its successful showcase at iGB L!VE 2024. “From July 16th-19th, Amsterdam’s RAI was transformed into our royal court, where everyone dazzled with Uplatform’s regal presence and playful pizzazz,” the provider said. The latest edition marked a farewell to the Dutch capital, where iGB L!VE held strong for the
B2B online casino solutions provider Evolution has announced the launch of its latest live game show, Lightning Storm, which premiered at ICE 2024. Described as the company’s biggest and most ambitious project to date, Lightning Storm features a DigiWheel-based main game and five bonus games. Leveraging innovations from Evolution’s live game show category, Lightning Storm
B2B gaming content and solutions provider Inspired Entertainment has unveiled its retail slot adaptation of The Terminator in the Illinois market. The slot brings the world of the iconic 1984 film to life, delivering a gaming experience filled with nostalgia and excitement, the company said in a statement. The Terminator slot features innovative gameplay and authentic
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has announced the launch of its new slot Money Stacks, combining a money collect feature with two bonus games. The provider explains that classic symbols take center stage in this 6×4 slot with up to 4,096 ways to win and a money collect feature that can hit randomly on any spin
iGaming provider CT Interactive has announced a new partnership with Aardvark Technologies (adv.bet), a SaaS (Software as a Service) platform targeting the African and Asia markets. The strategic agreement was finalized during the iGB L!VE expo in Amsterdam, held last month. Antonio Donov, Senior Business Development Manager EMEA & Asia at CT Interactive, expressed his enthusiasm
International Game Technology (IGT) will present a portfolio of localized games and systems solutions at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) 2024, Aug. 13-15 in Sydney. The three-day event is hailed as the region’s largest gaming trade show and presents an opportunity for IGT to showcase its products to local operators. “IGT looks forward to welcoming
iGaming software solutions provider Slotegrator has announced a new addition to its growing partner network, by partnering with slots supplier Capecod Gaming. Capecod Gaming’s portfolio includes over 130 high-quality games, including titles like Klondike Fever, Stardust Evolution, and Immortal Blood Buy Bonus, all optimized for mobile devices using HTML5 technology. Capecod Gaming, described in a press release
Win Systems has appointed Galy Olazo Torres as Country Manager & Sales for the Lima, Peru office. She joins Win Systems to lead and strengthen commercial operations in the country. Galy Olazo Torres has over 15 years of experience in the gaming and entertainment industry. Before joining Win Systems, she held key positions in companies in the sector,
As the Legislature discusses how to cut Nebraskan’s property tax bills in half, Lincoln Senator Eliot Bostar has proposed that lawmakers consider legalizing and taxing mobile sports betting as a new source of revenue. His project was discussed during a Legislature’s General Affairs Committee on Wednesday, part of a special legislative session called by Gov.
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has announced revenue of $220.4 million for the second quarter of the year, representing a 34% increase from the $165.1 million reported in the second quarter of 2023. The company’s net loss significantly improved to $0.3 million, a 98% reduction from the $16.7 million net loss seen in the same quarter