International Game Technology (IGT) has earned a top score in the 2024 Disability Equality Index (DEI) and has been named a ‘Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion’ for the second consecutive year in the United States and for the first time in the United Kingdom. In 2024, IGT received a perfect score of 100
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DR Gaming Technology (DRGT) has announced the installation of its full casino management system (CMS) and cashless solution suite at the Merit Royal Casino in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The installation marks an upgrade for the Merit Royal, Merit Royal Premium, and Merit Royal Diamond hotels, enhancing the gaming experience across their combined
Campaigners have called on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to enact a £100 million ($129.15 million) annual levy on gambling companies, a measure proposed by the previous Conservative government. The plea, conveyed in an open letter, warns that delays in implementing the reforms could cost lives. The Conservatives introduced a white paper on gambling regulation
Atlantic City’s Resorts Casino has introduced live tables at its DraftKings Sportsbook and added over half a dozen new electronic table games to its gaming floor. Moreover, a $5 side bet featuring a progressive jackpot has been launched across 24 traditional table games. New slot machines include over 20 popular games along with a new bank
The Nevada Supreme Court has reversed Clark County District Judge Nancy Alff’s ruling in a case involving technology engineer Sam Johnson and his company, Tipping Point Gaming, who had been working with Caesars Entertainment to bring new gaming technology to market. The high court ruled in June that the issue be remanded back to the District Court
Las Vegas guests are still saying goodbye, but Hard Rock says the Mirage demolition will begin before the last tear drops fall. A farewell ceremony was held on Wednesday morning, and many resorts up and down the Strip said goodbye to the Mirage on their marquees. Surrounded by fences, the property is now gearing up
Online gambling giant Betsson reported a 14.8% increase in second-quarter revenue to €271.8 million ($295.9 million), a new quarterly record for the Swedish firm. The surge was driven by a 25.4% rise in active players, reaching 1,404,147, and a 15% increase in total customer deposits to €1.43 billion. Casino operations remained Betsson’s primary revenue source,
SiGMA East Europe’s third gaming event for the Balkan-Slavic markets in Hungary will be running back-to-back with Affiliate World. Powered by Soft2Bet, the SiGMA event will be held at the Hungaro Expo in Budapest from September 2nd to 6th, while Affiliate World is scheduled for September 5th and 6th. The partnership will offer a networking environment
Pay4Fun, a payments company operating within the online betting and gaming sector and authorized by the Central Bank of Brazil, announced that it will integrate W1 Casino as a new partner. According to a company statement, the operator W1 Casino “offers a wide range of sports, including soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, e-Sports, baseball, ice hockey
On Thursday, the Nassau County Planning Commission signed off on a 42-year lease agreement with Las Vegas Sands for the operation of the Coliseum, marking a major step in Sands’ plans to open a casino in the area. Sands is going through the approval process of its agreements with the county again after a state Supreme
We’re checking out the Badlands online slot, a medium volatility game with 6 reels and 40 lines from our friends at Revolver Gaming. One unique aspect of this slot is the Wild Side feature, where the Buffalo Wild symbols expand sideways across the reels. Even better, there are 8 levels of Free Spins where the
Gaming provider CT Gaming announced that it has introduced a separate module dedicated to tournaments in its casino management system. “The new feature represents a significant advancement in our system’s capabilities and offers a range of benefits for both operators and players,” the provider said. The tournament module enables a variety of competitive formats, allowing for dynamic
After the success of the Copa America and the European Championship for the sports betting industry, 1win Partners, the affiliate program of the bookmaker 1win, shares a new analysis with two other sporting events that are shaping up to be another great opportunity for event marketing: the CONCACAF Champions Cup and League Cup. First of
A widespread IT outage affected online betting platforms and broadcasting services on Friday with Ladbrokes and Coral, both operating under parent company Entain, reporting disruptions due to the issue. Customers trying to access the Ladbrokes and Coral websites were met with a notice indicating a “temporary service disruption” and were advised to check back later. Additionally,
Slot machines and casino games manufacturer Ainsworth Game Technology announced Friday that a lucky player has hit the Big Six Jackpot at Hollywood Entertainment Casino in Mexico, winning a major prize of $1,112,792.10 MXN ($62,194). The event took place at approximately 5 PM on Thursday. “The Big Six Jackpot, renowned for its significant rewards and
Napoleons Casino in Leeds is set to showcase its new look at a relaunch party for the public on Sunday, July 21, following the completion of a significant refurbishment. The project, which commenced in March 2024, aims to revamp the casino’s offerings and attract new and younger customers. The extensive renovation was overseen by award-winning
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play is taking its Smart Studio solution to EstrelaBet in Brazil. The agreement extends an existing agreement between the parties, with the latest expansion seeing dedicated and localized Live Casino content made available to EstrelaBet’s players across Brazil. Pragmatic Play’s Smart Studio solution allows for varying levels of customization and branding, using
Illinois’ DraftKings at Casino Queen awarded $3,114,639 winnings in June jackpots to lucky patrons, with the top three winning slot machines alone paying out nearly $256,000. June’s lineup of slots that awarded the biggest total payouts include the All-Star 111, which led the charge with $100,818.75 in total jackpots for the month. The slot has become
The Pennsylvania gambling industry contributed a record tax revenue of $2.54 billion to the state during the financial year 2023-2024. The record tax collection was the result of over $5.89 billion generated from casino slot machines and table games, iGaming, sports wagering, video gaming terminals (VGTs), and fantasy sports contests, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) said
Evolution has entered into an agreement to acquire Galaxy Gaming for about $85 million in cash, the companies announced on Thursday. Galaxy Gaming, developer and distributor of casino table games and gaming technology, is set to become a separate and independent business unit within Evolution, with all management and employees retained. The acquisition, valued at $3.20