FansUnite Entertainment together with FansUnite US has entered into a definitive sale agreement with GeoComply Solutions and Hero Group Corporation. The deal will see FansUnite sell all issued and outstanding shares of FansUS, which operates the Betting Hero business, to Hero Group Corporation for an aggregate purchase price of $37.5 million, subject to typical working capital and
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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has imposed a $100,000 fine on Stadium Casino RE, LLC, the operator of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, for accepting nearly $300,000 in illegal proxy wagers by phone. During a public meeting on Wednesday, the board approved a consent agreement presented by the Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC) after
Super Group, the parent company of gaming brands Betway and Spin, has announced the initiation of a dividend program, with the Board of Directors declaring an inaugural cash dividend of $0.10 per ordinary share. The dividend will be payable on July 17, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 8, 2024. The company
Gaming technology giant Novomatic has been ranked as Austria’s second most valuable brand in the 2024 Austrian Brand Value Study by the European Brand Institute (EBI). The company also achieved third place in the Sustainable Brand Ranking. For the 21st time, the EBI has recognized Austria’s most valuable and sustainable brands. Novomatic, which employs over
Global betting company 1xBet and FC Barcelona have renewed their partnership, whereby the online gambling brand will continue to be a Global Partner and Official Betting Partner of the Spanish football team for five more seasons until June 2029. “This extended deal stems from the company’s faith in such a globally renowned brand as FC Barcelona, which
Macau’s gaming revenue slowed in June, impacted by fewer long holidays and cautious spending by Chinese tourists. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) grew 16.4% year-on-year to 17.7 billion patacas ($2.2 billion), according to the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. However, this growth fell short of the median analyst estimate of a 17.5% increase and represented a
A topping-out ceremony has been held at the site of the new Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino, which is scheduled to open in early 2025. The new resort, which will replace the existing Seminole Casino Brighton, first opened in 1980, will include a casino with a total of nearly 38,000 sq. ft., including space for
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has released data from a 2021 survey, obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, showing widespread public opposition to affordability checks, now referred to as “financial risk checks”. The survey, which had been withheld until now, highlights significant resistance among gamblers to these measures. The survey, which involved 12,000
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has expanded its mythological-themed offerings with the launch of the new slot game Hand of Midas 2. Revisiting the king with the golden touch, the 5×3 slot sequel can see wilds land with random multipliers of 2x, 3x, 5x or 10x. If more than one wild hits on the same
PENN Entertainment has expanded its partnership with Ticketmaster to offer new benefits for its loyalty members. PENN Play members, totaling more than 30 million, can now redeem rewards for tickets to live events through Ticketmaster. Additionally, PENN will have on-site activations at five amphitheaters across the U.S. as part of the deal. With the global demand for
LeoVegas Group has announced a new multi-year partnership with Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., appointing BetMGM UK as the club’s Official European Betting Partner. This partnership, which extends a relationship established in the 2023/2024 season, aims to enhance international brand awareness and recognition for LeoVegas Group’s brands. The agreement will feature BetMGM prominently on
Online gaming solutions provider Comtrade Gaming has announced the launch of its CG Games brand with online casino and bookmaker Mansion88 (M88). According to the supplier, the milestone marks “a new era of gaming experiences powered by Comtrade Gaming’s innovative technology and expertise.” The launch follows the successful debut of CG Games’ first 10 titles, presented
Celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks at the Las Vegas Sphere! Watch amazing drone footage of fireworks and the spectacular Sphere LED show! The rocket’s red glare lights up the Vegas skyline while the Sphere puts on a stunning display of its own! [embedded content] Sphere Entertainment announced the celebration of their one-year anniversary,
It’s that time of year again, and we have your information for Las Vegas fireworks 2024! This year the 4th of July is on a Thursday, so hopefully you were able to stretch holiday over four days! So if you’re headed to Sin City for the long weekend, we’ve got the details on the best
Intelligence and risk management technology company Kinectify has partnered with Microsoft to introduce new risk management services for tribal gaming. Deployed on Azure using the Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty controls, the services allow sovereign nations full control over data. It enables sovereign nations, including Tribal Nations, to fully control the encryption of their data in transit, rest,
The world of iGaming regulations is complicated and often changing. Sometimes it’s hard for operators to navigate through so many updates and decide which license is best for them. Slotegrator has shared a comparison guide to 4 of today’s most popular licensing jurisdictions – Anjouan, Curaçao, the Isle of Man, and Kahnawake. The guide includes
Ahead of iGB L!VE 2024, Dimitri De Temmerman, Managing Director, Amusnet BNL, highlights in an industry with event organizer Clarion Gaming how the industry is creating engaging campaigns that focus on player interaction as a key trend and explains Amusnet’s use of neuromarketing techniques to understand how consumers respond to game design, sounds, animations, and ads.
iGaming content provider Play’n GO announced the release of the fourth MoneyGram Haas F1 Team playlist, Magnussen’s Mix, “a playlist of driver Kevin Magnussen’s favorite tunes to get him pumped up on race weekends.” “Magnussen’s Mix has been eagerly anticipated as it comes off the back of successful releases of Ayao’s Anthems, the Haas’ Tracklist, and Magnussen’s driver
Nevada’s casino industry is on track for a fourth consecutive year of record-breaking revenue, with the first five months of 2024 showing strong results. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported a statewide gaming revenue of $1.32 billion in May, a 2.5 percent increase from the previous year and a record for the month. This marks
Payment methods company Pay4Fun announced that it will compete in the Online Payments category of the RA Awards 2024. Voting will take place between September 1 and October 31, exclusively on the awards website, and will be open to the public. According to the company, the RA (Reclame Aqui) Awards 2024 recognizes the best companies in