B2B gaming content and solutions provider Inspired Entertainment has released its latest slot Cops ‘n’ Robbers Big Money in the UK Cat C market. The action-packed slot takes players on a thrilling ride with its three bonuses, Big Money Bonus, Fortune Spins, and ID Parade, the company said in a statement. Landing three of more bonus symbols
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Gaming industry veteran Cynthia Kiser Murphey, General Manager at off-Strip casino-resort Palms, is stepping down three years after she assumed her position. She is resigning as she wishes to spend time with her family out of state, Kiser Murphey said on Thursday. Her last day in the role is June 30th. “I’m super proud of
New York State investigators busted a mob-backed sports gambling and loansharking operation in Staten Island, officials announced on Wednesday. The bust resulted in the arrest of 17 individuals with alleged ties to the Gambino crime family, following an 84-count indictment. The indictment revealed an illegal gambling enterprise that managed over $22.7 million in sports bets
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered SkyCity Entertainment Group to pay AU$67 million ($44.2 million) of civil penalty following a money laundering case. The ruling was in relation to a case brought on by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). SkyCity and AUSTRAC agreed on the penalty amount last month. This resolution, now
Gaming giant Aristocrat Gaming was crowned Casino Supplier of the Year at the annual Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific on Tuesday. Additionally, the company’s Dragon Link slot game was named Casino Product of the Year. Aristocrat Gaming was the only company to win more than one award at the ceremony. This year’s winners were announced at
iGaming solutions provider SOFTSWISS marked World Environment Day on Wednesday by reaffirming its commitment to environmental sustainability through a series of green initiatives. Employees from SOFTSWISS’ key offices in Poland and Georgia participated in local greening projects to enhance their cities’ natural beauty and ecological health. Team members enthusiastically planted various plants, contributing to the
Gaming products and solutions provider Amusnet has announced its participation at the 21st edition of PGS Lima in Peru from June 12 to 13. With a history of attending the expo, the company will highlight “its presence and reputation as a reliable business partner in the LATAM market,” Amusnet said. During the event, Amusnet will
Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy BMM Testlabs has announced that it is exhibiting at the Peru Gaming Show (PGS), taking place June 12-13 at the Jockey Exhibition in Lima. From BMM’s Booth No. 31-32, the company will focus on its more than 16 years of serving the Latin American market with testing and
The European Parliament has approved new rules mandating cryptocurrency agencies to conduct due diligence to combat money laundering. The regulations impact all crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) under the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) law, including casinos accepting UK players not connected to GamStop that use crypto. All crypto exchanges in the European Union will have
As the Euro 2024 football tournament approaches, France’s National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has initiated a new prevention campaign, designed by Rosbeef! agency, to address the risks of addiction associated with sports betting in France. In its 2024-2026 strategic plan, the ANJ has focused on a drastic reduction in the share of excessive gamblers within three
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol has announced a delay in the grand opening of its permanent casino and resort space, originally scheduled for July. The property’s debut is now slated for later this year. “Instead of opening the permanent casino in stages beginning in July, the partnership team prefers to have a grand
The NBA’s deputy commissioner and chief operating officer, Mark Tatum, has called for a strong federal regulatory framework for legalized gambling in the United States. This comes a day after a New York man was charged in a sports betting scandal that led to the lifetime ban of former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter. Tatum
Cordish Gaming Group, the gaming division of The Cordish Companies, has appointed Jamie Williams as Director of Sales for its upcoming $270+ million Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana. The property is set to open in early 2025. Williams will be responsible for planning and managing the overall strategic sales and marketing initiatives for the 550-room
Control F5, a company that provides integrated services for the online gaming and betting sector, announced that it will attend G&M Peru 2024, an event that expects to gather more than 150 representatives of land-based and online gaming operators in Lima on June 10. In an official statement, Control F5 said it is “excited about
Lottery sales in China experienced growth in April, reaching 55.457 billion yuan ($7.65 billion), a 10.2% increase compared to the same month last year. Welfare lottery sales surged to 18.763 billion yuan ($2.59 billion), up by 20.3% year-on-year, while sports lottery sales amounted to 36.694 billion yuan ($5 billion), showing a 5.7% increase. From January
Online casino resource Casino Guru has announced the commencement of the third stage of the Self-exclusion Standards project. The project aims to enhance player protection by establishing best practices for online gambling self-exclusion and, following extensive research and collaboration with international stakeholders, Casino Guru is now seeking broader industry input to refine their draft recommendations.
New figures show a significant increase in the use of safer gambling tools during Safer Gambling Week. Analysis of last year’s campaign revealed the number of deposit limits set during SG Week increased by 18% compared to the same month in 2022. Meanwhile, 54% of players setting deposit limits did so for the first time. Furthermore,
Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, Louisiana celebrated three decades of operations with its team members, tribal citizens, and casino visitors during a commemoration weekend. The celebrations culminated in a 30th Anniversary Ceremony on Monday, in which tribal leadership welcomed visitors, tribal citizens and local and state officials. Attendees heard from Paragon General Manager and Tunica-Biloxi
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed the $53.1 billion budget package for Fiscal Year 2025 into law, introducing a significant change to sports betting tax rates in the state, effective July 1. Under the plan, operators with the highest adjusted gross revenue will face a 40% tax. The legislation, HB 4951, passed during a marathon legislative
Gaming technology and services provider BetConstruct has been named Digital Sports Betting Supplier of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2024, a recognition the company says underscores its “commitment to innovation and excellence in the sports betting market.” BetConstruct noted that its sportsbook solution empowers operators with the freedom and flexibility necessary to