The BIS SiGMA Americas gambling event organizers have announced that early bird tickets are now available for purchase. The event is set to take place in Brazil this April, from the 23rd to 25th April, at the Transamerica Expo Centre in São Paulo. The 3-day event will connect the LatAm industry, bringing regional operators, streamers,
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iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has signed a deal with platform provider The Factory Gaming to fortify its position in the Latin American gaming market. Under the agreement, Pragmatic Play will integrate its portfolio of slots, live casino, and virtual sports content onto The Factory Gaming’s online casino platform, “elevating its participant reach globally.” Pragmatic
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested that internet service providers (ISPs) block eight more illegal gambling websites after investigations found these services to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The latest sites blocked include Lucky7even, 50 Crowns, Rockwin, Bitdreams, Mr Pacho, Casino Infinity, Zota Bet, and Spicyjackpots. ACMA
US sports betting giant DraftKings has announced that Jason Park, DraftKings’ Chief Financial Officer, will become the Company’s Chief Transformation Officer, effective May 1, 2024. In this newly created role, Park will lead initiatives to deploy technologies to capture additional operating efficiencies as well as oversee the integration of the proposed acquisition of Jackpocket. Alan Ellingson,
The Nevada Gaming Commission is set to deliberate on imposing a $500,000 fine on a Laughlin casino following its failure to report two physical altercations involving the resort’s security officers. The Donald J. Laughlin Gaming Trust, operating as the Riverside Resort & Casino, faces scrutiny over two incidents that transpired on its premises. The first
MGM Resorts International is reportedly considering the sale of its casino operations at Ohio’s Northfield Park and in Springfield, Massachusetts. The company is said to be working with financial advisers on this matter. However, the discussions are in the early stages and may not necessarily lead to any concrete actions, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources.
In this interview, SOFTSWISS Co-CEO Andrey Starovoitov reflects on the iGaming company’s 15th anniversary. Moreover, Starovoitov discusses his professional path with the business, offers advice to those navigating this complex sector, and shares industry insights on what makes SOFTSWISS stand out from the crowd. You’ve been with SOFTSWISS for nearly half of its 15-year journey.
On Wednesday, an appellate court panel heard the state’s appeals in two cases over 2021 amendments to the law determining how much money casinos pay in lieu of property taxes in New Jersey. Atlantic County filed one of two legal challenges against amending the Atlantic City casino PILOT legislation, while local political organization Liberty & Prosperity brought the
As summer approaches, Atlantic City finds itself grappling with an unexpected challenge: a severe erosion of its iconic beaches, leaving the city’s famed casinos scrambling to salvage their crucial tourism appeal. Winter storms have ravaged the northern section of Atlantic City, stripping away sand and leaving little shoreline for beachgoers. Executives from the Ocean Casino
Queensland has implemented legislation aimed at curbing money laundering and protecting problem gamblers, which includes restrictions on cash gambling at the state’s casinos, following the passage of the bill in parliament on Wednesday. Under the new laws, Queenslanders will be prohibited from gambling more than a few hundred dollars in cash at casinos in a
Missouri’s casino industry experienced a notable uptick in February, with total adjusted gross revenue (AGR) reaching $156.9 million, marking a 14% increase from January’s $135.4 million, according to the latest report from the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC). This figure closely mirrored the AGR reported in February 2023, which stood at $156.7 million. Leading the pack
Entain finds itself entangled in a legal dispute stemming from its acquisition of Dutch-facing business BetCity. What initially appeared as a strategic move to penetrate the lucrative Netherlands market has now evolved into a contentious issue, with Entain alleging significant discrepancies in BetCity’s value at the time of purchase. The saga began when Entain acquired BetCity
Sad news to report, as one of our favorite places to eat in Vegas is going away. Margaritaville is closing it’s doors after more than two decades of welcoming guests… and we’re sad. Not as sad as when we lost Jimmy last September, but still sad. Margaritaville takes up a huge amount of space in
The Chinese embassy in Singapore has issued a warning to its citizens residing in the city-state, advising them to refrain from participating in any form of gambling while abroad. The embassy emphasized that gambling activities outside of China violate Chinese laws. This cautionary statement from the embassy coincides with intensified efforts by Beijing to combat
The prospects of Minnesota legalizing sports betting saw significant improvement on Tuesday as political supporters reached a compromise with a major opponent of the proposed bill. According to the House author, the negotiated deal has increased the likelihood of the bill passing through the divided legislature to better than even odds, FOX 9 reported. Under
Fontainebleau Las Vegas has issued a counterclaim against Wynn Las Vegas in Clark County District Court, asserting that executives who departed Wynn to join the new resort did so voluntarily due to dissatisfaction with their former employer. The counterclaim, filed Tuesday, invokes The Eagles’ song “New Kid in Town” to describe the circumstances surrounding the hiring
Online payment solutions company Pay4Fun has announced a new integration in its payment solutions system: the Highroller platform. According to the provider, this gaming and betting platform has “decades of experience in the online entertainment industry and offers options developed by the world’s leading providers,” such as Pragmatic Play, Microgaming, and Push Gaming. In addition,
Gaming provider Amusnet has unveiled its latest fruit video slot release, Wild Traces. With 5 reels and 20 fixed pay lines, Wild Traces offers plenty of opportunities to make winning combinations, says the supplier. “Amusnet’s new addition to its video slot portfolio features a classical theme with a modern-looking design and captivating animations, including a Bell, Bars, and 7
The proposed amendments to Macau’s gaming credit law are anticipated to undergo a final vote in April at the Legislative Assembly (AL), lawmaker Chan Chak Mo said on Tuesday. Originally introduced by the Executive Council last year, the bill aims to establish a legal framework governing the granting of credit associated with games of chance.
iGaming supplier Pragmatic Play has taken its Slots content live with operator Tipsport in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The provider’s growing collection of Slots, which includes popular titles such as Gates of Olympus and Sweet Bonanza, in addition to recent hits such as Loki’s Riches, is now available to Tipsport players. Pragmatic Play’s wider portfolio