iGaming solutions provider BetConstruct revealed that it has won the Technology Provider and Supplier award at the International Gaming Awards (IGA) 2025. The awards took place on January 19th at the Intercontinental Hotel in Barcelona. Betconstruct informs that the awards are “one of the most prestigious events” in the iGaming industry, and recognizes excellence across
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ESPN announced that it “is reinforcing its commitment to educating and protecting its audience” as sports betting becomes more mainstream with the launch of ‘The Talk,’ a new campaign aimed at promoting responsible gaming practices. The campaign features two creative spots, one starring SportsCenter anchor Elle Duncan labeled ‘Wedding Day,’ and the other, starring SportsCenter
The UK Gambling Commission is ramping up its efforts to combat unlicensed gambling activities following the discovery of online casino games, originally supplied by licensed operators, appearing on unauthorized websites targeting British consumers. The Commission has issued a warning to operators and signaled its intent to conduct test purchasing to identify potential breaches. In
Vermont’s sports betting market reached a new milestone in December 2024, with a handle of $24.4 million, according to the state’s Department for Liquor and Lottery. The figure marks a 32% increase from November’s $18.4 million, reflecting robust growth since the market’s launch in January 2024. Despite the higher handle, revenue fell to $1.6 million, down
Macau casinos reported a strong start to the year, generating MOP12.1 billion ($1.5 billion) in gross gaming revenue (GGR) through January 19, as demand remained “solid” in the lead-up to the Chinese New Year holiday (CNY), according to analysts. JP Morgan analysts DS Kim, Mufan Shi, and Selina Li anticipate moderate revenue growth during the
The Waterfront Manila Hotel & Casino, formerly the Manila Pavilion Hotel, is on track to fully reopen by the first quarter of 2027 after undergoing extensive redevelopment following a devastating fire in 2018, operator Acesite (Phils) Hotel Corporation said in a regulatory filing. Acesite, a subsidiary of Waterfront Philippines Inc, which holds a 55.7%
The Koi Nation, a small band of Southeastern Pomo Indians, has secured federal approval to develop a casino on 68 acres of land near Windsor, California, despite opposition from neighboring tribes and local residents. U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland issued a “record of decision” last week, granting the land-to-trust status required for the project under
The ICE Esports Arena at ICE Barcelona 2025 plays a key role in educating people about esports and how to access, integrate and regulate this growing vertical, says Clarion Gaming’s leader in Emerging Technology and Esports, Will Harding. “Part of the role of the Esports Arena and The Esports and Games Conference is explaining exactly
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC), Britain’s accounting regulator, has launched an investigation into KPMG’s audit of the 2022 financial statements of Entain, the gambling company that owns brands such as Ladbrokes and Coral. The probe, which falls under the FRC’s Audit Enforcement Procedure, will be conducted by its enforcement division, the watchdog announced on Monday.
PENN Entertainment announced that ESPN BET has launched in Washington, D.C. ESPN BET, the official sportsbook of ESPN, is now live in 20 US jurisdictions. Fans in the District now have access to the state-of-the-art mobile and web betting platform, which offers a variety of markets across sports and leagues from around the world, along
A Virginia bill proposing a referendum for a casino in Fairfax County cleared its first legislative hurdle on Monday, advancing amid local opposition and unresolved questions about revenue sharing. Senate Bill 982, introduced by Senator Scott Surovell (D-Fairfax County), passed the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee’s gaming subcommittee with a 5-2 vote. The
Gaming technology group Novomatic has signed an agreement to acquire the French casino group Vikings Casinos SAS, subject to certain conditions such as regulatory approvals. With this move, Novomatic says that it continues its international growth strategy in the French market and “significantly” expands its portfolio in one of the largest gaming regions in Europe.
Circus Circus has been the object of ridicule and the butt of many jokes for year, bit now the 56 year old result may be on the market. The owner, Phil Ruffin, is considering the sale of the property he purchased for $825 million just over 5 years ago, which could not be worth $5
Sportsbook and iGaming operator Rivalry on Satursday announced that it has added US President Donald Trump’s official Solana cryptocurrency ‘$TRUMP’ as an accepted payment method. Rivalry users are now able to deposit and wager using $TRUMP, a cryptocurrency on the Solana blockchain which currently has a fully diluted value of over USD $30 billion. The addition
Online gaming content provider Pragmatic Play has entered into a new agreement with Flutter to become the exclusive provider of dedicated live casino tables for its UK and Irish-facing brands. The strategic partnership will see Pragmatic Play supply dedicated live content alongside its range of live casino products to Paddy Power, Betfair, Sky Vegas, and other brands
iGaming content provider PopOK Gaming introduced the latest addition to its portfolio—land-based slot machines — at ICE 2025 in Barcelona, where they made their global debut. “This milestone marks an exciting chapter in our journey, bringing the thrill of PopOK’s games from the digital realm to the casino floor,” the provider stated. “Our land-based slot machines are
Esports betting solutions provider DATA.BET highlighted its “remarkable improvement” for 2024 in a new insights report. With the start of the year behind, DATA.BET reflected on its key milestones for the period, including significant expansion, additional content, product launches, and more. Business development In 2024, the company experienced significant expansion, “reflecting the increasing demand for progressive
Casino entertainment provider Play’n GO has announced a partnership with global music label Spinnin’ Records. The partnership will see the games studio produce two bespoke games on behalf of the label, the first of which, Into the Beat, will be released in March of this year, and marks “yet another landmark in Play’n GO’s expansion
The Waterfront Manila Hotel & Casino, formerly the Manila Pavilion Hotel, is on track to fully reopen by the first quarter of 2027 after undergoing extensive redevelopment following a devastating fire in 2018, operator Acesite (Phils) Hotel Corporation said in a regulatory filing. Acesite, a subsidiary of Waterfront Philippines Inc, which holds a 55.7%
iGaming solutions provider SOFTSWISS has released its 2025 Sports Betting Events Calendar, featuring 84 major sporting events designed to help operators enhance promotional strategies and capitalize on the rapidly growing sports betting industry. The global sports betting market surged to EUR 45.43 billion ($47.17 billion) in revenue in 2024, marking a 6% year-on-year increase,