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Examining the 2023 online casino landscape and early 2024 trends reveals that slots still hold over 80% market dominance. However, there are notable shifts in the popularity of specific games. Leveraging data from its Game Aggregator, SOFTSWISS shares insights gathered by analyzing more than 300 clients and 16,500 games. Slot Games In 2023, slots consistently

Virginia legislators approved a bill on Friday that seeks to legalize skill games – slots-like betting machines that proliferated across small businesses in the state and had previously seen an intermittent ban. Pending the signature of GOP Governor Glenn Youngkin, the legislation aims to tax and regulate these devices, commonly known as gray machines due

Manuel San Román Benavente, former General Director of Casino Games and Slot Machines of Peru and an outstanding specialist in the gaming sector in Latin America, died at the age of 74 in the city of Lima. It was reported that his passing was due to health complications resulting from a COVID-19 infection. During the

Game developer Blueprint Gaming has announced the launch of its latest release, Bankin’ More Bacon Jackpot King. This sequel promises players a return to the vault with an array of cash collect bonuses. The familiar vibrant background returns, with a host of colourful symbols ranging from dollars to bars of gold across the 6×4 reels,

Caesars Entertainment has become the first operator to launch legal online sports betting in North Carolina, under its Caesars Sportsbook brand. The platform’s debut was made possible through an expanded partnership with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The app is now exclusively accepting mobile sports bets at two

ICE bid farewell to London in early February in grand style, gathering thousands of international gaming buyers and thought leaders at the ExCeL exhibition center for the last time, as the major trade expo gears up to relocate to Barcelona starting next year. From February 6 to 8, ICE and sister show iGB Affiliate hosted

February marked a special month for the global gambling industry with ICE’s last London edition taking place, reuniting stakeholders at the ExCeL exhibition center once again before a planned relocation to Barcelona starting next year. Over the show’s three days (Feb. 6 – 8), the expo served as an ideal platform for companies across all

In this analysis, gaming manufacturer Quixant explains how its expertise and product portfolio can enable success for operators in Georgia’s skill-based market. Georgia, a state known for its vibrant culture, Southern hospitality, and thriving entertainment scene, is home to a unique facet of gaming: skill-based machines. From arcades to bars and family entertainment centers, these

Sportingtech has partnered with iGaming development studio RubyPlay to integrate its portfolio of slot games into its platform. The betting and gaming platform provider says the addition of RubyPlay’s content will further boost its offering, which already has more than 100,000 titles from over 100 global partners. Games will include Immortal Ways Diamonds, Diamond Explosion

Endeavor’s sports data and technology segment generated $469.8 million for the company in FY23, a jump of 80.3% year-on-year. The figure represents 7.8% of Endeavor’s overall revenue for the year, which was $5.96 billion.  Endeavor took several steps concerning sports data and technology in 2023, following the company’s acquisition of OpenBet in September 2022 for

Local maritime tourism program Macau Cruise is set to welcome a new ferry company in 2024, as well as committing to strengthen ties with casino operators. According to the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the new company will bring with it new fireworks sightseeing routes.  In a written reply to legislator Ella Lei Ching’s inquiry

Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game Sydney 2024 is just one week away, and the organizers of the 5-day immersive program have announced there’s still a last chance to sign up. The event combines expert knowledge with deep dives into industry standards, regulatory policy, and practices, geared towards fostering “a forward-thinking, compliant, thriving, and

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has officially become a part of the World of Hyatt program, allowing members to earn and redeem points for qualifying stays at the Hyatt-affiliated 2,500-room hotel. The announcement comes as the property undergoes a multi-phase transformation worth $340 million. The Rio

Florida stands to gain $4.4 billion over the next six years from its gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe, contingent on ongoing judicial support for the Seminole Gaming Compact. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision not to stay a lower court order endorsing the compact, the Seminole Tribe has initiated the transfer of compact-related revenue

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gambling Authority, has fined Malta-based online casino firm Gammix Limited 19.7 million euros ($21.3 million) for allegedly offering unlicensed gambling to players in the Netherlands. The company has slammed the “outrageous and unsubstantiated” penalty and vowed to fight the ruling. This is the highest fine ever imposed by the KSA. According

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Global bookmaker 1xBet has announced that it will take part in the SBC Summit Rio 2024 exhibition, billed as the largest event of its kind in Latin America, which will be held from March 5 to 7 at the Windsor Convention & Expo Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 1xBet has become the event’s Premium Sponsor

Cathy Judd-Stein, Chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, will retire from public service upon the completion of her term on March 21, 2024, announced Governor Maura Healey on Friday. The administration will initiate a search for her successor, with applications open until March 18, 2024. Governor Maura Healey said: “Cathy Judd-Stein led the Massachusetts Gaming

The progressive jackpot at BetMGM in New Jersey has hit a record high, reaching over $4 million and becoming the largest in the operator’s history. Players can win the progressive jackpot by playing online in New Jersey at BetMGM, Borgata, Wheel of Fortune Casino, and Party Casino. BetMGM’s progressive jackpot pool “The Big One” consists of

The initial wave of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) has unveiled key insights into gambling participation trends. According to the findings, overall participation in any form of gambling activity stood at 48%. However, when excluding individuals who solely engaged in lottery draws, the participation rate dropped to 27%. Online gambling emerged as a popular