White-label software provider iGATE attended SiGMA Europe Summit this month to showcase its boutique solutions, which the company describes as designed “to help operators and iGaming entrepreneurs launch high-converting online casinos and sportsbooks.” Over 27,000 delegates attended the event, including industry leaders, business owners, and operators. Key iGATE team members, including Styliana Kalogreadou, Head of B2B, and
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New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill that could change how unclaimed money from inactive online gambling accounts is managed, aiming to direct these funds to the state’s unclaimed property program after a three-year dormancy period. The legislation, spearheaded by Assemblymen Joe Danielsen and Robert Auth as reported by Shore News Network, with
Billionaire Miriam Adelson has escalated her financial campaign to legalize gambling in Texas, pouring $13.7 million into political donations during the first ten months of 2024, a dramatic increase from the $3.3 million spent ahead of the 2023 legislative session. The contributions, mostly directed at Republican lawmakers and political action committees, aim to boost
Iowa’s Q Casino and Resort in Dubuque opened a new arcade area to the general public on Wednesday, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony the day before. Casino and community leaders on Tuesday celebrated the launch of Island Social, an all-ages family fun zone outfitted with over 75 arcade games, digital ax throwing stations, duckpin bowling lanes, and more.
Stretch Network has unveiled its latest player-focused promotion, in time for Black Friday weekend. From November 29 to December 1, poker enthusiasts can enjoy up to 90% discounts on buy-ins for the World Poker League tournament series through the Black Friday Weekend promotion. The promotion is structured around special phase tournaments, offering an accessible path
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has launched its latest slot game, Sobek’s Godly Spins, a 5×3 slot that combines ancient Egyptian mythology with the glamour of a Vegas casino floor. Featuring Sobek, Ra, and Anubis as divine casino patrons, the game brings a unique twist to a beloved theme. Set in a luxurious casino,
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has launched Santa’s Xmas Rush, its latest seasonal slot. In this 6×6 cluster-pays slot, snowflakes can randomly mark up to eight symbols on any spin in the base game. If a Santa symbol lands at the same time, each snowflake-marked position reveals either a respin or a cash prize of
Lottery and gaming solutions provider Skilrock has announced the last call for registration of the webinar “Evolve, Unify, Thrive: LatAm Gaming Evolution”, set to take place on December 3rd. The Skilrock-sponsored webinar comes as the Latin American gambling industry experiences significant growth, driven by technological advancements and evolving regulations. The company has called on interested
iGaming content provider PopOK Gaming has unveiled its latest slot game, Sumo Baby, a 3×3 slot that combines the playful theme of a baby sumo wrestler with a variety of features designed to enhance the gaming experience. The game offers a fresh take on traditional sumo-inspired visuals, delivering an accessible yet dynamic experience for
Hard Rock International has announced the appointment of Chris Kelley as President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon, where he will oversee operations of the upcoming property opening in Kern County, California in late 2025. He will report to Jon Lucas, COO of Hard Rock International. “A veteran of the casino and resorts space,
The UAE’s first lottery operation has been officially launched, with a Dh 100 million grand prize on offer ($27.2 million). The move marks a new milestone in the country’s expansion toward a regulated entertainment and gaming industry, also set to include casino gaming at a later stage. Tickets are now available for purchase on The
Sports betting giant DraftKings has been fined by the Ohio Casino Control Commission for allowing wagering on student-athletes and their performance, as well as allowing deposits through methods not approved by the state’s regulator. DraftKings is set to pay $425,000 as a result of a settlement between the operator and the state. According to the
A New Hampshire judge on Tuesday upheld the state Lottery Commission’s decision to revoke the gaming license of Andy Sanborn, the embattled owner of the Concord Casino, for two years. The ruling is a significant setback for Sanborn, whose casino has been shuttered since January amid allegations of pandemic fraud. Sanborn’s efforts to sell
Global bookmaker 1xBet has won the Best Mobile Sports Betting App 2024 category at the SiGMA Europe Awards 2024. The award ceremony was held on November 12 as part of the SiGMA Europe 2024 forum at the MMH Exhibition Centre in Valletta, Malta. The victory resulted from online voting and a jury of industry experts’ decisions.
The office of Australia’s Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has issued an apology to individuals affected by problem gambling, acknowledging that long-awaited reforms to advertising have been delayed beyond initial expectations. The government has yet to provide a new timeline for addressing a report from the late Labor MP Peta Murphy, which called for a total
Pay4Fun, the first payment institution operating in the entertainment and sports betting segment authorized by the Central Bank of Brazil (BC), carried out transactions worth BRL 2.6 billion ($447,668,000) in the first half of 2024. The figure represents an increase of 121% over the BRL 1.2 billion ($206,616,000) transacted in the same period of 2023.
Marcus Boyle, Chairman of Great Britain’s Gambling Commission, announced that he will be stepping down after more than three years in the role. Boyle confirmed his exit on Wednesday, departing when his current term ends on January 31, 2025. The Commission has not said when it expects to appoint a replacement. Boyle, who has served
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has expanded its sportsbook product with the launch of football player markets. The latest update sees player markets, including shots on goal, shots on target, player fouls, player passes, and many more become available, ensuring a more complete sportsbook product for operators and a wider range of betting options for
The Chamber of Deputies gave a half-sanction on Wednesday, November 27, to legislation aimed at regulating online gambling and preventing gambling among children and adolescents. After a long day of debate, the law was approved by 140 affirmative votes, 36 negative votes, and 59 abstentions. The bill was sent to the Senate. The 36 negative
The National Council of Legislators from Gambling States (NCLGS) has released a draft Model Internet Gaming Act (MIGA) aimed at streamlining online gambling regulations across the United States. The framework, open for public comment until December 31, 2024, seeks to provide consistency among states considering iGaming legalization and to address concerns around consumer protection, illegal