Swedish iGaming provider Play’n GO was honored with the Software Supplier of the Year Award at the EGR Italy Awards ceremony held in Rome last Wednesday night. This accolade highlights Play’n GO’s continued success in the competitive online casino market, the company noted. The recognition comes after a stellar year for Play’n GO in Italy, marked
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Sports betting giant DraftKings has signed NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal as its latest high-profile brand ambassador in a multi-year deal. The NBA Hall of Famer is best known for his stellar NBA career. In his 19-year tenure, Shaq won four championships and was a 15-time All-Star. He announced the deal in a video posted by the Boston-based operator
If you’re headed to Sin City soon, we have several Las Vegas Halloween events designed for your enjoyment and fright! What else would you expect from this town? From downtown to the Strip and all points in between, you will find no shortage of spooky things going on to keep you occupied! We will be
The Macau Legislative Assembly has unanimously approved a new anti-illegal gambling bill, with all 32 lawmakers present voting in favor. This marks a significant step in the government’s efforts to strengthen regulations in the gambling hub. The vote comes 10 months after the initial proposal was announced and takes place during the first session of
Blackstone has provided nearly AU$500 million ($337 million) in financial support to Crown Resorts in 2023, according to the Australian Financial Review. The capital injection comes as the casino operator grapples with ongoing regulatory challenges and a decline in high-roller customers. The funding came shortly after Crown faced an AU$450 million ($300 million) penalty imposed
Skilrock Technologies, a subsidiary of the Sugal and Damani Group with over 52 years in the lottery business, specializes in providing technology solutions tailored for the global lottery market. With implementations in 32 countries, the company focuses on leveraging its operational experience to develop innovative systems that enhance player engagement and streamline operations. In this
Control F5, a company that offers solutions for the betting and gaming sector, had its CEO, Natalia Nogues, featured on the cover of Casino Magazine in October. The executive gave an interview to the publication in which she shared her perspectives on the company and the future of the sector. Among the points discussed, Nogues
Shortly after attending SBC Summit Lisbon and G2E Las Vegas, Pay4Fun CEO Leonardo Baptista held an exclusive interview with Yogonet. Among the topics discussed were the growth of the Brazilian payments company, developments in fixed-odds regulation, and a brief retrospective of what Pay4Fun has achieved in 2024. “Increased regulation in the gambling sector has brought
iGaming solutions provider EGT Digital has announced a new collaboration with Casino Sanremo, thus expanding its footprint in Italy. The Bulgarian company is now among the slot solutions providers of the digital gaming brand, with guests to the betting site having the opportunity to access EGT Digital’s diversity of games and jackpots. Zornitsa Boncheva, Regional Manager for
Jackpot.com, an online lottery courier service, announced the launch of its digital scratch ticket offering in Massachusetts, Ohio, and Texas. The platform allows users to purchase and play official state scratch tickets via mobile devices and computers. With its new service, Jackpot.com aims to deliver the fastest digital scratch ticket experience, focusing on convenience and
British gambling group Entain announced an 8% year-on-year increase in group revenue for the third quarter, driven primarily by growth in its online business. The company’s latest trading update indicates that full-year adjusted EBITDA is expected to reach the upper end of its guidance, projected between £1.04 billion ($1.35 billion) and £1.09 billion. In a
SBC’s Vice President of Marketing for the Americas, Cristian Robalino, affirmed that the next edition of SBC Summit Latin America will bring together the main players in the gaming and sports betting industry, as well as technological innovators and leaders in payment solutions in the region. In an interview with Yogonet, the executive also said
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has begun negotiations to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), which allows online poker networks to share players across state borders, thus increasing player liquidity. The development comes after Gov. Josh Shapiro sent a letter, on October 10, to the state’s gambling regulator asking it to begin negotiations to
Ireland is on the brink of a change in its gambling sector, with the Gambling Regulation Bill nearing enactment after a lengthy legislative journey. The bill has passed through both Houses of the Oireachtas and is expected to be signed into law by President Michael D. Higgins imminently. The proposed legislation, which addresses various aspects
iGaming solutions provider SOFTSWISS was among the companies making waves at SBC Summit Lisbon, where it showcased its comprehensive range of solutions. At the show, the supplier demonstrated its commitment to supporting clients with its expansive ecosystem of online gaming products, which address pressing issues such as retention, alignment with license requirements, and responsible gambling practices.
A player at Saracen Casino Resort won a new record jackpot for the state of Arkansas. On Tuesday, officials with the casino announced that a guest from Hot Springs won the platinum $924,562 jackpot while playing International Gaming Technology (IGT)’s new Whitney Houston-branded slot machine. “Saracen was the first casino in Arkansas to install Wide
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that it will present its portfolio of premium lottery solutions at the World Lottery Summit (WLS) 2024, to be held October 21-24, in Paris. In Booth 30 at the Palais des Congrès de Paris, IGT will exhibit its ‘Future Forward, Growth Driven’ approach with a suite of digital and
Two downtown casinos are now letting their dealers keep their own tips in a changed policy. Binion’s and its sister property, Four Queens, will now let dealers keep the tips given to them at a game instead of pooling with the other dealers, as is most common in Las Vegas casinos. Las Vegas Review-Journal quoted Glenn
Lottery and gaming industry solutions provider Skilrock Technologies has announced its participation in the World Lottery Summit (WLS) 2024, “marking over a decade of continuous innovation and excellence.” The event will take place from October 21 to 24 in Paris, France, and will gather global industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders. Over the past 14 years, Skilrock
When most people head to Las Vegas, they have at least some small hope for hitting some big jackpots. Even if they know the odds are stacked against them, they know that it’s not mathematically impossible for them to win. I mean, people do it and the odds aren’t zero. Just ask some of the