In its continuing effort to appeal to a broad base of New Zealanders, the island country’s national lottery, Lotto New Zealand (Lotto NZ), has selected Scientific Games as its new systems technology provider. The arrangement builds on the over three decades-long business relationship between the two companies and will see new, “fully integrated next-generation technology”
Month: August 2023
In recent years, FinTech has become an integral part of the iGaming industry, bringing significant changes to the way bets and games are played. “Financial technology plays a key role in today’s iGaming industry, transforming the way bets and games are made, improving the player experience and ensuring transparency and security of transactions,” BetB2B notes.
August 24, 2023 The trio of opening events for the 2023 World Series of Poker Online on GGPoker have come to their conclusion, which has seen three players add their names to the long list of bracelet winners from the last couple of months. The series, which began on August 20 and runs until October
August 24, 2023 It seems like Ravi Sheth can do nothing wrong at the poker table. He is enjoying a ridiculous purple patch that has seen him bank more than £230,000 in the first three weeks of August alone! Sheth cashed in the £770 Monster Stack at the WSOPC Super Circuit London before making his
August 24, 2023 The first one-day €25,000 No-Limit Hold’em of the PokerStars 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour Barcelona has come to an end and Felipe Ketzer beat a field of 28 players to win the top prize of €255,480 at Casino Barcelona. Ketzer won the big bag from a total prize pool of €672,280. He
Golden Nugget Online Gaming, an award-winning iGaming operator, has launched its online and mobile casino application in Pennsylvania on August 22, 2023. As reported by Globe Newswire, the launch will make the operator’s casino app containing more than 500 slots, classic table games, and exclusive games available for the Pennsylanian players and mark another significant
SJM Holdings, a flagship owner, operator and developer of casinos and IRs in Macau, revealed gross gaming income (GGR) of HK$5.66 billion, approximately US$722 million, for the three months to June 30th, 2023, which grew by 241% year-over-year and was 35% larger compared to the March quarter. Gaming income still hasn’t reached pre-COVID levels: While
The second quarter of the year was profitable for all casinos in Atlantic City. However, compared to the year before, in total, they generated 20.5% less revenue than in 2022. Revenue decreased: Only three casinos and one online entity, of 9 at all in Atlantic City, succeeded in achieving a higher profit than in 2019,
The Kentucky lawmakers awarded sports betting licenses for horse tracks and online operators ahead of the legal sports wagering launch in the Bluegrass State scheduled for September 2023. September Launch: The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission reportedly made the decision on August 22, 2023 allowing gamblers to opt for several eligible venues to place in-person bets
Recently, reports surfaced that the fate of horse racing in Macau could be in jeopardy as signs indicate that the “Macau Jockey Club (MJC) will soon lose its right to run racing in the SAR.” However, nothing is certain yet. Signs don’t promise anything good: There are some signs that fate won’t bring any good to horse
Hola! Are you ready for a quick trip to exotic Mexico? One of the most popular iGaming aggregators and content providers, Relax Gaming, decided to expand its impressive Dream Drop portfolio with the newest release, Piñata Popper Dream Drop. A Mexican adventure: Explore the huge Mexico City, drink a margarita on the roof, and finish
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has revealed the debut of IGT PlayDigital’s CAESARS CLEOPATRA®, the striking latest game made particularly for the recently released Caesars Palace Online Casino, a proprietary online gambling platform and the latest mobile casino application created by Caesars Entertainment Inc. New game: The game mixes the gameplay and imagery of one
In the first half of 2023, Macau’s gross gambling revenue reached almost $10 billion bringing the region a lucrative title of the top gaming destination in the world at the moment! As Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports, Macau’s casinos generated around an average of $2 billion in monthly revenues in the first half of the
When it comes to opulence, grandeur, and unabashed extravagance, few establishments can hold a candle to the world’s most luxurious casinos. These palaces of entertainment and chance are not merely places to test one’s luck; they are immersive experiences that transport visitors into a world of glamour, elegance, and sophistication. From the heart of Las
Casinos have faced a prolonged battle to keep “younger” customers coming back for their services, and it can become an even bigger problem if some of the new laws that are being proposed come into play. According to many industry experts, new regulations in the U.K. gambling laws can require platforms hosting slot games to
Betsson Group, in addition to commemorating 60 years in 2023, is now debuting its latest international marketing concept named “A bet makes the difference.” Additionally, this concept is all about strengthening the previous message that wagering is more about increasing enthusiasm rather than huge wins. However, the latest commercials, first and foremost produced in-house, are
Gambling streamers have become very popular in recent years – but why is that, and what have popular platforms Twitch and Kick done to increase their popularity? Twitch’s popularity Tom Waterhouse from Waterhouse VC decided to research this topic and compare two of the most popular streamers. Twitch was launched in 2011, but its biggest
The History of the Entertainment City in Manila, Philippines Our look into the Entertainment City in Manila, Philippines, will begin with an overview of its origins. Conceptualized in 2002 by the Philippine Amusement and Game Corporation (PAGCOR), it is located in Parañaque, along Manila Bay. Construction began in 2007 and is still ongoing, although most
Canadian betting and media company Rivalry has announced the launch of its esports same-game parlay product, allowing users to combine multiple bets within a single esports match. The new product feature, known as ‘Same Game Combos’ on Rivalry, is available for top League of Legends, Counter-Strike, and Dota 2 esports matches. “Finding success among Millennial
The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina, has unanimously approved the rezoning of 192 acres of farmland near Madison for highway commercial usage. The move came despite some local residents having expressed apprehension about the rezoning’s potential link to a forthcoming casino near the US 220 area. Last month, it was reported that a