UK trade association Bacta has reached out to the UK government, expressing apprehension regarding the banking sector’s alleged unfair treatment of businesses in the sector, including abrupt facility withdrawals in certain instances. Established in 1974, the association represents the UK amusements and low-stake gambling industry. “We want to confirm that a number of our members
Month: August 2023
NetBet Italy, a flagship iGaming operator based in Italy, is pleased to reveal that it has signed a content distribution agreement with CT Interactive, a Bulgarian online software supplier whose main focus is the development of slot games. The deal includes the official integration of CT’s famous slots titles on the NetBet Italy platform. Additionally,
Slot machine and casino game manufacturer Aristocrat Gaming has announced that it will continue to demonstrate innovation in motion at this year’s Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) with a display of new games as well as a broad portfolio for Class II and Class III that are ready for immediate order. James Starr, President of
Amidst the expansion of Maryland’s sports wagering market, the burgeoning iGaming sector gains prominence, with attention pivoting towards virtual slot machines and diverse casino games. The count of mobile sportsbooks available in the state surged to 11 during July, subsequently reaching a tally of 12 last week, the Daily Record reported. This uptick was realized
Research conducted by Kantar, a data analysis and consulting agency, has unveiled that 93% of clients are highly satisfied with the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator. This endorsement comes as a result of the survey’s findings, which underscore the continued rise in client contentment. The research, which marks the second wave following a previous study in 2022,
Casino-entertainment giant Caesars has released its 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility report highlighting its progress toward diversity, environmental impact, investment in local communities, and employee support. “In 2022 we focused on enhancing our existing goals as well as offering more robust support for our team members and communities. This past year’s progress is a reflection of the dedication of
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that it achieved an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) score of 4.2 out of 5.0 from FTSE Russell, positioning IGT in the 99th percentile within the Travel and Leisure sector of FTSE Russell’s ESG Scores. This was an improvement from IGT’s previous ESG Score of 3.5 out of 5.0
August 15, 2023 When registration closed for the WSOP £3,300 Super Circuit London at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane there had been four Day 1 flights. Over the course of those four days, 910 players had entered the event. Despite the impressive turnout, management had to dip into the rake in
August 15, 2023 It was a moment that usually only happens in dreams. Viorel Gavrila was heads-up for a title at the final table of the €888 888poker LIVE Bucharest Main Event and looked down at two black aces as his opponent, Admir Qinami, moved all in. That magical scenario made Gavrila a champion and
August 15, 2023 Get ready for two weeks of thrilling poker action as the prestigious World Poker Tour (WPT) heads to the picturesque land of Lichtenstein from August 30 to September 11. The stage is set for an impressive turnout as the Grand Casino Liechtenstein hosts the highly-anticipated WPT Prime Lichtenstein series, featuring a massive
Recently, Bragg Gaming Group, a B2B provider of content-based iGaming technology based in Toronto, Canada, revealed its financial results for 2Q23, which officially ended on June 30 of this fiscal year, where it showed that its income grew by 18.9% to an incredible €24.7 million. However, it also adjusted its profits and Adjusted EBITDA growth
August 14, 2023 Monday night’s High Stakes Poker show — the second episode of Season 11 — featured a $1 million pot and was dominated by the overly aggressive play of Eric Persson. Persson, however, wasn’t seated at the table when the show began but would enter shortly after. When the cameras began rolling, the
Don’t look now, but your next stay at one of the many Strip hotels could have some unwelcome guests. Cimex lectularius, Cimex hemipterus and Leptocimex boueti, to be exact. Or, as we’ve all grown to call them, bed bugs. Seriously? At such an expensive place? Oh, yea. Actually, there are several Las Vegas resorts up
Something’s cooking in Kentucky – and it’s millions of dollars worth. After the gaming industry decided to make a move against the illegal betting industry, Billi Jo Woods decided to step up as a plaintiff and take things into his own hands. The reasons for the lawsuit: The speculation about the illegal betting case related
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is undertaking efforts to privatize 45 of its casinos by the third quarter of 2025, as reported by CNN. As the regulator’s chair announced during the national budget consideration in the House of Representatives on August 14, the regulator reportedly intends to add value to more than 3,000
Wynn Resorts, one of the world’s leading casino operators, has decided to close its online WynnBET gambling facilities in eight U.S. states. According to the company, the online sports betting and iGaming platform will no longer be available in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Louisiana, New Jersey, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia in line with the company’s
After Infiniti-DRGT challenged the Partouche Group’s Jean Metz right to own the Berck casino concession, the authorities decided that the company’s doubts were legitimate, and the procedure was canceled. Group’s Société Grand Casino de Dinant against Partouche: Administrative courts granted the concession on July 17, and shortly after that, it was revoked. Among the candidates
NetBet Italy, a flagship iGaming operator based in Italy, is pleased to reveal that it has signed a content distribution agreement with CT Interactive, a Bulgarian online software supplier whose main focus is the development of slot games. The deal includes the official integration of CT Interactive’s famous slots titles on the NetBet Italy platform.
In its second quarter 2023 earnings report submitted with the Philippine Stock Exchange on August 14, Suntrust Resort Holdings Inc. the company listed behind the new Philippines US$1.1 billion casino and hotel project, claimed that the said Manila project construction arrived at the “roof level” since June 30. Additionally, the company also confirmed again its intention
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has revealed its intention to privatize 45 of its casinos by the third quarter of 2025, according to the agency’s chairperson’s announcement on Monday. PAGCOR’s Chief, Alejandro Tengco, shared this plan during the national budget deliberations at the House of Representatives, stating, “Definitely, my trust is to privatize