In the U.S., individual states have been slow to legalize online casinos. To date, only seven, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Delaware, West Virginia, Nevada, and Rhode Island where it is expected to launch in Q1 2024, have access to legalized online casinos. This year, efforts to legalize online casinos were introduced in New York,
Month: October 2023
The central Data Protection department of Gauselmann Group recently took a proactive step in its efforts to enhance internal security by organizing a national data protection workshop at Schloss Benkhausen. This activity was tailored for 20 Data Protection Coordinators, aiming to update them on the latest developments in the field and foster unified approaches. Companies
Online gaming conversion solutions provider SharpLink Gaming has announced the official launch of SharpLinkHQ.com, which it describes as ‘the definitive online source’ for sports betting news and information, free-to-play games, betting tools, live odds, offers, and educational insights for US sports fans. Rob Phythian, Chief Executive Officer of SharpLink, stated: “We are very proud to
October 19, 2023 Many people struggle to break through in a big way in small-stakes cash games. Perhaps they squeak by with break-even results or they even become minor winners. But most people want to win big. Indeed, for many, that is the primary reason for playing the game. The key to accomplishing that goal
October 19, 2023 Bounty tournaments are on the way up—especially in the form of online progressive knock-out events and mystery bounty events in live settings. The bounty format has plenty of appeal, with the long-term rewards of the tournament paytable supplemented by the short-term reward of knocking another player out and claiming the cash bounty
The European Gaming Congress, an eagerly anticipated event in the iGaming industry, is set to make a big comeback after a three-year hiatus. This year’s edition will take place in Warsaw, the Polish capital, on October 30-31, 2023. The organizers say that they anticipate the event “to be the industry’s most significant gathering”. The congress
Everything You Need to Know About Casino Marienlyst Casino Marienlyst opened doors in 1902 in a lavish hotel along the picturesque Oresund Strait, establishing a premier entertainment destination. Nowadays, Casino Marienlyst is a first-class venue that combines the thrill of gambling with the charm of a historic location. Casino Marienlyst is the oldest casino in
October 18, 2023 Chris Battenfield is back on WSOP.com after a recent temporary hold was lifted from his account when it was determined he did not use Real Time Assistance (RTA) to cheat in a recent online bracelet event. The row started on October 3, when Mike “BrockLesnar” Holtz took to Twitter/X to accuse Battenfield
Last week at the Global Gaming Expo, we got an update on the launch of ESPN Bet. The CEO’s of Penn Entertainment and ESPN provided details on the sports betting project, and confirmation that there are still plans to have the app up and running by next month. The companies originally announced this as a
iGaming content provider CT Interactive has expanded its presence in the Colombian market by signing an exclusive distribution deal with online gaming platform Wplay. Described by the provider as “a leading player” in Latin America, the platform has a strong presence in Colombia and other countries in the region. Wplay offers a wide range of games, including
Inspired Entertainment has named Ian Freeman as its new Chief Commercial Officer of Virtuals effective November 16. His responsibilities will include the innovation, delivery, and growth of Inspired’s Virtual Sports products. Freeman succeeds Steve Rogers, who after 25 years with Inspired stepped down “to pursue other opportunities.” The company described him as a seasoned industry veteran with
Metaverse gaming platform Land Vegas has announced the launch of its operations in Latin America, thus becoming the first company in the world to operate in Virtual Reality. The launch in Latin America is scheduled for the first quarter of 2024 and the company assures that “it will mark a significant milestone in the evolution
iGaming content provider CT Interactive has confirmed its attendance at the upcoming SiGMA Europe event, set to take place on November 14-16, in Malta. At stand 1126, the company will present its “constantly evolving portfolio” of games. The company said its experts will introduce the brand’s latest slot releases, including The Big Chili, TransilWinia, 5 Fruitata Wins,
Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli has been handed a seven-month ban from football as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal betting. The FIGC (Italian Football Federation) confirmed the disciplinary action following an inquiry conducted by Turin prosecutors. Alongside the suspension, Fagioli has also been mandated to undergo a six-month therapy program and participate in at
Live betting services provider Sports Information Services (SIS) has launched its horse and greyhound racing content with Polish operator BETTERS, which launched in the country’s regulated market three years ago. The deal enables the provider to bring high-quality racing content from around the world to bettors in Poland. The launch further increases the company’s reach across
iGaming and sports betting operator BetMGM was named Digital Operator of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards. The awards aim to recognize “the best in the gaming industry” ahead of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E). BetMGM also was named Digital Operator of the Year in 2021. Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer at BetMGM, stated: “BetMGM is
October 18, 2023 The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online wrapped up its Fall 2023 series in the United States with 33 winners spread across 37 days in New Jersey and Nevada. The two states joined WSOP.CA, where Canadians played for eight WSOP bracelets, and by players in international WSOP Online series. In total, there
Following the expiration of the existing contract with Detroit’s 3 casinos and without a new contract, a large number of unionized employees at the Detroit’s 3 casinos officially began a strike on October 17th. Strike as a result of disagreement: Approximately 3,700 unionized workers at MotorCity Casino, MGM Grand Detroit and Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Independent Swedish content supplier to the iGaming industry, Thunderkick, welcomes the Halloween celebrations with the terrific and terrifying Bones & Bounty slot game! One can barely use other attributes to bring the variety of features and the thrill of the game play closer to players, who are invited to sail the cursed seals and avoid
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) banned a Sky Bet tweet featuring Gary Neville for inappropriate content. The regulator reportedly ruled that the famous former football player’s clip embedded in the post and predicting the Premiere League winners was likely to make a strong appeal to minors. As yahoo!finance reports, ASA explained that such an