Month: November 2023

International Game Technology (IGT) has been recognized in the 2023 All-Index report of the All-In Diversity Project (AIDP). The AIDP, a non-profit organization focused on the gaming sector, assesses diversity, equity and inclusion in the global gambling industry. IGT achieved a high score in the fourth annual edition of this benchmark survey. Among the 29 participating

US sports betting giant DraftKings has unveiled a partnership with the Passamaquoddy Tribe in Maine, setting the stage for the launch of its online sportsbook in the state. The agreement is subject to licensing and regulatory approvals “Building a relationship with the Passamaquoddy Tribe is a fantastic opportunity for DraftKings, as we look to bring customers

The UK Gambling Commission has appointed seven new commissioners to help regulate the gambling industry in England and Wales. These appointments, confirmed by Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer, bring a diverse array of experiences and knowledge from a range of sectors, expected to contribute to the commission’s objective of ensuring fair and safe gambling practices. The

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has revealed its second-quarter report (July to September), covering data from UK land-based and online operators. The online gross gaming yield (GGY) totaled £1.2 billion ($1.46 billion), a 0.6% year-on-year increase, driven by slots, whereas the GGY for nearly all other verticals decreased. The total number of bets and spins increased

The third edition of the SBC Summit Latinoamerica, an event that will gather under the same roof the main representatives of the online gaming and sports betting sector, officially kicks off this Wednesday in Miami. While the opening and pre-registration party was held last night at the Rooftop Live of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel

The customer loyalty partnership between Marriott International and MGM Resorts International will not materialize this year. Originally scheduled to launch this month, the collaboration was postponed until 2024, after MGM suffered a ransomware attack in September, which reports indicate could be the cause. In July, the two giants unveiled the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy.

Caesars Entertainment beat profit estimates for the third quarter on Tuesday, reporting a profit of 34 cents per share, compared with analysts’ expectations of 29 cents. Total quarterly revenue was about $3 billion, up 3.7% from a year earlier, driven by steady demand in Las Vegas casinos and digital growth. Analysts, on average, were expecting

The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported a substantial increase in gaming revenue for the state in September, driven largely by strong performances on the Las Vegas Strip. According to the latest data, the 60 licensed casinos on the Strip collectively won $741.2 million from gamblers during the month. This surge in revenue contributed to a

Gaming Laboratories International announced Tuesday that April Augustine, GLI’s Director of Marketing, has been included in PR Daily’s Top Women in Marketing Awards List for 2023 in the Tech/Digital Marketers category. PR Daily’s Top Women in Marketing Awards aim to celebrate trailblazing female marketing leaders who are “elevating brands and products, breaking barriers within their

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gambling Authority, has imposed a fine of €6,794,000 ($7,165,020) on operator GoldWin Limited for offering illegal games of chance to Netherlands players via the westcasino.com website. The offering constituted a violation of the Dutch Gambling Act because GoldWin does not have a license issued by the KSA. The fine amount

Gaming technology company Novomatic has achieved a first-place ranking in the gaming sector for its sustainability performance in PwC Austria’s 2023 Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) study. Amidst new ESG requirements prompted by EU regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), corporations are under pressure to adapt swiftly to the evolving landscape. Audit and consulting firm PwC

Inspired Entertainment has expanded its Halloween-themed game portfolio with a new addition titled Cops ‘n’ Robbers Big Money Trick or Treat, developed by the company’s Bell-Fruit design studio. As a seasonal follow-on from Inspired’s popular Cops ‘n’ Robbers Big Money, the game’s reels spin to reveal the game’s iconic Cops ‘n’ Robbers symbols with “a spooky

Clarion Gaming, organizers of iGB Affiliate (iGBA), announced ‘The Future Now’ will be the theme of the show, a creative proposition expected to help drive participation in the event, set to take place from February 6 – 9 at ExCeL London. Registration for what will be the last edition of iGB Affiliate to be held in

iGaming industry software and business solutions provider Slotegrator will be exhibiting its products from November 13 to 17 at the SiGMA Europe Summit in Malta. Among the innovations taking center stage at stand 1133 are the company’s online casino platform and Telegram Casino, a mobile solution that was first presented by Slotegrator in 2017 and updated

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has announced a strategic partnership with Brazilian operator Betmais. As a result of this collaboration, Betmais will now offer a diverse range of Pragmatic Play products, including slots, live casino and virtual sports. Pragmatic Play is set to provide Betmais with more than 300 slot games, including favorites Gates of Olympus