The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has expressed concern over Italy’s proposed online gambling license fees, warning that the increase could exacerbate the country’s existing black-market problem. The Italian decree, currently under discussion in the Council of Ministers, introduces significant changes to the online gambling sector, primarily focusing on the cost of license fees.
Month: December 2023
NetBet Italy, one of the leading online gaming operators in Italy, closes a content supply deal with the popular game development studio, Stakelogic, to expand the portfolio of titles offered to Italian players. Premier Scope of Supply: Under the terms of the partnership, NetBet will be able to access Stakelogic’s portfolio of premier titles, with some
Simultaneously with a prospective acquisition of streaming platforms Disney and Netflix, global e-commerce giant Amazon considers options to invest in sports content. As Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports, Amazon is negotiating the respective move with the biggest regional-sports programmer Diamond Sports Group (DSG). Multiyear Partnership: As reported, the DSG portfolio including 40 major sports teams
The revenue from the first eleven months in Macau exceeded expectations, but what’s going on in December? According to JP Morgan Securities (Asia Pacific) Ltd, which shared a memo on Monday that informed the public about the results and expectations, the gross gaming revenue was at a good level in December. Huge GGR: In the
Games Global is going wild in its most recent slot release, Gold Blitz Extreme. The slot, released by the company’s Fortune Factory Studios, decided to recreate its most popular release, Gold Blitz from 2022, and add additional excitement for all its fans. The new version of the old hit: The slot is placed across six
Circa Sports, a renowned sports wagering operator based in Las Vegas, will take over the business of the Silverton Casino Lodge sports wagering operation at an interim location scheduled to officially open on January 1. Temporary location: Circa’s Sportsbook, a 1600-square-foot permanent sportsbook located beside the parking garage of the resort, which will open at
Michigan’s commercial and tribal operators collectively generated $209.2 million in iGaming gross receipts and sports betting gross receipts in November, representing a 1.9% increase compared to October. The surge was driven by iGaming, which reported record gross receipts totaling $175.3 million, surpassing the previous high of $171.8 million in March 2023, according to the latest
BetMGM and the National Hockey League (NHL) have announced a multi-year North American partnership extension. Under the terms of the agreement, the sports betting and iGaming operator retains its status as an Official Sports Betting and Gaming Partner of the league. BetMGM will also leverage this partnership to create specialized VIP fan experiences, utilize NHL
Affordability checks for gamblers are the most controversial issue of the year, and one everyone has an opinion on. The proposals have caused so much concern that Gambling Commission Chief, Andrew Rhodes, even had to pause mid-consultation and release a video to clear up the misinformation among stakeholders. There are many ways that the Gambling
Gaming technology and services provider BetConstruct hosted the B.F.T.H. Arena Best FTN Game Awards during the Harmony Meetup 4.0 on December 13th. The event, attended by over 500 industry entrepreneurs, recognized outstanding achievements in iGaming across several categories. Winners in each category are as follows: Best Online Casino Game – RubyPlay with its Immortal Ways Mr.
Ray Wooldridge, the man behind RW Development, is gearing up for his fourth attempt to secure approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission to build a casino in Biloxi. With a history spanning 15 years, Wooldridge’s efforts have faced rejection three times before due to property control issues at the proposed site on Beach Boulevard and
The Las Vegas Strip sees the return of a popular holiday treat with “A Very Terry Christmas,” a delightful holiday-themed show from renowned singer, comedian, and ventriloquist Terry Fator. An annual tradition over the past several years, audiences will be transported into the holiday from now through Saturday December 30th. “A Very Terry Christmas” is
A significant step towards the new gambling regulation in Curaçao has been taken. The bill for the gambling regulation is submitted to the authorities, and now the parliament is supposed to decide whether it will approve it or not. Significant changes in the market There are various changes for the currently licensed operators as well,
EveryMatrix, one of the world’s top suppliers of technology and games for online casinos, has announced it went live in the state of Michigan thanks to a deal with Rush Street Interactive, a leading North American online casino and sports betting operator. The content supplied by EveryMatrix has gone live at BetRivers, the online casino
The official opening ceremony of ICE 2024, EVOLVE by Fire & Ice in partnership with SOFTSWISS, will take place on February 6th, offering a night of entertainment at London’s Magazine. The event, aimed at VIPs and ICE Gold Plus guests, promises six hours of networking with “thousands” of gaming industry professionals in attendance. The 2024
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has unveiled its ESG annual report, titled ‘Winning With Purpose: BCLC’s Annual Report,’ highlighting strides made in accomplishing environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals during the 2022/23 fiscal year. The comprehensive report introduces three key themes adopted by BCLC to achieve its ESG goals by 2030. These include becoming
South African gaming and hospitality company Sun International has acquired Peermont Holdings Proprietary Limited, a hospitality and entertainment group that owns the Emperors Palace casino complex in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, and a slew of other smaller casinos across the country. The deal value is pegged at R7.3 billion ($398 million at current exchange rates). Sun
As per the latest data from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, the month of November witnessed a nearly 15% increase in sports betting activity in the state compared to September. Online sportsbooks saw $636.7 million in bets while retail locations took in just $17.6 million. Online books took center stage as the primary revenue drivers, amassing $50.1
BetMGM and the National Hockey League (NHL) have announced a multi-year North American partnership extension. Under the terms of the agreement, the sports betting and iGaming operator retains its status as an Official Sports Betting and Gaming Partner of the league. BetMGM will also leverage this partnership to create specialized VIP fan experiences, utilize NHL
Lottery technology firm Lottery.com has announced an injection of fresh capital, at $1 million, which is expected to enable the company to fully resume operations. The company is also set to purchase Nook Holdings Limited to further develop its Sports.com brand in the Middle East. Through a placement agency arrangement with Univest Securities, the company says it