iGaming content provider EGT Digital has announced a deal with Croatian online casino www.rizk.hr, owing to the supplier’s partnership with iGaming giant Betsson Group. The games from the jackpot bestsellers including Bell Link, Clover Chance, High Cash, and Single Progressive are now live via the Croatian website. “EGT Digital continues to reap success in the
Month: January 2024
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced that it has sent cease-and-desist letters to three online gaming companies offering illegal gambling in the state. Investigations uncovered that these companies, two in the US and one overseas, were operating online gaming in Michigan without licenses to do so legally. These illegal companies were PredictionStrike Inc., in
Workers affiliated with the Culinary Union staged demonstrations on the Las Vegas Strip on Friday as 7,000 employees continue to fight for new five-year contracts. This development is part of the union’s ongoing negotiations with the remaining 19 properties on the Strip and Downtown Las Vegas. Energetic chants resonated in front of Sahara Las Vegas
French gaming company La Francaise des Jeux (FDJ) has launched a takeover offer to buy Swedish online gambling heavyweight Kindred Group for 130 Swedish crowns ($12.43) a share, which would correspond to an enterprise value of EUR 2.6 billion ($2.83 billion) and represent a premium of 24% to Kindred Group’s January 19 closing price. According
Casino gambling in Nebraska completed its first full year with $89 million spent on slot machines, table games, and sports betting. A significant portion of that revenue, nearly $51.5 million, was spent at Lincoln’s WarHorse Casino, which saw $50.2 million spent on slots and $1.3 million on sports betting. The first full year ended with
Online gambling heavyweight Kindred Group has posted total revenue of GBP 307.3 million ($312.9 million) for the fourth quarter of 2023, up 2% from the same period last year, driven by growth in the Netherlands, the UK, and Romania, as well as in the casino segment. Regulatory measures in Belgium and Norway continued to impact adversely
Sports betting technology provider Kambi Group has launched Kambi Engage, a new service offering partners streamlined access to a curated selection of third-party engagement providers. The company describes Kambi Engage as “an all-new ecosystem” through which Kambi partners can discover and access an additional range of top-tier bettor engagement tools and services. The solution provides
iGaming content provider BGaming has launched its second Asian-themed slot developed in collaboration with Chinese designers. Headed up by the god of money, Caishen, God of Wealth Hold and Win includes a Blazing Reels feature, the classic Hold and Win mechanic, Free Spins round, and three jackpots. “Between vibrant cherry blossom trees, the magical temple holds
Ahead of this year’s ICE London, Yogonet caught up with Stuart Trigwell, Director of Business Development at Play’n GO, to see what the blockbuster casino entertainment studio has in store for 2024. In an exclusive interview, Trigwell talked about the company’s key goals and clients’ demands, shared his assesment of 2023, and discussed the provider’s
Gaming solutions provider BetConstruct has announced a new partnership with Flutter Entertainment. As a result of the agreement, Flutter Entertainment has added BetConstruct’s gaming offerings on Betfair International, a key platform within the online betting giant’s portfolio. Flutter Entertainment has established a strong presence in over 20 regulated markets and a global customer base exceeding 18 million
iGaming software and solutions provider EveryMatrix has announced that co-founder Stian Hornsletten will transition to CEO of the Games division from February 1st, assuming his new role ahead of ICE London 2024. Hornsletten will continue to have an active senior role on the EveryMatrix board. Hornsletten will manage the Games team to drive both in-house development and third-party content
January 19, 2024 Latest figures published by industry body iGaming Ontario, show an increase across the board for online casino play in ON, Canada. The report, which was released this past Wednesday, Jan 17, shows that: Gaming revenue increased by 22% from the previous quarter. This equates to $658m in the period between October and
January 22, 2024 In the end, the final duel at the end of the 2024 WSOP Circuit Marrakech Main Event was a rollercoaster. After a two-and-a-half-hour-long heads-up battle where both players had opportunities to win, Max Deveson was the one who was finally crowned champion at the Casino de Marrakech inside the Es Saadi Resort.
January 22, 2024 The inaugural 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL) Coventry Main Event has crowned its worthy champion, and Jamie Le is that man. The £560 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Main Event drew in 371 entrants, and Le outlasted them all. His reward? The title of champion and £37,605. Le has some impressive results on his
January 21, 2024 If you just started at the beginning and simply fast forward to the end, you would think Simone Andrian’s victory today in the Merit Poker Western Series $2,200 Warm Up was simply a coronation. He began the day as chip leader and ended as the champion. But the reality was far different,
January 21, 2024 After 13 hours of play, the curtain has closed on the 2024 Merit Poker Western Series $5,300 Main Event here at the Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino. It took 13 hours for a winner to be crowned from 30 hopefuls who made it to the third and final day. Maksim Shornikau of
The Department of Gaming is pleased to announce that it will begin accepting applications for Arizona sports betting licenses in February. Pursuant to the aws and regulations, the ADG will accept applications for one event wagering license reserved for Arizona Tribes and no less than one event wagering license reserved for Arizona Sports Franchises. This
So you don’t like Resort Fees in Las Vegas? You’re not alone. They have been hated by travelers for years, and the resorts don’t give a damn if you like them or not. Most would argue that they are deceptive and should be included in the price. And now the Federal Government agrees, as if
We haven’t mentioned it in a while, but the billion dollar streak for Nevada gaming revenue has quietly been continuing for over two years. November of last year marked the 33rd consecutive month, in fact. And it was helped a lot by the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Statewide, casinos and sports betting were able to
January 21, 2024 One of “American Idol’s” most memorable contestants, William Hung, a Los Angeles area poker player, told People magazine his gambling addiction led to a failed marriage. Hung, 41, infamously appeared on Season 3 of American Idol in 2004. He didn’t advance beyond the initial phase after having “one of the worst auditions”