Inspired Entertainment has recorded a revenue of $97.5 million in the third quarter of 2023, up 31% on a reported and 22% on a functional currency basis versus the prior year. The growth was driven by the Interactive segment and low-margin gaming hardware sales. Q3 results faced significant delays as Inspired postponed their release, originally scheduled
Month: February 2024
February 28, 2024 We’re back in action on Day 4 of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event with another “Hand of the Day” breakdown. For those new to the series, here are the earlier installments of the series: It’s midway through Day 4, the money bubble just burst, and we’re guaranteed $25,000 in
Galaxy Entertainment Group revealed net income of HK$10.3bln, which is approximately US$1.32bln, for the period of 3 months leading to December 31 of the previous year, which jumped by 254% compared to the previous year and by 7% consecutively as it proceeds to recover from the years when pandemic reined. Revenue data for Q423: The
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has enhanced its partnership with Ecuadorian operator Ecuabet thanks to the addition of its full suite of Bingo products. Players at Ecuabet will now be able to enjoy the provider’s library of Bingo products, including classic variants such as 90 ball, as well as Sweet Bonanza Bingo. The Bingo offering joins
Local lawyers argue that a recently drafted law aiming to mitigate the Macau gaming industry’s susceptibility to criminal influence is a missed opportunity in its present state. Carlos Coelho and Francisco Leitão, from MdME law firm, expressed concerns about the efficacy of the drafted law designed, The Macau News reported, citing a GGR Asia report.
iGaming software and business solutions provider Slotegrator has signed a new deal with online casino operator BetSloty. As part of the deal, BetSloty now gets access to Slotegrator’s turnkey online casino solution, which offers multiple modules and features to efficiently manage daily casino operations, prevent fraud, engage players, and more. Betsloty engaged Slotegrator’s consulting and licensing services
R Franco Digital, the content provision vertical of Spanish gambling corporation R. Franco Group, has entered a partnership with a worldwide present gaming distribution platform Games Global. Under the B2B partnership, the Spanish company will be able to extend its reach to global casino operators and offer a broad selection of games, according to a
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) criticized the gambling sector in an event held on Friday, February 23, in Rio de Janeiro. The chief executive made comparisons with Brazil’s so-called jogo do bicho (“bug game”), considered illegal in the country. “A hundred years ago, you couldn’t play a drum in the Municipal Theater, nor
In 2024, iGaming software solutions supplier SOFTSWISS celebrates its 15th anniversary, reflecting on its journey in the industry. “Since its inception, the company has evolved into a powerhouse, reshaping the online gaming experience,” the provider said in a press release. The SOFTSWISS brand was established in 2009 based on a small outsourcing company. In 2012, the
February 28, 2024 Throughout the month of February, Global Poker ran the Grizzly Games VII series consisting of hundreds of Gold and Sweeps Coin trophy events and millions in GC and SC guarantees. PokerNews highlighted some early winners in the series, including “K-DOG”, “Drewman2” and Team PokerNews streamer Kyle “KAA17” Anderson. Two of the strongest-performing
Spillemyndigheden, the gambling authority in Denmark, managed to successfully block 83 websites that provide non-legal gambling in the said state at the court in Næstved. In addition, this marks the 10th time that the aforementioned regulator has officially included the court in order to block non-legal websites, and the regulator has now stepped up its
Pragmatic Play, one of the most popular suppliers of thrilling games, joined forces with Ecuabet to expand its presence in Ecuador. Strengthening the position in Ecuador: Two successful companies have partnered before, and since their collaboration was a huge success, they decided to join forces once again and include a vast offering of Pragmatic Play’s
Mohegan Sun has announced the appointment of Kimberly Simone as its new Director of Sales. Under the role, she will guide the business operations of the conventions and expo sales team within Mohegan Sun’s Convention and Sales department, led by John Washko. Simone brings over 16 years of experience across marketing, business operations, and full-scale sales
In observance of March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month and March 12th as Gambling Disorder Screening Day, New York State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. will be hosting a virtual discussion via Zoom on March 12. The event aims to educate the public on problem gambling, provide information on available support services, and foster connections with
Global betting company 1xBet has unveiled a partnership with rising basketball star Kai Sotto, appointing him as the brand’s ambassador for Asia. The young Filipino will represent the 1xBet brand in his homeland, as well as in Japan, China, Indonesia, Thailand, and other Asian region countries. The agreement will help 1xBet increase brand awareness in the
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City announced more than $10 million in bonuses for its union and non-union team members during its annual Town Hall event on Tuesday. In addition to bonuses, team members had the opportunity to win their share of $100,000 in cash and prizes. The announcement, which also included updates on
In more than one way, ICE’s 2024 edition was far from a regular one for Comtrade Gaming. The gaming solutions provider took the opportunity provided by the event – the last one to be held in London before it relocates to Barcelona starting next year – to present its new games division, in addition to
Light & Wonder, a prominent provider of iGaming content and solutions, has unveiled its financial results for the fourth quarter of and the full year 2023. The group reportedly generated $770 million in gross gaming revenues in the quarter to see a 13% increase over the same quarter of the fourth quarter of 2022. Such
West Virginia House Bill 5668, also known as the Responsible Gaming and Research Act (RGRA), secured approval from the House Judiciary Committee on Friday. The legislation mandates gambling operators and intermediaries in West Virginia to furnish anonymized player data to West Virginia University (WVU). WVU, in turn, will collaborate with the State Lottery Commission’s Department
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed the recent confirmation of Frankfurt as the seat of the new European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). This agreement, reached by the EU institutions, creates a European anti-money laundering authority that will operate together with the already existing national anti-money laundering (AML) authorities of the EU member