The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has revealed a surge in gambling revenue for February. According to the report, Iowa’s casinos collectively generated an adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of $143.3 million during the month, marking a 23% increase from January’s figures. This figure also represents a slight uptick from the revenue recorded in February 2023,
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The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has cancelled the license held by Rush Gaming Limited, following a recent suspension of the company’s accreditation. This decision comes after the MGA cited Rush Gaming’s failure to adhere to regulatory obligations and Maltese laws. “The Malta Gaming Authority has decided to cancel the authorization bearing reference number MGA/B2C/701/2019 issued to
Just a few months ago, six major players in the US online gambling affiliate sector joined forces to create the Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association (RGAA). Better Collective, Catena Media, FairPlay Sports Media, Gambling.com Group, Spotlight Sports Group, and XLMedia are behind the industry trade coalition, which is dedicated to “nurturing an environment where affiliates can
Interwetten, one of Europe’s biggest operators of sports betting websites and online casinos, has announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Mindway AI, a leading provider of innovative responsible gaming solutions. The signing of this partnership agreement was described by Mindway AI in a press release as “a significant milestone” for the gaming
March 19, 2024 The latest Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT) event took place inside the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas over the weekend, and a third consecutive woman champion was crowned. Maria Ho defeated the single-table field of TikTok stars and poker vloggers to win $10,000 and the golden CPT belt. The poker commentator and Women
Georgia’s Ministry of Finance has overhauled the “electronic registry of citizens” to abide by the impending amendments to the gambling laws of the Caucasus nation. Updated laws: Implemented by the executive order of Irakli Gharibashvili, the Prime Minister, as of July 1 of this year, the fresh laws of the “Code of Administrative Offences” will
With the Prague Gaming and Tech Summit 2024 edition just around the corner, to be held 25-27 March at Vienna House, the event’s organizer, Hipther Agency, spoke with some of the expo’s speakers ahead of the date to gauge the pulse of what’s on the horizon for the gaming and tech industries. Below are the interview questions, as
Fanatics is set to enter the Arizona sports betting market after securing an event wagering operator license from the Arizona Department of Gaming. This will be the company’s 17th state once it goes live there. Fanatics will partner with the Tonto Apache Tribe to launch its sportsbook in Arizona. The license acquisition comes with an upfront
The popular Vietnamese casino Phu Quoc recorded an accumulated loss of VND3.7 trillion, according to a recent report. Despite the revenue increasing by 45.7% and overall better results in 2023 than was the case back in 2022, the casino is still struggling, as Ho Duc Phoc, a Minister of Finance, reports. Pilot project: In Vietnam,
Starting from the 18th to the 25th of March, Everygame Poker has decided to surprise its slot players once again to make this March one to remember by rewarding them with free spins bonuses on 4 of Betsoft’s well-loved slots such as Thai Blossoms, Monster Pop, Gold Canyon and Back to Venus. However, any player
Officers from the Tarian Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU), working in partnership with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), HMRC and Cardiff City Council Licensing, executed six warrants across Cardiff on Wednesday 28 February. The warrants followed intelligence that an illegal gambling den was operating in Splott, UKGC said in a statement. Two males were arrested on
In February, iGaming software and business solutions provider Slotegrator signed a new deal with online casino operator BetSloty. In this analysis, Slotegrator offers a look at how the project came together and what’s driving its success. BetSloty uses Slotegrator’s turnkey online casino solution, a technically robust platform with multiple modules and features to efficiently manage daily casino operations,
Hugo Baungartner, Vice President of Global Markets at Aposta Ganha, attended the SBC Summit Rio 2024, held March 5-7 in the city of Rio de Janeiro. At the event, the executive participated in a conference on the topic ‘State vs. Federal Licensing’, along with other industry representatives. After this debate, Baungartner talked to Yogonet about Aposta Ganha’s
The Gambling Commission has been recognized as one of the UK’s best employers by global authority on workplace culture Great Place to Work, maintaining the accreditation it first received last year. The Commission has been commended in a variety of areas, including how it has embraced new working practices and embedded an inclusive culture that prioritizes wellbeing and teamwork.
For years, Curacao has been the center of the iGaming sector, with hundreds of operators basing their businesses there. The jurisdiction has now announced a March 31 deadline to apply for licenses under the Gaming Control Board (GCB) platform. In this column, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, explores the implications of this move.
The NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament begins this week, and March Madness events are taking over Las Vegas! Where are all the watch parties on the Strip and down on Fremont Street? Plus, basketball is not the only game headed to Las Vegas! [embedded content] The Las Vegas Grand Prix may be 8 months away, but
Lottery app and website Jackpot.com has announced its entry into the Arkansas market, marking its fifth state launch in just over a year. The platform allows customers to purchase official state lottery tickets and claim winnings directly from their mobile devices or desktops. Jackpot.com “enhances the customer experience across the entire process of playing the
The Directorate General for the Regulation of Gaming (DGOJ), the regulator of the online sector in Spain, opened to public consultation the draft resolution to approve the adherence of online sports betting and horse racing operators to the Global Investigation Service for the Gambling Market (SIGMA). In a statement, management noted that “this project aims to
March 19, 2024 The poker industry works tirelessly to make the game and the environment it’s played in open, accessible and welcoming to players of all genders and backgrounds. That’s why events like the one coming up at Horseshoe Casino Baltimore to mark Women’s History Month are so exciting. Not only does the event feature
Pragmatic Play keeps conquering new markets in Europe, and the newest ones are rapidly growing Czech and Slovakian markets. Thanks to a recently established deal with Tipsport, one of the biggest operators in the region, the supplier will be able to offer its impressive portfolio of slot titles to the players in the Czech Republic