The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has canceled the license issued to BTM Entertainment Group, the company that operates the casino brand Roy Richie. “The Malta Gaming Authority has decided to cancel the authorization bearing reference number MGA/B2C/350/2016 issued to BTM Entertainment Group Limited effective as of 22 March 2024. This is being done in accordance
Month: March 2024
Two National Rugby League (NRL) teams, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs enhanced the partnership with the New South Wales Government and joined its Reclaim the Game initiative, which will allow the popular clubs to offer their fans more games with a decreased amount of sports betting ads. Extended partnership between clubs and government: The
March 25, 2024 After flying the flag for various online poker rooms, chess superstar Alexandra Botez appears to have found a permanent home after being unveiled as the latest ambassador for GGPoker. Joined by Daniel Negreanu in sunny Las Vegas, the face of GG welcomed Botez into the fold with a heads-up duel. Botez has
The New York State budget is poised to introduce significant changes to the mobile sports gambling landscape. Senator Joseph Addabbo disclosed that the state has amassed over $2 billion in revenue for education since the inception of mobile sports betting platforms approximately two years ago. Despite this considerable figure, Addabbo said there is substantial potential
In its latest advisory, India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed celebrities and influencers to refrain from advertising offshore online gambling operators on social media, noting they could face penal action for doing so. The ministry explained that those with influence in the country are prohibited from advertising illegal gambling operators in a surrogate
BetMakers Technology Group is undergoing a shift in its executive leadership as Anthony Pullin, its longstanding Chief Financial Officer (CFO), tendered his resignation, signaling the end of his tenure with the sports betting and technology provider since October 2018. Pullin’s decision to step down will officially take effect on March 27th. Pullin’s professional background before
March 25, 2024 Rutger Hennen is the 2024 WPT Prime Amsterdam Main Event champion. The Dutchman’s maiden live victory earned him a cool €208,095 and a seat to the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. Hennen came out on top of a bumper 1,340-strong crowd, who created a €1,289,400 prize pool which the top
The Coquille Indian Tribe keeps battling to operate the casino in Medford, Oregon, but the opponents don’t give up as well. The fight has lasted for 10 years now, and nobody seems to be giving up. Complying with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: The proposed site, owned by the tribe, currently features a bowling alley,
This year’s edition of the popular event 2024 Gaming in Spain Conference will be held in Madrid on 6 May 2024. The flagship happening is expected to attract a broad pool of industry stakeholders and gaming enthusiasts to present the latest trends and developments in the lucrative Spanish market. Stream of Flagship Events Even more,
Event organizer Hipther Agency announced that the 2024 edition of the Prague Gaming and Tech Summit has achieved record-breaking registrations. From March 25 to 27, #the event will welcome more than 250 registered participants and over 90 speakers, sponsored by distinguished companies from iGaming, compliance, and technology. The eighth edition of the conference stands as
Zitro Digital, the online gaming division of Zitro, announced that it has secured authorization from Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR) to operate as a licensed online slot supplier. The company says this move marks “a significant milestone for Zitro,” as Peru represents a key market for the company, where it has already
North Carolina’s foray into sports betting has begun on a promising note, with a seamless launch and positive feedback from all eight operators since they went live on March 11. Sterl Carpenter, the Deputy Executive Director of Gaming Compliance and Sports Betting, provided a comprehensive update during the recent meeting of the Sports Betting Committee
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has taken a proactive stance against the rising tide of sports betting among student-athletes with the launch of ‘Draw the Line’, a comprehensive educational initiative that seeks to raise awareness about the perils of gambling-related harm. Timed to coincide with the kickoff of the 2024 Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships,
Gaming technology and content provider Inspired Entertainment has announced the appointment of Simona Camilleri as the company’s new General Counsel. Camilleri will succeed Carys Damon effective July 1, 2024. Damon will continue her role as Corporate Secretary. Camilleri brings nearly two decades of experience to Inspired, with a legal background in various fields including iGaming,
Hacksaw Gaming, the up-and-coming global supplier of games for online casinos, has announced that it has further expanded its reach in the United States following a partnership with BetMGM in West Virginia. The supplier underlined that it had a long-standing relationship with BetMGM, one of the most powerful operators of online casinos and sports betting
This year, iGaming software solutions provider SOFTSWISS celebrates its first 15 years of history. The milestone comes amid market changes and new projects – the surging opportunities in jurisdictions such as Brazil, the acquisition of South African business Turfsport, and the recent industry recognition for responsible gambling at the SiGMA Africa awards are just a
In recognition of March’s designation as Problem Gambling Awareness Month, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin has unveiled a new public awareness initiative aimed at promoting responsible gaming practices and providing vital support resources. The campaign, spearheaded by Whippany-based marketing agency Marketsmith and overseen by the Attorney General’s Office and Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE),
iGaming content supplier Play’n GO has announced the launch of its new game, Piranha Pays. The 5×4 online slot “can open an underwater pathway to 30 paylines” and has the potential to expand into a 5×8 reel layout with 20 additional pay opportunities. If players are willing to take on the fish tank challenge, they
Poker chips and accessories provider Custom Made Casino has unveiled QR Code Custom Poker Chips, a product described as merging the tactile appeal of physical tokens with that of digital marketing to create “a dynamic new way for brands to engage with their audience.” Each poker chip is customized with a QR code that, when scanned,
International Game Technology (IGT) has unveiled changes to the company’s board and executive team. Marco Drago announced that he will step down from his role as a non-executive director of the IGT Board of Directors. He will carry out his remaining term and depart from the Board after the company’s Annual General Meeting on May