The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has reported 56 alerts of suspicious betting to the relevant authorities in the first quarter of 2024, according to its latest report. The association highlighted that the Q1- 2024 total is an increase of 65% when compared to 34 alerts in Q4 2023 and an increase of 12% when compared
Month: April 2024
B2B iGaming technology provider EveryMatrix has announced the launch of a new report dedicated to the Peruvian market and part of its “Slot Trumps 2023/24” report series. The company recently received authorization from Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) to operate in the country’s regulated market. This series, launched in September last year and
Malaysia’s government has denied a Bloomberg report that said the country was looking to allow a casino to operate in the RM450 billion ($94.3 billion) Forest City project in Johor. On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim last week met with two of the country’s richest people, Genting Group casino billionaire Lim Kok
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, has voted to dissolve the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL). The decision, which unfolded in a parliamentary session on Wednesday, stems from the submission of draft law Number 9256d, aimed at dismantling KRAIL. This development comes against the backdrop of mounting apprehensions regarding the societal impact of
April 26, 2024 Canadian high stakes poker player Matthew Bergart was murdered in a targeted heist, and police say he was just at the “wrong place at the wrong time.” He was just 30 years old. The online poker pro was shot dead inside a Toronto townhome early Thursday morning. Police were called to the
A reputable provider of premium sports betting services, Kambi Group plc, has entered a B2C partnership with one of the largest tribal gaming operators in the United States, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Under the agreement, Kambi will provide its sports betting solutions to the Tribe’s gaming facilities spread over southeastern Oklahoma. Reputable Choctaw Casino
If you keep up with the gambling industry, then you know that Atlantic City casinos have been fighting an uphill battle for quite a while. They were struggling before the pandemic hit, and the shutdown certainly didn’t help them. Now they are facing even more threats to their survival, both from out-of-state competition and other
Leading online slots supplier, Play’n GO, has strengthened its position in the US market after agreeing a deal with real money online poker site, PokerStars. Strengthening the position in the US: The provider joined forces with PokerStars to expand its business in Pennsylvania, which marks a significant milestone since it’s the sixth US state that
The Allan Labor Government will take action to make sure Crown proceeds to lead its casino in Melbourne to elevated standards while decreasing the negative effects of gambling. This action will involve the formation of new laws focused on the continued accountability of operators. Plans for the development of fresh legislation: Melissa Horne, Minister for
Sportradar has appointed Craig Felenstein as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1. Felenstein joins the sports tech giant from Lindblad Expeditions, where he most recently served as Chief Financial Officer. He will report directly to Sportradar Chief Executive Officer Carsten Koerl. Felenstein brings nearly 30 years of senior finance and operating experience for
Following the first day of welcoming guests and two intense days of exhibiting and networking, BiS SiGMA Americas 2024 came to an end at the Transamerica Expo Centre in São Paulo. This year’s edition reflected the growth of the burgeoning new Brazilian market, now in the process of regulation, and reached a new level in
North Star Network has announced the acquisition of umdoisesportes.com.br, which has become the latest addition to NSN’s global sports media portfolio. Created from the GRPCOM merger of the editorial teams of Gazeta Do Povo and Tribuna do Paraná in 2020, Um Dois Esportes provides sports coverage and analysis for the Brazilian state of Paraná and
Nevada’s gaming win for March saw a decline of 1.7% statewide, 1.6% in Clark County, and 1.2% in the Las Vegas Strip, marking the first revenue drops in eight months. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported that the state’s 444 major casinos collectively earned $1.29 billion during the month, while the 220 casinos in Clark County
Mohegan Digital, the iGaming division of Mohegan, is launching its new online gaming platform in Pennsylvania. The company has unveiled a dedicated site, Play.MoheganPAcasino.com, and its accompanying mobile apps, featuring slots, table games, and more. Rich Roberts, President of Mohegan Digital, said: “This is an exciting moment for Mohegan Digital as we expand our very own
The Bulgarian Parliament on Friday unanimously adopted at first reading amendments to the country’s Gambling Act, which ban the advertising of gambling games in the media. The amendments were tabled by Temenuzhka Petkova (GERB-UDF) and Yordan Tsonev (MRF) and were supported by 186 MPs from all parliamentary groups, reports the Bulgarian News Agency. The amendments ban
Game studio Galaxsys announced that its Ninja Crash title has been honored with the Most Played Game 2024 recognition at the SiGMA Americas show. The event took place this week at the Transamérica Expo Center in São Paulo, Brazil. The company describes Ninja Crash as “a high-performing fast game.” ”This thrilling game, known for its lightning-fast
April 26, 2024 The World Series of Poker Circuit returns to the Olympic Casino and the Hilton Tallinn Park in the heart of the Estonian capital, following an impressive debut 10 months ago. Much hype surrounded the 2023 WSOPC Tallinn festival, and it was justified with solid attendances throughout the series’ 12 ring-awarding events and
DraftKings opens its newest sports betting venue in Columbus, Ohio, on May 9, 2024. This will be the fourth on-site location in the city, and it will be located in the trendy Short North Arts District. DraftKings’ pleasure for all senses: DraftKings is one of the leading online sports betting companies in the US. In
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Through a press statement, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed the European Parliament’s approval of a new EU anti-money laundering (AML) framework. According to the Brussels-based trade association, the EU’s new package will help create a more consistent regulatory framework and will benefit online gambling operators by standardizing AML rules and reporting