Online gaming provider Wazdan has been confirmed as a sponsor for the BEGE Expo 2024. The gaming industry event will take place on November 26 at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia, Bulgaria. The BEGE Expo, celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, is set to bring together top innovators and industry leaders to showcase the
Month: August 2024
Virginia lawmakers are exploring the creation of a state agency to regulate the expanding gaming industry, following five years of rapid growth in gambling options across the state. Currently, oversight is managed by a patchwork of state agencies, leading to calls for more streamlined regulation. Virginia has had lottery and pari-mutuel betting for over three
The UK Gambling Commission leadership team, including Deputy Chief Executive Sarah Gardner and Chief Executive Andrew Rhodes, visited low-stake gambling and seaside arcade venues this week as part of an ongoing dialogue with the industry. Hosted by the British Amusement Catering Trade Association (Bacta), the visits underscored the industry’s focus on safer gambling and its
Brisbane’s Treasury Casino, a 24-hour entertainment staple housed in a heritage-listed former government office, will close permanently at midnight on Sunday, marking the end of an era almost three decades after its opening. This closure paves the way for The Star to inaugurate the main gambling hub at the $4 billion Queen’s Wharf precinct on
German football club RB Leipzig announced Merkur Group as the new Official Partner of the Red Bulls, right before the start of the new Bundesliga season. The collaboration with the East Westphalian family business is planned for two years and will see Merkur’s brand presence in the stadium as well as the football club’s digital formats.
Events company SBC has revealed the five startups that have been selected as finalists for the SBC First Pitch competition, which will be part of the upcoming SBC Summit this September. The competition, sponsored by Soft2bet (headline sponsor) and White Swan Data (premium sponsor), is scheduled for Tuesday, 24th September, and will be part of
BetMGM is home to a jackpot program that offers a luxurious trip to an MGM Resorts International property in Las Vegas or the nearest location to the winner’s home for anyone who wins a jackpot exceeding $500,000. This initiative aims to “enhance the excitement of winning a jackpot, provide winners with memorable experiences, and showcase
From January to June 2024, BetBoom Partners and KlipperKlicks held an all-encompassing online marketing campaign aimed at enhancing user registrations and increasing deposits. This was not a walk-in-the-park kind of task for the competitive iGaming market. This analysis explores the figures, strategies, tools, and key insights of the campaign. Aiming at achieving similar results? Say
Aug 23, 2024 In the 853rd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by PokerStars, Chad Holloway, Kyna England and Mike Holtz are back at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about the term “fish” in poker. It’s a debate set off by veteran poker media member Tiffany Michelle, who used the
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has initiated legal action against DraftKings and its parent company, DK Crown Holdings, Inc., lodging a complaint in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. This lawsuit stems from DraftKings’ decision to cease operations of its Reignmaker NFT platform in July, an action the NFLPA claims violates their contractual agreements regarding intellectual property rights
Get ready to explore a magical, frost-laden realm in Stakelogic’s latest slot release, “Snowflake Sorcery.” This thrilling online casino game invites players into a snow-covered kingdom where an Ice Witch and her sisters wield their formidable powers across the reels, offering a mix of mystery and potent magic. In “Snowflake Sorcery,” the action taking place
Evoke, the owner of prominent betting entities like William Hill, has recently announced the acquisition of New Gambling Solutions (NGS), which operates Winner.ro, currently ranked as Romania’s seventh-largest online betting and gaming platform. This strategic move, disclosed on Friday, aims to consolidate Evoke’s operations within the Romanian market, enhancing its competitive edge. Strategic market expansion: The London-listed firm revealed
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has expressed strong support for the legalization of casino resorts in Thailand, marking a significant endorsement for the gambling industry under the new leadership of his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister. This development follows the recent political shift after the ousting of former leader Srettha Thavisin. Economic vision and casino
Tabcorp, Australia’s largest gambling entity, has been penalized with a record $4.6 million fine and ordered to significantly reform its operations. This decision comes after the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission discovered multiple regulatory breaches over a period spanning from August 2020 to February 2023. Systematic failures and customer harm: Fran Thorn, Chair of the Commission, detailed that Tabcorp
As the popularity of sweepstakes-based wagering models continues to surge, the American Gaming Association (AGA) has sounded the alarm on the potential risks these platforms pose to consumers and the legal gaming industry. In a recently released policy statement, the AGA emphasized the need for increased regulatory oversight to prevent sweepstakes casinos from circumventing state
In a significant development for the gaming industry in Thailand, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has confirmed his support for the legalization of casinos. This endorsement from Thaksin, the influential father of Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is seen as a strong indication of the government’s direction towards legalizing casino resorts. Thaksin’s backing
The key deadline to apply for a federal license to operate fixed odds betting and online games in Brazil ended on Tuesday, August 20, with the Ministry of Finance’s Betting Management System (SIGAP) registering 113 applications for accreditation. In the last 24 hours before the deadline, 52 companies – among them Caixa Loterias – submitted
Betr on Thursday announced that it has acquired a license to Huddle Tech’s gaming technology, allowing Betr to utilize and build upon the IP to power its sports gaming platform, bolstering its content and technology capabilities. The license allows Betr to fully leverage Huddle Tech’s technology stack, which includes odds-making, risk and trading tooling, and
iGaming solutions provider SOFTSWISS is set to celebrate its 15th anniversary with an exclusive Hollywood-themed party. The event, described as “a spectacular evening of Hollywood luxury and glamour,” will serve as the culmination of a year-long series of anniversary celebrations. The party will take place on 24 September in Lisbon, the new home of the
Atlantic City’s casinos and two online-only gambling entities have seen a slight dip in earnings for the second quarter of 2024, as reported by New Jersey’s gambling regulators. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement revealed that the combined gross operating profit for these establishments reached $178.4 million during this period, a 1.3% decline compared to