Month: January 2025

The upcoming SBC Summit Rio’s conference agenda will feature a dedicated Affiliate Leaders Summit track, set to help attending affiliates adapt to new regulations in the Brazilian market with ease and stay updated on the latest customer acquisition and retention strategies. Here are three of the top panels attendees can’t miss:  New Market, Old Tricks: How

iGaming content provider Play’n GO has launched Potion of Madness, a comic book-inspired slot based on the tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The game “plunges players into a laboratory of chaos, where brilliant scientist Dr. Jekyll and his monstrous alter ego, Mr. Hyde, battle for control,” Play’n GO said of its theme. The

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched a 16-week consultation on proposed changes to gaming machine technical standards and testing requirements, aiming to strengthen consumer protections and make gambling safer in Britain.   The consultation, which runs from January 29 to May 20, 2025, seeks input from industry stakeholders, consumers, and the public on measures

New Hampshire will remain one of the few states where 18-year-olds can legally place sports bets, following a decision by lawmakers to reject a proposal that sought to raise the minimum gambling age to 21.   During its latest executive session, the House Ways and Means Committee voted 11-7 against advancing House Bill 83, determining

Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has requested that the Council of State revise the draft bill governing new entertainment complexes, proposing an increase in the maximum floor space allocated for gaming facilities from 5% to 10% of each complex’s total area, The Bangkok Post reported. The proposal is still under review, with no final decision made on

Between October 2024 and January 2025, the Ministry of Finance, through the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA), ordered the blocking of 9,600 illegal gambling sites in Brazil. Currently, only 76 companies are authorized to operate throughout the country, 70 of them are regulated by the SPA, and six are released by court decision. Each

A controversial proposal to relocate a casino license from southeastern Indiana to New Haven faced strong opposition Wednesday, leading a key Senate committee chair to halt its progress. The decision followed hours of testimony from residents, business leaders, and public officials who were sharply divided over the potential economic and social impact of the move.

Affiliate marketing specialist Alpha Affiliates shared in its latest article a look into the evolution of its booths, and how its latest approach at ICE Barcelona brought about a successful outcome. Every great design starts with a vision, and for Dmitriy Belov, Head of Design at Alpha Affiliates, the evolution of our conference booths has been

Zitro Digital has announced its entry into the newly regulated Brazilian iGaming market, “a key milestone in its expansion strategy across Latin America.” The supplier is bringing its portfolio of in-house content to local players, marking what it calls “a new chapter in the company’s long-standing connection with the country.” Brazilian players can now access

Following a sold-out series of five shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM this past October, four-time Grammy Award-winner Lenny Kravitz is set to return to the venue in 2025 with his exclusive Las Vegas engagement titles Blue Electric Light Las Vegas. Previously, Lenny Kravitz Blue Electric Light was described by NPR as a “kaleidoscope

Australia’s Star Entertainment is selling assets to raise cash as at least one money manager eyes purchases of the gaming company’s debt. In a Wednesday filing with the Australian Securities Exchange, the embattled operator announced the sale of The Star Sydney Event Centre and related assets to Foundation Theatres for $37.5 million. The move seeks

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has promoted Andrea Bossard to Vice President of Engineering from her previous position as Senior Director of Engineering. In her new role, she will work to optimize GLI’s delivery for land-based suppliers, regulators, and operators globally. Bossard has been with GLI since 2006, holding multiple management roles within the organization. She

iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has released Fortune Roulette, “an exciting twist” on classic live roulette that supports multiplier wins on all inside bets and features a slots bonus game. Fortune Roulette is the latest game show to join Pragmatic Play’s Live Casino portfolio. ”Set in a dazzling studio with charismatic presenters adding their own distinctive

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has appointed Reno deputy city attorney Chandeni Sendall to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), the state’s key regulatory body overseeing the gaming industry. Sendall, who has served in Reno’s civil division since 2015, replaces Brittnie Watkins, who opted not to seek reappointment after four years on the three-member board. Her four-year

Mesquite Gaming has announced its transformation into Mesquite Entertainment,  part of a corporate-wide rebrand that “reflects the company’s evolution of enhanced gaming, entertainment, hospitality, golf, and spa guest experiences. “ The rebrand announcement marks the completion of phase one of a multi-million dollar renovation plan, with $25 million invested to date. The project includes expanded gaming