Sportsbook and iGaming solutions provider Digitain has won the Gold Award for Sportsbook Supplier of the Year at the EGR B2B Awards, an event recently held in London. Iain Hutchison, Digitain’s Chief Revenue Officer, expressed his delight on behalf of Digitain and its whole team: “We are humbled by this recognition and industry award. Our entire
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has delivered a message against sports betting by footballers, pledging severe sanctions amid a busy football season. Speaking at an event in Paris that celebrated soccer legends such as Pelé, Infantino addressed the critical issue of match-fixing in sports. Emphasizing that players should refrain from gambling in any sport, Infantino stated:
International Game Technology has released the Whitney Houston Slots game across U.S. casinos. The game is bringing the “Voice of a Generation” to a growing list of properties, delivering an experience that, according to the company, is sure to captivate Whitney Houston fans and slot enthusiasts alike. “IGT is thrilled to bring the new star-studded
Online gaming content provider CT Interactive has signed a partnership with sportsbook brand LiveScore Bet. “The partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies, combining CT Interactive’s innovative gaming technology with LiveScore Bet’s extensive reach and user engagement,” the supplier stated. “Together, they plan to offer an enriched and seamless gaming experience, tailored to the unique
Swedish lottery and gaming operator Svenska Spel has made the decision to start reporting “how healthy the group’s revenues are,” that is, what proportion of the revenues come from customers with a lower risk of gambling problems. At the end of August, Svenska Spel will report the proportion of healthy revenues for the second quarter of
BetMGM, which has a partnership with London-based game studio Atlantic Digital to bring popular films and TV shows to its online casino platform, has announced the addition of new titles — Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Cheers. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Cheers are making their North American debut on BetMGM in Michigan and will
Indiana’s 13 casinos generated $210.97 million in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) in May, reflecting an increase of approximately $10.6 million from April, according to data from the Indiana Gaming Commission. This marks the third consecutive month where revenue exceeded $200 million. Revenue growth in May, which was up 5.3% from April, was largely driven by
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has intensified its efforts against illegal offshore gambling, calling for the blocking of three additional websites. The sites, A Big Candy, Jackpoty, and John Vegas Casino, were found to be operating in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, leading the regulator to request Australian internet service providers
Wynn Resorts International’s plans to build a third tower on the Strip are still alive after the Clark County Zoning Commission voted Tuesday to extend previously approved development plans for the project. The positive vote came despite Clark County staff recommending denying the extension since some building rules have changed since plans were first approved
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has announced that sports betting operators are now willing to participate in a public discussion on betting limits, following their previous absence from an MGC roundtable last month. MGC Interim Chair Jordan Maynard confirmed that BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, ESPN BET, Fanatics Sportsbook, and FanDuel have agreed to engage in
Boyd Gaming has expressed interest in acquiring Penn Entertainment, valued at more than $9 billion, including debt, sources said according to Reuters. This could become the largest merger in the U.S. gambling industry since Eldorado Resorts’ $17.3 billion acquisition of Caesars Entertainment in 2020. This potential merger presents significant challenges for Boyd, a smaller company
FinteqHub, a PCI DSS-certified payment gateway solution provider, is set to participate in iGB L!VE 2024, where it will showcase its product updates on stand 12-F30. The exhibition will take place on 17th-18th July in RAI Amsterdam. This year FinteqHub’s team will attend the event for the second time. The company’s experts, with an average of
PokerStars, the global poker platform, has announced Kerryjane Craigie as its new Ambassador for Women in Poker. Craigie, a well-respected figure in the poker community, brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within the game. Craigie’s poker journey began in 2012 at the Hippodrome Casino in London, where she managed
Games studio Galaxsys has announced the promotion of Teni Grigoryan to the expanded role of Chief Sales and Partner Management Officer. The company described Grigoryan as “a seasoned professional with a proven track record in sales and partnership management.” Hayk Sargsyan, Chief Executive Officer of Galaxsys, said: “Teni’s leadership as Head of Sales has been
Sportsbook and iGaming solutions provider Digitain has signed an agreement with iGaming platform provider PlaylogiQ to provide virtual sports, live dealer, and casino games products. As part of this collaboration, Digitain will bring its in-house virtual sports content into PlaylogiQ’s platform, boasting over 20,000 daily events, 150+ betting markets, and 10+ extra markets, with events
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has released a new magic-themed slot, Merlin Realm of Charm, where “players must answer the call to rescue the famed wizard from the clutches of an evil enchantress.” “This new release is sure to enrapture players, especially those that have a love of other magical-themed titles such as Mystery Genie
Betfred is set to withdraw from Maryland’s sports betting market, as revealed at Thursday’s Maryland Lottery meeting. The British gambling operator, partnered with Long Shot’s in Frederick, will shut down its retail sportsbook operations on June 30, followed by its online sportsbook on July 31. This decision comes after Betfred’s mobile sports betting app failed
Safer gambling technology provider idPair is set to introduce free self-exclusion assistance in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, and Tennessee this August. This initiative marks the first phase of the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP), aimed at helping individuals exclude themselves from gambling activities without incurring costs. Through NVSEP, users can access a free online notary and
The newest luxury resort on the Vegas Strip will welcome the Keith Urban HIGH in Vegas shows this fall. The Fontainebleau will host 10 exclusive performances from the four-time Grammy winner beginning Friday October 4th, 2024, with additional performances on the 5th, the 9th, and the 11th and 12th. He will return in 2025 for
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced updates to its notification process for adding new Game Providers, effective August 1, 2024. Licensees must now include additional documentation and information when submitting notifications through the Licensee Portal under the ‘Technical – Change in Game Type/Provider’ application. The required documentation includes the updated Key Technical setup and