A survey conducted by the Bolavip Brasil website and shared by O Globo newspaper revealed that Brazil is the country with the most teams receiving sponsorship from bookmakers in the top division. There are 15 Serie A clubs, equivalent to 75% of all teams participating in the championship, with such sponsorship agreements. The comparison took into account
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Star Entertainment Group has addressed media reports that Hard Rock is leading a consortium of investors exploring a potential takeover of the Australian casino giant. While the company said in an ASX statement that it has “not received a proposal directly from Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos (Hard Rock),” it did acknowledge inbound interest from “a number
In March 2024, Bitcoin soared to a historical high, nearing 70,000 euro per coin. How does this impact the iGaming market? Being a tech company with over 15 years of experience and an innovator in crypto iGaming software development, SOFTSWISS shares anticipations in its quarterly crypto analysis. Over 220 brands powered by the company engaged
Harrah’s Columbus, NE Racing & Casino, Caesars Entertainment’s first venture in Nebraska, opened its doors to guests for the first time on Friday. Caesars, Columbus Exposition and Racing and the Columbus community celebrated the occasion with a ribbon cutting, giveaways and more. Opening day guests received commemorative Harrah’s shirts before making the property’s first spins on
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has announced a partnership with Canadian operator Loto-Québec, launching the Swedish gaming giant’s games into another Canadian province. Already active in another Canadian province, this partnership sees Play’n GO’s content available in the province of Québec exclusively with Loto-Québec, a state-owned corporation, with online players now having access to titles such as
Betano has extended its sponsorship of Sport Lisboa e Benfica for another three years. The Kaizen Gaming-owned betting brand was the first to feature on the sleeve of the Liga Portugal team’s official kit in the 2021/22 season. After the renewal, Betano will now remain as the official betting sponsor until the 2026/27 season. As
Global gaming giant Aristocrat announced a 16.8% increase in net profit after tax, reaching AU$723.3 million ($484 million), for the six months ending March 31, 2024. The company attributed this growth to strong performance in the North American slots market and the expansion of its iGaming division. Revenue for the period increased by 6.1% year-on-year to
Two New York state lawmakers are advocating for a bill to expedite the awarding of casino licenses in the New York City area, arguing that the current timeline is costing the state billions in potential revenue. Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Queens) and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow (D-Mount Vernon) are leading the charge with proposed legislation that would
International Game Technology (IGT) announced Thursday that its PlaySports Trading Advisory Services Team has begun supporting sports betting in Michigan via a new services agreement with the Northern Waters Casino & Resort in Watersmeet. In addition to now leveraging IGT PlaySports’ expertise for a range of trading-related services, Northern Waters has powered its sportsbook with IGT’s platform and self-service betting technology since 2021. “IGT PlaySports
Since the beginning of 2024, content aggregator and solution provider Slotegrator has been analyzing case studies and conducting careful research. Why did the company choose this development path? What results have been achieved, and what can be expected in the future? It’s time to take a look at how 2024 is going — and maybe
BetMGM has seen a 209% hike in home run bets placed due to new features being introduced within its app, according to the company. The sports betting and iGaming operator claims to now offer “the most expansive home run markets in the industry” this baseball season, along with an enhanced parlay experience and a brand-new
On May 22, at the Aviva Stadium in Ireland, a spectacular battle will occur between Atalanta and Bayer—two attacking teams with great ambitions. Fans worldwide will watch the final, which guarantees a high income for all participants in the 1xPartners affiliate program. Pinnacle of Gasperini’s reign Atalanta has never played in a European Cup final
Soft2Bet is heading to Malta to attend the CasinoBeats Summit on 22-23 May, where it looks forward to meeting up with colleagues and partners. The CasinoBeats Summit is a conference that covers the latest iCasino developments in the online gambling industry. Bringing together leading operators, games studios and content aggregators at Malta’s Intercontinental Hotel,
We visit our friends at Konami and get a first-hand look at their Growing Fortune Slot Machine! This beautiful game comes with Free Spins and both Fixed and Progressive Jackpots! It’s delivered on their DIMENSION 49, KX 43, and Concerto Opus game cabinets! [embedded content] Ready for a gorgeous, golden tree swaying in the wind?
Last week, we released a video detailing plans for how Dave & Buster’s gambling could become a real thing. The company has plans to roll out peer-to-peer betting through their app for guests in their restaurants who are over 18 years of age. We also speculated that this would run into legal challenges, and we
One of the two sportsbook exchanges operating in New Jersey, Prophet Exchange, will cease its operations in the state effective May 28. The company, however, assures that this is not a permanent shutdown but a strategic move, with co-founder and COO Jake Benzaquen stating they will be “back in more states soon.” Prophet Exchange was
Potawatomi Casino Hotel is in the process of developing a mobile app to enhance its sports betting offerings, following the recent opening of its permanent retail sportsbook. The new app will allow patrons to place bets from anywhere within the casino building. The on-premise mobile sports betting app is currently under full development and is
The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) welcomed the government’s modernization plans for land-based casinos and called for their swift implementation. Proposals outlined by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), in its White Paper consultation response on land-based betting and gaming, included what the association labeled “a host of modest, but mission critical, modernization measures.”
Payment solutions company PayBrokers announced that its brand was displayed on the billboard of Nasdaq, one of the world’s largest stock exchanges, in New York. The activation took place on May 14 and 15, when the company’s executives were in the U.S. city participating in events in the financial, technology, and investment segments, as well as
The Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, in collaboration with Caesars’ Horseshoe St. Louis casino, has announced the opening of Ramsay’s Kitchen By Gordon Ramsay, the first restaurant in St. Louis, Missouri from Chef Gordon Ramsay. Inspired by the multi-Michelin-starred chef’s travels abroad, the Ramsay’s Kitchen concept “takes guests on a global culinary journey.” “St. Louis is