The authorities of the Brazilian iGaming Summit (BiS) SiGMA Americas, to be held April 23-25 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, announced the list of nominees for the BiS Awards 2024 and Yogonet Gaming News is nominated in the Best Industry Media category. The BiS Awards 2024, whose gala will take place on April 24 during the
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The Alabama House of Representatives rejected Senate amendments to lottery and gambling legislation on Thursday, underscoring a continued impasse between the two chambers regarding the inclusion of sports betting and the extent of casino expansion in the state. Following the rejection, representatives opted to refer the bill to a conference committee, aiming to reconcile disparities
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill on Thursday that redirects substantial revenues from the state’s gambling pact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida toward land preservation, wildlife protection and waterway conservation projects. Speaking at the headquarters of the South Florida Water Management District in Broward County, DeSantis emphasized the significance of the measure,
iGaming technology provider BetConstruct has launched three new services, described as set to increase the performance and growth of its partners: Zone Solutions, Pro DDOS Protection and Business Dashboard. “These services are precisely crafted to address the diverse needs of BetContruct’s partners, providing them with leading-edge solutions to foster success in the competitive world of
Atlantic City’s gambling sector is grappling with concerns following reports of declining in-person visits to its casinos, which has prompted calls for action from union leaders and lawmakers to address the downward trend. Donna DeCaprio, president of Unite Here Local 54, expressed deep concern over the latest gaming revenue figures, stating: “Alarm bells should be
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has unveiled its latest release, Mystery Genie Fortunes of the Lamp, a new slot game set against the backdrop of the classic tale of Arabian Nights. In Mystery Genie Fortunes of the Lamp, players encounter the mystical Genie of the Lamp, who “offers to make all of their wildest wishes
Skilrock Technologies has earned a nomination in the category of “Best Platform” at the BiS Awards 2024. The BiS Awards honor the executives and companies that have made the greatest contributions to the iGaming and Betting industry in Brazil over the past year. The Awards ceremony will be held on April 24th, 2024 at Um
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has released its latest “pays anywhere” slot, incorporating multipliers and the Powernudge feature. Set on a 6×5 grid adorned with colorful jewels, eight or more paying symbols must land anywhere on the reels to award a win. Diamond multipliers can randomly award values of up to 100x in the base
Gaming technology supplier Win Systems has confirmed its participation at the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) trade show, which will take place on April 10th and 11th at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. The company will be welcoming visitors at booth #1854. “Win Systems will participate in this significant event at a time of spectacular growth
Britain’s antitrust watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has expressed competition concerns over Spreadex’s completed acquisition of the consumer-facing arm of Sporting Index. The Authority has given both companies time for a solution before it deepens its investigation. Spreadex acquired Sporting Index’s ‘business to consumer’ arm from Sporting Group Holding last year. Both companies
The Dutch gambling market reached a significant milestone in 2023 as the number of active online accounts surpassed the one million mark for the first time, despite a slowdown in growth, according to the latest report from the Kansspelautoriteit gaming authority (KSA). The KSA’s sixth monitoring report on Dutch online gambling revealed that gross gaming
Dublin-based Flutter Entertainment, FanDuel’s parent company, is aiming to switch its primary listing from London to New York in a bid to attract more US retail investors. The company on Monday asked shareholders to vote for the transition on May 1st to approve a shift in its primary listing to the US. Flutter, the world’s
iGaming solutions supplier EGT Digital has further increased its presence in North Macedonia, taking its content live with betting site 2Win.mk through the Bulgarian provider’s gaming aggregator. Now visitors to the online casino have the opportunity to choose from the titles of Bell Link, Clover Chance, High Cash, and Single Progressive Jackpot. “We would like to thank
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced Wednesday that it continued to identify and remove casino-style gaming machines last year from businesses and dismantle illicit gambling operations. Michigan law broadly prohibits any kind of gambling unless specifically authorized under state law, such as gambling machines operated within licensed casinos. However, gaming machines have become a
PayBrokers, a company specializing in payment solutions with a presence in the sports betting, lotteries, and iGaming sectors, reported that it has invested heavily in sponsoring and supporting different championships and cultural events. In the area of culture, the group has invested in concerts by popular artists such as Gustavo Lima, the Henrique and Juliano
The introduction of casinos to the state in 2015 has not spurred an explosion in problem gambling, according to a new University of Massachusetts study presented on Wednesday to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The study is the first statewide population survey that compares gambling behavior and attitudes before and after the opening of three casinos
Allwyn has commenced a trial rollout of brand new National Lottery permanent point of sale (PPOS) in select stores across the UK. This initiative marks the next phase of Allwyn’s investment in retail, through which the company says it aims to modernize store environments and drive in-store sales. Collaborating with accessibility and sustainability experts, Allwyn has
Endeavor Group, the sports and entertainment giant that owns OpenBet, is set to transition into a private company in 2025 following an agreement with private equity firm Silver Lake. Silver Lake, already Endeavor’s largest shareholder, will acquire 100% of the outstanding shares in a deal that values the company at $13 billion. The deal comes
Kangwon Land Inc., the company behind South Korea’s Kangwon Land Casino, has revealed a new expansion and renovation project worth KRW2.5 trillion ($1.9 billion), for a new upscale casino resort including hotel and other property amenities. The project is expected to triple the dimensions of the property’s casino space by 2032. The fresh phase is said
Standard General’s bid to acquire Bally’s Corporation has encountered resistance from rival shareholder K&F Growth Capital, which asserts that the offer grossly undervalues the company. In contrast to Standard General’s proposal, K&F has advocated for a major strategic reset, emphasizing the sale of Bally’s interactive assets and a shift away from costly developments in markets such