EveryMatrix’s B2B sportsbook division OddsMatrix has launched ‘Fast Markets,’ a solution that enables operators to offer real-time, instant betting options tied to specific moments within games, ahead of the 2023-24 football season. Fast Markets is set to provide sportsbooks with an array of in-game, time-driven betting choices, thereby offering brands an additional avenue for generating
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Flutter Entertainment has reported a 41.9% surge in group revenue for the first half of 2023, marking a substantial leap from the same period in the previous year. During the six months ending on June 30, the Irish sports betting giant achieved a new revenue milestone, raking in £4.81 billion ($6.1 billion). This comes in tandem
Full House Resorts has reported revenue of $50.1 million, a 33.8% rise year-on-year, for the second quarter of the year. However, despite the strong revenue growth, the business also announced a widened net loss of $5.6 million, of which $1.1 million was attributed to preopening and development costs associated with the Chamonix construction project in
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Stateline, Nevada is set to become the Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino later this month as mogul Tilman Fertitta’s brand readies for expansion. The sale of the Hard Rock property is expected to close on August 25, pending approval by the Nevada Gaming Commission at its
In the second part of their exclusive interview with Yogonet, brothers Ben and Ari Fox, producers of CEC Live! (formerly known as the Casino eSports Conference), delve into the differences between Egaming and iGaming, the importance of catering to the younger segments and why companies in the sector must leverage AI in their operations. Does esports,
Gaming technology provider Win Systems has confirmed its presence in the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) trade show on August 15-16. The company will be showcasing its solutions at booth #108 at the Cox Convention Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Win Systems noted that it will demonstrate its WIGOS casino management system at the show, which is
International Game Technology (IGT)’s Wheel of Fortune and Megabucks slots awarded two millionaire jackpots in July. Combined, the jackpots total more than $11.7 million for the month. On July 7th, a Megabucks slots player won $10,488,726 playing Megabucks Double Diamond Deluxe at Cannery Casino Hotel in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The jackpot is Nevada’s second largest
Penn Entertainment has just reached a 10-year agreement to license ESPN Bet here in America. Under the agreement, Penn will rebrand Barstool Sportsbook into the ESPN Bet brand this fall. The deal strengthens ESPN’s ties to the gambling industry, which may seem odd given that their parent company, Disney, had seemed to oppose gambling expansion
As technology advances, more and more people are turning to online casinos for their gaming entertainment. While the convenience of playing from home is a huge perk, many people wonder if the experience can match that of an offline casino. There are many differences between online and offline casinos, such as the atmosphere, social interaction,
Leong Sun Iok, a lawmaker representing the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), has urged gaming operators to increase workers’ salaries, following the latest news of record-breaking gross gaming revenue (GGR) in July, as a way of sharing the profits with those affected by the economic crisis precipitated by the pandemic. Leong also said that a
The Malta Gaming Authority announced an extension to the consultation period for its Voluntary ESG Code of Good Practice, which was initially published in July. The Authority is inviting all interested parties to participate in the consultation and is now asking gaming operators to submit their feedback until Tuesday, August 22, 2023. “This extension will allow all
Metaverse expert and bestselling author Matthew Ball is set to take the stage as the opening keynote speaker at the SBC Summit Barcelona 2023 conference and trade show. The event, billed as SBC’s largest gathering to date, is scheduled to take place on September 21st. Following his digital keynote at the 2022 edition of the
Video-based training platform for gaming employees RG24seven, in conjunction with BMM Testlabs, has launched an exclusive course on slot machines. Titled ‘Introduction to Slots’, the course offers a comprehensive overview of slot machine intricacies. The slot course and all other courses within RG24seven Virtual Training are offered free for employees of gaming companies, RG24seven noted
Ainsworth Interactive, the iGaming division of Australian gaming company Ainsworth, signed a new agreement with Rush Street Interactive to launch its online slots on Rushbet.mx platform. With more than 15 consecutive years in the Mexican market, providing highly profitable products in casinos throughout the region, with this alliance, Ainsworth expands its presence in the market to
iGaming software and business solutions provider Slotegrator announced it has inked a strategic partnership with white-label platform provider xgamespro, expanding its presence in Latin America. xgamespro operates across a dozen countries within the region, delivering operators a suite of services including payment solutions, hosting, security and KYC tools, along with a diverse range of games. The
The Florida Lottery has introduced four new scratch-off games including $5,000,000 Crossword Cash, The Game of Life, Cash Drop, and $50 Frenzy. The tickets for these games are priced from $1 to $20 and feature over $345 million in cash prizes. The Florida Lottery says that all lottery retailers are expected to have these new tickets
ESPN announced Tuesday it has signed a long-term exclusive agreement with Penn Entertainment, licensing its brand for sports betting. Under the terms of the agreement, Penn will have the 10-year right to use the ESPN Bet name in the US. The deal deepens the media giant’s, part of Disney, ties with the gambling industry. As per
Casino gaming provider Euro Games Technology (EGT) is among the finalists in the 10th consecutive edition of Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas (GGA). The competition distinguishes companies with outstanding achievements in the gaming sector in the Americas region for the past 12 months. The Bulgarian manufacturer has been shortlisted in the Land-Based Industry Supplier of
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted construction approval for a planned 699-foot tall skyscraper at the prominent Casino Royale site situated along the bustling Las Vegas Strip. A study backed by Casino Royale and authorized by the FAA has confirmed that the construction of the proposed skyscraper will not cause significant adverse effects on
Maryland’s retail casino industry posted total revenue of $174.3 million for the month of July, combining earnings from both slot machines and table games. This figure indicates an increase of over $10 million compared to the previous month of June. However, revenue was down by 4% from the record-breaking month of July 2022. During July 2022,