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The UK Gambling Commission has imposed a £3.8 million ($5 million) fine on Genesis Global Limited, the regulator announced on Thursday. The gambling business runs 14 websites, including genesiscasino.com, casinoplanet.com and casinocruise.com. “Britain’s gambling industry is being warned that the Commission will use all tools at its disposal to ensure consumer safety,” the UKGC stated

Inspired Entertainment, Inc. announced Thursday the launch of “GO FISH!”, a fishing-themed online and mobile slot game, which provides players with 1,024 ways to win.  With a reel configuration of 6×4, GO FISH! has a reel spin mechanic “that will keep players fishing for more”, the company described. Set in a coral reef, the game’s 

Gaming and sports betting technology company Elys Game Technology has submitted its betting platform for certification in New Jersey ahead of planned deployment in the state, the business announced on Wednesday. In addition to submitting its US Gameboard sports betting platform to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, the company has also applied for

Manufacturer and supplier of gaming products PlayAGS plans to refinance its outstanding debt and expand its revolving credit facility capacity, the company announced on Thursday. The company intends to fully refinance its $521.2 million and $93.6 million term loan facilities due 2024, according to a press release on the matter. As part of the refinancing

Almost at the end of 2021, the online gaming industry got a glimpse of the possibility of having a newly regulated market in South America: a bill signed by Uruguayan president Luis Lacalle Pou entered the Senate in November. However, the official initiative raised concerns even among the supporters, such as Cabildo Abierto (Open Cabildo),

Penn National Gaming subsidiary Score Digital Sports Ventures, which trades as theScore Bet, announced Thursday it has obtained RG Check igaming accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), thus becoming the first prospective private market operator in Ontario to achieve this accreditation. This accreditation process helps gambling operators evaluate, monitor, and manage all aspects of their responsible gambling strategy. It

Several Oregon tribes are backing two new House bills ahead of next week’s legislative session in an effort to potentially shut down private casinos across the state. The move comes amid the Flying Lark’s -a proposed destination resort from the founder of the Dutch Bros. Coffee franchise- plan to open an HHR betting facility, which

PointsBet announced on Wednesday that it has unveiled its proprietary online casino product to the West Virginia market, following the launch of the company’s mobile app and digital sports betting product in the state in August of 2021. PointsBet gained online casino access to West Virginia through its relationship with the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, owned by Penn

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play is releasing its latest title, the Viking tradition-inspired Gates of Valhalla, the company announced on Thursday. The game “welcomes players to the mythical realm of Asgard for a chance to unveil hidden riches,” explains a press release. It features RTP & Volatility at 96.46%. The 5-reel, Norse-inspired slot “leaves players

Sports betting and media company Rivalry Corp.’s subordinate voting shares commenced trading on the OTCQX Best Market as of Tuesday, the business announced. The listing will see Rivalry’s shares trading under the symbol “RVLCF.” OTCQX enables global companies to better access support U.S. investors and distribute information in the U.S. public markets without the complexity

Caesars Entertainment’s Horseshoe casino brand is returning to Las Vegas amid a new transformation and rebranding period to be launched at Bally’s Las Vegas. The process will begin in the spring of 2022 and will include a renovated exterior, new entertainment and food and beverage options, and a redesigned casino floor and public areas. Also,

Players in the Empire State now have another option for sports betting, as PointsBet New York has officially launched. Their entry into the market makes them the sixth operator, joining the original four who launched on opening day of Caesars, FanDuel, DraftKings,  and BetRivers. Ten days ago we reported that the BetMGM app had also

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board announced Wednesday that some of the state-licensed sites and apps will begin accepting mobile wagers, starting Friday at 8 a.m. Caesars Sportsbook and BetMGM both confirmed they will be ready that day, while WynnBET has already launched pre-registration. Chairman Ronnie Johns made the announcement in a brief written statement. However,

Gaming and sports betting technology company Elys Game Technology has entered a binding term sheet with Lottomatica S.p.A. for the development of a customized sportsbook platform with a focus on North America, the business announced on Tuesday. “We are very pleased to collaborate with industry leader Lottomatica and their proven leadership on global sports betting

Global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group, Entain, announced Tuesday it has made its debut in Management Today’s ranking of “Britain’s Most Admired Companies”, as the runner up for 2021. Entain, whose global brands include Ladbrokes, Eurobet, bwin and BetMGM in the U.S., was commended for its effort to tackle problem gambling, alongside wider

Macau’s gaming regulator, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, has slashed junket license issuance in the world’s largest gaming hub by almost half, amid debates from officials on how to further control the sector. On Wednesday, only 46 licenses for casino junkets to operate in the Chinese enclave were approved, down from 85 in January

According to data released by the state on Tuesday, Arizona’s nine mobile sports betting sites, plus two in-person sportsbooks operating in downtown Phoenix took about $467 million in total wagers for November, which was the third operational month since its legalization. Gamblers lost $51 million.  Bettors have already wagered more than $1.2 billion on sports

Slots and table games provider Habanero has launched its latest product, Lucky Durian. The new 5×3 slot offers players a maximum win worth 4,375x the total bet placed. The fruity-themed game content features durians as Wild symbols, which can expand and lock on the screen. Each expanded Wild rewards players with three respins, with no limit set

Affinity Interactive’s Daily Racing Form (DRF) on Wednesday announced the launch of its first online sportsbook in Iowa, powered by DRF Bets. Now live and available to all sports fans in Iowa, DRF offers wagers on all approved major U.S. and international sports, with multiple different bet types, including moneyline, points spread, over/under, parlays and

Arkansas Racing Commission’s attorney Byron Freeland has pulled proposed rules for mobile gambling from a legislative panel’s agenda, which could mean the state’s three casinos won’t be able to take wagers for the February 13 Super Bowl. The Arkansas Legislative Council was expected to discuss mobile sports betting rules on Wednesday. Freeland made the decision