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Platform provider Uplatform has announced a strategic partnership with iGamint content supplier Pragmatic Play. Under this partnership, Uplatform will integrate the provider’s slots portfolio. Highlighting Pragmatic Play’s achievements, Uplatform stated: “Established in 2015, Pragmatic Play has earned industry recognition, including the prestigious MiGEA award for ‘Best Gaming Company’, showcasing its commitment to excellence.” The company specializes in

Churchill Downs Incorporated announced that Exacta has completed the installation of 175 terminals at The Brook in Seabrook New Hampshire, New Hampshire. Exacta, acquired by CDI in August 2023, is a provider of central system technology for historical racing machines (HRMs).  The Brook is a casino entertainment venue located in the easternmost part of the

888 Holdings, owner of betting giant William Hill, has announced the launch of a strategic review for its US B2C operations, noting it could consider selling part or all of the business. As per the announcement, the strategic review launches on March 6, with 888 to consider “potential alternatives” to deliver value for the group.

An Alabama Senate committee has given the nod to a scaled-back version of gambling legislation, with approval granted on Tuesday. The bills under consideration seek to authorize a state lottery but exclude provisions for sports betting or full-scale casino games. This represents a significant departure from the initial legislation approved by the Alabama House on

The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has released revenue figures for January. The state’s casinos and racinos generated $176.1 million in gambling revenue for the first month of the year, which marks a decrease of 10.5 percent year-on-year compared to the $196.8 million reported in January 2023. The four casinos in Ohio, including Hollywood Columbus,

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has lauded the European Parliament’s endorsement of a standardized electronic identification system known as the European Digital Identity (e-ID). The move seeks to foster a safer and more inclusive online environment for EU citizens. The regulation mandates EU member states to issue e-IDs to their citizens, providing them

iGaming software and business solutions provider Slotegrator has signed a new partnership with game developer Popiplay. This deal facilitates the integration of all games from the Scandinavian company through Slotegrator’s game integration tool APIgrator. Popiplay has over 30 games that feature a combination of fine graphics, top-notch animation, and effective sound effects besides offering unique bonuses, notes Slotegrator

Zitro‘s Epic Kingdom has clinched the EKG Top Performing Game – LATAM award, an accolade the business says “reaffirms Zitro’s position as a key player in the Latin American gaming scene.”  The recognition is further corroborated by the LatAm Game Performance Report 2024 by Eilers & Krejcik – Fantini, which positioned ‘Epic Kingdom’ as the

Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance has released its tax report for February, revealing a notable surge in contributions from the gambling sector.  During the month, Ukraine saw a total contribution of UAH 184.8 billion ($4.85 billion) in taxes and fees from all businesses and sectors, marking a 65% increase compared to January. Payments to the State Tax

The Windsor Convention & Expo Center in Rio de Janeiro will host the inaugural edition of SBC Summit Rio from March 5-7, bringing together more than 3,000 industry professionals. It will be the first event of the sector to be held in Brazil since online gaming regulation was approved in December 2023. After the approval

Sportsbook and iGaming operator Rivalry has announced that Brazil Country Manager Luis Gonçalves will be a featured speaker at the SBC Summit Rio conference on Wednesday, March 6. Gonçalves will participate in a panel discussion titled “Influencers: The Next Frontier of Social Media Marketing” alongside other executives from Brazil’s gaming sector. The panel will explore the role

Resorts, attractions and big name acts are leaving Las Vegas! Time’s almost up for the Tropicana, as the resort will soon be demolished to make room for the new baseball stadium and resort! Plus, the Mirage Volcano will soon be just a memory, but the timing of the removal is a bit murky. And while

Latin American platform and content solutions provider Vibra Gaming has announced its calendar of gaming events for this year. Sharing its “World Tour 2024” roadmap, the company designed an innovative communication piece that simulates a board game and describes its executives’ journey month by month. Utilizing this creative game-like format, the developer shows the 24

Sports betting services provider Kambi Group has repurchased a total of 50,000 shares as part of its share buyback programme during the period running from 26 February 2024 to 1 March 2024. The move was part of a mandate approved at the company’s Extraordinary General Meeting on 19 June 2023. The objective of the buyback is to

Inspired Entertainment has announced the launch of its new equestrian-themed Gold Horsey Winner slot across UK retail, online, and mobile channels. “Featuring vibrant symbols, a colorful backdrop, and a reel configuration of 5×3 with 10 win-lines, Gold Horsey Winner captures all the excitement and anticipation of the exhilarating upcoming horse racing season,” the company said

A ruling by the East Brabant District Court in the Netherlands has cast doubts over the longstanding lottery monopoly held by Nederlandse Loterij, following a legal challenge against the country’s gambling regulator, de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). The dispute arose after gambling operator JVH Gaming, owner of Jack’s Casino and Jacks.nl, had its applications for various lottery

Norfolk has won a legal battle in court against Cordish Companies, which alleged it should have first right to develop a casino in the city. The developer also sought damages over Norfolk’s plans to establish a casino in partnership with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe. The Court of Appeals of Virginia upheld a lower court decision

MGM Resorts International and BetMGM have announced new initiatives in collaboration with mental health service provider Kindbridge designed to support problem gambling research and mental health services. Both the Kindbridge Research Institute and Kindbridge Behavioral Health are organizations that aim to better understand the problems that exist within at-risk communities, delivering evidence-based treatment for gambling disorder. MGM and BetMGM’s

Global bookmaker 1xBet has been honored at the SiGMA Eurasia Awards 2024. The company placed ahead of its competitors in the Best Mobile Casino Experience category. The winners were awarded on February 26 at a special ceremony, held as part of the SiGMA Eurasia gambling exhibition. The victory was obtained after voting on the award

Thailand’s Technology Crime Suppression Bureau police have successfully dismantled a major illegal online gambling network, with over 200,000 registered gamblers as members. The crackdown resulted in the arrest of four suspects, including the ring’s manager and financial officials, during coordinated raids across 12 locations in Bangkok, VNA reported. The raids were conducted primarily in upscale