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Lawmakers in the Virginia Senate have opted to postpone a decision on a bill that would permit sports betting on Virginia colleges until the 2025 legislative session, following extensive discussions and deliberations. The bill, introduced by Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-16) on January 4th, aimed to amend existing legislation to allow sports betting on Virginia colleges,

Quixant has announced its participation at the Italian gaming exhibition Enada Primavera, set to take place on March 12 – 14, in Rimini. At the expo, the gaming manufacturer will showcase its newly launched IQ 2 product, which the company says has been “expertly designed to meet the unique demands of the Italian VLT market.”

Lottomatica Group has reported robust financial results for the full year 2023, achieving its corporate objectives set for the year. The company, poised to become Italy’s leading gambling operator through the acquisition of SKS365 Group, disclosed corporate revenues of €1.63 billion ($1.76 billion) for the year. This marks a 12% increase from the €1.49 billion ($1.61

Macau’s gross gaming revenue faced a decline in February compared to the previous month, reaching nearly MOP18.5 billion (US$2.3 billion), despite a bustling Golden Week attracting tourists to the city. The region had recorded MOP19.34 billion ($2.4 billion) in gaming revenue in January, propelled by a surge in mass-market momentum. Data from the Gaming Inspection

The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) has issued a statement reminding of the legal restrictions placed on advertising gambling websites. According to the Agency, the statement was made in response to “several” online media outlets publishing articles that advertised playing online games “with cash winnings on platforms not referable to dealers,” which is illegal

Just days before the start of the first edition of SBC Summit Rio 2024, event organizers announced that WA.Technology, a global provider of B2B solutions, will be the title sponsor of an exclusive poker tournament to be held during the summit, which will take place on March 5-7 at the Windsor Convention & Expo Center.

International Game Technology (IGT) and Everi Holdings have entered into definitive agreements where IGT will spin off its Global Gaming and PlayDigital businesses and combine them with Everi to create a global gaming and fintech enterprise. Subject to regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close in late 2024 or early 2025. Under the terms

iGaming solutions supplier EGT Digital has announced that the company will showcase its diverse array of online gaming products at the upcoming Irish Gaming Show 2024, slated for March 5-6. The company, alongside EGT, will present its offerings at Stand 1-4 during the event. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore EGT Digital’s jackpot titles including Bell

Amidst regulatory scrutiny and intensifying competition, Star Entertainment Group has reported a 14.6% decrease in revenue for the half-year, attributing the decline to factors such as increased competition from pubs and rival casino operator Crown Resorts, as well as stricter game-time regulations. Despite these setbacks, shares in the company surged over 8% on Thursday. Star

Gaming technology supplier Win Systems is set to showcase its solutions at the Irish Gaming Show (IGS) on March 5 and 6 in Dublin, Ireland. The company will be exhibiting its portfolio of products at booth #10. Gergana Chelebieva, Sales Manager of the Gaming division for Europe, encouraged Irish operators attending IGS to visit the company’s booth

Pragmatic Play has announced the launch of a new Irish-themed release, Wheel O’ Gold, in time for St. Patrick’s Day. The 6×5 invites players on a journey to the Emerald Isle, where a leprechaun is joined by horseshoes, four-leaf clovers, and other traditional symbols of good luck.  Wins are awarded when eight or more matching symbols

Eight sports betting companies secured licenses from North Carolina regulators on Thursday, allowing them to start accepting wagers from state residents through mobile devices and computers in less than two weeks. The North Carolina State Lottery Commission, responsible for overseeing the state’s nascent sports betting market, announced the successful initial applicants for interactive sports wagering

B2B casino and sportsbook platform provider Soft2Bet has released metrics demonstrating the company’s growth in 2023. In a press release, the supplier said that its revenues grew steadily in the past year, as the company’s focus on expansion in regulated markets and gamified products enabled it to deliver its strongest year to date. For 2023,

David Rebuck has bid farewell to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) after 13 years at its helm, marking the end of an era in the state’s regulatory landscape. Rebuck’s departure, effective immediately, concludes a distinguished tenure as the longest-serving Director in DGE’s history. In total, his career spans over 36 years of

Fanatics Betting and Gaming has expanded its reach in the US by launching its sportsbook product in New York yesterday, marking its entry into the nation’s largest betting market. The launch coincides with the company’s recent expansions into Michigan and Indiana, bringing the total number of states where Fanatics Sportsbook operates to 15. The move follows

Euro Games Technology (EGT) has announced its participation in the Irish Gaming Show 2024, which will take place in Dublin on March 5th and 6th. The Bulgarian gaming manufacturer said that it will present “a special selection” of bestsellers and high-potential novelties at the expo. On display will be the slot cabinets of the General

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has fined the Encore Boston Harbor casino $40,000 for taking illegal bets on Boston College women’s basketball last year. Most bets on games featuring state schools are against the law, unless the teams are taking part in a tournament.  This is not the casino’s first breach of local regulations. Encore was first

The Nevada Gaming Control Board announced an investigation has confirmed that no personal information was accessed or acquired by any unauthorized persons as a result of a cybersecurity incident in late January.  The state’s gaming industry regulator has refrained from calling the incident a cyberattack and did not indicate if investigators are seeking any criminal

Online slots and live casino content provider Amusnet has unveiled its latest video slot release, Easter Frog, launched just in time for the spring season. The online game is designed to capture the Easter Holiday spirit while providing players with the opportunity to secure substantial wins, says the supplier. With 3 reels and 20 fixed paylines, Easter

Fans of the English Premier League (EPL) in Australia are being “bombarded” with betting ads for offshore gambling companies that were supposed to be banned from pitch-side screens, owing to a loophole. A complaint against Optus Sport was filed to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) by gambling researcher and investigative journalist Jack Kerr,