SBC Summit Latinoamérica wrapped up its final edition at the Seminole Hard Rock & Casino, October 29-31, with a 33% rise in attendance, organizers announced. Driven by rising demand, the summit will unite with SBC Summit North America in 2025 to rebrand as SBC Summit Americas, premiering in Fort Lauderdale on May 13-15. Bringing together leaders from North,
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An international team of 2,000 workers is converting Malta’s MMH shipyard into a 45,000 square-meter venue for SiGMA Europe 2024, one of Europe’s largest iGaming conferences, marking a milestone transformation in just three weeks. Led by Chief Logistics Officer Gunther Micallef Decesare, the project involves erecting more than 600 stands and detailed displays, transforming an
After several weeks with little eliminations in Circa Survivor, an upset over Kansas City knocked out over 20% of the remaining field leaving the contest down to 151 entries. The contest had 191 remaining entries going into Week 9. With several large favorites on the board, the picks were spread out among nine teams. The
UK trade body Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has released a comprehensive Code Handbook marking its fifth anniversary. The handbook consolidates 20 codes covering 100 voluntary measures that all BGC members commit to, as part of the council’s ongoing initiative to raise industry standards. The new Code Handbook integrates all voluntary commitments required for BGC membership, including
Google will allow social casino game advertisers to use personalized targeting, relaxing restrictions previously applied to gambling-related ads. The update to Google’s Personalized Ads policy will take effect on December 4, 2024, with full advertiser access expected by March 2025. The policy shift marks a significant change for social casino apps, which simulate casino games
Colorado voters have overwhelmingly approved Proposition JJ, a new measure that allows the state to keep all revenue collected from sports betting taxes and allocate it directly to water-related projects. The ballot measure, which passed with approximately 76% support as of Wednesday afternoon, removes the previous $29 million cap on the tax revenue Colorado could
As legislative efforts to legalize online casinos stall in states across the U.S., Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim is suggesting a more incremental approach, focusing on legalizing live dealer casino games like blackjack and roulette with human dealers streamed online as a stepping stone to broader online casino operations. Kim believes this approach, starting with live
The Prizes and Betting Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance (SPA) published a regulatory instruction that regulates the registration of the domain ‘bet.br’ for bookmakers’ websites. According to the new legislation, this domain will be mandatory for all authorized operators as of January 2025, to facilitate the identification of who operates legally in the market. “Fixed
Pay4Fun announced that it was recognized as Employer of the Year at SBC Awards Latinoamerica 2024. According to Pay4Fun, the award received in Miami was ‘an important milestone’ for the payments company, which seeks to consolidate its position in the online gambling and entertainment sector in Latin America. The recognition also celebrates Pay4Fun’s commitment to valuing its
Lottery and gaming solutions provider Skilrock Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with NGX, aimed at delivering sportsbook solutions to the Asian and African markets. The collaboration will combine NGX’s expertise in sportsbook technology with Skilrock’s technological capabilities to innovate in these markets. The partnership focuses on integrating NGX’s sportsbook solutions with Skilrock’s INFINITI platform, enabling
The Nevada Gaming Control Board recommended Wednesday approval of the licensing of a key executive for Hard Rock Las Vegas. The license is the first among several anticipated as the shuttered Mirage transitions to the new Strip resort. Vincent Zahn, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Seminole Hard Rock International and its subsidiaries,
Bally’s Corporation reported third-quarter 2024 revenue of $630 million, marking a slight 0.4% decrease compared to the same period last year. While the company’s Casinos & Resorts and International Interactive segments experienced declines, its North America Interactive segment saw notable growth, driving optimism for the company’s future prospects. The company’s net loss widened to $247.9
In a new publication on the Brazilian betting market, solutions hub Control F5 analyzed the complex and often controversial role of influencers in the industry. Increasingly used by bookmakers to win the hearts and minds of bettors, these public figures bear great responsibility for the information they convey to the public. In September, a study
Online gaming solutions provider Comtrade Gaming has obtained a supplier license from the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC). According to the company, the license will allow players in the UK to access a range of games from the CG Games portfolio, including Witch Crash’d, Pilot Piggy, Sweet Treasures, Wild Minner, Diamond King, Diamonds in the Sky, White
The European Casino Association (ECA) and the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) have welcomed the creation of the first-ever ICE Association Assembly, a new feature at ICE Barcelona 2025 that will bring together influential gaming trade associations from across the globe. Set to be held in January at Barcelona’s Gran Via Fira, the ICE
iGaming content provider SOFTSWISS has been awarded the Socially Responsible Initiative of the Year at the SBC Awards Latinoamérica 2024 for its Help Brazil initiative, which provided essential support to communities in Brazil devastated by severe flooding earlier this year. The award recognizes SOFTSWISS’ commitment to social responsibility within the Latin American gaming industry, where its
Gaming provider Zitro has announced the launch of Fairyland Quest, its latest slot game. The new title features two magical mushrooms: the Lilac mushroom, which multiplies rewards x2, x3, or x4, and the Red mushroom, granting up to three extra lives. Players can collect link symbols to grow these mushrooms and activate a bonus link that combines
Online poker software provider Stretch Network has announced its participation at SiGMA Europe in Malta from November 11-14. The company invites visitors to Stand 1085, where team members will share how Stretch Network’s poker solutions can enhance the online gaming experience for both operators and players. As a provider of online poker technology, Stretch Network
Maryland’s six casinos generated $160.5 million in gaming revenue in October 2024, marking a modest increase of 0.4% over the same period last year, according to Maryland Lottery and Gaming. The slight rise, totaling an additional $712,557, reflects the state’s ongoing strength in the casino sector despite a mixed performance among individual properties. In October,
Evoke Gaming, the parent company of Sports Illustrated (SI) Casino and Sportsbook, has delayed its planned shutdown in Michigan from late 2024 to the first quarter of 2025. This shift is part of Evoke’s decision to exit the entire U.S. business-to-consumer (B2C) gaming market, with a full departure now expected early next year, including operations