Explori, the independent agency which provides research insights covering over 7,000 events across the world, has ranked the 2024 edition of iGB L!VE in its top 5% for overall visitor satisfaction. The ranking is even higher for iGB L!VE’s affiliate community, whose level of satisfaction placed the sector-leading event in Explori’s top 3% worldwide. Naomi
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The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) hosted a webinar featuring Eugene Ravdin, a leading expert in content creation and digital brand marketing. With extensive experience in content for platforms like UEFA.com and his current role at MightyTips, Ravdin shared valuable strategies for building digital brand authority, especially in light of recent changes to Google’s algorithms.
Brazil’s Ministry of Sports has issued clear guidelines for approving sports betting and iGaming operations through the recently published MESP Ordinance 98/2024. This ordinance outlines that the National Sports Betting Secretariat will lead the effort in reviewing applications, appointing a technical team responsible for analyzing licensing requests. The team, composed of three members, will document
James Bay Resources Ltd., a Canadian mining company, and its CEO, Stephen Shefsky, have filed a lawsuit against Wynn Resorts Ltd., accusing the Las Vegas casino giant of negligence and unjust enrichment after a California businessman allegedly gambled millions in loaned funds. The suit, filed in April in the Ontario Court of Justice, claims that
Lisbon was the setting for the SBC Summit 2024 event in the Portuguese capital, which took place between September 24 and 26. The main players of the gaming industry were present at one of the biggest events of the sector in Europe, among them Soft2Bet. During the event, Yogonet spoke with Nicolás Campano, the company’s Sales
Maryland’s six casinos reported $159.5 million in gaming revenue for September 2024, marking a 2.8% increase compared to the same period last year, according to figures released by the state’s lottery and gaming agency. The revenue boost led to $68.7 million in contributions to the state, a 3.4% rise from September 2023. Of that, $49.5
The landscape of Las Vegas casinos is undergoing a transformation as the gaming industry pivots towards attracting a younger demographic, a trend highlighted by industry executives at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E). Innovations in technology and gaming experiences are playing a key role in this shift, as noted by MGM Resorts International President Bill Hornbuckle.
BetConstruct’s head of gaming operations Ruzanna Elchyan, shared insights about the upcoming Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards. The event will take place on December 13. The B.F.T.H. Arena Awards has now reached its third edition, which is a significant milestone, to say the least. What unique strategies or elements have been key to sustaining and growing the success of
Gaming content provider Play’n GO has introduced Stepping Diamonds, the latest 5×3 addition to its slot game portfolio. Stepping Diamonds invites players to enter a glamorous casino world filled with gleaming gems, classic fruit symbols, and a suite of animations. According to the provider, the game “marries the timeless charm of traditional fruit machines with Play’n
Gaming solutions provider SOFTSWISS announced its headline partnership on the Elite Retreat LatAm, an exclusive event organized by the iGaming community NEXT.io. This partnership underscores SOFTSWISS’ commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the rapidly growing Latin American iGaming market. The invite-only retreat is scheduled to take place from November, 24 to 26, 2024 at the
The aftermath of the long-awaited SBC Summit Lisbon 2024 is still reverberating, based on the words of the protagonists of one of the most awaited summits for the gaming industry in Europe. During the development of the fair, from September 24 to 26, Yogonet had the opportunity to talk to Paulina Hovar, Regional Sales Manager
Gaming provider International Game Technology (IGT) announced that its IGT PlayDigital Engagement Platform won the ‘Digital Product of the Year’ category at the 2024 Global Gaming Awards Americas. Now in its eleventh year, the acclaimed program is held in conjunction with the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas and honors the gaming industry’s outstanding performers
Esports betting solutions provider DATA.BET has announced that it will participate in the upcoming European Gaming Congress 2024 (EGC), organized by Hipther. The event, set to be held in Warsaw on October 15-16, will bring together key players from the gaming, esports, blockchain, AI, and fintech industries across Europe to discuss the sector’s most pressing
The American Gaming Association (AGA), European Casino Association (ECA), and the Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) announced Wednesday the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that marks the beginning of a collaboration grounded in shared industry values and priorities. The MOU formalizes a commitment among the three associations to address key issues facing the global gaming industry including illegal gambling,
A new tribal sports betting initiative in California could be on the ballot as soon as 2026, but it is more likely to emerge in 2028, according to a key tribal leader. Speaking at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas on Tuesday, James Siva, chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association, said
DraftKings has officially shut down its daily fantasy sports (DFS) offering in the United Kingdom as of October 4, 2024. The decision was communicated to users via email, notifying them of the immediate closure and providing instructions for withdrawing the remaining funds. Any in-game currencies, such as Crowns and DK Dollars, will be converted into U.S.
Hard Rock Rockford had a significant debut at its new permanent casino, jumping from ninth to second in Illinois in both gaming revenue and visitors during its first full month. The entertainment complex generated $13.7 million in adjusted gross receipts and drew more than 157,000 visitors for September, topping every casino in the state except
Hard Rock International, which currently holds exclusive rights to sports betting in Florida, is exploring the possibility of partnering with major commercial sportsbooks, signaling a potential shift in the state’s betting scene. Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming, revealed during the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas that discussions
Gambling facilities and casinos The Merkur Group and electronic table games developer Spintec have announced the formation of a long-term strategic partnership, “marking the beginning of a close and successful collaboration.” Merkur and Spintec note that they aim to combine their “exceptional dedication to innovative and premium gaming experiences, and are sending a strong signal
U.S. banking giant JPMorgan Chase & Co has acquired a 5.47% voting stake in Star Entertainment, becoming a substantial shareholder in the cash-strapped Australian casino operator, according to an exchange filing on Thursday. Star Entertainment has seen its stock plunge by 50% this year alone, following declines of 52% in 2022 and 66% in 2023.