Better Collective has officially purchased Playmaker Capital for an overall cost of €176 million (£153 million/$188 million). Additionally, the projected date of the official conclusion of the definitive purchase agreement is in the first quarter of the following year. Definitive purchase agreement: For Better, this aforementioned agreement will help it officially become the market leader
Veikkaus, the Finnish exclusive gambling operator, announces the introduction of mandatory identification measure for scratch games. The identification of players purchasing the popular Ässä or Casino lottery scratchcards will be required from January 1, 2024. Measure Already Applied To Coupon Games: The requirement for players to identify themselves when purchasing cards, claiming winnings, or otherwise
Better Collective has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Playmaker Capital in a deal valued at approximately $187.9 million (€176 million). The acquisition is set to be completed in the first quarter of 2024. Under the terms of the agreement, Playmaker shareholders will have the option to receive, for each common share held, either
iGaming studio ELA Games has announced that it will be present at SiGMA Malta Europe 2023, which will take place from November 14 to 16 at the MHH shipbuilding yards in Valletta, Malta. The company, which will have its own stand (no. 1147) with an Old West-style design, will demonstrate its products to visitors attending the
B2C and B2B esports betting and iGaming company Esports Entertainment Group has made a strategic investment in Drafted.gg. According to the company, the deal seeks to broaden its reach in the esports events and betting content production market. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. EEG announced the signing of a binding Letter of Intent
Betting and gaming platform provider Sportingtech will sponsor one of the boxers at the first female bout of SBC’s Charity Boxing Championship. Anna ‘Albatross’ Mackney, UK Regional Director at Play’n GO, will take on Ally McIvor, Partnerships Team Manager at Games Global, in a head-to-head during the black-tie event at London’s Park Lane Hilton Hotel on
Chamonix Casino Hotel, owned by Las Vegas-based Full House Resorts, has officially opened hotel reservations. The 300-room hotel will feature the first luxury guest rooms in the Cripple Creek market. Both the casino and hotel are scheduled to open to the public on December 26, 2023. Located adjacent to Full House’s existing Bronco Billy’s Casino, Chamonix will feature
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has caught lawmakers off guard by unveiling a plan to legalize sports betting in the state earlier in the week, triggering a mix of confusion and debate among lobbyists, legislative leaders and tribes. The initiative aims to align Oklahoma with over 30 other states that have already legalized sports wagering since
Clarion Gaming has added to its ICE Ambassador team of senior international gaming influencers with the appointment of Karen Marcela Sierra-Hughes, Vice President, Latin America Caribbean, and Spain at GLI. Sierra-Hughes is a Panamanian attorney with a Master’s in Commercial Law, has vast experience in the gaming, sports betting, and lottery sectors, and has played
In a contentious move, the Venetian and Palazzo resorts in Las Vegas are changing their smoking policies at gaming tables, aligning closer to long-standing practices at properties from Wynn Resorts. According to an internal memo released last Wednesday, customers at the Venetian and Palazzo will be allowed to smoke at gaming tables, while also providing
Inspired Entertainment has introduced three new online and mobile slot games: Big Spin Bonus Extra Spins, Gold Fishy Free Spins, and Wild Party Jokers, expanding its product portfolio. Big Spin Bonus Extra Spins is a sequel to Inspired’s award-winning Big Spin Bonus, a classic fruit slot with “an innovative twist” where players can win extra
Lottery and gaming solutions provider Skilrock Technologies has announced that it will exhibit its range of products and services at the upcoming Cibelae Congress Lisboa, held at the Altis Grand Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal, from November 19 to 22. The company will showcase its portfolio at Booth 4. Through the event, Skilrock aims to engage
The fate of the proposed $562 million Richmond Grand Resort and Casino in Virginia will be decided today, as residents in Virginia’s capital city are voting Tuesday on whether the project can move forward. This is the second time Richmonders cast their votes on the issue after the city narrowly rejected the proposal two years
Broadway Gaming has finalised the acquisition of 888’s online bingo business with an additional $2 million payment, following the initial payment of $43.25 million, which both companies agreed on to initiate the merger. The takeover is the result of an agreement that was made nearly two years ago to transfer over the assets of over
Managers at some Las Vegas Strip properties are readying contingency plans for a potential hospitality worker strike, including the steps a worker needs to take to serve alcoholic drinks, according to local media reports. Some management-level workers at MGM Resorts International are training to obtain an alcohol management card, a required step in bar-related service
November 07, 2023 Louis Asquith In a brand new feature for PokerStars, the first-ever ‘Team Pro Vlog’ covers beloved high-roller Parker Talbot on his run in PokerStars highest-attended live event of all time, the Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event at 2023 PokerStars EPT Barcelona this August. Watch here if viewing from the United Kingdom The
Online poker platform GGPoker has announced the launch of a new poker reality show titled Game of Gold, part of its Poker After Dark franchise. The new poker game series promises to combine high-stakes poker action with reality TV to offer a unique experience. Dubbed as the “first poker reality survival series,” Game of Gold
French National Lottery operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has successfully finalized its acquisition of Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI), which holds exclusive rights to operate the Irish National Lottery until 2034, marking its first foray into operating a lottery outside France. The acquisition follows regulatory approval from the Irish National Lottery, granted in early October, and
iGaming solutions provider Amusnet has officially announced its participation in SiGMA Europe. With over 800 sponsors and exhibitors, and a presence of 25,000 delegates from across the globe, the event is scheduled to take place from November 13th to 17th, at the MMH in Malta. A highlight of this conference is the SiGMA Europe Awards 2023,
Payments solutions company OKTO has announced a collaboration with iGaming operator Macao Win to introduce its cash-to-digital payment solution OKTO.PVR to the Italian market. OKTO claims that the partnership “signifies a milestone in the Italian gaming industry,” as Macao Win takes the lead in providing players with a fully compliant cash-to-digital payment option. The company