With the latest edition of G2E in Las Vegas (October 9 – 12) now over, Derik Mooberry, CEO of Zitro USA, reflects on the gaming supplier’s participation at the event, highlighting the vast portfolio of solutions displayed and the favorable reception they earned among visitors. In addition, Mooberry discusses Zitro’s growing presence in the North
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has announced the latest results for its Index, encompassing the month of September, which show a decrease of 51.38 points to 1055.70 points, or by 4.6% as compared to the prior month. Compared to one year ago, the index was up 315.92 points, or 42.7%. The AGEM Index
In September, Michigan’s commercial and tribal operators collectively reported total internet gaming (iGaming) gross receipts and gross sports betting receipts of $210.4 million. The figure is 19.2% higher than last year and also 20% ahead of the $175.4 million last month, driven by a solid online gaming performance. Specifically, iGaming gross revenue for September amounted to $166.4
Boyd Gaming has unveiled its Q3 2023 earnings report, reaching $903.2 million in revenue during the period. The company has also surpassed the $877.3 million earned during the same quarter in 2022. However, net income for the third quarter of 2023 amounted to $135.2 million, or $1.34 per share, which marks a decline from the
In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the Detroit City Council threw its support behind the 3,700 workers currently on strike at the city’s three casinos, namely MGM Grand Detroit, Motor City Casino, and Hollywood at Greek Town. The move comes despite the potential risk to the city’s tax revenue, which could amount to hundreds of thousands of
October 25, 2023 The three Bounty Builder Series Main Events kick off on October 29 October has been quite the ride for British professional poker player Andrew “stato_1” Hulme. He not only celebrated his wedding anniversary, but he and his wife, Holly, became parents for the first time, too. Throw into the mix the fact
SOFTSWISS, the established international provider of software and content for online casinos and sportsbooks, has released the results of its research which shows that the cryptocurrency segment has experienced slower growth compared to the entire iGaming industry in the first nine months of 2023. The analysis conducted by SOFTSWISS was based on data collected from
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it has requested internet service providers (ISPs) in the country to block more illegal offshore gambling websites as part of its efforts “to protect Australians against illegal online gambling.” The authority noted that the websites, Wild Blaster and BetUS, were found to be in breach of
B2B casino and sportsbook platform provider Soft2Bet has announced that it will showcase its latest gamification products and innovations at this year’s SiGMA Malta Europe from 14-16 November. The company is also shortlisted for the SiGMA Europe Awards, to be held within the framework of the event, in the “Responsible Gaming 2023” category. Soft2Bet continues to
Payments solutions provider OKTO has announced the acquisition of Flexia Payments, a specialty fintech US company. OKTO says that the strategic move is set to accelerate its expansion into the North American gaming markets, and further its cashless and omnichannel payments offering. The deal followed a successful show of Flexia at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E),
iGaming content provider Greentube has introduced a new slot game titled 5-Line Hold & Spin. This classic 3-reel, 5-line slot game harks back to the traditional fruit machine style gameplay, providing players with a nostalgic gaming experience while offering modern winning opportunities. The game features a Hold & Spin function, Joker Wilds, and four jackpots. The
iGaming provider Amusnet Interactive has announced the launch of its latest online slot, titled Dancing Dead. The provider says that the new video slot promises “an exhilarating experience with unique features and an engaging theme.” Dancing Dead is a 5-reel, 20-fixed-line game that features “11 captivating symbols, inspired by the vibrant fiesta of the dead
Light & Wonder has completed its previously announced acquisition of the remaining approximately 17% equity interest in digital gaming business SciPlay Corporation that it did not previously hold. This all-cash transaction, valued at $22.95 per share, secures Light & Wonder’s position as the sole owner of the slot developer. The acquisition is worth more than
The World Poker Tour (WPT) has revealed the first half of the Season XXII schedule, promising to offer an “eclectic combination” of seven WPT Prime and four WPT Main Tour festivals across the globe from late January to early June. “As we approach the end of Season XXI and the WPT World Championship, we are
In this analytical article, Alexandra Shepelevich, Chief Legal Officer at Alpha Affiliates, explores the latest changes to Curaçao’s gaming law and what online gaming operators can do to keep up with the evolving landscape. Thanks to its licensing system, Curaçao has long fostered a business-friendly environment for iGaming companies, in which they can operate and thrive. That
October 25, 2023 Chase Wilson only turned 18 years old, the legal gambling age in the United Kingdom, six days ago, and he gave himself the perfect birthday present, namely a £24,950 prize! Wilson was one of 419 entrants in the £330 buy-in Big Shot, part of the 888poker LIVE Coventry festival that’s running right
The proposed $562 million Richmond Grand Resort and Casino in Virginia is facing yet another hurdle as Paul Goldman, a political analyst and founder of the No Means No Casino group, sued the Board of Elections after the department refused to provide voter registration lists, which he said were typically made available to candidates and
October 24, 2023 The 2023 European Poker Tour (EPT) Cyprus recently wrapped up. The PokerNews Live Reporting Team was on hand all series long to capture all the action, and during that time they documented some big hands, be they bad beats, sick coolers, or just game-changing in nature. Here’s a look at some of
Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and developer, has worked hard to become what it is today, aka one of the flagship companies globally, by entering into a continuous expansion of its footprint in regulated markets around the world, and Italian regulated market is no exception. Additionally, the aforementioned Italian market has a lot of potential
DraftKings and FanDuel have been ruling the U.S. online gambling market for years to constantly compete for the leading position in the developing market. In the race, the two giants have taken a 61% share of the overall online gaming and sports betting operations to continue to thrive to add more weight to their operations