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Top-tier scam prevention and cybersecurity solutions provider, GeoComply Solutions Inc., announced the acquisition of OneComply Inc. The integration of OneComply as the innovative technology and solutions provider for the gaming regulatory entities will round up GeoComply’s technological offering for the entire licensing process.
License Protection:
OneComply is a compliance & licensing management platform that follows the requirements of operators, suppliers, and other licensed gaming market players to have a centralized licensing solution to help them protect their gaming licenses. It is the go-to solution for companies aware of the significance of risk management policies, process monitoring practices and compliance assurance procedures. The platform helps orga…
The almost 40 casinos in Macau reportedly managed to rack up some $11.3 million in aggregated gross gaming revenues for the seven days from September 4 despite the continuing presence of coronavirus-related travel restrictions.
According to a report from Asia Gaming Brief citing information from prominent Asian brokerage firm Sanford C Bernstein Limited, this figure represented an increase of about 4.5% when compared with the preceding week’s tally of approximately $10.9 million. The source also detailed that the improvement came as the large Chinese city of Chengdu ended its enforced lockdown although those wishing to travel onto the mainland from Macau remain subject to a rule that requires them to present a negative coronavirus nucleic acid test (NAT) com…
In the United Kingdom and JKO Play Limited has reportedly received backing from India-born millionaire Vikrant Bhargava (pictured) in its effort to purchase online casino games developer Playtech.
According to a Sunday report from The Times newspaper, Bhargava is one of the world’s wealthiest iGaming entrepreneurs after helping to establish now-subsumed online casino and poker operator PartyGaming in the 1990s and serving as that firm’s Marketing Director. The source detailed that the 49-year-old businessman is thought to have a net worth in the region of £500 million ($678 million) and has now agreed to part-finance JKO Play Limited’s attempt at buying Playtech.
Central source:
After stepping down from PartyGaming in 2006, Bhargava reportedl…
In line with a nationwide trend of declining monthly gaming revenue, Illinois’ 15 casinos experienced a notable dip in earnings. Revenue amounted to $136.6 million, marking a 10.3% decrease compared to March’s total of over $152.3 million. The anticipated decline follows a surge in gambling activity typically observed in March due to events like the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments.
Tax revenue Implications: the potential of legalized online casinos:
Despite the setback, April’s revenue still contributed over $31 million in state and local taxes. The potential for significant tax boosts looms large, particularly if lawmakers move forward with legalizing online casinos in Illinois.
Legislators have introduced a bill in the Illinois Ho…
British casino operator Metropolitan Gaming Limited has announced the offloading of its stake in South Africa’s Emerald Resort and Casino property to a group led by local hotel, gaming and entertainments giant Tsogo Sun Holdings Limited.
The London-headquartered firm used an official Monday press release to declare that the arrangement for an undisclosed amount has seen it officially depart the land-based casino market of South Africa so as to be better able to concentrate on its ‘core markets’ of Egypt and the United Kingdom. The company moreover pronounced that it will now look to grow its brand in this latter pair of burgeoning territories through a steady program of ‘acquisition and investment.’
Important inheritance:
Metropolitan Gami…
On Monday, FanDuel Group and the United Center announced a new partnership that involves the creation of a sportsbook lounge inside the sports arena. Once approved by the Illinois Gaming Board, the new facility will provide sports betting opportunities for fans of the NHL Chicago Blackhawks and the NBA Chicago Bulls, as these teams call the arena home.
What to Expect?
The new FanDuel branded sportsbook will be a two-story space next to the atrium of the arena. State-of-the-art viewing areas will be offered along with the best in sports betting technology.
Executive vice president and CEO of the joint venture, Howard Pizer, commented on the new space by stating:
“FanDuel has a proven track record of innovation and excellence making them the perfect partner in d…
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is getting an upgrade! Hotel facilities on the property will be upgraded by the end of the year, as the company announced.
The works on construction will cost about US$1 billion.
Las Vegas Sands’ plans and projects:
The parent company of the property, Las Vegas Sands’, Chairman and CEO, Robert Goldstein, announced the upgrade in the 2022 Annual Report of the company. It was announced on Friday, and the news is really good.
Goldstein commented on the reinvestment plan…
The economic recovery process continues in Macau. New reports have been provided for April totals, showing the region earned a gross gaming revenue of MOP$8.4 billion in April. This is equal to $1.05 billion in USD. This was a 1.1% increase when compared to March earnings. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau provided the details on May 1.
Details of the Growth
The gross gaming revenue total for April was an increase month on month, but still lower than the pre-pandemic totals in April 2019. For the region, the April earnings were the highest seen since January of last year. The increase is a significant indication that the recovery process is well on its way.
So far in 2021, Macau has earned MOP$32.0 billion ($4.0 billion) in gross gaming revenues. When compa…
The famous iGaming publisher Yggdrasil partners with the renowned Bulletproof Gaming to further expand its impressive portfolio and launch the new slot game Blackbeard Battle of the Seas.
Thrilling battle on high seas:
This 5×3 reel slot takes the players on an exciting, high-seas adventure where huge dangers await along with great prizes.
The players will face the enemies on the ocean while looking for the legendary treasure. The slot possesses 2…
Leicester City Football Club has officially announced a significant multi-year partnership with BC.GAME, a leading online gaming platform. This collaboration marks a notable development for the club, with BC.GAME becoming the front-of-shirt sponsor for the Men’s First Team starting from the 2024/25 season.
The highly anticipated 2024/25 home shirt, designed by Adidas, will feature BC.GAME’s branding and will be available for purchase both in-store and online from 6 July at 0900 BST.
King Power continues partnership in new role:
Long-term partner King Power will continue to maintain a significant presence within the club, taking on the role of Training Wear Partner. This ensures that King Power remains a vital part of the Leicester City family.
The …
It’s no secret that live dealer games are on the right trajectory to overtake slots in popularity, but how did we get here? I’m going to take a look back through history (only as far as the late 90’s, don’t panic). We’ll look at how it all started, where the big bursts of technological advancement happened, and even a few figures for those of you who are fiscally-minded.
So, whether you’re a fully paid up member of the live casino gang, or you can’t really see what all the fuss is about, by the end of this all, I hope you’ll see why live dealer games are such a big deal.
Let…
The many casinos in Macau reportedly saw their aggregated gross gaming revenues for March drop by 55.8% year-on-year to a little over $454.9 million as China continued to enforce a range of coronavirus-related mainland travel restrictions.
According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming citing official information from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau regulator, the monthly tally was the lowest for casinos in the former Portuguese enclave since September of 2020 when the finishing figure came in at a very disappointing $273.9 million. The source detailed that the most recent reckoning also represented a decrease of 52.6% when compared with the $961.4 million seen for February while standing almost 42.2% below January’s $786.1 million finish.
Combined calamity:<…
Las Vegas Sands, which recently acquired a controlling stake in the Dallas Mavericks, has made a bold move by filing a petition aimed at legalizing casino gambling in the state of Texas.
Las Vegas Sands’ Petition Pushes for Casino Resorts in Texas
Las Vegas Sands acquired a significant portion of the Dallas basketball team back in December 2023 and is now setting its sights on reshaping the Texan gambling landscape, reported CBS News.
The petition, submitted by the Texas Destination Resort Alliance, established in 2021, emphasizes its commitment to bringing high-end entertainmen…
Co-founder Ed Craven recently announced a series of updates aimed at maintaining a fair landscape for creators and safeguarding users from potential manipulations.
Kick Co-founder Acknowledges View Botting Issue and Unveils Protection Measures
Since its launch in late 2022, Kick has seen a remarkable surge in growth, but with this success came allegations of view botting, tarnishing the platform’s reputation. To combat this issue, Craven declared that Kick would roll out extra view count protection. This measure is expected to counter view count manipulation and address problems associated with chat and fol…
The leading provider of games, powering iGaming operators across the globe, Light & Wonder, expanded its position in the United States. The company unveiled Monday that it has gone live with Premium Live Dealer by Authentic Game for the first time in the US. Thanks to the launch, customers of Rush Street Interactive’s brand, BetRivers in Michigan, will be able to access thrilling and unique games.
Overall, five games have been made available for customers of the operator. Those titles are streamed live from Authentic Gaming’s live casino studio in the state. As a result, BetRiver’s customers can now access Stadium Blackjack, Premium Roulette, Premium Baccarat, Premium Blackjack and All Michig…
In the eastern American state of Maine and the operator of the off-track betting facility at the former Scarborough Downs horseracing track has reportedly announced that it has called time due to a host of rising costs.
According to a Sunday report from local television broadcaster WMTW-TV, the simulcast wagering operation closed for good with the loss of ten full-time jobs yesterday after being premiered some two decades ago as a way of helping the larger horseracing enterprise to remain commercially viable.
Steady slump:
Located about eight miles south of Portland, the 524-acre Scarborough Downs property reportedly opened in 1950 and for a time was the state’s largest horseracing track hosting meets throughout the entirety of the annual calendar. However, financial…
Kindred Group plc’s Board of Directors decided to make some changes in terms of strategic alternatives so the shareholder value would be increased.
Merger or selling as possible solutions:
Kindred is famous all around the world for its online gaming and sports betting content. The company’s most recent decision is to use that to enhance the value for its shareholders. The process will begin with exploring various strategies and alternative solutions that will help the company maximize its value.
Some of the solutions that the Board considers are a merger or even a s…
MGM Resorts has officially applied for a casino license in the United Arab Emirates, making it the first known operator to take such a step in this burgeoning market. This announcement came directly from MGM’s CEO, Bill Hornbuckle, during the Skift Global Forum 2024, highlighting the company’s strategic move to expand its global footprint into the Middle East.
Strategic application in Abu Dhabi:
According to Hornbuckle, MGM has targeted Abu Dhabi for its casino license application, an area ripe for such an investment. “Yes we have [applied]. We’ve done it in Abu Dhabi,” he stated, as reported by Skift. The CEO elaborated on the process, noting that “the federal gover…
The partnership with CoinPayments will allow partner operators to benefit from cryptocurrency payments and make the process smooth and straightforward. CoinPayments will allow NuxGame’s operators to utilize crypto payments for their iGaming offers, including Sportsbook, Affiliate Systems, and Online Casinos, along with other services.
NuxGame is happy to offer this new payment solution, as it embraces the shifting attitude towards innovative payment gateways within the iGaming industry as well.
NuxGame has been successful with the introduction …
The Macau Judiciary Police have arrested five Chinese nationals suspected to be related to a cross-border criminal syndicate. The criminal organization, according to the authorities, uses counterfeit chips in casinos in Macau.
The arrests followed a recent report from a casino in the Cotai area where a customer exchanged fake chips for money. After the staff realized that they had been scammed they referred the matter to the police.
Local authorities immediately launched an investigation into the matter and quickly arrested five men from mainland China at the casino. Aged between 21 and 28, the five arrestees were suspected of being a part of a criminal organization that imports fake chips into Macau. The police are currently on the lookout …
The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) issued a five-year permit for sports betting to the Kambi Group plc, which will help the company strengthen its position in this important European market.
Swedish license:
Kambi Group plc is one of the leading sports betting providers in the industry, and this license agreement will surely improve its position in the market even further. These B2B permits will help Kambi to continue providing its unique and popular sports betting technology and services to Sweden’s most popular licensed operators.
A big change is coming to the Aldi stores in the United Kingdom. All 900 shops will offer The National Lottery beginning in April. The supermarket chain announced a deal with Camelot to provide tickets to players in all its stores in the country.
Full Gaming Options
Starting in April, Aldi’s locations in the UK will feature the full selection of draw-based games provided by the National Lottery. Customers will be able to shop for groceries and pickup games at the checkout. The process will be simple and streamlined, only adding to the grocery shopping experience.
Games available at the checkouts will include Lotto, Lotto HotPicks, EuroMillions, and EuroMillions HotPicks. Thunderball games and Set For Life are also included. The launch in the UK comes just a short tim…
The accolade was granted to BetMGM at the EGR North America Awards 2023, and it constitutes an important achievement for the company after it won the same title back in 2022. The second silverware distinguishes BetMGM as the best North American online casino and positions the company as one of the most exciting entities on the market.
BetMGM Remains at the Helm of North American Online Gambling
Commenting on this opportunity BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt said that it was a real honor to have the award presented to his company once again. He spoke of how BetMGM was consistently looking to evolve and move with the times.
“As the…
In the United States and gaming machines operator Accel Entertainment Incorporated has announced that it has purchased smaller rival Century Gaming Incorporated via the completion of a previously arranged deal worth $164.2 million.
The Illinois firm used an official Wednesday press release to detail that the conclusion of the cash-and-stock arrangement has added more than 8,300 terminals to its portfolio alongside over 900 licensed establishments spread across the western states of Nevada and Montana. The company declared that the alliance has also given it ‘design and manufacturing operations’ via Grand Vision Gaming LLC and Century Gaming Incorporated’s proprietary i-Rewards and Gamblers Bonus rewards programs.
Secure squad:
Andy Rubenstein serves as the Chief …
Malta-based online casino software supplier Green Jade Games is the latest firm to join Pariplay’s wide-reaching Fusion platform in an exclusive deal that will see a selection of its arcade games made available for U.S. operators.
Courtesy of the new collaboration, which enhances the NeoGames S.A (Nasdaq: NGMS) subsidiary’s aggregation platform content offering in the U.S., players will have an opportunity to experience a selection of the developer‘s arcade games, including popular titles such as Candy Prize B.I.G., Cash Smash and Casino Blocks.
These titles will be the first to go live with the North American country’s operators.
What Makes Arcade Skill Based Games Different?
The difference between arcade based games and traditional slots…
Major League Baseball (MLB) players are increasingly fearful for their safety due to rising harassment and death threats from disgruntled gamblers. As MLB’s relationship with gambling companies deepens, the consequences are becoming more severe for the players involved.
Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald shared his experiences with USA TODAY, revealing the intensity of the threats players receive. “You blow a save, you don’t come through, you get it all. ‘You cost me all of this money. I’m going to kill you and then kill your family.’ It’s scary, and it’s sad,” Sewald said.
The issue escalated after a Supreme Court decision that legalized sports betting in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Thi…
Last week, the staggering $1.76 billion jackpot from Powerball dropped in California. While the name of the winner is yet to be announced, last week brought fortune to visitors to the Las Vegas Strip too. Over the course of a few days last week, visitors to Caesars Entertainment’s Las Vegas resorts pocketed more than $800,000.
On Sunday, Ryley Koch from South Carolina, who happened to be a Caesars Rewards member, hit the Mega Progressive jackpot while playing Let It Ride poker. As a result, the lucky visitor was able to take home some $94,613. According to Caesars, Koch’s visit to Sin City was entertainment, primarily gambling and golf. After only 15 minutes of playing at the poker table, they hit a Ro…
The innovative content provider to the iGaming industry, Boldplay, has successfully acquired a Gibraltar gaming license to make its gaming portfolio available at multiple regulated casino sites across the country. The latest license of the prominent supplier follows the recent acquisitions of gaming licenses in the UK, Portugal, Malta, and the Isle of Man to testify about the provider’s steady expansions across regulated markets.
The unique library now available:
According to the company, Boldplay understands the importance of helping operators achieve the widest market penetration possible. Therefore, the provider has already certified its games for release in these regulated markets, with more jurisdictions set to follow soon. As a Gibraltar-based company itself, Bol…
Maltese online casino and sportsbook operator Kindred Group has announced the signing of an agreement that is to see the United States-facing variant of its Unibet brand begin offering innovations from safer gambling software specialist Gamban.
The Valletta-headquartered firm used an official Tuesday press release to detail that the alliance means Unibet customers in American jurisdictions such as Indiana, New Jersey and Pennsylvania can now download self-exclusion software from its British partner that will prevent them from using any of their devices to access a plethora of gambling sites and applications.
Progressing coverage:
Kindred Group explained that it has held similar partnerships with Gamban covering multiple European markets and Australi…
The leading Dutch gambling operator, Holland Casino, announced it has selected land for its new casino location in Groningen. The company confirmed that it identified Business Park Ter Borch near municipality Tynaarlo for its new venue which is expected to open for visitors at some point in 2027.
The location was picked considering its ease of access and construction opportunities. Those two factors are expected to provide the best option for Holland Casino to build its new casino, meet sustainability requirements and deliver thrilling entertainment for its guests. The selected location is strategic, considering the easy access next to the gateway to Groningen for the guests and parking options.
Jurr…
Pariplay, a NeoGames S.A. subsidiary, keeps expanding to key markets all over the world. As NeoGames, a famous provider of modern and unique iLottery and iGaming solutions, announced, the company signed a strategic partnership with a famous African operator, SunBet, to provide South African customers with its innovative content.
The unique content included in the offering:
Pariplay will deliver the popular content from its proprietary brand Wizard Games, along with the popular third-party content from the company’s Fusion platform. The unique content from the Fusion platform currently has more than 14.000 games
A long-standing fixture on the Las Vegas Strip is preparing to close its doors. Hard Rock International has announced that The Mirage Hotel & Casino will cease operations on July 17, 2024. This closure marks the beginning of a significant transformation, with the property set to become the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, featuring an iconic guitar-shaped hotel nearly 700 feet tall in the heart of the Strip.
The scheduled closure of The Mirage Hotel & Casino on July 17 will initiate extensive renovations and construction on the expansive 80-acre (32-hectare) property. The site is set to reopen in 2027 as the Hard Rock Las Vegas, featuring a distinctive guitar-shaped hotel tower that will rise nearly 700 feet (about 210 meters) above the central Strip.
This closure marks…
MGM China has categorically dismissed rumors suggesting that its co-chairperson and executive director, Pansy Ho Chiu King, has any intention of reducing her shareholding in the company. Reports from Hong Kong media had suggested that up to 380 million shares in MGM China were recently shifted into the Central Clearing and Settlement System (CCASS), triggering speculation about Ho’s possible divestment.
MGM China Maintains Pansy Ho’s Steadfast Position
The share rearrangement occurred in two stages – first in mid-October through Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) and later in mid-November via BNP Paribas. Contr…
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