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On the spin: Slot launch round-up
  • 28 Nov, 2021 02:43
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On the spin: Slot launch round-up

It’s certainly been a busy week for slot launches, with a number of new entrants gracing the CasinoBeats inbox. So, sit back and get to grips with a select few in one handy bite-size chunk.Oryx Gaming – Bat...

The US has become NetEnt’s primary market, says Evolution’s Jeff Millar
  • 06 Dec, 2021 07:55
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The US has become NetEnt’s primary market, says Evolution’s Jeff Millar

The Evolution Group last month reasserted that “America is an absolute priority market,” a stance it said was reflected by the scale of NetEnt’s first-day presence in Michigan.The brand’s Great Lakes State entry was made as...

Betsoft unveils Italian centric content agreement with Stanleybet
  • 28 Dec, 2021 02:20
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Betsoft unveils Italian centric content agreement with Stanleybet

Betsoft Gaming has widened its footprint in the Italian regulated market, entering into a new content partnership with international slots and sportsbook institution Stanleybet.As part of the agreement, every game in Betsoft’s...

Hard Rock and Vici finalise Jack Cincinnati transaction
  • 26 Mar, 2022 16:06
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Hard Rock and Vici finalise Jack Cincinnati transaction

Hard Rock International has unveiled a further expansion of its US based gaming portfolio, after completing the purchase of Jack Cincinnati Casino alongside Vici Properties.Through the join...

LeoVegas wins big as Operator of the Year at SBC Awards 2019
  • 02 Nov, 2021 21:59
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LeoVegas wins big as Operator of the Year at SBC Awards 2019

LeoVegas retained its crown as Casino Operator of the Year at last night’s SBC Awards 2019, as a record 34 different companies and five industry leaders were recognised for their excellence in the igaming and sports...

Salsa Tech deal extends Blueprint’s LatAm footprint
  • 31 Oct, 2021 04:29
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Salsa Tech deal extends Blueprint’s LatAm footprint

Blueprint Gaming has set its sights on achieving additional growth in the Latin American region, with the slots developer integrating an array of igaming titles with content aggregator Salsa Technology.This...

Teen Patti to bring KamaGames Indian growth
  • 29 Mar, 2022 08:16
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Teen Patti to bring KamaGames Indian growth

Social mobile poker operator KamaGames has announced further strategic targeted expansion plans, as the Dublin headquartered firm strives to grow its audience within India.The first steps towards achieving...

SBC Webinars – Profiling and engaging US consumers
  • 26 Dec, 2021 00:53
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SBC Webinars – Profiling and engaging US consumers

The SBC Webinars series returns on Wednesday 15 April with Taming Strange Animals… Profiling & Engaging US Sports Consumers, an exclusive presentation by multichannel engagement specialist Xtremepush.

NetEnt launched Street Fighter II. Expectations met
  • 13 Jan, 2022 19:30
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NetEnt launched Street Fighter II. Expectations met

On May 21, NetEnt launched their slot machine, which is definitely making big bets. And for good reason - Street Fighter II: The World Warrior really differs significantly from what is currently offered on the market. This is an explosive...

Virgin names design partners for Las Vegas refurb
  • 03 Mar, 2022 00:18
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Virgin names design partners for Las Vegas refurb

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has unveiled further details of its major overhaul of the former Hard Rock property, said to be costing hundreds of millions of dollars.Acquired by Richard Branson and the Vi...

On the move: Recruitment round-up
  • 15 Nov, 2021 23:33
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On the move: Recruitment round-up

With plenty of comings and goings around the industry, allow CasinoBeats to give you the rundown on a number of recent manoeuvres.Crucial ComplianceResponsible gaming and AML strategy specialist Crucial Compliance ha...

Slot machines with bonuses. Types of bonus games
  • 18 Apr, 2022 06:46
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The best slots with bonuses. What are the bonus games in slot machines?

Almost every slot game released in recent years has at least one bonus feature. This adds to the excitement and often opens up opportunities for bigger wins. Let's consider what...

Malta igaming community comes together at CasinoBeats event
  • 23 Oct, 2021 00:40
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Malta igaming community comes together at CasinoBeats event

With SBC, CasinoBeats marked its growing presence in Malta with an evening of complimentary drinks for 100 guests from the gaming sector, at the appropriately named Network

The drama of the laid-off NetEnt employees. The union is suing
  • 29 Mar, 2022 21:11
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The drama of the laid-off NetEnt employees. The union is suing

Former NetEnt employees who were recently fired from their Maltese live casino studio are suing the company for violating mass layoff laws. The General Workers’ Union acts on their behalf and if the company loses, it will have to pay compe...

Rush Street Interactive ups 2021 expectations after a ‘rapid expansion’
  • 26 Nov, 2021 21:47
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Rush Street Interactive ups 2021 expectations after a ‘rapid expansion’

Rush Street Interactive has increased its revenue guidance range for the current year, after documenting a soaring performance during the prior 12-month period.This comes in response to a 260 per cent Q4 2020 revenue increa...

Push Gaming leverages United Remote solutions for European expansion
  • 27 Oct, 2021 11:19
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Push Gaming leverages United Remote solutions for European expansion

Push Gaming has finalised an agreement with white label solution provider United Remote as part of a tie-up to take its titles live in Germany.The collaboration will see the B2B gaming supplier’s popular titles, including Land...

Streamer confession: BitStarz charges fake money for the game
  • 14 Dec, 2021 01:53
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Streamer confession: BitStarz charges fake money for the game

Recently, streamer Prophetting, who was part of the CasinoGrounds team, honestly admitted during a live broadcast that BitStarz awarded him a $500 no deposit bonus that cannot be withdrawn and can only be used for playing. In fact, this is...

Aspire Global secures Pariplay in €13.1m transaction
  • 01 Jan, 2022 23:07
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Aspire Global secures Pariplay in €13.1m transaction

Aspire Global has agreed a €13.1m deal to acquire Isle of Man-based GMS Entertainment, the owner of casino games provider Pariplay, as the firm adds “another crucial part of the igaming value chai...

Leander targets casino, resort and cruise ship markets via Tapcentive
  • 07 Dec, 2021 22:47
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Leander targets casino, resort and cruise ship markets via Tapcentive

Independent gaming company Leander Games has linked-up with on-property gaming tech firm Tapcentive to take its suite of games to land-based casino, resort and cruise ship markets worldwide.Tapcentive’s sma...

Evolution expands United States provisions with Hard Rock agreement
  • 04 Mar, 2022 05:03
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Evolution expands United States provisions with Hard Rock agreement

Live casino solutions provider Evolution Gaming has enhanced its US footprint, after announcing a deal alongside the recently opened Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City.The firm’s latest licensee op...

BGC chief pinpoints player protection as key Gambling Act review outcome
  • 23 Dec, 2021 22:27
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BGC chief pinpoints player protection as key Gambling Act review outcome

As the betting and gaming industry awaits the outcomes of the 2005 Gambling Act review later this year, it is ‘vital’ that legislators follow an evidence-led approach to reach a balanced conclusion.This is the view of Michael Dugher...

DraftKings Pink ‘Em raises $113,000 to help fund breast cancer research
  • 13 Nov, 2021 02:01
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DraftKings Pink ‘Em raises $113,000 to help fund breast cancer research

The second-annual DraftKings Pink ‘Em initiative has raised $113,000 to help fund breast cancer research in collaboration with the Larry Fitzgerald Foundation.The month-long effort featured...

Playson gains Balkan growth alongside Admiralbet.rs
  • 17 Dec, 2021 16:21
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Playson gains Balkan growth alongside Admiralbet.rs

Playson has secured Balkan expansion via a content agreement with Admiralbet.rs, which the casino games and software developer says will mark “the start of a partnership that will strongly benefit both parties”.

IGT expands PlaySports with in-house trading team
  • 08 Mar, 2022 06:53
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IGT expands PlaySports with in-house trading team

International Game Technology has unveiled an expansion of its PlaySports offering for the US sports betting market with the formation of its own full-service trading team based in Las Vegas.Adding the US-based team comes a...

GamCare fosters cross sector alliance to deliver safer gambling toolkit
  • 01 Nov, 2021 18:31
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GamCare fosters cross sector alliance to deliver safer gambling toolkit

Gambling support charity GamCare has launched a new “comprehensive” toolkit that aims to aid the identification and support for customers experiencing gambling related financial harms.Targeted towards financial institutions...

Bally’s anticipates a better than expected Q2 showing
  • 23 Feb, 2022 04:49
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Bally’s anticipates a better than expected Q2 showing

Bally’s Corporation is anticipating a better than expected operating performance at its land-based retail casinos and interactive businesses for the three month period ending June 30, 2021.Issuing a trading update for the s...

Betixon adds slots to Pariplay aggregation platform
  • 23 Nov, 2021 01:41
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Betixon adds slots to Pariplay aggregation platform

Betixon is targeting an accelerated distribution in a number of key global jurisdictions, as the mobile-focused casino games studio links-up with content aggregator Pariplay.This will see the group’s entire...

Grover Gaming exceeds $200m raised for charities
  • 23 Mar, 2022 00:58
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Grover Gaming exceeds $200m raised for charities

Grover Gaming is toasting further success after announcing that it has surpassed $200m in funds raised for charities through their charitable gaming and fraternal partners across the United States.These partners represent h...

Playtech launched a slot in honor of the famous Rubik's Cube
  • 22 Mar, 2022 21:17
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Playtech launched a slot in honor of the famous Rubik's Cube

The famous Rubik's Cube puzzle has also found its way into online casinos. Playtech recently launched the Rubik's Cube slot machine in his honor. The developer did not create any unique features for the cube, but simply graphically designe...

Ksa warns of intervention if ‘sufficient responsibility’ is not observed
  • 30 Jan, 2022 12:12
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Ksa warns of intervention if ‘sufficient responsibility’ is not observed

René Jansen, chair of the Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit, has issued a warning to the country’s digital incumbents that if they “do not take sufficient responsibility, the government will at some point”.The comm...

All about live roulette in online casinos. Where to play, how?
  • 03 Dec, 2021 15:22
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Live roulette in online casino. What is it, where and how to play it?

For roulette lovers, there are several variants of the game and all of them are very popular. You can go to a land-based casino, play traditional roulette online, or choose live roulette at an online casino. The last option combines all th...

Skywind content a ‘perfect addition’ for Soft2Bet
  • 10 Mar, 2022 13:04
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Skywind content a ‘perfect addition’ for Soft2Bet

Soft2Bet has followed up the launch of its Wazamba, Rabona, Nomini, and Campobet brands on the Indian market by inking a content agreement alongside Skywind Group.Following a successful integration Skywind’s portfolio of sl...

Synot Games: Belgium entry ‘a huge win that opens a lot of doors’
  • 05 Mar, 2022 23:45
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Synot Games: Belgium entry ‘a huge win that opens a lot of doors’

Synot Games has lauded its entry into the Belgium gaming market as “a huge win that opens a lot of doors,” after giving seven slots a face lift and releasing the firm’s first dice collection.The online casino developer, whi...

Latest DraftKings appointment to lead responsible gaming efforts
  • 14 Apr, 2022 15:44
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Latest DraftKings appointment to lead responsible gaming efforts

Sports technology and entertainment firm DraftKings has announced the appointment of Christine Thurmond as director of responsible gaming. Reporting to chief compliance officer, Tim Dent, i...

Green Jade Games goes live with Videoslots
  • 03 Dec, 2021 06:53
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Green Jade Games goes live with Videoslots

Online slots developer Green Jade Games has secured a new agreement with Videoslots, and has already started to integrate four titles across the Videoslots platform as part of the deal.The games, which will...

QTech Tournament: Bringing the tools  to unlock deep engagement
  • 04 Feb, 2022 17:39
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QTech Tournament: Bringing the tools to unlock deep engagement

CEO Markus Nasholm assesses the Asian marketplace, and how QTech Games’ latest campaign rewards tool is improving retention and driving better CRM practices.As competition and stringent regulation intensify across Europe, m...

BlueRibbon takes jackpot solution to SuperSeven
  • 31 Jan, 2022 06:31
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BlueRibbon takes jackpot solution to SuperSeven

Bet Seven Online is to add the BlueRibbon gamification solution as “a significant component” of its SuperSeven brand, as the online casino prepares for launch during the first half of the year.

ACMA asks Australian ISPs to block affiliate sites
  • 07 Dec, 2021 21:09
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ACMA asks Australian ISPs to block affiliate sites

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has, for the first time, asked Australian internet service providers to block a selection of affiliate advertising websites.The independent Commonwealth statutory authority...

BTG celebrates four years of Bonanza with a €5,000 giveaway
  • 31 Oct, 2021 14:33
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BTG celebrates four years of Bonanza with a €5,000 giveaway

Developer Big Time Gaming has announced on their Twitter account that their famous Bonanza slot is 4 years old. To celebrate this event, they are giving away €5,000. To become a winner, you need to write in the comment to the message how t...

Scientific Games strengthens digital unit with Cathryn Lai promotion
  • 28 Nov, 2021 05:23
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Scientific Games strengthens digital unit with Cathryn Lai promotion

Scientific Games has made moves to strengthen its digital business unit after confirming the appointment of Cathryn Lai as SVP and general manager for the US market.Lai, who brings a wealth of experience wi...

Colorado witnesses GGR increase ahead of ‘important’ period
  • 18 Jan, 2022 16:27
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Colorado witnesses GGR increase ahead of ‘important’ period

Colorado’s gross gaming revenue for August increased by over 100 per cent compared to the same period last year, according to PlayColorado. Official data released by the Colorado Division of Gaming revealed...

Michael Jordan joins DraftKings as advisor to the board
  • 15 Apr, 2022 22:11
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Michael Jordan joins DraftKings as advisor to the board

DraftKings has welcomed Hall of Fame Basketball legend Michael Jordan as special advisor to the firm’s board of directors, effective immediately. The NBA Hall of Fame inductee, six-time NBA Finals MVP and c...

Habanero emphasises global ambitions via Singular deal
  • 08 Nov, 2021 21:58
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Habanero emphasises global ambitions via Singular deal

Slots and table games provider Habanero is striving to enhance its global reach further still after entering a new partnership with igaming platform provider Singular.Boasting access to a number of operator...

Software errors: Who, what, who owes? Players, casinos, developers
  • 10 Nov, 2021 07:04
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Software errors: Who, what, who owes? Players, casinos, developers

Recently, a player at Casinomeister reported another case of a software error. These things happen quite regularly and the casinos stipulate in the rules that they are not responsible for them. But who, what and from whom can demand in suc...

Countrywatch continues:  lockdown’s Italian impacts
  • 30 Nov, 2021 18:04
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Countrywatch continues: lockdown’s Italian impacts

In the second of our two-part Italy special, we talked about the COVID effect with some of the Italian market’s most prominent suppliers to find out how casino performed under lockdown – as well as getting the latest on where we go from here. ...

Kindred buoyed by its ‘strong year to-date’ despite Q4 headwinds
  • 20 Feb, 2022 07:47
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Kindred buoyed by its ‘strong year to-date’ despite Q4 headwinds

Kindred Group has disclosed its ambitions to contribute to a “sustainable gambling industry in the Netherlands” following licence submission in the country, as the gambling group reflects on “our strongest year to-date” despite en...

Global agenda sees BF Games enter BetConstruct deal
  • 16 Apr, 2022 19:35
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Global agenda sees BF Games enter BetConstruct deal

Online gaming and sports betting software supplier BetConstruct has added a new wave of igaming content to its aggregator platform, after partnering with BF Games.Striving to boost its international reach,...

Synot Games enhances Portuguese presence with Estoril Online deal
  • 13 Jan, 2022 17:40
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Synot Games enhances Portuguese presence with Estoril Online deal

Synot Games has strengthened its foothold in the Portuguese regulated market following its partnership agreement with Estoril Online. As part of the deal, players in Portugal will now be able to access titl...

Megalotto adds Leander to gaming output
  • 21 Mar, 2022 10:14
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Megalotto adds Leander to gaming output

Independent games studio Leander Games has rolled-out a distribution deal with Megalotto, with the operator to receive the firm’s suite of proprietary and third-party content.To be undertaken via Leander’s...

Playtech secures multi-title AMC Networks partnership
  • 16 Jan, 2022 04:08
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Playtech secures multi-title AMC Networks partnership

Playtech has struck an alliance with the AMC Networks that will give the gambling tech firm exclusive worldwide rights to produce a series of branded igaming titles.Lauded as an “unprecedented agreement,” P...

Ludozhop's biggest win in an online casino is more than 20 million rubles
  • 05 Feb, 2022 18:20
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Ludozhop won over 20 million per spin at a bet of 15,000 rubles.

On May 11, 2018, Ludozhop's stream began as usual: on the balance sheet there were about 1,700,000 rubles, this time he played at the JoyCasino online casino. I played Girls with Guns, Bust The Bank - it didn’t work (the balance fell to 1,500,000...

Relax boosts UK market penetration via Flutter Entertainment distribution
  • 19 Mar, 2022 04:35
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Relax boosts UK market penetration via Flutter Entertainment distribution

Relax Gaming has praised the strategic value gained in the UK market as the supplier rolls-out a distribution agreement with a pair of Flutter Entertainment brands.This has seen the online casino content aggregator and supp...

Macau casino legend Stanley Ho calls it a day at 96
  • 04 Jan, 2022 11:07
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Macau casino legend Stanley Ho calls it a day at 96

Stanley Ho has retired from his position as chairman and executive director of SJM Holdings at the age of 96 – 56 years after first securing a Macau gaming licence and as announce...

Las Vegas Sands finalises $6.25bn Venetian divestment
  • 16 Jan, 2022 11:03
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Las Vegas Sands finalises $6.25bn Venetian divestment

Las Vegas Sands has finalised the $6.25bn divestment of The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and the Sands Expo and Convention Center to affiliates of Apollo Global Management and

NetEnt is heading to the Asian market. Two more Chinese slots planned
  • 16 Apr, 2022 06:33
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NetEnt is heading to the Asian market. Two more Chinese slots planned

With its latest and future releases, the developer is clearly showing an interest in the Asian market. In September, two Chinese-themed slot machines, Twin Happiness and Imperial Riches, were released. But this autumn-Asian season is not o...

Carnaval Forever – Betsoft Gaming
  • 23 Nov, 2021 21:47
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Carnaval Forever – Betsoft Gaming

Carnaval Forever is the latest online slot release from Malta-based casino content developer Betsoft Gaming.RELEASE DATEOut now.THE PITCH“Carnaval...

AGS extends Ainsworth link for Mexican online entry
  • 30 Oct, 2021 03:29
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AGS extends Ainsworth link for Mexican online entry

Las Vegas headquartered AGS has agreed its first partnership with an online operator outside of Europe, after unveiling a new partnership with Ainsworth Game Technology.Relating to Ainsworth’s first online...

Reel Splitter – Just For The Win, for Microgaming
  • 18 Feb, 2022 07:14
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Reel Splitter – Just For The Win, for Microgaming

Reel Splitter is the latest online slot title from Just For The Win

Nuvei partners with 888 Holdings, enabling payments for SI Sportsbook
  • 27 Nov, 2021 10:20
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Nuvei partners with 888 Holdings, enabling payments for SI Sportsbook

Nuvei Corporation has partnered with online betting and gaming company 888 Holdings to provide its Instant Bank Transfer payment solution to the newly launched SI Sportsbook.888 partnered with Authe...

Mansion casinos add Realistic slots
  • 05 Dec, 2021 07:42
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Mansion casinos add Realistic slots

Online gaming operator Mansion has added casino games from supplier Realistic Games after the two agreed a content deal.Mansion sites Casino.com, MansionCasino.com

Tom Horn gains Romanian debut via MaxBet link-up
  • 09 Feb, 2022 04:18
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Tom Horn gains Romanian debut via MaxBet link-up

Tom Horn Gaming has continued to execute on its global expansion strategy, after securing entry into Romania as well as unveiling a content distribution deal with online casino and sports betting operator MaxBet.

How to get money for registering at a casino and what is needed for this?
  • 22 Feb, 2022 11:03
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How to receive money for registration with withdrawal?

There are so many casinos on the Internet today that they are ready to give players money just for registering. You can not get them everywhere, but there are many who want to make such a gift. Let's take a closer look at how much, where,...

Why doesn't he enter the Million Slots casino?
  • 09 Feb, 2022 09:57
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Why doesn't he enter the Million Slots casino?

If you are unable to access a gambling site, then the most likely reason is a block by a regulatory authority. In Russia, Roskomnadzor is actively fighting operators who do not have a local license. And this means all operators, with the e...

Casoo casinos do not want to pay - they accuse the player of forging documents
  • 12 Mar, 2022 09:37
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Casoo casinos do not want to pay - they accuse the player of forging documents

Recently, a €45,000 complaint has been posted on AskGamblers. Since September 16, the parties cannot figure out who should or should not provide what for account verification at...

Flutter and The Stars Group complete merger
  • 30 Dec, 2021 04:03
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Flutter and The Stars Group complete merger

Flutter Entertainment has announced that as of 8am today (Monday 5 May) its merger with The Stars Group has entered completion.Upon completion of the deal, Flutters’ entire enlarged issued share capital was...

SBC launches SBCCIS.com with Sports Media Holding
  • 26 Jan, 2022 19:35
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SBC launches SBCCIS.com with Sports Media Holding

Betting and igaming industry events and media company SBC is to make a big investment into the burgeoning CIS market by striking a new partnership with Sports Media Holding. After a successful collaboration on the SBC Digital Summit CIS las...

Endorphina hails ‘prosperous’ Uniclub partnership
  • 13 Feb, 2022 23:16
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Endorphina hails ‘prosperous’ Uniclub partnership

Endorphina has continued its global expansion into new markets after strengthening its presence in Lithuania as the firm partners with Uniclub.Under the terms of an agreement that the Prague-based online sl...

GambleAware identifies key barriers to success of gambling support service
  • 30 Mar, 2022 04:45
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GambleAware identifies key barriers to success of gambling support service

GambleAware has found that perceived stigma around conversations about gambling harms was a key barrier to success of the gambling support service for England & Wales.The charity has published an independent process and...

New Jersey’s igaming scene picks up where it left off
  • 20 Mar, 2022 03:56
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New Jersey’s igaming scene picks up where it left off

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has released its first set of financial figures in 2019, with the Garden State’s igaming scene picking up where it left off in the previous year.It’s $33.5m gam...

Realistic adapts ground-based classic, Bar-X, for online
  • 18 Jan, 2022 06:38
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Realistic adapts ground-based classic, Bar-X, for online

On May 12, Realistic Games announced the signing of an agreement with Electrocoins, which are famous for their series of land-based Bar-X slots. This series was launched back in the 80s and still continues to grow and improve, while not lo...

Entain ‘carefully considers’ DraftKings’ proposal as MGM comments
  • 19 Apr, 2022 08:52
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Entain ‘carefully considers’ DraftKings’ proposal as MGM comments

Entain has issued an update regarding the DraftKings’ proposed takeover of the company, explaining that it will ‘carefully consider’ the offer, whilst maintaining confidence in its US operations.Rumours of...

Summing up the results of 2019 from bitStarz casino
  • 13 Dec, 2021 20:33
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Summing up the results of 2019 from bitStarz online casino

Even more, I like online casinos that have real faces, and do not hide them, for example, behind motorcycle helmets. So the bitStarz casino has become a little closer in this regard, ge...

UKGC credit card ban adds a ‘vital layer of protection for consumers’
  • 13 Jan, 2022 18:33
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UKGC credit card ban adds a ‘vital layer of protection for consumers’

The UK Gambling Commission’s ban on credit card usage comes into force today as the regulator states it will ‘add another vital layer of protection for consumers.’In January, the Gambling Commission and the Departme...

NetEnt launches Connect with ‘multiple new operators’
  • 11 Dec, 2021 14:15
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NetEnt launches Connect with ‘multiple new operators’

Casino content developer NetEnt followed the successful soft launch of its Connect content aggregation platform in December by undertaking several launches.After initial...