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There is a sense of urgency for igaming to catch up: iSoftBet on tech evolution
  • 11 Mar, 2022 14:50
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There is a sense of urgency for igaming to catch up: iSoftBet on tech evolution

New technologies and platform evolution “need to be seriously ingrained within software companies’ long term strategies,” says Neal Garman, CTO of iSoftBet, as he outlines a seven-year plan to futureproof the igaming industry....

Why 2020’s disruption has been a creativity catalyst for Tom Horn Gaming
  • 25 Nov, 2021 21:06
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Why 2020’s disruption has been a creativity catalyst for Tom Horn Gaming

There’s no escaping the fact that last year caused widespread disruption for the gaming industry. Those involved in online gaming, while arguably less affected than many others, have encountered challenges in some of the key jurisdictions.Y...

BetVictor to receive Yggdrasil slots boost
  • 12 Feb, 2022 20:38
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BetVictor to receive Yggdrasil slots boost

Yggdrasil Gaming has agreed a further gaming content deal, which is set to see BetVictor supplied with its casino slots content. The global agreement sees the duo combine to cover multiple regulated markets...

Lena Yasir – live casino meets appointment viewing
  • 12 Feb, 2022 12:10
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Lena Yasir – live casino meets appointment viewing

Lena Yasir, VP Malta at Pragmatic Play, talks to CasinoBeats about how game shows have become a permanent fixture in people’s viewing schedules around the world.Asserting a belief that they’re clearly one of the mos...

Conservative Whittingdale takes the reigns of 2005 Gambling Act review
  • 21 Nov, 2021 15:54
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Conservative Whittingdale takes the reigns of 2005 Gambling Act review

Concerns have been raised by campaigners for gambling reform regarding the appointment of John Whittingdale, the minister for media and data, who has been selected as the new lead for the upcoming review of

Nolimit City announces River iGaming content deal
  • 15 Feb, 2022 08:46
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Nolimit City announces River iGaming content deal

Stockholm headquartered online casino platform and game developer Nolimit City has unveiled a content agreement with River Game Operations, the operative division of River iGaming. The orga...

Kindred takes Mohegan Sun Pocono partnership online
  • 24 Feb, 2022 15:24
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Kindred takes Mohegan Sun Pocono partnership online

The Kindred Group has built upon its ongoing agreement with the Mohegan Sun Pocono, after going live with online casino and sports betting throughout Pennsylvania.After launching a Unibet Sportsbook at the...

NCPG kickstarts Problem Gaming Awareness Month
  • 29 Dec, 2021 09:25
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NCPG kickstarts Problem Gaming Awareness Month

The National Council on Problem Gambling has officially commenced Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a campaign which is now in its nineteenth year.The initiative takes place during the month of March Madnes...

MegaRush Casino welcomes iSoftBet’s GAP content
  • 25 Nov, 2021 09:42
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MegaRush Casino welcomes iSoftBet’s GAP content

Online games supplier and content aggregator iSoftBet has teamed-up with new igaming entrant MegaRush, which will integrate the provider’s game aggregation platform.This will see the operator gain access to more than 8,000...

Realistic Games content live with Sun Bets
  • 18 Dec, 2021 23:48
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Realistic Games content live with Sun Bets

Online slots from supplier Realistic Games are now live with UK-facing casino Sun Bets, which is operated by Tabcorp as an extension of The Sun newspaper brand.Twelve games...

Interview with the business development manager at Playson. Translation
  • 13 Dec, 2021 18:04
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Interview with the business development manager at Playson. Translation

Lars Kollind is the Business Development Manager at Playson. He spoke with an employee of European Gaming and talked about his experience in the company, as well as the work of the company itself. Below is a translation of the interview.

Jade Entertainment and RPM Gaming align for Okada Manilla sportsbook
  • 10 Feb, 2022 12:02
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Jade Entertainment and RPM Gaming align for Okada Manilla sportsbook

Asian supplier Jade Entertainment has been recruited by RPM Gaming to deploy the first GLI-33 certified sportsbook in the Philippines at Okada Manila, the Entertainment City integrated resort.Under the term...

UKGC launches consultation on VIP reform
  • 11 Mar, 2022 08:44
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UKGC launches consultation on VIP reform

The UK Gambling Commission has launched its consultation on VIP customers, which seeks to consider the proposed changes to the rules that operators must abide by when transacting with high value customers.The consultation w...

Ganapati joins forces with Usain Bolt for slot release
  • 08 Apr, 2022 15:08
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Ganapati joins forces with Usain Bolt for slot release

Ganapati has joined forces with the world’s fastest man, as the online casino content developer and champion sprinter unite to create the official Usain Bolt online slot game, which will be launched this summer.

NetEnt’s Erik Nyman: Why the brand is perfectly positioned for US growth
  • 04 Apr, 2022 13:59
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NetEnt’s Erik Nyman: Why the brand is perfectly positioned for US growth

With a footprint in the US market since the fourth quarter of 2015, gaming supplier NetEnt has a relatively strong understanding of the type of casino player within the country.

Scientific Games: bringing a new dimension to online slots
  • 28 Feb, 2022 03:37
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Scientific Games: bringing a new dimension to online slots

Earlier this year, Scientific Games showcased its Jackpot Wars feature, lauded as “true innovation” by the firm at its GamesFest event and showcasing the resurrection of Jin Ji Bao Xi as its initial release.With the product...

Illinois places second despite suffering its largest drop
  • 27 Jan, 2022 17:54
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Illinois places second despite suffering its largest drop

Illinois has become the US’ number two sports betting market after joining New Jersey as the only region to score handle in April of over $500m, despite suffering the steepest decline in its young history.Analysts say that...

Penn National’s momentum cut-short after phenomenal start to 2020
  • 16 Dec, 2021 06:08
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Penn National’s momentum cut-short after phenomenal start to 2020

Penn National Gaming has become the latest US casino operator to publish the full effects that the coronavirus pandemic has had on its operations, with “a phenomenal start to 2020” cut-short in March.Asserting that the grou...

Release of new Gigablox mechanics from Yggdrasil Gaming
  • 04 Apr, 2022 23:46
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Release of new Gigablox mechanics from Yggdrasil Gaming

June 24 is a generous day for events. BTG launched a new Megaclusters mechanic, it became known about a possible takeover of NetEnt by Evolution. Well, Yggdrasil pleased their fans with the release of a new format in the Lucky Neko slot.

Soft2bet targets acquisition boost via PartnerMatrix
  • 09 Feb, 2022 01:56
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Soft2bet targets acquisition boost via PartnerMatrix

Casino and sportsbook platform provider Soft2bet has rolled-out an agreement with PartnerMatrix to enhance its acquisition tools, predominantly relating to its sports betting brands and partners.As a result...

Calls growing for Wynn Boston name-change
  • 31 Jan, 2022 17:26
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Calls growing for Wynn Boston name-change

Pressure is growing in the US state of Massachusetts for the new Wynn Boston Harbor casino development to be renamed so that it doesn’t bear the surname of Steve Wynn, until recently CEO of Wynn R...

Brazilian entry for Enteractive alongside KTO
  • 14 Feb, 2022 00:50
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Brazilian entry for Enteractive alongside KTO

Online casino reactivation specialist Enteractive has secured further global growth after entering the Brazilian market for the first time after signing a deal with operator KTO.Providing the organisation w...

Sonya Blackjack from Yggdrasil is already available in the online casino
  • 17 Feb, 2022 18:45
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Sonya Blackjack is already in the casino! The next generation of board games

Earlier this year, Yggdrasil promised to revolutionize the world of board games. Almost six months have passed and players can already appreciate their first creation of its kin...

On the move: Recruitment round-up
  • 23 Feb, 2022 01:08
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On the move: Recruitment round-up

With plenty of movers and shakers around the industry, allow CasinoBeats to give you the rundown on a number of recent manoeuvres.Coingaming GroupCoingaming Group has shaken up its group structure as the ope...

Finnplay bolsters platform with GiG Games addition
  • 20 Feb, 2022 11:52
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Finnplay bolsters platform with GiG Games addition

Malta headquartered Gaming Innovation Group has unveiled a content agreement alongside Nordic-based gaming platform provider Finnplay.Under the terms of the new deal GiG Games is set to see its portfolio of...

NewCasinos.com details 2020’s breakout entities
  • 08 Jan, 2022 13:48
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NewCasinos.com details 2020’s breakout entities

Catena Media’s NewCasinos.com brand has released its 2020 roll of honour, detailing the standout online casinos of the year in a number of categories. Across a 12 month period that many would much prefer to...

Relax extends Romania reach with Platinum Casino
  • 21 Feb, 2022 00:07
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Relax extends Romania reach with Platinum Casino

Relax Gaming has enhanced its presence on the Romanian igaming market after the online casino aggregator and supplier signed a deal to integrate its content with local operator Platinum Casino.Lauding a continually expandin...

DraftKings extends military veteran tech training initiative to Columbus
  • 06 Mar, 2022 18:37
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DraftKings extends military veteran tech training initiative to Columbus

DraftKings has announced an extension of its Tech for Heroes initiative, which offers US military veterans and spouses free, comprehensive and high-tech job skills training.Having first debuted in 2018, the...

UKGC partners with Birmingham charity LoveBrum
  • 09 Apr, 2022 10:07
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UKGC partners with Birmingham charity LoveBrum

The UK Gambling Commission has unveiled a new partnership with Birmingham-based charity LoveBrum, to support a number of causes around the city.LoveBrum, which was established in 2015, benefits from funding...

KSA expecting to issue 35 licences as key date in Dutch gaming approaches
  • 16 Apr, 2022 10:20
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KSA expecting to issue 35 licences as key date in Dutch gaming approaches

The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit, has lauded 2021 as another historic year, with the group anticipating to issue approximately 35 licences ahead of the opening of its online gaming market later in the year.The...

John Terry joins BK8.com as first brand ambassador
  • 09 Dec, 2021 11:40
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John Terry joins BK8.com as first brand ambassador

Asian online gaming and betting brand BK8.com has announced former England and Chelsea captain John Terry as the group’s first brand ambassador.The Manilla, Philippines headquartered organisation states the...

BF Games joins forces with Giant Gaming Group
  • 28 Mar, 2022 14:16
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BF Games joins forces with Giant Gaming Group

Games development studio BF Games has unveiled its latest expansion after partnering with Giant Gaming Group to offer its entire portfolio of casino content across the operator’s four brands.Operating under...

BF Games strikes Digitain integration partnership
  • 11 Feb, 2022 23:13
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BF Games strikes Digitain integration partnership

Games development studio BF Games has struck an alliance with platform provider Digitain in a deal that will see its entire games portfolio be made available to the supplier’s global operator network.This w...

Microgaming releases record breaking jackpot details
  • 25 Mar, 2022 23:21
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Microgaming confirms record breaking jackpot

October 3rd, 5 days after hitting the jackpot of a year, maybe even a decade, Microgaming officially announced a record breaking amount. Prior to this, the developer did not com...

NetEnt eyes US expansion via OpenGaming integration
  • 24 Oct, 2021 19:12
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NetEnt eyes US expansion via OpenGaming integration

NetEnt has integrated its suite of igaming titles into Scientific Games’ OpenGaming platform, as the online casino content provider seeks to extend its reach across regulated US markets. As a result, a wide range of NetEnt...

Ezugi expansion plans ‘in full swing’ with 20/20 Teen Patti launch
  • 19 Nov, 2021 04:31
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Ezugi expansion plans ‘in full swing’ with 20/20 Teen Patti launch

Live dealer game supplier Ezugi has launched Bet on Teen Patti, strengthening the company’s localised games library.The game, which will also be known as 20/20 Teen Patti, will be available in both Hindi an...

Push Gaming extends ongoing Casumo partnership
  • 25 Nov, 2021 18:14
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Push Gaming extends ongoing Casumo partnership

Online casino content developer Push Gaming has inked a new content deal which sees the firm extend its ongoing partnership with operator Casumo.The new agreement will give Casumo access to the supplier’s g...

Everi enters West Virginia via BetMGM, Rush Street, & DraftKings
  • 14 Dec, 2021 19:41
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Everi enters West Virginia via BetMGM, Rush Street, & DraftKings

Everi has struck alliances with an array of igaming operators, as the provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content expands into the West Virginia market.In partnering with BetMGM, BetRivers.com...

Watford Football Club unveils support of RecoverMe
  • 06 Apr, 2022 10:09
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Watford Football Club unveils support of RecoverMe

Watford Football Club has teamed-up with RecoverMe, a mobile health app that aims to empower individuals to manage gambling addiction from their pocket.The Championship club, which follows Premier League si...

BF Games enters Romania after MaxBet.ro link-up
  • 02 Apr, 2022 05:43
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BF Games enters Romania after MaxBet.ro link-up

Games development studio BF Games has secured further European expansion after going live in Romania for the first time via a new exclusive deal with MaxBet.ro.Lauded as “one of the country’s leading operat...

How to open your own casino? Possible solutions and their costs
  • 17 Dec, 2021 16:39
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How to open a casino yourself and how much will it cost?

To open a casino, in any case, you need a lot of money, even if you choose the cheapest solutions. There are different ways to become the owner of a gambling site, and they all require different investments in terms of time, money and labo...