Technical innovation in igaming ‘extremely strong’ but in its ‘infancy’

We have been playing with casino games on the internet for more than 20 years, but still we see technical choices and decisions based in old technology. Opportunities for technical innovation in the igaming vertical is “extremely strong” but is in its infancy, according to Phil Lam, Global Head of Gaming at Betsson Group, who joined […]

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Slotty Vegas operator MaxEnt to close down by end of July

Online igaming business MaxEnt will close down all of its casino brands: Slotty Vegas, Go Slotty, and Vulcan Bets, with a stated final date of 31 July. Esports betting site GGBet.com will also close. This site shares branding with the more popular GG.Bet, though the latter site is not owned by MaxEnt and did not […]

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UK GC: Operators must interact with one in 12 online casino players

The Gambling Commission has told operators to stop marketing to customers who spend a “significant proportion” of discretionary income on gambling, and that they should perform responsible gambling interactions with one in every 12 online gaming customers. The Commission published guidance today (21 June) as a follow-up to its new rules for players at risk […]

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Video Game Industry Proves Once Again to be Recession-Proof

PALM BEACH, Fla., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — FinancialNewsMedia.com News Commentary – Everyone seems to be worried about the impending recession, except the gaming industry. With inflation reaching multidecade highs, energy prices skyrocketing, and Q1 gross domestic product (GDP) in the US contracting 1.4%, many say a recession is inevitable. During times of economic uncertainty, […]

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BetMGM Announces Agreement with Sony Pictures Television

JERSEY CITY, N.J. , June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced today an agreement with Sony Pictures Television and International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) to launch Wheel of Fortune Casino, set to become the first full brand-led online casino in North America. Wheel of Fortune, an iconic […]

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Kindred to withdraw from Germany

Kindred brand Unibet will exit the German market on 1 July blaming the slow progress of licensing and onerous regulatory restrictions. The operator said it had taken the “difficult decision” to withdraw its application for sportsbook and virtual slots licences, and cease all operations from 1 July. “Our long-term strategic direction sets out locally regulated […]

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Low betting margins continue to hinder Spanish industry in Q1

Gambling revenue in Spain was down year-on-year again in Q1 of 2022, due to continued anaemic sports betting margins. According to data from regulator the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), gross gaming revenue was down by 14.8% to €204.4m. However this marked a 16.3% quarter-on-quarter increase. Revenue fell despite an increase in stakes, […]

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BetMGM to launch cruise ship gambling with Carnival

BetMGM has agreed a deal to provide igaming and mobile and retail sports betting on board cruise ships operated by leisure travel business Carnival Corporation. Under the agreement, mobile and retail sports betting, as well as igaming, will be available on more than 50 ships ported in the US, spanning the Carnival Cruise Line, Holland […]

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Gambling in Asia — Slotegrator’s analysis of opportunities for 2022

With roughly 60% of the world’s population, Asia is home to millions of potential online casino players. The region’s many countries with growing economies and high individual income levels are magnetic to online casino and sportsbook operators looking for the right market conditions to make their business grow. Slotegrator reports that in 2022, Asia’s gambling […]

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