Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

We’re checking out the Nefertiti HyperWays online slot! A 5 reel, 4 row game from the folks at GameArt! This unique online slot can be played in medium, high, or very high volatility modes! It features scatter symbols and free spins, along with a bonus round! Plus, the Mega Nefertiti Wilds will give players over 60 million ways to win! The Nefertiti HyperWays online slot has an average return to player between 96.4%, and 97.2% depending on the volatility level selected. This game allows players to choose from Medium, High, or Very High levels of game volatility, and the win…

B2B online slots provider Endorphina has announced the closure of 10 new partnerships within the past two months. The company sealed 7 agreements in December alone and kicked off 2023 with three new deals in January. “Endorphina saw the last remaining days of the year as an opportunity for partnerships, doing business, and moving steps closer to achieving their goals,” says the supplier. In December, the business partnered with FilsGames, StarCasino, SuperBet, Timeless Tech, Staryes, Bitville Gaming, and InBet. Meanwhile, in the first month of 2023, Endorphina has already partnered with FavBet, AdmiralBet, and Betn1. Following the news, Endorphina said…

PointsBet USA and PointsBet Canada announced they have been approved for accreditation under the RG Check program, provided by the Responsible Gambling Council. Accreditation is granted for three years after a review by responsible gaming specialists and an independent Accreditation Panel. Based in Toronto, the Council is an international authority that operates independently from the gaming industry, offering insights and services for land-based and online gaming providers. RG Check, developed by RGC’s Centre of the Advancement of Best Practices, is the “most comprehensive and rigorous responsible gambling accreditation program in the world,” according to PointsBet. It is designed to meet or…

While Macau posted its worst year for gambling in 2022, there are now high expectations that things might just turn around for the gaming hub during this coming year – and that rebound might start this month. Cheung Kin Chung, President of the Macau Hoteliers & Innkeepers Association, said he expects most of the city’s hotels to be fully occupied during Lunar New Year, to be celebrated on January 22. Cheung, an appointed lawmaker, said in a conversation with public broadcaster Radio Macau he expects that, during the holiday period, local hotels will be at 90% capacity, which is the…

The Ohio Casino Control Commission is making gambling headlines, as they have already fined Caesars Entertainment, and BetMGM and DraftKings fines are likely in the near future. All because the operators failed to comply with gaming regulations surrounding problem gambling, underage gambling, and responsible gambling. First, the Caesars Sportsbook received a $150,000 fine for violating state advertising standards when they failed to include a problem gambling hotline phone number in one of their promotions, and did not place a responsible gambling practices in a conspicuous place. Then, DraftKings fines totaling $350,000 could be on the way after the company made…

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play announced Thursday the launch of a new slot, welcoming players to the Ice Age in Mammoth Gold Megaways. The title sees mighty mammoths reigning over an icy tundra, “outweighed only by the game’s big win potential,” the supplier said of the game’s theme. Played across six reels and making use of the Megaways mechanic, the title depicts numerous ice age creatures such as wolves, bears, saber tooth tigers and more, which must form a matching combination across the reels to award a win. Winning symbols are then removed from play with a cascade of new characters…

A new gathering of the global gaming industry will take place in a few days in the city of London, the capital of the United Kingdom, at ICE London. The ExCel Convention Center is getting ready to host the largest edition in its history, which will take place on February 7-9. A total of 41 exhibition halls will offer a great experience for exhibitors, professionals, and visitors attending the event. In this context, the Gaming & Technology Expo (GAT Expo) team will be present at stand ND-3B. “GAT & ICE promote the visit of Latin American operators to the mega…

A new year has begun, and expectations are high for gaming companies around the globe. Ahead of ICE London, set to take place on February 7-9 at ExCel London, CT Interactive’s Milena Tsankarska, Head of Business Development EMEA; and Martin Ivanov, Director of Business Development Americas, spoke with Yogonet about the company’s expectations for the event, as well as for the year ahead. 🎯CT Interactive starts the season by attending ICE London at ExCel London. We invite you to visit our spectaculous stand N5-130 where you will meet our team of experts, explore our newest games, and have amazing surprises!🎲 #ICETotallyGaming #ice2023…

With the rapid spread of betting on sports across our nation, we’ve been worried about the potential for problem gambling. But it’s not just our legitimate concerns for players mental health that has us troubled. It’s also the advertising blitz, sponsorships, media partnerships, and bonus offers that we are seeing everywhere. Not only do they overwhelm, they give gambling opponents the bullets they need to shoot use with. We actually voiced our concerns over a possible gambling backlash in a video we made back in September, just as football season was kicking off. Our very real fears were based off…

Last week we reported that the United States had set a new record revenue mark for gambling in 2022. And that was without the figures for December included! And this week we’re following up with news of more records for gambling revenue in the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. First up, the state that started the sports betting revolution: New Jersey. The state was able to generate over $5.2 billion last year, and the exciting part is that only half of the money came from brick & mortar casinos! According tot he New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement,…

Betsson Group Affiliates has been named a sponsor of the upcoming iGaming Club London ’23 event. The meeting is organized by AffPapa, an iGaming directory connecting affiliates and operators, and will take place on February 8.  iGaming operator Betsson Group, home to brands such as Betsson, Betsafe and NordicBet, describes itself as a “long-time partner” of AffPapa, having developed several connections with affiliates through its directory. The company has now secured the exclusive sponsorship ticket, which in addition to sponsoring the headline event during ICE also grants the operator access to the AffPapa directory. The companies’ partnership has also been extended…

Last week, Las Vegas-based sports betting brand Circa Sports’ professional football contests – Circa Million IV and Circa Survivor – concluded the 2022-2023 season by awarding $12 million total in prizes. Circa Survivor broke professional football contest records with the highest individual payouts ever with two checks for over $3 million each, notes the company, while Circa Million IV delivered $6 million in prizes and awarded $1 million to the first-place finisher. Derek Stevens, CEO of Circa Sports, said: “The fourth iteration of our pro football contests turned out to be the most historic yet. The energy and excitement were unmatched all…

Online gaming provider Pragmatic Play announced Tuesday it is expanding in Latin America after going live with Nekobet. The operator has now gained access to the provider’s slots vertical including recent titles like Starlight Christmas and Sweet Powernudge, as well as favorites Sugar Rush and Gates of Olympus, among others.  This commercial deal will further extend Pragmatic Play’s footprint in Latin America, with the provider having experienced “significant growth” within the region as of late via numerous additional partnerships in recent years.  Victor Arias, Vice President of Latin American Operations at Pragmatic Play, said: “We are excited to begin working with…

Macau ex-junket boss Alvin Chau has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after he was found guilty of charges including illicit gambling, criminal association and fraud. Chau’s downfall, which comes after weeks of trial and months of decline for the once prosperous junket sector, marks the end of the gambling hub’s VIP sector. A Macau court ordered on Wednesday that Chau, together with a handful of other individuals involved in the case, must pay around HK$6.5 billion ($830 million) to the city’s government, and more than HK$2.1 billion in compensation to a number of the city’s casino operators, reports…

Online gaming provider Pragmatic Play is bringing “retro glamour” back and putting the 1940s into the spotlight in its latest online slot, Pinup Girls. The title promises to take players on a journey back in time “to pay homage to iconic beauty.” Set across 5×4 reels, the slot is home to “glamorous” symbols which must form matching combinations across the title’s 20 paylines to award a win. A lipstick wild aids in the creation of these wins, substituting all other symbols in the game except the scatter symbols. A progressive feature underpins the gameplay of the slot with reels two,…

Online gaming supplier Amusnet Interactive is promising “juicy wins” in 40 Power Hot, its latest video slot, announced on Tuesday. The new title, which brings players “a mixture of burning wins,” is packed with fun features and surprises, according to the provider. Amusnet Interactive describes the new game as “a classic video slot with a variety of lucky symbols and fruits of success,” with burning spins and “frutilicious” wins that make the game exciting. The 5-reel, 40-fixed paylines video slot is described by the supplier as offering “vivid gameplay and epic sound effects with tremendous payouts.” Players should keep an…