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Clarion Gaming has announced the expansion of its ICE Ambassador program. Clarion has confirmed that EUROMAT President Jason Frost and PlayEngine Co-founder Laila Mintas have accepted invitations to join the consultative body of industry thought leaders. The new members will be tasked with providing expert insight and advice to Clarion, organizers of ICE London, which will take place on February 7-9, at the ExCeL London. They join fellow ICE Ambassadors Simon Thomas (Executive Chairman, The Hippodrome Casino), Tiina Siltanen (GM, Casino Helsinki), Tracy Damestani (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Ambassadeurs Group), Birgitte Sands (Senior Advisor gambling regulation and former head of…

Play’n GO has announced the return of the three legendary Greek Gods in Rise of Olympus 100, a sequel to the operator’s title Rise of Olympus from 2018, which features the mighty brothers Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus.   “The story picks up where the first game left these characters, featuring mighty brothers Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus. After the defeat of their evil father Cronus, the three brothers unite and rule the realm together,” the company said of the title’s story and theme. The gameplay resembles its predecessor on the reels. However, this time, “things are cranked up to 100.” Landing three Scatter…

Sports technology company Sportradar and Baseball Australia (BA) have entered a multi-year partnership “to engage sports fans globally” by broadcasting Australian Baseball League (ABL) games live on a dedicated OTT platform for the very first time. The new live-streaming service, onDemand, is part of a strategic partnership struck between Baseball Australia, Sportradar, and the ABL. In addition to powering the new OTT platform, Sportradar will serve as ABL’s exclusive betting data and audiovisual rights distribution partner, connecting the game through products and services to its global network of sportsbook operators and media customers. Sportradar has also been chosen as the ABL’s…

Online gaming and sports betting software provider SOFTSWISS announced Thursday it will be present at the SiGMA Europe event in Malta, which will take place in Valletta, November 14-18. According to the provider, the event will be the capstone of the “hot and spicy” promotional campaign the company is holding on the Mediterranean island. “The heat waves of the ‘chili’ brand presence the Maltese have been experiencing since the beginning of October continue to be equally, if not more, felt in November,” said the company. In addition to branded buses and banners, SOFTSWISS has “charmed” the islanders with its exclusive chili-flavored ice…

iGaming technology company Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) shared Wednesday its financial results for the third quarter of the year. For the period ended September 30, the business delivered all-time high revenues of €22.9 million ($22.7 million), an increase of 35% year-over-year from €16.9 million, whereof 24% was attributed to organic growth. “I am pleased with the development and performance of GiG over the third quarter. The business delivered another record quarter with revenue growth up 35% year-over-year”, said Richard Brown, CEO of GiG.  Richard Brown, CEO of GiG The company has also posted an EBITDA of €8.5 million ($8.4 million), up 47% from the comparable period last…

It’s been a while since we’ve discussed Massachusetts sports betting, but a lot has been happening in order for the state to begin accepting wagers in January. At least, that’s the plan. But the Massachusetts model is proposing a “staggered” launch between in-person and online bets. And not everyone is happy about that. First of all, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has a tentatively time line for the launch of sports bets. Under that time line, residents could be placing bets as soon as the NFL playoffs in late January, but only at physical locations such as a casino. Online and…

iGaming industry provider Pragmatic Play announced Wednesday it has extended its reach in South Africa through its latest partnership with operator World Sports Betting.  The latest deal encompasses an array of Pragmatic Play verticals that will be delivered simultaneously including its slot titles. This segment encompasses recent launches Striking Hot 5 and Happy Hooves, as well as player favorites such as Sweet Bonanza.  Live Casino titles will also be made available to World Sports Betting players, including classics such as Roulette and Blackjack, as well as innovative games such as Boom City. Other RNG products will also be included in the…

Gaming provider Zitro announced the launch of its latest multi-game progressive link, Mega King. Available for international markets, the latest product features 4 game titles, colorful themed graphics, and the “popular bonus link that players love.” Describing the game, the company said that “with Mega King, the more you bet, the bigger the jackpots you get.” Players can activate the “ENERGY BOOST” feature, which transforms into a higher frequency of prizes and grants access to the bonus jackpot. Additionally, the slot title includes features such as Free Games, Extended Wilds, and Multipliers. Known for its remarkable performance, we are proud to…

Gaming manufacturer and supplier PlayAGS announced Tuesday its results for the third quarter of 2022. For the period ended September 30, the company posted consolidated revenue of $78.2 million, marking the seventh consecutive quarter in which quarterly sequential revenue growth was delivered in all segments, with an overall increase of 16% year-over-year. AGS President and Chief Executive Officer David Lopez said: “Our third quarter financial results further reflect the people, product, and process-driven operating momentum building within our business. Given the encouraging initial customer response to the broader and more diverse new product lineup we recently unveiled at the Global Gaming Expo,…

IGT announced Wednesday its financial results for the third quarter of the year, showing an increase in revenue by 7.7% to 1.06 billion. However, chief financial officer Max Chiara stated during a conference on Tuesday that the supplier would continue to work on reducing its leverage in case of “bad times” ahead.  Adjusted EBITDA for the period was $402 million, reflecting robust Global Lottery profitability and a strong increase from Global Gaming, according to the firm. The company’s lottery division made up a narrow majority of revenue at $623 million, but was also down by 4% in a year-over-year comparison.…

As reported by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission, Maryland’s six casinos have delivered a new single-month record, as they have collectively generated $212.9 million in revenue from slot machines and table games in October. The total represented an increase of $57.9 million (37.4%) compared to the same period last year, and has also beat the previous single-month record of $181.5 million set in July this year by $31.4 million.  MGM National Harbor was the top generating property, which saw $115 million in revenue, an increase of 105.8% compared to last year. Live! Casino & Hotel followed with $59.6 million,…

Gaming content and technology provider Inspired Entertainment announced Wednesday a new five-year contract with UK-based bookmaker Betfred Group, which owns and operates over 1,400 betting shops in the UK- Under the terms of this agreement, Inspired will exclusively provide Betfred with fully integrated managed services for its entire estate of over 5,500 terminals, including installation, remote and field technology support, as well as platform and content deployment.  In addition, Betfred has committed to the procurement of 5,000 new Vantage server-based gaming-ready cabinets throughout 2023. As written by the company, Vantage, the latest addition to the Inspired VLT family, is powered…

Online poker site 888poker, part of 888 Holdings, announced Tuesday that it has been named Poker Operator of the Year at the 2022 EGR Operator Awards, held in London. The annual awards showcase the best products, technology, and marketing of operators across the industry. All finalists undergo a thorough judging process, including a presentation to a panel of industry experts. 2022 marks a second successive year of wins for 888poker, after securing Poker Marketing Campaign at EGR’s Marketing & Innovation Awards in 2021, and comes at a celebratory time for the brand as it celebrates its 20 anniversary. “These wins…

Sports betting services provider Kambi Group has agreed to a long-term partnership with LMG Gaming (LMGG), owned by Puerto Rican media company Liberman Media Group, that will see Kambi provide its sportsbook to LMGG’s ApuestaPR betting brand. “The agreement will enable ApuestaPR to position itself as the most exciting sports wagering brand in Puerto Rico through a combination of Kambi’s award-winning sportsbook technology and services and marketing opportunities on LMG’s Teleonce television network,” the company noted. In addition to mobile sports betting, ApuestaPR also plans to offer “a best-in-class” retail sportsbook solution through a large network of retail outlets across Puerto Rico.…

N1 Partners Group announced Wednesday it is inviting its partners to participate in a Christmas gift activity. The company is introducing “a new way for members of the N1 affiliate program” to take advantage of their FTD figures and get “outstanding Christmas gifts.” N1 Partners Group intends to encourage its program members “to strive for ever better results and feel appreciation for their work,” the company said. This year, members of the N1 affiliate program can join the N1 Stars AffClub and take part in an activity that will run from November 8 to December 18.   Partners will be…

On November 1, Montana’s Great Falls City Commission adopted Ordinance 3251, which removes special landscaping requirements for casinos and removes distance separation requirements between casinos and other land uses. Owners now only need to meet the distance separation requirements in State Law. Under the updated code, casinos would be treated the same as any other commercial development and for any new construction, building additions more than 20% of the site, new parking lots, and parking lots over certain percentages would require compliance with the regular landscaping code, according to the commission’s announcement. Previously, casinos were the only renovation projects that…