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Parimatch Tech’s representatives announced Thursday that the company will join the AWS panel at SiGMA Malta Week on November 17, to talk about the brand’s partnership with AWS – Amazon Web Services – “and the benefits that this cooperation brought to Parimatch and its clients.” Ahead of the date, the company, which develops the Parimatch brand and provides technology and marketing solutions for the entertainment industry, released an in-depth sneak peek at key topics of the upcoming presentation, as well as an update on Parimatch Tech’s current operations.  At the beginning of 2022, the company had been turning its primary focus…

 November 12, 2022 As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we’re taking a look at the Turkey Revolt Extreme, a 5 reel, 4 row, 10 line online slot from High 5 Games! This time we find the Turkeys turning the tables on the other barn yard animals in the hope that they will become the Thanksgiving dinner instead! This game has Bonus Spins and a Bonus Round, along with Scatter Bucks and Stacked Wilds! Plus, the Turkey Revolt Extreme slot can travel with you on your mobile device! The gobblers are back and ready for their revenge! After centuries of being…

The Argentine State Lottery Association (ALEA) and Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) have created a new scholarship program for Argentine regulators. The GLI/ALEA scholarship for students will benefit those who are interested in obtaining the Technician in Management and Administration of Games of Chance degree that is part of the Professionalization program of the association with the University of Salta in Argentina. The Technician in Management and Administration of Games of Chance, managed by ALEA and the Provincial University of Public Administration (UPAP) of Salta, is the first career in Latin America of university training for the games of chance sector…

Sports betting and online casino platform provider Uplatform announced Thursday it will be exhibiting at SiGMA Malta Week, November 15-17, at stand G8 in the Malta Fairs and Convention Center. This will be the last event of what the company has described as “a busy year.” “Uplatform hopes to make the event a very memorable one for visitors,” the company wrote. Their stand will feature a buzz-wire game with valuable prizes. The goal will be to move a wire wand loop along a copper wire “maze” without touching it. When the loop meets the wire, it “BUZZes.” Anyone who plays this…

MGM Resorts International announced Friday it will construct “one of the world’s most exclusive live sports-viewing experiences” for the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023, offering guests the opportunity to witness the race from grandstands built on the Bellagio lake. Access to these seats is currently only available as part of MGM Resorts’ race-and-stay packages, which allow Formula 1 fans “to stay just steps away from the action.” These are currently available at the MGM Rewards website. — MGM Resorts (@MGMResortsIntl) November 10, 2022 The packages include a three-day race ticket at either the Bellagio Grandstands or…

Gaming products and services provider Light & Wonder has shared its results for the third quarter of the year. For the period ended September 30, the company delivered revenue growth of 20% year-over-year, amounting to $648 million. Growth was driven “by all lines of business,” with a double-digit revenue jump in Gaming and a year-over-year increase in social gaming with SciPlay, which reached a quarterly record, and “strong momentum” across iGaming. However, income from operations saw a sharp decrease, standing at $20 million, compared to $100 million in the prior year period. The company noted net income dropped as Q3…

The UK Gambling Commission released Thursday its Young People and Gambling Report, an annual study that helps understand children’s and young people’s exposure to, and involvement in, all types of gambling. According to the report, almost one-third of children (31%) aged 11 to 16 spent money on any gambling activity in the twelve months prior to taking part in the survey. However, it should be noted that the most common types of gambling activities that young people spent their money on were legal and did not feature age-restricted products, namely: arcade gaming machines such as penny pusher or claw grab…

iGaming and sports betting company Rush Street Interactive has shared its financial results for the third quarter of the year. During the period ended September 30, the business delivered revenue of $148 million, up 20% year-over-year, marking a 14th consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth. However, the firm also posted a net loss of $22.7 million during Q3, which widened from a net loss of $18.9 million during the same quarter last year. The company also noted that real-money Monthly Active Users (MAUs) in the United States and Canada for the quarter grew 31% year-over-year to 130,000 with an average…

iGaming software supplier SOFTSWISS announced Friday the release of a new report that provides insights into cryptocurrencies and their performance across key products. “With less than two months left in 2022, it is safe to say that it has been another year where cryptocurrency has been a hot topic across numerous industries, including the online real money gambling space,” the company said. SOFTSWISS noted that, during the first three quarters of this year, total bets on the supplier’s platform increased by 33.1%, compared to the same period in 2021, showing significant growth of interest in its products.  Further underpinning “the strong performance…

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) announced it has launched a closed consultation with relevant stakeholders on a proposed new policy on the use of Innovative Technology Arrangements (ITAs) and the acceptance of virtual financial assets (VFAs), and virtual tokens.  The consultation will run until December 14 and invite input from stakeholders on the MGA plans to introduce new rules and regulations regarding contemplating these areas.  As part of the process, MGA will launch a series of Regulatory Workshops with the intention of introducing “a more regular and structured touchpoint” between industry stakeholders and the MGA, and to encourage “an informal…

Payments solutions provider Sightline Payments announced Friday the launch of its mobile loyalty platform, Mobile+ Powered by JOINGO, at Talking Stick Resort and its sister property, Casino Arizona in Scottsdale. The Talking Stick Resort app serves both properties. Mobile+ gives players access to their Player Rewards Club account, which includes receiving customized rewards, offers, and promotions. Additionally, patrons can book accommodations, make dining reservations, as well as purchase amenities and entertainment directly through the app while earning loyalty rewards for their spending activity. Kirk Olson, SVP of Sales at Sightline, said in a press statement: “We’re thrilled to announce our launch…

After having exercised its option last month to buy the Freedom Center printing plant site to build its Chicago casino, Bally’s is expected to close the deal with owner Nexstar Media Group this month for $200 million, according to local media reports. Once the acquisition is closed, Bally’s plans to sell the 30-acre site in River West and lease it back to raise funds for the proposed $1.74 billion casino complex, as announced during the company’s third quarter earnings call last week.  Bally’s CFO Robert Lavan stated during said call that the Rhode Island-based firm is closed and focused on…

 November 11, 2022 In what seems like a bad joke, baseball legend Pete Rose will soon be betting on sports once again. This time as part of the grand opening of the sportsbook at the Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati. The casino plans to open the sportsbook on January 1st, and Mr. Rose will place the first bet. And no… this is not a joke. The Ohio Casino Control Commission has approved FanDuel, Barstool Sports, and others so that state residents can start betting on sports next year. And when Hard Rock Cincinnati opens their sports betting doors Mr. Rose will…

iGaming software solutions provider Digitain announced Friday it has inked a new deal with game provider Spribe, in order to add their portfolio of Turbo Games to the Digitain operator network. Turbo or Fast Games are described as part of a new category of casino games that allow operators to engage the millennial and generation z demographics “with content that is fun, and social and allows them to bet on their ability to beat the game and cash out at the right moment,” the company noted. Digitain’s International Relations Director, Ashot Sahakyan, explained: “Fast games have been one of our recent hero…

AI-powered sports betting app Sharp App announced its co-founder and COO Jason Mezrahi competed and won $50,000 in cash and prizes pitching the Sharp App to a celebrity panel of entrepreneurs on David Meltzer’s “pitch only” show, the 2 Minute Drill. Hosted by entrepreneur, investor and best-selling author David Meltzer, 2 Minute Drill features entrepreneurs from all walks of life competing each week for more than $50K in cash and prizes. The full episode can be viewed on the show’s website. Five contestants have two minutes to deliver their pitches. During Episode 2, Meltzer was joined on the judges panel by…

Hotel and casino operator Wynn Resorts’s Chief Executive Craig Scott Billings confirmed the group will open a casino at the luxury resort it is building in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a first for the Gulf Arab region, where gambling has long been off-limits. The casino, first announced in January, will be located on a man-made island off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah and is expected to open in 2026. According to local news, Ras Al Khaimah is currently writing gaming laws for the casino, using Singaporean and US regulations as its foundation, as Wynn Marjan plans its gaming…