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Gaming technology company Lottery.com announced the appointment of an existing director, Matthew Howard McGahan, as Chairman of the Board. The business has also appointed two new Board members: Barney Battles and Naila Chowdhury. The appointments come after turmoil over the last months, marred by financial irregularities, a board that was in open civil war and class-action lawsuits. Sohail Quraeshi, Lottery.com CEO, commented: “I would like to welcome all the new directors to the Board, and am delighted at Matthew’s appointment to Chairman. Each of them brings considerable and relevant experience, which will substantially enhance our senior leadership team, compliance, CSR, and strategic…

Graduate students from New York University’s School of Professional Studies joined the creative team from Caesars Entertainment’s Caesars Sportsbook to watch the New York Rangers take on the Philadelphia Flyers at Madison Square Garden. The event was part of the NYU x Caesars Sportsbook Real World graduate school course, which focuses on responsible gaming awareness.  At the beginning of the fall semester, members of the Caesars Sportsbook marketing department and Caesars Entertainment’s corporate responsible gaming team briefed participating students about business strategy and the company’s goals for promoting responsible gaming in New York State, as well as other states where…

Scientific Games announced Wednesday that the company’s Vice President of Responsible Gaming, Carla Schaefer, has been appointed to the National Council on Problem Gambling’s Board of Directors. She is currently the leader of the company’s global responsible gaming efforts, including the Healthy Play program, which provides tools to help lotteries educate their players “about the healthy enjoyment of lottery games.” Schaefer was appointed to the open Organization Member seat on the 15-member NCPG Board of Directors, which helps guide policies and implement strategies that achieve organizational goals. She is the only lottery industry executive currently serving on the NCPG Board. …

Online gaming engagement and conversion solutions provider SharpLink Gaming announced Wednesday that Dave Abbott, former Managing Director of U.S. Sports Media at Sportradar, has been appointed as the new Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. Building on his 20+ years of experience in technology companies, Abbott brings SharpLink deep technical expertise in customer relationship management software, data integration and architecture, and productization in the sports technology industry, SharpLink noted.  A frequent speaker at sports industry conferences and trade events, Abbott has also volunteered over the past several years as a mentor to CEOs of emerging software companies in association with the Minnesota…

Gaming content and technology provider Inspired has reported its third-quarter results. For the period ended September 30, the company has delivered total revenue of $74.9 million, down 3%. Net income for the quarter amounted to $10.2 million, down from $25 million in the same three-month period last year. Most overall revenue was from services, which came to $69.2 million, while product sales made up the remaining amount at $5.7million. Despite those losses, the company delivered record Virtual Sports revenue of $14.6 million in Q3, 39% up year-on-year. The firm highlighted the growth of its online business, which includes the Virtual…

Aggregator and iGaming solutions provider Slotegrator has recently released its new platform, featuring “innovative modules to help operators succeed in the gambling industry.” Now, the company has released a video on its Youtube Channel, Slotegrator Academy, to introduce operators to the platform’s features, which will “empower online casino platforms “to take their businesses to the next level.” Our new video illustrates the powerful features of our new turnkey platform. 🦾Take a few moments out of your day to see exactly how the new platform from Slotegrator makes the complicated business of running an online casino simple and automated. ⚙https://t.co/rYtHIk2CJN — Slotegrator (@slotegrator)…

As reported by the Ohio Casino Control Commission, Ohio gambling venues have seen a slight uptick during October on the back of strong casino revenue. Casinos and racinos in the state netted $192.2 million last month, 1.8% more than in September. However, it was almost imperceptibly down from last year’s October at $192.8 million. The state’s numbers are based on Ohio’s current 11 properties offering gaming. Year-to-date revenue totals indicate that casinos and racinos fell off slightly in October from September’s increase over the previous year.  Year-to-date, from January 2022 to this past month, total revenue for casinos and racinos…

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,…