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Greentube announced Tuesday the release of its latest slot. Cash Connection – Voodoo Magic is described by the NOVOMATIC digital gaming and entertainment division as set in a supernatural realm “where witchcraft offers rewards.” The title, launched in time for Halloween, sees “mystical powers roam the reels, offering magical win potential,” a Lock & Spin feature, and four jackpots.  Landing six coin symbols during base gameplay will trigger the Lock & Spin mode, offering three free spins. In this bonus round, coin symbols are locked in place upon landing, allowing players an opportunity to fill the reels with every traditional…

In his latest column for Yogonet, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson shares insights on the impacts that inflation has had on the gambling sector. The expert provides an analysis of how the industry has boomed in the past years despite the global economical slowdown.  The world is facing a global inflation crisis following the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, which was further exacerbated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The war has resulted in stunted supply chains, talks of food shortages, and fuel and energy price increases. As a result, global inflation is set to reach more than 6.7% by the…

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play announced the opening of its new office space in Malta. The new 950 square meter space will be located in the heart of Sliema and will be home to 75 people with both indoor and outdoor workspaces. In a press release, the company said that “equipped with state-of-the-art conferencing systems and meeting booths, the new office also has a host of modern equipment along with networking and casual areas.” Furthermore, the group informed that they will hold weekly well-being activities, which will enable staff “to get active and unwind with personal trainer sessions and yoga classes.” —…

Konami Gaming reflected Tuesday on its recent participation at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, which took place October 11-13 2022. At the major gambling industry event, the company debuted a mix of casino games and systems technology. Gaming professionals and executives representing regulated markets across 100+ countries were among the first to experience Kontami’s latest original game series, licensed content and systems advancements, centered upon “the winning experience.” The company noted that, throughout the event, guests seized the opportunity to interact with top releases available through Konami’s SYNKROS casino management system, including Money Klip cashless technology, the Konetic employee…

Zitro showcased its latest products at this year’s Global Gaming Expo, including a diverse range of game titles featured on each of the four cabinets of the GLARE product lineup. From the company’s service and technology to its suite of slot games and iGaming content, the brand has shown why “Winning is not about luck”, its newly launched campaign. Derik Mooberry, CEO of Zitro USA, said: “Our entire team was thrilled to exhibit our new products designed to maximize revenue for casino operators. For Zitro, with significant business internationally and with our recent expansion into the US gaming market, the…

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) and GGPoker Network announced Tuesday the addition of three WSOP bracelet events on the WSOP.ca online poker room. The events will be held on October 23 and October 30.  The three events will act as the finale to this year’s WSOP Online, which saw dozens of gold bracelets won at WSOP.com, catering to US-based players; and GGPoker, which operates in various international markets.  World Series of Poker Executive Director Ty Stewart commented: “Winning authentic WSOP gold bracelets is one big reason to play on the licensed and regulated WSOP.ca site in Ontario. We’re expecting these…

The UFC now prohibits its fighters from betting on any fight within the promotion, regardless of their level of involvement. The change was introduced as part of the UFC’s updated Athlete Code of Conduct in an effort to curb violations that may result in criminal charges, prevent inside betting, and maintain the integrity of the sport. It must be noted that, even before the introduction of this new amendment, many states already have prohibitions in place for athletes, along with their teams and close ones, from wagering on events they are affiliated with. What the update does is enforce the…

Gaming consultancy SCCG Management has announced the execution of an agreement with FilsGame, a supplier of premium gaming solutions to online casino operators, to provide the company with advisory and business development services for North America.   Under the terms of the new agreement, SCCG will bring FilsGame platforms to new operators “across the SCCG ecosystem.” A press release describes FilsGame as a provider of gaming solutions that since 2016 has “passionately pushed the boundaries of the online gaming industry.” SCCG’s founder and CEO, Stephen Crystal, said: “We are very excited to partner with FilsGame. With over 12 years of expertise in…

iGaming solutions supplier SOFTSWISS announced Tuesday that its Jackpot Aggregator is expanding its client portfolio by inking a new deal with online casino PlayAmo. The key feature of the cooperation lies in SOFTSWISS running jackpot campaigns for all the games available at the casino. PlayAmo has been operating under a Curacao license since 2016 while offering a varied game portfolio, which includes “hundreds of classic casino games” – video slots, table games, and live casinos. The launched jackpot campaign will encompass PlayAmo’s entire game portfolio. “As an experienced online gambling brand, PlayAmo has a wide range of bonuses, a qualified support…

This week’s gambling news finds J.Todd in Sin City, talking about the new Vegas Strip resort and the changes that have begun at Bally’s Casino! Plus, Las Vegas baseball could be a done deal, and updates on what was filmed at the Global Gaming Expo! Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling. Jay Todd out here on the beautiful Las Vegas strip, where I’ve just finished filming over at the global Gaming Expo. I thought I’d knock the show out before I head home. This is, after all, the future home of the Oakland Athletics baseball team. I’m…

Sports-first live TV streaming platform FuboTV announced Monday that the company will close its Fubo Gaming subsidiary and cease operations of its Fubo Sportsbook effective immediately. The move follows a recent strategic review of the product and comes as the business focuses on its profitability goals and core segments amid a “challenging” financial market. FuboTV said its preliminary results for the third quarter of the year, announced yesterday, demonstrate “a continued progression” towards the company’s 2025 profitability targets. Given these goals, the firm has now completed its previously announced strategic review of the Fubo Gaming business, which was first unveiled…

Online sportsbook BetUK has announced an exclusive sponsorship deal with Arena Racing Company (ARC), the owners and operators of four of the six all-weather horse racing courses in the UK. The sponsorship sees the brand, part of LeoVegas Group, occupy advertising space across 600 races, in addition to naming rights. Ahead of the tenth season of the All-Weather Championships, BetUK has secured multi-year sponsorship rights to Marathon, Middle Distance, and Sprint races staged during winter meetings at the four ARC-owned racetracks of Southwell, Wolverhampton, Lingfield Park, and Newcastle. The sponsorship deal is for an initial three-year period. ARC operates 16 racecourses…

Online sports betting and gaming operator Estelarbet announced that it has signed an agreement with Sportradar through which the sports technology company will provide live-streaming sports content to the Latin American brand for the Peruvian and Chilean markets. In a statement, the operator said it “has completed the integration of live sports content for live streaming” from Sportradar. The company added that “Estelarbet users in both markets will be able to enjoy the best live sports events with the highest quality content provided by Sportradar in its Live Streaming vertical”. “Customers will be able to watch La Liga, Bundesliga, NBA,…

Sports betting giant FanDuel has won its appeal in a New York lawsuit brought by former founders, early investors and employees who claimed they were cheated out of the proceeds of its 2018 merger with Irish bookmaker Flutter Entertainment. A state appeals court in Manhattan said Thursday that FanDuel shareholders, led by co-founder and first CEO Nigel Eccles, failed to make a valid legal claim against the company under the law of Scotland, where FanDuel is incorporated, reports Bloomberg. The court has ordered the claims to be dismissed. A five-judge panel of the court said that, under Scottish law, directors…

Flutter Entertainment has announced the launch of PokerStars VR, a new title for Meta’s Quest Pro mixed reality headset, to make its debut on October 25. PokerStars VR will be a free-to-play social casino game that does not present an opportunity to win real money. PokerStars VR will be one of a select number of game titles chosen to launch alongside Meta’s flagship device, which offers players “enhanced performance as well as a full-color passthrough” for a full mixed-reality experience, face and eye tracking, and other cutting-edge technologies. The PokerStars VR developers, Lucky VR, have been “busy behind the scenes dreaming up…

As Halloween approaches we have a review of the new Frankenstein slot machine from our friends at Light & Wonder! This 5-reel game comes with a Cash Top Box! Landing the “Power Up” symbols on reel one will not only ‘power it up’ but can add multipliers! Landing the “It’s Alive!” bonus symbol on the first reel while the Monster is on the grid will bring it to life! When he does, the Monster will pull cash off the Top Box for you! There’s also a Free Games feature, during which you can “Power Up” the Top Box multiple times,…