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Konami Gaming announced Tuesday that it has completed the launch of its SYNKROS casino management system across all 11 ships in Holland America Line’s fleet. The brand has now become the first in Carnival Corporation’s portfolio to receive the CMS. Under the new system, guests will be able to enjoy “an array of top gaming services that optimize the slot machine experience,” says Konami. In addition to cashless wagering, players now have quick access to more information about their play, including seeing points earned, and the ability to easily redeem any promotions or offers. Moreover, through the deployment of SYNKROS,…

What we’ve learned so far and what might be next! It’s been a year now since Hacksaw Gaming launched Wanted Dead or a Wild. So what better way to mark the anniversary, than by examining what it is about this slot that keeps drawing players back for more? Is it down to the game’s theme? The gaming mechanics? The bonus features? There’s got to be a reason why this slot has continued to grow in popularity month on month since release. So here at Slot Gods, we thought we’d take a look at what it is that’s made Wanted Dead…

This week’s gambling news finds several major operators have come together for a set of responsible gaming standards designed to help with player protections. This follows up on our show from two weeks ago, where we discussed the dangers of rapid growth for the US sports betting industry. Hello friends! It’s time for another edition of This Week in Gambling, where 20% of Americans say they are now betting on sporting events… some of them from inside of NFL stadiums! Which leads us to responsible gaming, and this week’s big story! But before we get started, let’s just take a…

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The ninth edition of the SBC Awards 2022 took place on the last day of SBC Summit Barcelona on Thursday and industry companies from around the world were honored in 45 different categories. Among them is Betsson Group, which won a triple award. Apart from the Casino Operator of the Year award, Betsson also received the Best Affiliate Program of the Year title and the newly-introduced Western European Operator of the Year award. Meanwhile, last year’s Sportsbook Operator of the Year winner, Bet365, also managed to hold the throne after the company secured a win in one of the most contested categories of…

SOFTSWISS announced Monday that its Jackpot Aggregator is growing its client portfolio through a new partnership with Abocasino, in a collaboration that will allow the online casino to “enhance player engagement and gain deeper insights into their player community” by launching jackpot campaigns.  Abocasino is an online casino registered and operated under the laws of Curacao. It has a loyalty program for VIP players, a comprehensive portfolio of games, and live casino titles. For the new partner, the Jackpot Aggregator has launched a jackpot promotion named Call of Jungle. It is a progressive jackpot campaign with three independent levels: Mini, Middle, and…

After an inquiry found Star Entertainment to be unfit to hold its New South Wales casino license earlier this month, the company’s acting chief executive, Geoff Hogg, quit the business Monday, leaving all his roles, which also included Queensland casino chief. Chairman Ben Heap will step into an “executive chairman” role to cover CEO duties until current boss at Tyro Payments Robbie Cook joins the company as Hogg’s replacement.  Hogg’s departure comes a day before Star is due to respond to a show cause notice from the NSW casino regulator on why it should not lose its license; or face fines…

Macau’s gaming sector has finally caught a break, as shares in casino operators soared up to 13% on Monday after announcements of new efforts to revive tourism. Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng said at a press conference on Saturday that China would resume an e-visa scheme for mainland travelers and permit group tours, marking a breakthrough that could boost the gaming hub’s tourism-dependent economy that’s been hammered by Covid restrictions. Macau’s neighboring mainland province of Guangdong will be the first to resume group tours to the enclave. Then the policy will expand to Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Fujian, which represented…

Gaming company Interblock announced Monday the installation of an Electronic Table Games (ETG) Pit at Spirit Mountain Casino in Grand Ronde, Oregon. Featuring three games, “the new ETG Pit transports players to the casino floor of the future,” the company said.  The MiniStar Golden Ball Roulette game offers players “a new spin on a fan-favorite.” The extra golden ball, appearing several times an hour, is an Interblock-exclusive side bet that boosts a player’s winnings by, up to, 350 times if won. Equipped with patented technology and side bets, “Golden Ball Roulette amplifies the playing experience.” As for Universal Cabinet Video Blackjack, it features Interblock’s…

NBC has entered into an agreement with BetMGM for Football Night in America, the popular Sunday night segment that covers that evenings NFL game. The goal is to provide betting odds and advice about the featured game. BetMGM will also provide the betting lines and be featured on the stats ticker at the bottom of the screen during Peacock Sunday Night Football Final. NBC will also show those lines for all betting and fantasy content hosted by Matthew Berry across their platforms. Matt Prevost, the Chief Revenue Officer for BetMGM, said that “It is a tremendous opportunity to partner with…

Executives of online gambling companies and their technology partners speaking at the East Coast Gaming Congress provided a glimpse of the performance of sports betting and its rapid growth, and how it has brought about a ready-made infrastructure and regulatory apparatus for online casino gaming.  Sports betting has become a common factor in many jurisdictions in the country, skyrocketing in terms of growth and expansion compared to iGaming’s slow progress. However, during a Friday conference, gaming executives stated the online casino market has “tremendous potential for growth and expansion.” So far, internet gambling is legal in only six states, which…

“Pick Six” will enhance the run-up to every Colts game, challenging fans with a series of questions that ask them to predict aspects of team and player performance, says a press release. Players will go head-to-head with other fans with each question worth points that create weekly and season-long leader boards. Official odds from Caesars Sportsbook will be embedded into select questions, helping to create “a highly engaging fan experience” throughout the upcoming NFL season, the parties explained. — Genius Sports (@GeniusSports) September 23, 2022 Roger VanDerSnick, Colts Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, stated: “Our ‘Pick Six’ game is a compelling…

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 910, a bill ratifying the gaming compact agreed to by the Tejon Indian Tribe and the State of California. The compact would allow the tribe, among other things, to move forward with plans to build a casino on land in Kern County. The Tejon Indians plan to partner with Hard Rock International on the project. “The compact agreement with the Tejon Indian Tribe is the beginning of building something better,” said Senator Hurtado, who filed the bill. “Kern County has a reputation as a community of leaders who come together to get things done,…

Content provider to the iGaming industry Pragmatic Play announced Monday it is growing its presence in South America through a multi-product deal with operator Sysgaming. Sysgaming’s customers now have access to Pragmatic Play’s slots, including hit title Gates of Olympus, as well as recent releases like Striking Hot 5 and Down the Rails. In addition to its slot vertical, Pragmatic Play’s catalog of Live Casino products will support the deal, with casino classics such as Roulette and Blackjack featuring alongside modern gameshow titles like Sweet Bonanza CandyLand and Mega Wheel. The supplier’s Virtual Sports content – which includes a selection of popular sports including Football, Horse Racing, and Greyhound Racing…

The European Lotteries (EL) showcased its new Environmental Initiative at its Responsible Gaming and CSR event in Amsterdam, which calls to emphasize the importance of sustainability in the lottery sector. The initiative was launched earlier this year and comes as “environmental and societal pressures” grow. “National lotteries play a crucial role in sustainable and responsible business practices and call for strong environmental action at a global level,” EL said in a press release, highlighting that “decisive and collective action is needed.” Talking about the new initiative, Romana Girandon, EL 2nd Vice President and Supervisory Chair of the EL CSR-RG Working Group,…

A few weeks ago we devoted an entire show to how betting operators in America were pushing the envelope of advertising their sports betting apps. We argued that the situation was rapidly escalating, and that it had the potential to follow the same path as what’s currently happening the United Kingdom. Right now, the UK is facing monumental changes to their gambling industry regulation, and it all stems from a public push back against the betting operators there. Industry opponents took full advantage of the situation by pushing the threat of gambling addiction to the forefront, even though the problem…