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Sportradar announced Thursday a new partnership with the Caribbean Premier League “to capture and distribute an extensive level of cricket data.” The CPL is an annual Twenty20 cricket tournament held in the Caribbean, and the deal is set to grow and engage a global audience of fans of cricket. Following a competitive tender process, the sports technology company has now become the Official Data Partner, Official Betting Streaming Partner, and Official Integrity Partner of the Hero Caribbean Premier League, Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League and the SKYEXCH 6IXTY men’s and women’s competitions. Sportradar is set to collect and deliver market-leading…

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play announced Thursday the launch of its latest slot release, Aztec Blaze. The title invites players to travel through an ancient jungle empire in search of treasures, the supplier said of its themes and background. The new slot is set across 6×4 reels and features symbols depicting various beasts including crocodiles, monkeys, and snakes which must form matching combinations across the title’s 25 paylines to award a win. These symbols are joined by a wild which substitutes all other symbols in game except the scatter.  Every time a win occurs, the next spin will see a larger symbol…

B2B technology and software provider GAN announced Wednesday the launch of its GAN Sports platform for Island View Casino in Gulfport, Mississippi. The move was made effective earlier this week, on Tuesday, and marks the debut of its new sportsbook technology platform in the US. The company described this milestone as demonstrating “the extensive capabilities of GAN Sports’ in-house online and retail sports betting technology.” It is the first of what GAN expects to be “a robust cadence of launches throughout 2023.” The provider describes GAN Sports as “a modern sportsbook technology platform” based on multiple COOLBET technologies that have been adapted…

Legal online gaming in Indiana wouldn’t be a threat to the Hoosier State’s casino industry, a new study commissioned by the Indiana Gaming Commission and conducted by Spectrum Gaming Group found. According to the report, iGaming legalization wouldn’t significantly cut into earnings or employment at the state’s 12 brick-and-mortar casinos. Furthermore, Spectrum forecasts that Indiana would see $469 million in iGaming revenue after paying successful bettors in its first year of operations, with online gaming win growing to $663 million in year two, and to $830 million in year three. Depending on the state tax rate applied to the vertical,…

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Slots and table games provider Habanero announced Wednesday the release of its latest title, Taiko Beats, a Japanese-inspired game that “prepares players for a rhythm-fueled festival.” The title is played out on a 5×3 format, featuring an authentic soundtrack, complete with a theme inspired by the tradition of Japanese Taiko drumming, but with “a modern twist.” Players entering the game are met with “punchy visuals and an absorbing soundtrack.” “Enhancing the experience are a host of sticky Wild Symbols, which can be upgraded by landing a winning combination during the Free Games round,” noted the provider. The Free Games feature guarantees…

Aggregator and iGaming solutions provider Slotegrator has updated the risk management module for its platform. With the new updates, the module aggregates and compares data in order to identify bonus abusers. As explained by the company, the module displays a list of accounts that have exceeded the allowed information duplication threshold (accounting for names, IP addresses, and other identifying information), signaling that the account owner may not be trustworthy and the account should be restricted or banned. The module analyzes players’ data in real-time to present casino owners with comprehensive statistics and alerts about suspicious accounts in an easily digestible way…

Global sports platform DAZN Group announced Wednesday an agreement to acquire ELEVEN Group’s global sports media businesses. The deal is set to expand DAZN’s capabilities in the live sports streaming sector. The company explained the benefits it sees in this acquisition. Among them is that, when completed, the deal will propel DAZN to become the broadcaster of top football leagues in Portugal and Belgium.  ELEVEN Group’s businesses will also complement DAZN’s existing positions in Italy, DACH and Spain, where DAZN holds top-tier domestic football rights. ELEVEN also has a presence in Taiwan and other Southeast Asian markets, giving DAZN a…

iGaming platform provider Sportingtech announced Wednesday it has appointed Paul Jerram to the role of Head of Compliance. He joins Sportingtech after five years at Sporting Group, having most recently held the position of Head of Internal Audits and Standards. Jerram holds a wealth of industry knowledge and a demonstrable track record of achievement in iGaming compliance, encompassing both the strategic and operational dimensions of the online casino and sports betting industry, noted Sportingetch. As well as the iGaming sector, Sportingtech highlights he has significant experience in regulation within financial services, having advised and supported a wide range of organizations during regulatory regime…

Ainsworth Interactive, the iGaming division of Australian gaming company Ainsworth, announced Wednesday it is expanding its presence in Latin America by launching its slot games with operator Solbet.  Solbet.pe is an online gaming and sports betting operation in Latin America regulated markets such as Peru. The brand is part of the Dreams Group, which operates physical casinos in Panama, Paraguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, and Chile; and “which has allowed experiencing the quality of Ainsworth slots product in the region,” the company wrote.  Ainsworth has been active in the Peruvian market for more than fifteen years with its slot machines…

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play announced Wednesday it has launched its first Spanish roulette Live Casino product. The move is set to boost support to partners in Spanish-speaking territories. Now available 24/7 to all operators, the new service will be broadcasted from its studio in Bucharest and marks the fifth language the casino classic is available in. Roulette is one of the world’s oldest, most iconic and popular gambling games, but Pragmatic Play says it offers a “superior playing experience” for this staple by featuring traditional bet options along with popular special bets, including Final en Plain, and Finales a Cheval. The…

Downtown Las Vegas hotel-casino El Cortez announced Tuesday the completion of a $3 million renovation that consisted of the upgrade of 47 original vintage rooms —dubbed the “Original 47” — built in 1941, the year when the National Register of Historic Places-listed venue opened its doors.  Originally used as boarding and meeting spaces when the venue opened, now the 47 rooms feature seafoam green walls with green fawn wallpaper, brass bedframes, and mid-century style furniture with marble and brass accents — a nod to Havana, Cuba, where the Mob first ventured into gambling before buying El Cortez. “We’re proud of our…

Star Entertainment Group has made a promise to make “urgent changes” in an effort to satisfy New South Wales regulators and keep its flagship Sydney casino license. The measures include new management at The Star Sydney, more checks on customers and doubling its financial crimes team. Ben Heap, the company’s interim executive chairman – who took over the position after former CEO Geoff Hogg resigned this week – conceded that The Star had “not acted with the necessary urgency” and has “a lot to do to restore a constructive and open relationship” with the regulator, Australian Financial Review reported. Geoff Hogg, former…

With the NFL season now underway, US sports betting enters its most exciting time of the year. To discuss the state of the vertical, and the company’s plans for it, Yogonet spoke with Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting. In this exclusive interview, the former William Hill US CEO offers insights on the sports gaming landscape and IGT’s role within it, as well as on new trends for the vertical. Additionally, Asher touches upon iGaming expansion, and sports betting products IGT will be showcasing at the upcoming G2E edition. It has been nearly one full year since you joined IGT.…

The Cordish Companies unveiled Tuesday a new executive appointment to Cordish Gaming Group, the company’s gaming division. As per the latest announcement, Steve Nathan will assume the role of Senior Vice President of Interactive Gaming, pending regulatory approvals. Nathan brings more than 30 years of experience in traditional and online gaming to his new role, as a leader on both the operator and supplier sides, notes the company. He will direct the strategy, operations, and marketing of Live! Online business units, including social and real money gaming. In his new role, Nathan will oversee online casino products, including Play Live! in Pennsylvania,…

Hard Rock has become the latest gaming operator to apply for a sports betting license in Illinois. According to the Illinois Gaming Board’s website, the Florida-based gaming and entertainment giant’s sports wagering brand, Hard Rock Sportsbook, is seeking both retail and mobile licenses, adding to the growing queue of applicants in the Prairie State. Hard Rock’s license application was submitted on August 23 by 815 Entertainment, the local ownership group for Hard Rock’s Rockford Casino. The company’s status as an applicant indicates that the IGB has received complete application materials, although Hard Rock has yet to receive approval from the…