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iGaming technology company Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) announced Tuesday a new partnership with German-based operator Merkur Gaming for the provision of its automated affiliate marketing compliance tool, GiG Comply. GiG Comply will allow Merkur to set up bespoke criteria and checklist parameters to scan web pages for content including links, iGaming code red words, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions. “GiG comply uses its rules engine to analyze real snapshots from affiliates’ campaigns and provides operators with the promotional content that is being used in their brands’ promotions,” the company explained in a press release. GiG describes the iGaming industry in Germany as…

Technology provider for the gaming and entertainment industry Win Systems announced the incorporation of Angelo Palmisano as Chief Strategy Officer. In his new position, Palmisano will be responsible for defining Win Systems’ product and business strategy, working closely with Executive Chairman Dario Zutel and CEO Eric Benchimol. Palmisano’s reputation in the gaming industry began when he founded Paltronics in 1992, recounts Wyn Systems. Angelo was responsible for leading and growing the casino systems company until Aristocrat acquired part of Paltronics in 2014. At that time, he also joined the multinational as senior vice president of global product and innovation, a position he held…

Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, announced Tuesday it has added a new dimension to one of its most popular slot franchises with a twist in Cash Connection – Golden Book of Ra. This 5-reel, 10-payline Egyptian-themed slot combines the Cash Connection series with the Book of Ra franchise to create “what is undoubtedly one of the hottest high-volatility releases this year,” the company wrote. Players are tasked with registering wins by way of a lucrative Lock & Spin feature that boasts expanding symbols, Free Games and two progressive jackpots. Whenever six or more coin symbols land on the reels…

Multinational lottery operator Allwyn AG and Cohn Robbins Holding Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, announced Saturday that they have agreed not to proceed with their previously proposed business combination. The SPAC deal would have led the European lottery group to list on NYSE. While Allwyn received “strong indications of support during recent meetings with investors,” the group notes the period coincided with significant market volatility amid a backdrop of concerns about the prospects for inflation, interest rates and recession. Despite this, investors offered commitments of almost $700 million to support the combination with Cohn Robbins, says Allwyn. However, after significant consideration,…

The general manager of Colombian operator Corredor Empresarial, Germán Segura, announced that his sports betting and online casino brand, BetPlay, has 50% of the betting market in his country, and said that they are looking to reach 60% and strengthen themselves technologically. “At a commercial level, we have close to 50% of the betting market, but we want to reach 60% and continue strengthening ourselves technologically as we have done thus far,” he said in an interview with the Colombian media La República.  Segura also explained that at present 4 million accounts have been created on the company’s platform and…

Content provider to the iGaming industry Pragmatic Play announced Tuesday it has delivered a new, tailor-made 12-table Live Casino studio featuring individual branding to operator partner Stake.  The project has seen the launch of a complete Stake-branded studio environment that delivers “an immersive Live Casino experience featuring Blackjack, Roulette, and Baccarat tables to Stake’s global audience,” the company described. The development follows recent similar undertakings with the likes of 888, Betway, Kindred’s Unibet and Mansion’s M88 as Pragmatic Play “continues to grow its reputation for crafting bespoke studios that precisely meet operators’ requirements.”  Irina Cornides, Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “We are…

In an analytical column for Yogonet entitled Até cuándo Brasil (‘Brazil, how much longer?’), international consultant and former Uruguayan regulator Luis Gama analyzes the situation of the Brazilian gaming market and states that there is currently an atmosphere of legal uncertainty, which causes uneasiness and concern in parts of the market. The following are his thoughts on the matter: After my time at CGS and having contact with many colleagues linked to the gaming industry in Brazil, I witnessed firsthand the current atmosphere of doubt in the neighboring country. The delay in the regulation of the law, which was approved four…

Aristocrat Gaming announced Tuesday its Lighting Dollar Link slot machine is now available at Pechanga Resort Casino’s high-limit gaming area. The Temecula, California casino is one of the first ones in the United States to have the product, which features five-to-100-line configurations.  Pechanga Resort Casino and Aristocrat Gaming are also promoting their “Live Like an Aristocrat” event from September 26 through October 9. During this time window, Pechanga Club members can go and play the new Lightning Dollar Link game with their club card inserted to be entered to win $2000 in Pechanga Club Dollars. One winner will be randomly…

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…