Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

The winners of the inaugural Global Gaming Awards Asia were revealed in a virtual event held earlier today (Monday). The ceremony aims to recognize and reward the gaming industry’s strongest performers across the previous 12 months. The ceremony builds upon the success of the Global Gaming Awards events in Las Vegas and London. Winners were chosen by a panel of over 20 senior industry executives from Asia-Pacific with KPMG in the Crown Dependencies independently adjudicating the voting process. BetConstruct acted as the Lead Partner of the Global Gaming Awards Asia 2022, while other event sponsors include Digitain, SA Gaming, Pragmatic Play,…

The November elections are closing in faster that it seems, and sports betting in California is in the cross hairs. There will be at least two competing ballot measures put before voters, both of which seek to legalize and regulate the activity. But that’s about the only thing they have in common. One measure would allow online betting, while the other would be strictly retail. Some say one measure would give Tribes a monopoly, and the other would hurt local tax revenues. One measure is estimated to bring the state $3 billion in revenue annually, while the other would generate…

The Lightning Dollar Link Slot Machine is a 5 reel game that can have 5, 10, 50 or even 100 paylines. Aristocrat Gaming has launched the Lightning Link follow up with the Checkered Flag game, as well as Chica Bonita, Corrida de Toros, and the game we feature in this video, Kung Fu Master. Each of these slots feature the player favorite Hold & Spin bonus, in which three free spins are awarded, and cash-on-reels symbols lock in place. Lightning Link has struck again with the Lightning Dollar Link family of games! It has 4 new games that have new…

Good news for Kansas sports fans and bettors. The state is set to launch sports wagering beginning September 1, state officials announced Thursday. The four state-owned casinos in the Sunflower State will have a “soft launch” at noon that day, with an official launch set for September 8, Kansas Lottery executive director Stephen Durrell said in a video announcement. However, in the video Durrell conceded that several regulatory and administrative hurdles remained to make the launch a reality, “but we’re hopeful we can get there.” Legalized gambling would thus be made available in time for the first game of the…

The authorities of Delasport and END 2 END announced the beginning of a new strategic partnership, which will allow Delasport to offer END 2 END’s innovative Bingo product, enhanced with an advanced interface and available on any device. Under the terms of this agreement, Delasport will offer the market a comprehensive sports betting solution, its player account management platform, and online casino, to which it will add an innovative Bingo product. “We are delighted to offer our product to a platform with the size and importance of Delasport. We look forward to working together in all the markets where Delasport…

Gaming and payments fintech company Flexia Payments announced Thursday the launch of its InstaPlay Registration and Integrated Onboarding Module. InstaPlay enables casino customers to instantly enroll in Flexia’s cashless gaming solution, and the casino’s loyalty and other proprietary systems “in a single, automated process.” Through a scan of a QR code in the casino or on the casino’s website, InstaPlay collects customer data, performs KYC and fraud checks, issues a co-branded multi-account Flexia Prepaid Mastercard in digital and/or physical formats, and populates the casino’s CMS and loyalty system with customer data to create accounts. InstaPlay can be implemented as a…

First-time casino operators — as well as established operators looking to expand into a new market — sometimes struggle to decide which payment methods to integrate into their site. In this new column, Ayvar Gabidullin, Head of Business Development at Slotegrator, shares an overview of the most popular payment methods in different markets, including Europe, Canada, Africa, India, Latin America, and South East Asia. The company’s specialists continuously monitor regulations, trends, popular games, and preferred payment methods in international gambling markets in order to give the right recommendations to their customers. Before approving the list of payment tools for a gambling…

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested that Australian internet service providers block more illegal offshore gambling and affiliate marketing websites. The targeted sites include Casino Moons, Winnerama, Extra Vegas, Win Paradise, LegitGamblingSites.com and Gamblers Lab. After an investigation, the watchdog determined that these services were operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.  “Website blocking is one of a range of enforcement options to protect Australia against illegal online gambling,” the authority explains. Since ACMA made its first blocking request in November 2019, 568 illicit gambling and affiliate websites have been banned. Over 170 illegal services have also…

Massachusetts gaming regulators and representatives from licensed gambling entities operating in the state sat down on Thursday to discuss the upcoming sports betting market launch. The parties addressed a range of issues, from initial preparations to kiosks placement and responsible gaming. But most importantly, the five licensees expressed their eagerness to launch, with some of them saying they are ready to go as soon as a regulatory framework is set. However, before casinos and simulcasting facilities can start offering sports gaming, state officials must first finalize regulations and come up with a launch date. Members of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission…

Brian Christopher, also known as BCSlots, has recently become the first slots influencer to create and launch his own branded slot machine, rolling out first in Las Vegas last month, and currently expanding into California, Colorado, Louisiana, Arizona, Oklahoma and Minnesota, and more to come. With over 1.1 million followers over multiple social media platforms, 300 million views worldwide and 5.1 million unique monthly viewers on his YouTube channel, Christopher, who even has cruise line giant Carnival as exclusive partner, has developed an innovative way for traditional casinos to connect with all ages and genders. In partnership with Las Vegas-based manufacturer Gaming…

BMM Testlabs will be present at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore between August 24-26. On Friday, the company encouraged attendees to visit the BMM Testlabs’ booth B518 to network with BMM’s world-renowned product certification, quality assurance, security testing, and compliance services team. Kirk White, Executive Vice President & General Manager, APACAF, commented: “We look forward to continuing our local support to Asian manufacturers, content providers, and operators that are looking at global business opportunities. Exhibiting at G2E Asia gives us a great opportunity to reconnect with our customers and to meet new…

Gaming content provider CT Interactive announced an agreement expansion with online operator Solbet, in order to launch its titles in countries such as Brazil, Paraguay, and Ecuador. Currently, the agreement between the two companies is operational in the Peruvian market. In a press release, CT Interactive stated that “the agreement includes launching CT Interactives’ wide range of slots selection with beautiful themes, and captivating maths in the mentioned markets”. “The diverse portfolio of the global provider is already available on Solbet`s online casino brands,” they added. Diego Verano, Head of Business Development LatAm, said: “Based on our growing cooperation with Solbet, we…

The struggle for Macau’s casinos seems far from over. Macau’s 41 casino operators reported half-year losses of $2 billion, and total gaming revenue came in at $3.3 billion. The latest numbers come as the city struggles to recover from its largest Covid outbreak, which saw the lock-down of casinos for two weeks, and as virus restrictions from the Mainland continue to affect average daily travel, putting a strain on the industry. All Macau operators, the only place in China where gambling in casinos is legal, have reported losses in H1 2022. Galaxy Entertainment, which operates Galaxy Macau casino resort, reported…

The SOFTSWISS Managed Services Anti-Fraud Team announced Friday it has improved its professional grade by completing the training course “Social Responsibility, Communication and Motivating Behaviour Change” by GamCare. The certification enhances to upgrading service level and “highlights the team’s commitment to work in line with the principles of social responsibility,” the company stated. This training provided the Anti-Fraud Team with upskilling their communication to adopt a more proactive approach when it comes to dealing with gambling-related harm, as well as escalated safer gambling issues, the company explains. Responsible Gambling specialists, Shift Leads of the First Line Support and VIP managers…

Blackhawk Network announced Thursday it has received approval by the New York Gaming Commission and the State of Louisiana to provide its payments and sports betting gift card services in both states. This includes Blackhaw’s Game On card, which features multiple sportsbook brands, allowing consumers to add funds to their accounts with select sports betting operators.  “As the sports betting industry continues to grow by double digits, new innovations in the payment and customer acquisition space will be critical to the industry’s success”, the company reflected in an official press release. As sports betting earns state approval in respective states…

 August 19, 2022 The battle over Florida sports betting got some new life recently, as the Biden administration took the unprecedented step of encouraging an appeals court to reinstate their agreement with the Seminole Tribe. Things in Florida have been quiet on this issue since a District Judge put an end to that agreement back in November of last year. There was a brief filed by the Department of the Interior last week which defended the White House decision to allow the sports betting agreement, supporting the gaming compact in place between the state and the tribe. That agreement was…