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Premiering for the first time in the Balkans between the 22nd and the 25th of this month, SiGMA is a global leader in everything iGaming. Growing exponentially since its original debut in 2014 in the iGaming nexus of Malta, the Summit has become an international hub for iGaming operators, affiliates, innovators, investors and entrepreneurs. This article will cover some of the main reasons why SiGMA is the expo the Balkans have been looking for. Why SiGMA: Global network with a start-up’s heart Growing from a local iGaming conference in 2014 to amassing 13,500 delegates, 800 sponsors and exhibitors as well…

Sports betting and iGaming operator BetMGM announced Tuesday a multi-year partnership extension with the National Football League (NFL), becoming one of the League’s Official Sportsbook Partners in Canada. The company was among the first operators to go live in Ontario, having launched its online sports betting and iGaming platforms in the jurisdiction in April 2022. BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt said: “Expanding our partnership with the NFL into Canada sets the stage for amazing opportunities as we begin the upcoming football season. We’re already seeing great interest from our Ontario customers and this collaboration truly elevates the BetMGM experience.” As part…

As Macau slowly comes back from what has been its worst-ever Covid-19 outbreak yet, the city’s gaming industry is showing early signs of recovery. The latest data shows average daily gaming increased to MOP36 million (US$4.5 million) last week, according to channel checks carried out by brokerage Sanford C. Bernstein.  During the period between August 1 and August 7, local casinos generated a total of MOP250 million ($30.9 million). The latest numbers show an early sign of recovery for the gaming hub, after the city’s gross gaming revenue fell 95% to 398 million patacas ($49 million) in July, 98% lower than…

Sports betting services provider Kambi Group announced it has entered into a multi-year agreement with player account management platform Ondiss, which will enable the company to provide its sportsbook to at least three operators on an exclusive basis in Argentina.  The new deal will see Kambi expand its Latin American footprint through launches with brands BetWarrior, Casino Magic and Casino Club. The deal also potentially opens the doors to other operators which are part of Ondiss’ network throughout Argentina, increasing Kambi’s presence in the country from three provinces today to as many as 10 over the coming months. The partnership will allow…

The Osage Nation announced the delay of the opening of its Bartlesville and Pawhuska casinos to 2023 due to supply chain problems with construction materials. Both projects broke ground in June 2021, and the tribe expected to open them this fall.  The new opening dates are now set for October 27, 2023, for the Bartlesville casino; and November 10, 2023, for the Pawhuska location.  Osage Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma Byron Bighorse, CEO of Osage Casinos said in a press release that the new properties “have been highly anticipated” as the demand for the tribe’s casinos continues to grow. However, he…

The World Series of Poker (WSOP), part of Caesars Entertainment, announced Friday the 2022 edition of WSOP Online, a comprehensive online-only festival with offerings across both WSOP.COM in the United States and exclusive partner site GGPoker for all international territories. WSOP Online 2022 marks the third year of the online tournament series. Following the 53° annual WSOP on the Las Vegas Strip, which awarded $347.9 million in prize money to 197,626 entrants, WSOP Online 2022 will feature official gold bracelet tournaments and wall-to-wall side action on both GGPoker (Aug. 14-Sept. 27) and WSOP.COM (Sept. 10-Oct. 18). Each bracelet winner from WSOP Online 2022, both international and domestic,…

The short answer is no, online gambling in Maryland is not legal, at least not yet. The government has legalized sports betting in person, in the state, but although the bill is passed, online sports betting will not be open to residents before the 1st of January, 2023. Therefore, all online sports betting activities are still considered illegal for Marylanders at the moment. There are six million residents of Maryland who are passionate sport enthusiasts and legalizing sports betting will be welcomed as an important step by the government. To get more information about the legalities and the status of…

Sports betting entrepreneur Joey Levy and media mogul Jake Paul announced Monday the creation of Betr, described as “the first direct-to-consumer micro-betting focused sports betting company.” Levy will be acting as CEO of the company, while Paul will be the President, which has raised $50 million in a Series A round. As part of the company’s efforts, the two are also launching a new media venture “for the next generation of sports fans,” according to a press release. Betr is setting out to “disrupt legacy gambling and legacy media,” with a mission of making sports and betting “betr.” The brand will…

Manufacturer and supplier of gaming products PlayAGS announced Monday its results for the second quarter of 2022. For the period ended June 30, the company posted consolidated revenue of $76.6 million, marking the sixth consecutive quarter in which quarterly sequential revenue growth was delivered in all segments, with an overall increase of 15% year-over-year. AGS President and Chief Executive Officer David Lopez said: “Our second quarter results reflect the growing returns we are realizing as a result of the significant investments made into our R&D, sales, and product management teams over the past 24 months. These investments have accelerated the operating momentum we are seeing within the…

Vietnamese bookmaker 12Bet, also known as 12betno1, announced Monday it is seeking to launch a new “online betting village” in Asia and Europe, expanding its reach in these regions. The company offers a range of betting options, including sports gaming, online casino, slot games, number games, keno, lottery “and especially esports betting.” 12Bet describes itself as “a prominent name in online betting in Asia and Europe,” including its home market of Vietnam. According to the firm, it was ranked 17th, out of 50, for online betting services worldwide by eGaming Review Magazine. The company claims it offers its players “the…

Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy BMM Testlabs announced it is attending the 27th annual Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) conference and trade show in Tulsa, which is running from Tuesday through Thursday this week. Holly Billy, Senior Tribal Services Manager, BMM Testlabs, said: “BMM’s Tribal services team is committed to meeting and understanding Tribal needs within the gaming industry. We are looking forward to reuniting with our trusted partners and friends at the OIGA conference and trade show, as well as establishing new relationships.” Big Cyber, a BMM Innovation Group (BIG) Tech company, will also attend the OIGA…

Sports-first live TV streaming platform FuboTV announced it will “no longer pursue online wagering independently,” citing that the market “has changed.” The announcement was done via a letter to shareholders, ahead of its Q2 earnings call Thursday. Thus, the company will be reviewing its betting business less than a year after the launch of its sportsbook, as losses in the segment widened. The letter hints that FuboTV could be looking to partner its streaming platform with another sportsbook that accepts legal wagers. The announcement further explained that Fubo Sportsbook will continue to operate in states where it has already been approved…

Delays, delays, delays! US sports betting delays in Maine, which won’t launch until next year! Delays in Kansas, where betting on sports won’t launch in time for football season! And delays in Massachusetts, which won’t launch until the Super Bowl! But there is one state that is already counting down to their sports betting launch. 36 states! That’s how much US sports betting has spread across America in just four years! 36 states! But some of the most recent states to regulate the activity are having a bit of trouble getting going. Maine sports betting was the 34th state to…

Gambling software solutions supplier Slotegrator has provided an overview and update on the performance of its education program, Slotegrator Academy, under which casino operators can further understand how to deal with the challenges they face running their businesses, solving technical issues as well as promoting their sites. First launched in 2019, Slotegrator Academy materials include information on the various key markets of Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the CIS, as well as effective marketing techniques, payment methods, and popular games in each region. The Slotegrator Academy portfolio includes more than 500 articles and 3 e-books that can be downloaded for…

N1 Partners Group’s Joo Casino saw a player catch the MEGA prize on Mystery Drops, earning EUR 50,313 ($51,200) playing The Book of Dead, a title of Play’n GO. “I feel amazing, I can not believe it. I think it was a little luck, and a little playing time. I just opened champagne. All hours playing paid off. Thank you very much for the congrats,” the bettor said in a press release.  Mystery Drops is a promo campaign organized and funded by the N1 Partners Group through which the player “can enjoy their favorite games and be engaged in the random…

The Brasil Futebol Expo, which described itself as the largest football event in Latin America, is set to put the sports betting market at the forefront of its new edition, exploring new sources of revenue from sponsorships. The BFExpo 22 is organized by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), which in partnership with SBC will hold the Brasil Sports Betting Summit congress. BFExpo 22 focuses on education, business, experiences and innovation, and is set to take place from September 4 to 8 at the PRO MAGNO event center in São Paulo. Within its program, the Brasil Sports Betting Summit, to be…