Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

To keep up with the dynamic pace of the gambling industry, stakeholders must evolve their offerings – and one approach that can reap significant benefits for them is an omnichannel strategy. In this analysis, Annalisa Bloss, VP of Marketing and Communications at Quixant, explores how the company’s capabilities allow a seamless transition from online to land-based gaming. In the dynamic landscape of the gaming industry, evolution is key. While the online gaming market continues to thrive, the allure of the tactile experience of playing on physical machines has proved it simply cannot be replaced. And whilst the two could seem…

Pragmatic Play is continuing its expansion momentum in the Latin American market after signing an agreement to take its three biggest verticals live with Betsala. The agreement will see Pragmatic Play’s full portfolio of Slot content go live, including recently released Slot titles Loki’s Riches and The Big Dawgs, in addition to player favorites such as Sugar Rush and Gates of Olympus.  Betsala customers will also gain access to Pragmatic Play’s Live Casino products upon integration being completed. The vertical has been a focus for the provider over the previous 12 months, with releases such as the Treasure Island game…

A little more than two years after the opening of Over/Under in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, the sports betting bar on the city’s North Side has made a few improvements. These include more TV screens to view game action and odds information, more seats, renewed seats, and a third viewing area. With another college basketball-filled March Madness underway, owner Ed Berry discussed with Sports Handle his new ideas, including what he calls “Over/Under Plus.” According to Berry, there are between 140 and 150 days a year when most of the bar sales occur, coinciding with the big days of sports. However, he…

South Africa’s iGaming market is on a remarkable growth trajectory, set to reach a total revenue of approximately EUR 64.9 million by 2028. iGaming solutions supplier SOFTSWISS shares its South African market report. In light of the recent acquisition of Turfsport, a leading South African provider of wagering solutions, the SOFTSWISS report offers first-hand practical experience. The piece explores peculiarities distinguishing South Africa, including provincial licensing, sports betting, and gaming preferences. Provincial licensing Online gambling in South Africa is governed by nine provincial regulatory bodies which operate under the National Gambling Board’s framework. Each body is responsible for licensing various…

PayBrokers, a company specializing in payment facilitation with a strong presence in the Brazilian gambling market, was an expositor at the SBC Summit Rio 2024, held in Rio de Janeiro between March 5 and 7. On this occasion, the company’s CEO, Edson Lenzi, talked to Yogonet about the current regulatory scenario in Brazil, as well as PayBrokers’ latest news and expansion plans to other countries. What is your assessment of PayBrokers’ participation in SBC Summit Rio? Did you present any new features or do you see the event more as an opportunity to strengthen ties and networking? We have brought…

BMM Testlabs has announced the promotion of Elizabeth Orola to Vice President of Land-Based Professional Service Delivery. In her new role, Orola will continue to deliver BMM’s land-based product testing and certification services, with a focus on quality and reliability — balancing long-term strategy with daily operations.  Orola’s 25-year career in service delivery and operations spans the gaming, R&D, telecommunications, and aerospace industries, including six years as a Software Quality Manager and Senior Software Test Engineer at Aristocrat Technologies. The company stated that her leadership experience extends globally, having directed engineering and testing teams in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia,…

Entain’s European sportsbook brand bwin has opened applications to a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity for football fans as part of its partnership with the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League. The promotion will allow fans to first attend the UEFA Europa League Final on 22nd May to then play on the very same pitch the following day at the bwin Fans Final.  The lucky players will be coached “by football royalty” and play for a chance to win the bwin Fans Final trophy, the bookmaker said. Fans can apply via the following link. Entain adds that, for the first time, it is…

International Game Technology (IGT) announced Thursday that its IGT PlayDigital iGaming content library is now available in Rhode Island via the Bally Casino Rhode Island app and on BallyCasino.com. “This milestone content deployment makes IGT PlayDigital one of only two suppliers to offer content in all seven U.S. online gaming jurisdictions,” the company said. Craig Eaton, Bally’s Rhode Island Operations President, said: “Bally Casino is pleased to make IGT PlayDigital’s legendary game portfolio available to our players from the first day of online gaming in Rhode Island.” “We’ve created a top-tier player experience at Bally Casino that gives players the…

All aboard the Dragon Train slot machine! Light & Wonder as released this popular game in North America after watching it become their fastest selling game across Australia! The Dragon Train slot comes with some cool features, including a Hold-and-Spin, Sticky Reels and the Cash Cluster game feature! Packaged on the Kascada dual-screen cabinet, the Dragon Train slot machine has begun to roll out in America, with multiple locations in Nevada, California and more! Plus, Dragon Train comes in four versions: Dragon Train Chi Lin Wins, Dragon Train Sun Shots, Dragon Train Forever Emperor, and Dragon Train Khutulun Battle Princess!…

The Georgia House of Representatives hosted on Tuesday, March 12th, its inaugural hearing on SB386, a statewide mobile sports betting bill. This session comes over five weeks since the bill’s passage in the Senate, setting the stage for a debate on the future of gambling regulation in the state with just over two weeks remaining in the legislative session. Sponsored by Senator Clint Dixon, the bill seeks to introduce mobile sports betting across Georgia. Among its primary provisions, the bill advocates for the issuance of 16 licenses, with eight designated for professional sports franchises or organizations within Georgia. The Georgia…

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) hosted its first Sports Betting Integrity Conference, opening an avenue for open dialogue and knowledge-sharing about this issue. MGA  said the event showcases the Authority’s dedication to maintaining a gaming landscape that is free from corruption and any form of unethical practices. The event convened high-profile stakeholders integral to the sports betting integrity sector, including the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), the eSports Integrity Commission (ESIC), Genius Sports…

Nicolas Campano, Soft2Bet’s Sales Director for LATAM, recently attended the EGR Power LATAM and SBC Summit where he discussed the key themes and trends around online gambling in Latin America.“Latin America has been a highly active region for online gambling for many years, and with many of its major markets now regulated or about to regulate, interest levels in the continent have reached fever pitch. Having the ability to work and advertise legally and openly in major countries like Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and Brazil (very soon) is a fantastic opportunity for our industry, but of course, those markets are also…

Oh, joy of joys. The Las Vegas Grand Prix is making a return for 2024, along with all the construction and traffic headaches it brings. But those things aren’t important because they only inconvenience the general public, while the big corporations rake in millions. So mark your calendars, as this fall will once again bring chaos and race cars to Sin City. The Las Vegas Grand Prix announced the timeline and options for tickets to the event, taking place just before Thanksgiving, November 21st through 23rd. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Monday, March 25. Nevada residents…

Hard Rock Casino Rockford is banking on innovation as it pushes ahead with construction, aiming for an August 2024 completion date. The casino, spanning 180,000 square feet, is swiftly taking shape as construction crews work to meet deadlines.Geno Iafrate, president of Hard Rock Casino Rockford, expressed optimism about the project’s timeline, noting minimal weather-related disruptions. “I think we maybe had one or two days where we were impacted by weather,” he told WREX.com. “But we were pouring concrete outside in the middle of December in Northern Illinois. When has that ever happened?” The casino recently opened its doors to the public…

Thailand’s House Committee on Casino Legalization has concluded its study, affirming the feasibility of regulation, and is poised to present its findings to parliament next week. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat, who heads the special House committee, stated on Tuesday that the investigation had been finalized, yielding comprehensive insights into the matter, Bangkok Post reported. Should the House endorse the study, it will be submitted to the cabinet for approval and subsequent implementation, he confirmed. Sorawong Thienthong, secretary-general of the coalition-core Pheu Thai Party and vice-chairman of the House committee, disclosed that the panel anticipates completing its study by Thursday,…

Swedish gambling authority Spelinspektionen and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) have renewed their gambling-related Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)  to further solidify the collaboration between the two regulatory bodies. The extended MoU aims to continue fostering information sharing and cooperation on best practices in gambling regulation. This renewal builds upon an initial agreement between the two regulators established in November 2019. The decision to renew the MoU was reached at Spelinspektionen’s industry seminar held on March 5 at the Vasateatern in Stockholm. Sarah Gardner, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the UKGC, and Camilla Rosenberg, Director General at Spelinspektionen, officially signed the…