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Evolution announced Wednesday it has widened its presence in the Dutch market through a new Holland Casino partnership that will see its NetEnt and Red Tiger brands deploy their entire online gaming portfolios in that jurisdiction.  Under the terms of this agreement, Holland Casino Online players will now have access to NetEnt and Red Tiger’s full catalogues, with titles such as Starburst, Gonzo’s Gold and Divine Fortune Megaways by NetEnt; and Dynamite Riches Megaways, Gonzo’s Quest Megaways and Primate King by Red Tiger.  The online casino will also have access to Red Tiger’s full set of slots engagement tools, including…

Gaming testing and certification services provider Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) announced Tuesday the appointment of Ginnie Hollis as Director of Engineering. Previously, she served as Senior Manager of Engineering. Join us in celebrating Ginnie Hollis, who has been promoted to Director of Engineering. Read the full story here: https://t.co/xnxJZHCr8M#GLI #GamingLabs #womeninengineering #womeninSTEM #iGaming pic.twitter.com/E12D9InmpI — Gaming Laboratories International (@GamingLabsInt) July 19, 2022 In her new role, Hollis works closely with many of GLI’s iGaming clients, streamlining processes and testing services to ensure “the highest level of value and quality for each,” while also onboarding new clients, facilitating “their success in…

FanDuel Group announced Tuesday two new appointments “reflecting each executive’s contributions to the success of the business”. Effective immediately, Chief Legal Officer Christian Genetski has been promoted to the role of President, and Chief Marketing Officer Mike Raffensperger has been named to the newly created position of Chief Commercial Officer. In a press release, the company stated that both executives will continue their long tenures with FanDuel, “during which they have helped steward the company’s explosive growth”. The promotions of Genetski and Raffensperger provide FanDuel with “important leadership continuity”, with each executive having separate and direct reporting lines into Amy Howe, Chief Executive Officer. Howe stated:…

Marcelo Creado, Operations Division Manager of UNEA spoke about this deal in an official press release and said: “We are thrilled this collaboration with Zitro is now live at our Casino Santa Fe and Casino Melincué properties. Our aim is to offer players world-class products and to continue to expand our portfolio of games. We have no doubt that we made the right choice in choosing a supplier with a proven track record of success like Zitro, and we look forward to our continued partnership.” “We are proud to expand our partnership with the Boldt Group and are tremendously grateful…

The British Amusement Catering Trade Association (Bacta) announced Tuesday it has appointed John Bollom as its new Vice President until March 2023. The trade body’s new VP succeeds Trevor Sutton, who announced he would be stepping down from Bacta at the organization’s most recent National Council. Bollom is an entertainment industry veteran who serves as Managing Director at Swansea-based Mumbles Pier. He is currently heading a review into Bacta’s governance structure, and will serve out the remainder of Sutton’s term until March 2023, when the body will elect a President and Vice President.  Greg Wood, President of Bacta, said: “I am…

Sports betting brand PointsBet and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) announced Monday the launch of a research initiative centered around responsible gambling decision-making for online gambling operators.  The objective of this work is to understand how various industry, government and clinical stakeholders would respond to different scenarios in which a ficticious online betting customer demonstrates potentially problematic gambling behavior. PointsBet USA CEO Johnny Aitken stated in a press release: “With the rapid expansion of legalized sports betting across the US, a commitment to responsible gambling today will have a direct impact on the future health of players and…

Despite the fact that sports betting handle has declined in most states due to the usual slowdown in summer, Illinois seems untouched as it has reported the third highest total in the country, behind New York and New Jersey. The state reported over $764 million during May, a 9% decrease from April’s $839 million figure. During the month of May, gambling markets around the globe start to slow down for the summer. However, the NBA playoffs and Major League Baseball saw the state come through with a solid month. About $375 million was bet on these two leagues alone, with basketball collecting a total…

This week’s gambling news finds three Las Vegas casinos closing forever. Having been shut down since the pandemic began, many of these were never able to re-open, and now they will be demolished. Additionally, another hotel right on The Vegas Strip has closed to make room for a mystery project. Could it be a new Las Vegas Casino Resort? Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling, where we had quite the scare over the weekend at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. More on that in just a moment. Up first: Even with the record revenue numbers we’ve…

The iGaming industry is growing faster and faster, and the climbing revenues lead to increasing social contributions. In a new analysis, Ayvar Gabidullin, Business Development Manager at Slotegrator, explains how online gaming has become a key part of global economic growth. Every year, land-based casinos become less popular as growing numbers of players choose to roll the dice or spin the slots online. While the trend has been growing for a while, it was dramatically accelerated by the covid pandemic, when quarantines and other restrictions squeezed land-based casinos’ revenue streams to a trickle. Overall, modern users find online casinos to be more…

iGaming industry content provider Pragmatic Play announced Tuesday the expansion of its Live Casino portfolio through the introduction of two new variants of baccarat, Fortune 6 Baccarat and Super 8 Baccarat, which give “an exciting update” to the classic game. Yossi Barzely, Chief Business Development Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “Fortune 6 and Super 8 Baccarat allow us to bring a brand-new dynamic to one of the oldest and most popular casino experiences in the world and add additional decision-making to the classic game through a unique side bet opportunities providing more ways to win.” — PragmaticPlay (@PragmaticPlay) July 19,…

Members of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) announced Tuesday they have made progress in their responsible advertising efforts, according to the first independent monitoring of their responsible advertising code. A report found that there is a solid basis for responsible advertising due to the code’s “comprehensive and detailed content.” The monitoring was conducted by the European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA), a Brussels-based association representing Europe’s self-regulatory organizations for advertising. Based on the results, EASA also suggested improvements that could be made to strengthen the code and its application. The pan-European responsible advertising code for online gambling was established…

Game development studio Evoplay announced Tuesday it has signed a content agreement with software services provider Gaming Innovation Group (GiG). Resulting from this deal, GiG will take a broad selection of games from the supplier’s portfolio live with its audience across Malta-regulated markets. Under the agreement, 62 games including 52 “highly-immersive” video slots and 10 instant games from Evoplay’s offering will be available to GiG’s player base. This marks the second major deal where Evoplay’s games such as Temple of Dead, Fruit Super Nova 100, Cycle of Luck, Gold of Sirens and Ellen’s Fortune have become available across these jurisdictions.  Compliant…

Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, the first riverboat casino in Louisiana’s capital city to announce its move onto land, has encountered setbacks in the construction of its new venue. While the move —first announced in August of 2021— was expected to be completed earlier this year, it has now been delayed with supply chain and river water levels being listed among the main issues. Ronnie Johns, the Chairman of the state’s Gaming Control Board, explained there is a shortage of steel supply, a basic commodity that they “are having a hard time” getting. The price of steel is up 25%, and inflation…

The Michigan-based Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casinos has announced a job fair set to take place at Four Winds Field, a baseball stadium in South Bend, Indiana. It will feature on-the-spot hiring and a $500 sing-on bonus for some positions, as well as a paid Table Games Dealer Training Program that will start in August.  The job fair will take place from noon until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20 for those age 18 and older. Representatives from Four Winds Casinos will be there to meet with those interested in their available positions. Current opportunities for employment include…

Despite the fact that a government consultation found evidence of a “consistent” association between its features and problem gambling, loot boxes in video games will not be banned in the UK.  Loot boxes, a feature popular in games such as Call of Duty and the FIFA football series, have long been compared to gambling because they allow players to spend money to unlock in-game rewards -such as special characters, weapons, or outfits- without knowing what they will get.  Loot boxes were banned in Belgium in 2018, and have long been in the sight of the UK Gambling Commission, which has…

iGaming content provider Play’n GO has entered the US online casino market through a first license awarded in Michigan, with CEO Johan Törnqvist heralding the move as a “landmark moment” for the company. Play’n GO will now bring its collection of slot titles to new and recently regulated jurisdictions across the USA. Players in the Wolverine State could be the first in the country to gain access to the company’s titles. These include games such as Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead, Reactoonz, Rise of Olympus, Legacy of Dead, among others, which Play’n GO says “have captivated players in regulated markets…