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Sportadar’s global supplier of sport integrity solutions unit Sportradar Integrity Services announced Tuesday it has entered a multi-year integrity partnership with the International Golf Federation (IGF).  Under the terms of the initial two-year agreement, Sportradar Integrity Services will provide bet monitoring through its Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS), which it describes as “an advanced and proven bet monitoring solution,” for several IGF competitions. This will initially include the 2022 and 2023 editions of both the Espirito Santo Trophy, as well as the Eisenhower Trophy, with the Espirito Santo Trophy commencing in France this week.  “The UFDS has been independently assessed and…

A mere eight months after announcing that Bally’s Las Vegas would be re-branded as the Horseshoe, workers began removing the Bally’s name on the outside of the building. One by one the letters came down. And while that may seem like a big deal, there is so much more involved than what we can see on the building’s exterior. As we approach the end of the year, guests can expect to see additional changes to the casino floor and other public areas, changes to food and beverage options, and new entertainment options including a classic arcade where the sportsbook used…

Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, has appointed Felipe Ludeña as its first Chief Sportsbook Officer, while Georg Gubo has taken up the position as Managing Director at ADMIRAL Sportwetten alongside him. Ludeña, who is currently Managing Director for ADMIRAL Sportwetten, officially joined Greentube on August 1, 2022, taking up a seat on the company’s board as part of a strategic move to strengthen the collaboration between the two companies. In a press release, the company also confirmed that Gubo will combine his new role of Managing Director at ADMIRAL Sportwetten with his current position as Greentube’s COO. “The changes…

Gaming provider Zitro announced Wednesday it is adding its Altius Glare cabinet to Casino Barrière Montreux, as it “reaffirms its commitment” to the Swiss gaming market. With an ergonomic design, featuring a 55″ screen combined with a 27″ Full HD screen, this slot cabinet offers players “a truly immersive gaming experience,” the company said in a press release.  Altius Glare features Wheel of Legends, a 4-level progressive multi-game that, along with its “powerful combination of graphics, premium sound system and math models,” is proving “to be a hit with slot players worldwide.” Zitro réaffirme son engagement envers le marché suisse…

A coalition of Albanian sports stakeholders has petitioned the government for the reintroduction of regulated and supervised sports betting in the country through a letter, arguing it can bring “much-needed” revenue to the state. The petition was signed by several sports federations and the Olympic Committee, and asks for the money from betting to be used to support athletes in the country.  “We are not proposing to open the entire range of gambling, including electronic casinos or bingo halls,” the proposal reads, as reported by Exit News. “Our proposal includes total fiscal transparency, league-regulated online sports betting.” The stakeholders also explained…

END 2 END, a provider specializing in real-time Multiplayer Bingo, announced an agreement with live casino provider Vivo Gaming, which will supply its latest technological developments to be deployed in the live bingo segment. In a press release, the company explained that the live bingo offering “will be boosted by Vivo Gaming’s Chroma Key innovation, which replaces a solid color background with whole new visuals of the operator’s choice.” “The presenter can be placed in front of any location, animation, brand, logo or graph imaginable,” officials explained about Chroma Key. END 2 END also stated that “the new partnership further boosts…

SiGMA Balkans & CIS Summit in Belgrade, Serbia opened its doors on Tuesday, August 23. The conference, set to run until August 25, provides new perspectives on gaming industry tactics and procedures. The first day of the event, held yesterday, saw delegates gather and take part in a variety of conferences, networking events, as well as visiting the exhibition floor. 💫 SiGMA Balkans & CIS Summit 💫Check out some snapshots of the pre-registration for SiGMA, AIBC and AGS Summit yesterday. Great time and a full house! It’s only just day 1 of this SUPER Conference#SiGMA #AGS #Balkans #CIS #Casino #iGaming…

As confirmed by the event’s organizers on Monday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will deliver a luncheon keynote address at the 25th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress & NexGen Gaming Forum (ECGC), which will be held on September 21-23 at Hard Rock Atlantic City. This will mark the fourth time that Murphy has addressed the conference. His presence falls in line with a longstanding tradition that started in 1996 of governors of New Jersey addressing the East Coast’s industry conference in Atlantic City, the event explains. The first governor to do so was the late Brendan Byrne, “who championed gaming in Atlantic City…

Sports betting media group Better Collective shared Monday its financial results for the second quarter of the year. For the period ended June 30, the company reported revenue of €56 million ($55.8 million), a 40% increase from the prior-year period. As for the first six months of 2022, revenue grew by 57% to €123.4 million ($123.1 million). The business also reported that quarterly EBITDA was down 3% year-on-year to €12.2 million ($12.1 million), with an EBITDA margin of 22%. Meanwhile, cash flow from operations more than doubled year-on-year to €22.5 million ($22.4 million), while new depositing customers grew 93% year-on-year to 387,000.…

International Game Technology (IGT) announced Monday that its Wheel of Fortune, Megabucks and Powerbucks slots paid out seven massive jackpots totaling more than $10 million in July. Winners were awarded the following $1 million+ jackpots last month: On July 4, a Megabucks slots player won $3,603,575 playing Megabucks Double Diamond Deluxe at Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park, Calif. On July 8, a Wheel of Fortune slots player won $1,431,303 playing Wheel of Fortune Triple Red Hot 7’s at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nev.  On July 21, a Wheel of Fortune slots player won $1,541,533 playing Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Exotic Far…

To our readers and advertisers,  We reach out to all of you, speaking for the first time in the first person, to celebrate together the first 20 years of Yogonet Gaming News. At the end of 2002, the first online version of Yogonet was born: a news site that, twenty years after its launch, continues to be a benchmark in the industry and, above all, a source of information for all those involved…

Affiliate and media company Leadstar Media is now fully licensed and operational in the state of West Virginia to promote legal online casino brands. The iGaming license issued by the West Virginia Lottery allows the company to partner with and promote the legal iGaming operators currently in the state, as well as any future operators that will launch their services in the jurisdiction. Leadstar Media is now set to provide Mountain State iGaming players with legal online casinos, casino offers, and information through several of the company’s US products, including Bettingapps.com and Unitedgamblers.com, the business announced Friday. The company previously only held a sports…

Sports betting media group Better Collective has announced a partnership with Boston.com, part of Boston Globe Media. Better Collective will provide readers of Boston.com with betting odds and useful tips for upcoming games and analysis of teams and players, as well as direct links to sports betting platforms for easy placement of wagers. The partnership is expected to be operational before the end of August and in time for the start of the NFL season, and it will be co-branded with Better Collective’s subsidiary VegasInsider.  In a press release, the company described Boston.com as “New England’s largest and strongest regional media organization…

Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, announced Tuesday its latest release, the sea-themed Lord of the Ocean 10: Win Ways. This underwater adventure has taken the popular Lord of the Ocean title and “doubled the fun” by adding an additional set of reels along with the 10 Series Win Ways mechanic, “providing new depth in terms of ways to win by removing symbols to allow more to fall into place,” the company stated. Transferring Wilds add “to the voyage of discovery,” with any that land on the left set transferred across to the corresponding reel on the right set, Greentube…

Sports betting and iGaming operator BetMGM and live sports wagering streaming video network SportsGrid announced Tuesday an expansion and extension of their strategic partnership. Under the multi-year agreement, BetMGM’s trading team and experts will provide insight during various broadcasts.  Some of the broadcasts in which BetMGM will participate include Ferrall Coast to Coast, Pro Football Today and In-Game Live Primetime. Additionally, SportsGrid’s pro football analyst Warren Sharp will deliver reports from MGM Resorts properties including MGM National Harbor in Maryland.  Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer at BetMGM, said: “SportsGrid is an ideal partner and, together, we look forward to providing our…

Casino equipment manufacturer and provider EGT announced it has joined the year-round Mentoring Program ‘The Hidden Talents of Bulgaria’ of the association Operation Teddy Bear, as part of its social responsibility efforts. The program gives a chance for university application and professional realization to gifted young people, deprived of parental care or from socially disadvantaged families. The program provides access to private lessons, seminars, workshops, camps, and competitions, work with an individual mentor, scholarships, textbooks, equipment, and everything necessary for the success of each talented young man or woman. As part of its commitment to the program, EGT will support Stephen Tsokin…