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International Game Technology (IGT) announced Wednesday it has now launched its DiamondRS mechanical reel cabinet. According to the business, the cabinet marks “a pivotal point” for IGT in the mechanical reel segment and leverages extensive market research merged with technology to provide what the company calls “a next-generation gaming experience on a traditional cabinet style.” Guests of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel in Highland, California, were among the first players in the world to enjoy the new versions of popular IGT slot games on the DiamondRS cabinet.  Combining what IGT describes as player-preferred design with first-rate innovation, the…

AGS announced Wednesday its recognition as one of the 2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the US and Atlanta by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). The commercial gaming supplier -which provides slot, table, and interactive products to casino operators- has received honors in the employee-nominated award consecutively since 2017. AGS competed against more than a thousand companies that were nominated through an employee survey in both the national and Atlanta categories, the company explains. AGS was one of 139 winners nationwide and the only company in Nevada to win. Among the 102 Atlanta winners, AGS is the…

The Indiana Gaming Commission released Tuesday its financial results for the statewide casino revenue in June, showing a decline for the third consecutive month. Altogether, Indiana casinos tallied $197.2 million last month, a 7% decrease compared to May’s win of $211 million, which was 8% less than April’s.  Last month’s win was also down 16.2% from this year’s peak of $235.2 million, which was recorded in March, and 14% less on a year-on-year basis when paired against the $230.9 million recorded in June 2021.  This decline in casino earnings falls in line with the nation’s high inflation rate and the end…

Gaming-oriented alternative fund SCCG Venture Fund has unveiled an investment in sports data and tech company RoninSport.io, a client partner of the SCCG Management consultancy. The move was announced by SCCG’s Stephen Crystal and will find the venture fund offering strategic support and business development. The SCCG Venture Fund is managed by Stephen Crystal, David Hanlon, Pierre Cadena and Dave Antony. It describes itself as focused on increasing value and distributing profit through investing in gaming opportunities, targeting the best opportunities for Seed / Series A funding. SCCG will be a strategic business partner to Ronin and help the company grow the business…

In this exclusive column for Yogonet, Play’n GO’s IP, Licensing and Partnerships Manager Anny Gomes discusses the studio’s approach to licensed content, their choice for music, and their latest music collaboration title *NSYNC Pop. In addition, she delves into the key role of data in product development and understanding the audience. Hitting the right notes with licensed gaming content is never easy, but when you do, there’s the chance to create show-stopping titles. At Play’n GO, we’re hugely passionate about the world of entertainment, and particularly music. Lots of our licensed games feature the bands and artists we love, and…

The International Center for Gaming Regulation (ICGR) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has confirmed J. Brin Gibson, Chair & Executive Director of the Nevada Gaming Control Board as the first keynote speaker for the Gaming Regulation International Policy Summit (GRIPS) – North America, which will take place from September 11-16, 2022, in Las Vegas. Gibson’s presentation will be held on September 12, under the title “Why Regulate Gaming?”, and will kickstart the weeklong GRIPS program. He is joining other three keynote speakers: Becky Harris, former Chair of the Nevada Gaming Control Board; David Schwartz, Ph.D and UNLV Ombuds; and Joe Bertolone, industry leader and former regulator…

Gaming content and technology company Aristocrat Gaming announced Wednesday two new appointments. Deanne McKissick has been named Chief Supply Chain Officer, while Mark Wadley has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer. Reporting to CEO of Aristocrat Gaming Hector Fernandez, McKissick will oversee the entire global supply chain, ensuring that customers continue to have the best product purchasing experience, while Wadley will oversee the comprehensive marketing efforts at a global level to maximize the value of the Gaming division and products. “As we continue to focus on changing the game, our superb talent is a core component of our ability to lead the…

AI and game data science specialist Future Anthem announced Tuesday that it has closed a Series A round of financing “to accelerate its growth with significant product investment, and to launch in North America with a focus on sports betting.” The company interprets player behaviors in real-time for the online gambling segment. The financing round was led by Bettor Capital, an early-stage venture firm that focuses on software and technology providers in the real-money gambling industry, with participation from iGaming and sports betting investment firm Sharp Alpha Advisors, and seasoned industry veterans including Benjie Cherniak. Select other new investors will also complement…

The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), announced the imposition of a cease and desist order on Gammix for illegally offering online games of chance. Should Gammix persist, the company will have to pay a penalty of €1.47 million ($1.48 million) a week, up to a maximum of nearly €4.5 million ($4.53 million). The Ksa has established that Gammix offers games of chance to Dutch consumers via various websites, for which it does not have a license. As a result, no supervision is possible. This means that there is no control over, among other things, the fairness of the game and whether sufficient…

 July 13, 2022 The deadline is July 31st. However, legislators are still hopeful that a Massachusetts sports betting deal could come together this year. And if it does, that residents of the state could be placing wagers on next year’s Super Bowl. A Representative says that negotiations are ongoing, and that there is still some level of optimism that an agreement could be finalized and sent to the desk of Governor Charlie Baker before the current session ends. Some of the issues that need to be resolved include tax rates and how many licenses to issue. But the one topic…

 July 13, 2022 Online casino games are part of the iGaming business, and it is showing no indications of slowing down any time in the near future. One of the most alluring aspects of playing slot machines online is the fact that they can be accessed whenever and wherever it is most convenient for the player. If you have been looking for an online gaming platform to play slot machines or any other traditional casino games, you can play casino zonder licentie, the brilliant part about playing on this platform is the fact that you can access the wide range…

Playing poker is one of the most popular forms of online gambling and there are many reasons for that. One of the reasons is that it’s a game where the pay-out can be massive, another reason why people play poker is because the game is very hard to learn and there is a massive skill gap within the game. To help you get a better understanding of the game of poker, we have included an infographic that assists you in learning the basics of poker. It is very important that you learn the basics and fundamentals of poker before you…

Netherlands Govt. officials have announced that, starting in 2023, online gambling companies will encounter new conditions when it comes to advertising. From 2025 onward, sponsoring the shirts of sports teams will be banned in the country, as stated by Legal Protection Minister Franc Weerwind. The associated bill to limit advertising will be introduced in phases, with a ban on untargeted advertising coming into effect in 2023, according to NL Times. This provision concerns ads that people have not actively shown interest in, such as by using search engines online to find gambling websites.  From 2024 onwards, online gambling companies will…

MGM Resorts International announced Tuesday a multi-year agreement to become an Official Partner of MLB Players, Inc., the business arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, giving the company the use of MLB Players’ branding and group marketing rights. The partnership also provides hospitality benefits to MLB Players with MGM Resorts’ properties serving as the host location for a variety of MLB player-related events. Lance Evans, Senior Vice President of Sports & Sponsorships, MGM Resorts, said: “This new partnership strengthens our commitment to the sport of baseball in the U.S. and around the globe. We welcome the opportunity to host…

Sports betting and iGaming technology company PlayUp Limited announced Monday it is evaluating strategic alternatives, including a potential sale of the company. The announcement comes as the business inches closer to the launch of its proprietary Betting, Entertainment and Sports Technology Platform (BEST) in the United States markets. PlayUp is currently working through completion of the certification process by testing lab GLI, an essential step for the business to earn approval to launch its BEST platform. Concurrently, PlayUp’s Board of Directors has initiated a process to evaluate strategic alternatives, including strategic partnerships, a sale of the company or other possible transactions. Innovation…

Gaming provider AGS announced Tuesday that David Jacques Farahi has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors, and will serve on the firm’s Nominating and Governance, Compensation, and Audit committees. Farahi serves as Executive Chairman of Quick Custom Intelligence since his appointment in May. Previously he served as Chief Operating Officer of Monarch Casino & Resort from 2012 to 2021. Starting his gaming career at Monarch Casino & Resort in 1998, Farahi held several additional roles including Director of Investor Relations and FP&A Analyst. From 2004 to 2007 he held various finance industry roles with HSBC Bank PLC in…