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Esports is raising its position among top sports by bets in 2023. In the following analysis, the product team of SOFTSWISS Sportsbook reflects on the past year: Esports’ unstoppable rise Over the past three years, the top three sports by bets remain unchanged, with football, tennis, and basketball maintaining their leadership. In contrast, esports has demonstrated a consistent upward trend, progressing from the seventh position in 2021 to the fourth in 2023. Notably, Counter-Strike stands out, claiming the sixth position among the top ten disciplines by the number of bets. Alexander Kamenetskyi, Head of SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, commented: “Considering the rise of…

MGM Resorts International has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on the organization’s annual A List. MGM Resorts is one of 347 companies that received the prestigious ‘A,’ out of more than 23,000 scored, placing it in the top 0.015% of reporting companies. Grades are awarded on the comprehensiveness of disclosure, awareness and management of environmental risk and best practices associated with environmental leadership.  “Our inclusion on the CDP A-List is a testament to the strategic importance we place on sustainability,” said Jyoti Chopra, Chief People, Inclusion and…

Looking for a new way to bond with your friends? Why not consider turning sports betting in PA into a fun social activity that you can all enjoy together? From starting a discussion group to organizing watch parties, there are plenty of ways to make sports betting a group activity. Here are some ideas to get you started: Start a sports betting in PA discussion group, formal or informal One of the best ways to make sports betting a social activity is to start a discussion group with your friends. This can be as formal or informal as you like…

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Lottery and gaming technology provider Skilrock Technologies has announced its sponsorship of an upcoming webinar titled “Africa: Vibrant Realm of Gambling”. The webinar, hosted by TrulyExpo, will be held on March 6th, 2024 at 12:30 CAT | 11:30 CET | 16:00 IST.  This webinar aims to map the continent’s untapped potential, highlighting the key trends and opportunities that industry players and new entrants can leverage in their success journeys. The discussion will exclusively focus on the following topics: Deep Dive Into Africa’s Thriving Gambling Landscape Navigating Size, Potential, Legalization And Strategies Land of Opportunities For New Entrants, Investors & Global Businesses Successful…

Virginia’s casino industry saw gaming revenues reach nearly $53 million in January, according to data released by the Virginia Lottery. The three operational casinos – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Temporary Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, and Caesars Virginia – collectively reported $52.9 million in revenue for the month.  Of the total, slot machines accounted for $37.9 million, while table games brought in $14.9 million in earnings.  Rivers Casino Portsmouth emerged as the top performer, generating $23.5 million in revenue. Virginia’s first permanent casino, which opened its doors in January 2023, boasts 1,466 slot machines and 81 table games. While slot…

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gambling Authority, announced that it conducted two investigations into advertising for illegal gambling offers via affiliate websites and websites of online newspapers last year. Through these websites, consumers were enticed to gamble with illegal providers of online gambling – especially if consumers were registered in the Centraal Register Uitsluiting Kansspelen (Cruks), the country’s gambling exclusion scheme for problem gamblers. As a result of the investigations, the KSA said that it took several actions against the websites that were in violation: of those investigated, 14 out of 33 websites were in violation of local regulations. The…

SOFTSWISS announced its participation in SiGMA Africa 2024 on March 11–13 in Cape Town, South Africa. At stand 25S, the iGaming company will showcase its products and services, including its Game Aggregator, Sportsbook, and Casino Platform. According to the supplier, this move highlights SOFTSWISS’ “continuous expansion and targeted focus on the African market”, particularly following its acquisition of a majority stake in Turfsport. As a convergence point for companies involved or interested in the African iGaming market, SiGMA Africa 2024 provides an ideal platform for SOFTSWISS to present its product ecosystem, the business noted. With the integration of Turfsport’s solutions, SOFTSWISS…

Bally’s Corporation has announced the financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. All divisions saw revenue up during the year, and while Casino and Resorts remained the primary source of revenue, the interactive divisions emerged as key drivers. For the full year, Bally’s has reported a notable 8.6% surge in revenue, reaching $2.45 billion in 2023, primarily driven by growth within its interactive business.In Q4, the operator declared a net loss of $263.5 million, a marked improvement from the $487.5 million net loss in Q4 2022. The full-year net loss for 2023 was $172.6…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced a new sponsor partnership with crypto games and sportsbook brand Stake. The operator has now been named UFC’s official partner in Asia. As part of this partnership, the mixed martial arts organization and the operator will collaborate to improve the UFC betting experience at Stake by providing exclusive promotions and VIP experiences, and producing exclusive social and digital content featuring UFC athletes, including UFC champion Israel Adesanya, who became Stake’s first-ever brand ambassador. “We’re thrilled to partner with an exciting and emerging brand like Stake to offer exclusive digital and social content to…

 February 22, 2024 Poker players rejoice as plans for a brand new Venetian poker room have been revealed! This coming after the seeming consolidation of poker to the Horseshoe for Caesars properties, as they move their beloved World Series of Poker events to the redesigned venue. Now, the updated Venetian poker room will rise to the challenge, with some fifty tables spread across a 14,000 square foot layout. That would make it the largest poker room in Vegas, and throw down the gauntlet to all who would challenge them (hear that MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment?). The new room is…

The legislation paving the way for the potential legalization of lottery, casinos, and sports betting in Alabama seemingly lacks votes in the Senate. Sen. Greg Albritton, who handles the bill to allow voters to decide whether to authorize the gambling expansion, said that the plan does not have the votes to pass at this point. Albritton, R-Atmore, told media the Republican caucus, which holds 27 of the 35 seats in the Senate, discussed the legislation Tuesday. He noted that he has to “try to change some senators’ minds” to reach the 21 votes needed to pass the constitutional amendment, which equates…

The newly renovated high-limit slot room at Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino in Nevada is now open to patrons. The upgraded high-limit room boasts 127 games, a bar featuring 14 bartop machines, and a dedicated cage, all designed to exude a “bright airy vibe,” according to Station Casinos, the property’s parent company. This enhancement follows the opening of the upgraded high-limit table games room in November, introducing 10 tables offering single zero roulette, double deck blackjack, six-deck S17 shoe, and midi baccarat. “We are thrilled to unveil two new elegant high-gaming experiences for both Henderson and the Las Vegas…

Sports betting revenue in Mississippi shot up 31.4% year-on-year to $6.7 million in January despite a decrease in overall betting activity. In addition to surpassing January 2023’s revenue of $5.1 million, January 2024 was also 36.7% up from December 2023’s $4.9 million. These increases came despite the Magnolia State registering a 22% decline in handle from $57.2 million in January last year to $44.6 million in the same month this year. Further, the total handle for January was 8.8% less than the $48.9 million in December 2023. Coastal casinos continued to attract the most bets, with $29.1 million in retail wagers…

Learn all of the most important blockchain and cryptocurrency terms and jargon before you start investing in crypto or playing and betting on your favourite games. In this Crypto Glossary, we’ll demystify the jargon, providing you with a clear understanding of key terms and how they relate to the thrilling landscape of crypto gambling. 0x The 0x protocol enables developers to build decentralised exchanges (DEXs) on the Ethereum blockchain. It was launched in 2018 and enables developers to incorporate peer-to-peer (P2P) digital asset exchange into platforms and decentralised apps (dApps). Altcoin The term alternative coin refers to any cryptocurrency other…

Profits from gambling in America reached an annual record of $66.5 billion in 2023, according to the American Gaming Association’s Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. The total surpasses 2022’s previous high of $60.5 billion by 10 percent, marking the industry’s third-straight record revenue year. The year was punctuated by all-time high quarterly revenue of $17.4 billion in Q4 2023, anchored by $6.2 billion in revenue in December, the highest grossing month in industry history. “From the traditional casino experience to online gaming options, American adults’ demand for gaming is at an all-time high,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “Sustaining…