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Gambling software development company Playtech announced it has launched in Ontario through its existing partnership with NorthStar Bets, which will see Playtech’s IMS platform, casino and live casino technology offered to bettors in the Canadian province.  Playtech and NorthStar Bets’ strategic partnership was announced earlier this year, in a deal under which the former agreed to supply software services to the latter. With the addition of Poker content later in 2022, Playtech will be providing NorthStar Bets with its full technology stack of products “to deliver one of Ontario’s premier online casino and sports betting experiences,” according to a press…

Our friends at SBC, while working with VIXIO Gambling Compliance, have uncovered some interesting findings about US sports betting. It seems that executives in the gambling industry, as well as regulators and even legal advisors, feel that the activity could be regulated in as many as 45 states by the year 2025. These numbers are derived from a survey conducted by the company prior to the SBC Summit North America in December 2021. They asked nearly 150 top executives involved with sports betting in America about their beliefs on the continued growth of the market. However, there were some serious…

iGB Live! has announced the creation of a dedicated Slots Arena aimed at exhibiting updated insights on the latest generation of RNG-based games, thus showcasing the latest innovations and business development opportunities in a gaming vertical that, according to data provided by H2 Gambling Capital, accounted for $18.8 billion or 71% of online casino revenues in 2021. Clarion Gaming’s event will be held July 5-8, at RAI Amsterdam. The data consultancy estimates that global gross win from RNG games, of which slots are the dominant component, will grow by 101% over the next five years, reaching $37.1 billion by 2026,…

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play announced Thursday the launch of its latest title, “Fortune of Giza.” The company describes the game as “an adventure through Ancient Egypt where sticky wilds reign supreme.” Pharaohs and a range of Egyptian Gods fill the 5×3 reels, and these must form matching combinations across the title’s 20 paylines in order to award a win. Wilds aid in creating these wins by substituting all other symbols except the free spin, and can also be landed with a multiplier attached to them.  Landing at least three scatter symbols in the base game unlocks the free spins round.…

International Game Technology (IGT) announced Wednesday it has extended its partnership with operator SuperBook Sports to Tennessee, where the IGT PlaySports platform is powering the SuperBook Sports mobile betting app.  This is the fourth state where IGT and SuperBook Sports have teamed up to deliver a performance-driving sports betting solution. SuperBook Sports is currently leveraging IGT PlaySports technology to power retail and mobile betting in Colorado, and mobile betting in New Jersey and Arizona.  The Tennessee Sports Wagering Advisory Council (TSWAC) cleared SuperBook, affiliated with the Las Vegas Hilton and Westgate resorts, to run online sports betting operations in March.…

Inspired Entertainment announced Wednesday the launch of its first iLottery offerings in partnership with longtime customer Loto-Québec. Inspired’s Pharaon Réaction iLottery game, developed exclusively for Loto-Québec and its player base, has officially launched on Loto-Quebec’s online gaming website and app. Pharaon Réaction was custom created for Loto-Quebec, combining the Loto-Quebec retail brand with the game mechanics of Inspired’s Scarab Treasures Interactive game. The title adds to Inspired’s growing portfolio of premium iGaming content, the company explains. Inspired announces the launch of its first iLottery game in partnership with longtime customer @LotoQuebec! Inspired is thrilled to leverage its extensive experience in the…

Sports betting and online casino platform provider Uplatform announced Thursday it will participate in the upcoming edition of iGB Live!, which will take place at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, July 5-8. The company’s stand will be N24, which will feature prizes to be won playing its games; lounges for meetings and discussions; as well as merchandise. “iGB Live! is an excellent opportunity to network with thousands of visitors, learn about current market trends and news, make new contacts, and lucrative deals,” the company stated in a press release. The Head of Marketing at Uplatform, Maria Bashkevich, commented: “iGB Live! has become a…

Global sports betting and gaming group Entain shared Wednesday its 2021-22 ESG report, setting out the Group’s approach to, and performance on, sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)-related matters.  The report digs into the significant progress Entain has made in implementing the objectives of its Sustainability Charter built around four core principles: an exclusive focus on regulated markets; responsible betting and gaming; corporate governance; and investing in local communities. It also provides a further update on the concepts introduced at Entain:Sustain in November 2021, which the company describes as the industry’s first sustainability and ESG-focused event.  The report elaborates on…

LatAm-oriented exhibition and business fair GAT Caribe’s second edition will be held this week in Punta Cana. The expo is set to offer a wide variety of activities, including a discussion on regulations with congressmen from the Chamber of Deputies, focused on studying in-depth the normative contents of a draft bill that seeks to update the regulation of the Dominican Republic gaming sector. The academic agenda, in addition to these talks, will address, on June 9, major topics in charge of Evert Montero, president of Fecoljuegos (Colombia’s trade association); María Paola Isaza of V&I Legal Consultants; Liliana Viveros, of Betcris…

BGaming’s WBC Ring of Riches slot has recently reported an over €58K ($62.2K) win to an N1 Casino player, the gaming provider announced on Wednesday. The record prize draw is a part of the Mystery Drops global promo campaign, which unites several brands of N1 Partners Group, including the aforementioned N1 Casino. The Ring of Riches slot, created in association with the World Boxing Council (WBC), helped the lucky player win almost €60K as part of the exclusive cross-brand campaign, which features progressive prize amounts that drop randomly. Mystery Drops unites several N1 Partners Group’s brands including N1 Casino, Joo…

Gaming provider Zitro announced that thanks to the implementation of an internal action plan, the company has managed to reduce by 80% –compared to the previous year– its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from energy consumption in software and, on the other hand, has opted for collaboration with suppliers committed to the use of environmentally friendly materials in their manufacturing.  The company made the announcement in a press release in which it reaffirmed its commitment to the environment and assured that this is part of its strategy of social responsibility and sustainability, under which they have taken new measures to further reduce the impact of…

The Japanese government is mulling over lifting restrictions on sports betting, according to local media. The Japan News reports that the Economy, Tade and Industry Ministry has drafted a proposal that would permit this form of wagering, a move seemingly aimed at increasing revenues from broadcasting and advertising in an effort to boost the sports industry. While the proposal would imply a major shift for the Japanese gaming industry -the only nation in the Group of Seven with a broad ban on sports gambling in place-, odds are it may not happen overnight. At a press conference on Tuesday, industry…

 June 8, 2022 The leader of DraftKings has a lot of optimism when it comes to California sports bets. Of course, his opinions may be somewhat skewed by the fact that his company has a rather large investment in that market. And of course, DraftKings could profit plenty if and/or when that market eventually opens up. CEO Jason Robins optimistically believes that California sports bets could be live as soon as next year. And why not? After all, DraftKings is pushing one of the ballot referendum which voters will consider this November. DraftKings is part of a larger coalition which…

Gaming and hospitality giant Las Vegas Sands announced Tuesday Sands Cares funding of over $142,000 for The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada, extending the company’s partnership with the Southern Nevada’s nonprofit organization serving the LGBTQ+ community.  Sands describes The Center as being a vital part of Las Vegas for more than 25 years, offering inclusive, life-enriching programs, events, education and support groups for people who identify as LGBTQ and allies of the community. It serves as the hub for an array of essential resources and care, including food and meal delivery, physical and mental health and care services and community…

Pragmatic Play announced Wednesday it has expanded its Spanish presence with JOKERBET, owned by Veramatic Group, in a content partnership that will see the supplier deliver its slot vertical in that jurisdiction. The deal will see JOKERBET launch Pragmatic Play’s extensive portfolio of slot games, including recent launches such as “Fire Strike 2”, “North Guardians” and “The Dog House”. JOKERBET has been serving players in Spain for over four years. This agreement with Pragmatic Play enables the provider to gain additional exposure within the Spanish market and reinforce its already prominent reach across Europe.  In an official press release, Yossi Barzely,…

Interblock announced Tuesday that it has been acquired by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management. The company will continue to operate as an independent business. The company provides multi-player gaming devices featuring “the ultimate in luxury interactive entertainment experiences for players,” as described by Interblock. Furthermore, Oaktree has a long history of investments in gaming and leisure companies, including J&J Ventures and Cannery Casino Resorts. It has $164 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2022.  John Connelly, Global Chief Executive Officer of Interblock, said: “We have delivered robust growth over the past six years, which can be attributed…