Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

BtoBet, Aspire Global’s online sports betting provider, released its latest industry report, the “UK Betting Focus.” The report analyzes the growth of online gambling in the United Kingdom in the period between 2020 and 2021, particularly sports betting, which is presented as the second most popular vertical at 40% after lottery (61%), according to a survey by YouGov. In regards to online sports betting, BtoBet’s report indicates that it continues to “develop at a significant rate year after year,” emphasizing betting related to soccer, which “accounts for approximately 46.1% of the country’s total gambling market”. Based on data from the…

The UK has certain rules and codes for online casino licensees, which bring required standards in different aspects that slot website operators must adhere to. Ahead of the long-awaited Gambling Act Review White Paper, Pavlos Sideris, Director at Double Up Media, delves into the need for further standardization in key aspects, including payment methods and limits, platform design, terms and conditions, and gaming providers, and how this would affect consumer trust in gambling.  The Licensing Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) is the rulebook set by the UKGC that all gambling operators must adhere to. It’s here that we can…

The Queensland government has proposed tighter law control for land-based casinos in the Australian state, including a provision to raise maximum penalties to AUD 50 million (USD 35 million).  Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman said the proposed reforms in the Casino Control and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 will help prevent criminal influence and exploitation in casinos, as a response to recent inquiries into casinos by other states, with gaming giants Crown Resorts and The Star Entertainment Group having faced investigations over their activities.  “This Bill will ensure Queenslanders can have confidence in the integrity of our casino…

We’ve got a first look at the Mega Boost Wheel Charred slot machine from our friends at AGS! This is a new in-line configuration for the Orion Curve Premium platform, designed for elevated merchandising and social distancing, and featuring two new titles! The Wheel Charred slot machine, along with the companion game Wheel Charge! Both games offer a wheel bonus, cash on reels, and rewarding free games! The successful rollout of the Orion Curve Premium cabinet from AGS has shifted the emphasis to filling the platforms with new content. “Our focus is on allowing our customers to take advantage of…

Gaming technology and services provider BetConstruct announced Thursday it has expanded the variety of its promotional tools by introducing Sports Tournament Engine, delivering what the company calls “a new concept” that considers the needs of partners and their profitability.  The idea of the new tool is based on creating sports tournaments that allow the bettors to collect points from their bets and compete with each other for the highest position on the leaderboard, a press release explains. BetConstruct is expanding the diverse variety of its promotional tools by introducing the #SportsTournamentEngine.Set time aside to read more about our Sports Tournament…

iGaming expert and software provider SOFTSWISS released Thursday the results of a survey regarding the global online gambling market. The main objectives of the research were to get insights into client expectations when choosing the iGaming provider and disclose the level of satisfaction with SOFTSWISS services. The survey was conducted among partners of the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, one of the most demanded products in the company’s portfolio. According to forecasts, the share of the global online gambling market will exceed $127 million by 2027. Being a fast-growing industry, iGaming attracts more players to start or expand the business. Which brand will become successful…

Sports betting operator BetWarrior became this week the new sponsor of the Argentine National Soccer Team, after closing an agreement for the next four years with the Argentine Soccer Association (AFA). For the first time, a betting company is involved in Argentine soccer at this level, after the governments of the City of Buenos Aires and the Province of Buenos Aires authorized this gaming activity last year. ¡Atención, Puskas! Acá está el golazo del año: #BetWarrior es el nuevo sponsor oficial de la Selección #Argentina 🇦🇷 La casa de apuestas deportivas N°1 del país se unió con AFA para tirar…

Netherlands’ Haarlem Baseball Week, also known as “Honkbalweek Haarlem” (HWH) —organizers of the bi-annual international baseball tournament in the country— and Sportradar division Synergy Sports announced Thursday a multi-year agreement to exclusively offer Synergy Sports products and services to teams and players participating in the week-long competition.  The new partnership will begin with the 2022 edition of the invitational tournament, to be held July 8-15 at the Pim Mulier Stadium in Haarlem, Netherlands, and cover the following four editions of the event, through 2030.  During each HWH tournament, Synergy Sports will record video content, gather and produce stats through their camera…

Foundation is being poured for the American Place temporary casino in Waukegan, Illinois, ahead of a slated opening this fall, according to Chicago Tribune. A construction crew is currently working on the 70,000-square-foot transitory venue, to be located near the Fountain Square shopping center. Plans are to finish the construction by June 6, once the Sprung structure -a tensioned membrane building described as a high-tension tent- arrives, allowing for a fall opening. Erecting the structure is set to take about seven weeks. Workers will then build the interior, which will include restaurants and room for 1,000 slot machines and 50 table…

Slotegrator, a global iGaming aggregator and a developer of solutions for the gambling business, has issued the following analytical article to explain how land-based casinos can draw new generations of casino players via online brands launch, the needed steps to do so, and each of the resources and tools Slotegrator can provide operators with in that process. The online casino market can be unpredictable. Nevertheless, global gambling turnover is growing every year, driven by (among other things) land-based casino owners’ investments in the online sector. Why are they moving online, and how do they do it? Businesses have to stay…

iGaming content provider BGaming announced Friday that its latest title, “Wild Cash”, which launched just one month ago, has already rewarded a player from Pin-Up Casino with a maximum x999 multiplier and a big win. The game turned a player into a $20,290 winner on Friday 13.  Wild Cash is a 3-reel and 5-payline slot from BGaming. Wild Cash is the wild symbol of the game, and when a player gets three wild symbols to drop, they trigger the bonus game with a multiplier feature which can result in maximum wins of 999 times of a stake on every spin.  Who said that…

Sports betting giant FanDuel announced Friday that its CEO Amy Howe will discuss the current state of play and her vision for the future of mobile gaming during a special keynote session at July’s SBC Summit North America 2022 conference and tradeshow.  The fireside chat forms part of the agenda for the first full day, scheduled for Wednesday, July 13, of the sports betting and iGaming industry event, which will take place at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey.  Howe and CNBC’s Contessa Brewer will discuss the present and future of FanDuel and the wider industry, as well as address the…

Provider of technology for the gaming and entertainment industry Win Systems has confirmed its attendance at the upcoming Belgrade Future Gaming expo, which will take place from May 31 to June 1 in Belgrade, the capital city of Serbia. The company will be showcasing its products at Booth #A3a. Win Systems announced in a press release that it has re-launched its electronic roulettes Gold Club, which it describes as widely recognized and well accepted by players. To celebrate its participation in the event in Belgrade, the company has decided to expand the marketing of its limited-edition Gold Club 25th Anniversary roulette, with an exclusive design and for a…

Content provider to the iGaming industry Pragmatic Play has launched a new Ancient Egypt-inspired, cat-themed video slot called Cleocatra. The 5×4, 40 payline slot combines two themes that according to the company are fan favorites: cats and Egyptian culture. The cats run the temple, while a paw-imprinted pyramid acts as a wild. During both base play and the bonus, the wild has a random multiplier of 2x or 3x attached to it. These can accumulate if part of the same winning combination for even larger rewards.  — PragmaticPlay (@PragmaticPlay) May 26, 2022 If a full stack of any matching cat lands…

If you were hoping for New York online gambling or poker this year, we have some bad news for you. State legislators could not get a deal done in regard to a measure being pushed by State Senator Joseph Addabbo, who also pushed sports betting reforms there. Since regulating mobile and online sports bets, the state has set revenue records in America. Despite this, the current legislative session will end on June 2nd with nothing accomplished for web based casino games. Addabbo’s bill didn’t see much support after clearing committee. Of course, those who remember the struggles of sports betting…

The streak continues! April was the 14th month in a row where gambling revenue in Nevada topped the $1 billion mark. But how much longer can this wild ride last? Even though the numbers are still impressive, April was the first month of this billion dollar streak to see almost no growth. The figures seem to have stalled for the moment, and we will have to wait for May’s numbers to know if the record breaking run is over. There are some concerns that the state may be entering a “slow growth” period, and that the rising rate of inflation…