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PointsBet Holdings announced Wednesday it has completed a major change in its global leadership team with the addition of two executives, Jerry Bowskill and Andrew Catterall, and the transition to a new role for Manijit Gombra Singh. Gombra Singh is set to transition from his Executive Director role to a Non-Executive Director position, effective June 1. His responsibilities will be taken over by Bowskill, who will join the company’s board as the new Group Chief Technology Officer from July 18. As for Catterall, he will step into the role of Australian CEO from July 4.   Singh first joined the company in…

At the Macau Legislative Assembly plenary session on Monday, the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, said that closed satellite casinos will not be permitted to reopen, despite the government’s recent U-turn in a legislative amendment that would allow gambling concessionaires to rent casino spaces from non-licensees. However, the associated concessionaire must carry forward the employment of all dealers working for the satellite casino “unconditionally”.  During the parliamentary question session, the official was questioned by lawmakers on the impact satellite casino closures will have on local employment. Lawmaker Ella Lei questioned how the government would manage the impact…

Caesars Entertainment announced on Tuesday an all-new education assistance program for the company’s nearly 50,000 eligible employees. The new program, All-In On Education, includes student loan debt repayment options, tuition assistance, scholarship opportunities for team members’ dependents, and a 529 college savings plan. “We believe in the power and potential of our team members, and we know that in helping them achieve their educational goals, we can shape the future of our company and the communities in which we operate,” said Stephanie Lepori, Chief Administrative and Accounting Officer, Caesars Entertainment. “Our expanded education assistance program, All-In On Education, will support our team members on their…

Zitro’s new progressive jackpot system, MEGASHARE, is arriving at Foliatti Casinos in Mexico with a wide deployment of cabinets in addition to the more than 200 already installed, thus offering a new community gaming experience.  Among Zitro’s novelties is “Wheel of Legends”, the company’s new multi-game progressive link with “never-before-seen graphic quality, stunning visuals, and premium sound effects, among many other exclusive features”, presented on the new Altius Glare cabinet.  In an official press release, Foliatti’s managers spoke about this new integration and said: “The arrival of Zitro’s novelties in our casinos has been an absolute surprise.  With this distribution of…

FBM announced it will be exhibiting its portfolio of casino solutions at Expojoc 2022, which will take place June 8-9 in Valencia. The global gambling brand will bring a complete selection of land-based and online casino games, including the multi-game slots, the full HD “Bingo Campeón” and a fresh collection of online bingos and slots developed by FBMDS, which will be available at Booth A6.  After their presence at FIJMA Madrid in March, which marked its return to in-person industry events, FBM returns to Spain, one of the most relevant markets for its operation, to display its products.  In an official…

African-focused gambling operator and digital entertainment company, BetKing, part of the KingMakers Group, has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA).  Established in 2018, the company offers online and retail betting, with licenses in Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Ghana. It will now feed into IBIA’s global betting integrity monitoring and alert platform, and will join many of the leading regulated sports betting operators in the world. The association’s members account for over $137 billion in global betting turnover per annum, and nearly 50% of all regulated commercial operator online betting activity.  In an official press release, Karim Fatih, Head of…

This week’s gambling news is all about Michigan online poker as the state has joined the US Interstate Poker Compact! Plus, an update on what’s happening with New York online casinos and poker! There’s even news on the Mirage Volcano in Las Vegas! This week’s big story finds that America’s interstate poker network has now grown to four states. About a month ago I told you that Michigan online poker was considering joining the existing Interstate Poker Compact between New Jersey, Nevada, and Delaware. And now, that’s exactly what they’ve done! Players in Michigan can now sit down live at…

Stockholm-based gaming developer LL Lucky Games AB (Lady Luck Games)  announced Friday the completion of the acquisition of ReelNRG, with the business having been taken over on that day, May 27. The deal was first announced in April. The parties have agreed on a purchase price of SEK 8.25 million ($845K), which will consist of 2.5 million shares in an issue at share price of 3.30 SEK ($0.34). ReelNRG will continue to operate independently. However, LL Lucky Games AB sees synergies in the form of cross-selling, cost optimization and the possibility of sharing technology and licenses in the future.  Commenting on…

Betting technology specialist Sportech, with core operations in the newly regulated Connecticut sports betting market, on Tuesday announced that Chief Executive Officer Andrew Lindley will step down. The company said that Lindley would “continue to support the company in the coming months”. In the meantime, non-executive chairman Richard McGuire has been appointed as executive chairman, effective immediately. The announcements were made as part of a trading update and board changes ahead of its Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held Tuesday morning in London. The company said business for the first five months of 2022 has been in line with the…

Aruze Gaming is preparing to attend Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2022, an annual event celebrating its 19th edition on June 15-16, at the Jockey Exhibition Center, in the Surco district of Lima. According to the company, Aruze will be present at stand 55, where it will welcome visitors and provide information on its products. Michael Snyder, Vice President of Operations, and Arleth Godinez, Aruze’s Sales Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, will be in attendance. Also, Aruze Gaming announced that it will showcase different cabinets and games at PGS 2022, including the Muso Curve-43 cabinet with the game Fantastic…

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, which runs three 12 Tribes Colville Casinos in Central Washington, will now provide sports betting at its facilities after signing a new deal with International Game Technology (IGT). 12 Tribes Colville Casinos COO Tony Posey spoke in an official press release about this new alliance and said: “Thanks to IGT we feel confident in our ability to provide our guests with an exciting and secure sports betting environment, and we look forward to opening our doors to sports enthusiasts soon”.  No time frame was given when sports betting would be available at the…

Former CEO of Football Index, Adam Cole, has been deemed a persona non-grata by the Jersey Gambling Commission, citing the executive’s past rack record. In consequence, Cole may not be able to hold a position with any commission-licensed entity.  An official press release gave the details of this decision, stating that “with effect from Wednesday, 6 April 2022, Mr. Cole is prohibited from undertaking or holding himself out as undertaking any position at all, whether employed or not, in any company licensed by the commission”. However, Cole can apply to the Commission to have the decision withdrawn or altered.  This blacklisting…

Uplatform announced Monday it has attended the CasinoBeats Summit in Malta, in line with its goals to attend as many industry events as possible in 2022. The entire team was present at pre-scheduled meetings, networking with current and new clients.  The brand also showcased its multi-featured sportsbook, its wide range of solutions and its casino collection to hundreds of guests at the event held at the InterContinental in St. Julian’s Malta on May 24-26. The Uplatform team’s attendance at this year’s event was “a huge success”, according to the company,which is already working on plans to exhibit at next year’s…

After global success in Hong Kong, Tallinn, Kyiv and Belgrade, Affiliate Grand Slam (AGS) is flying 300 top affiliates to Malta on November 14-18 to SiGMA Europe conference for an all-inclusive treat.  Affiliates new to SiGMA will benefit from complimentary return flights, exclusive VIP networking dinners and leisure activities.  SiGMA, as an internationally recognized hub of business development and innovation, “is setting the agenda for the future of the industry as a whole, attracting visionaires and innovators to a first-class meeting point. When it comes to making the right connections with the right people, SiGMA offers the perfect environment”, the…

Canadian sports betting and entertainment company Rivalry Corp. announced Thursday the financial results for the first quarter of 2022, showing revenue growth of 149% to CAD 4.8 million (USD 3.7 million) year-over-year, and a record high betting handle of CAD 40.2 million (USD 31.7 million), a growth of 273% compared to 2021.  The company also reported gross profit of CAD 0.7 million (USD 553,000) in the first quarter, a year-over-year increase of 26%. The company had CAD 30.1 million (USD 23.7 million) of cash and no debt as of March 31, 2022, compared to CAD 33.5 million (USD 26.4 million) on…

After FBMDS and Foliatti Casino announced a new partnership in early May to bring new games to the online casino. The new agreement follows the existing partnership signed in the operator’s land-based casinos. The players of Foliatti Casino can now access a premium range of online casino games that FBMDS developed for the Mexican market. A diverse portfolio of more than 20 games is now available for players, including video bingo, slots, and table games. Featured in the list there are thematic products connected with the Mexican culture and roots such as “Viva Mexico”, “Eternal Kingdom” and “Ancient Tropics”.  In an official…