Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

iGaming provider BGaming announced Thursday the launch of its new slot “Penny Pelican,” which includes 20 paylines and up to 3525x bet exposure.  The new game is a 5×3 slot with 13 marine symbols that “bring players into the atmosphere of a harbor on a sea beach where the main character, Penny Pelican, lives.” The slot is fitted with traditional Wild Symbols, Free Spins and Buy Bonus feature. When appearing on the reels, the Wild symbol randomly gets x2 or x3 multiplier, which applies to each win line it participates in. If the winning combination contains more than one symbol, their…

The 2022 edition of iGB Affiliate London, which was held in April at ExCeL London after a two-year Covid-enforced absence, was an international celebration of the sector that featured industry professionals drawn from a total of 87 countries. Now latest data released by its organizer Clarion Gaming shows a satisfaction rating of 89%, a figure that “eclipses” the industry benchmark for returning trade expos which sits at 59%. The research, which was undertaken by the independent agency Explori, also showed that 90% of iGB Affiliate London attendees confirmed they were likely to return to the event compared to the industry standard of 67%.…

It’s official! Regulated sports betting has come to Kansas, making them the 35th state to pass legislation to legalize the activity. Industry insiders believe that Kansas sports betting will be up and running in time for this years NFL season. The Hollywood Casino in Kansas City, run by Penn National Gaming, say they plan to launch retail and mobile sports betting the first day they are legally permitted. Governor Laura Kelly signed the bill into law which found her desk just last month. The activity is expected to generate over $40 million within 5 years, and 80% of that revenue…

SBC announced Friday that the Betting on Sports Europe 2022 (BOSE) event, which is going to be held at Twickenham Stadium, London, on June 7-9, will open the first day with a special SBC Leaders session about the changing nature of sports betting. A panel comprising Charles Lee (CEO, Kwiff), Paris Smith (CEO, Pinnacle), Alexander Martin (CEO, SKS365), Werner Becher (Regional CEO for EMEA and Latin America, Sportradar) and Oren Cohen Shwartz (CEO, Delasport) will examine the impact of deploying more immersive technology, the growing role of personalization, the type of content needed to appeal to a more dynamic generation of player, and which new verticals are becoming essential for operators. William Scott (Director, Warrenside) will ask…

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, which runs Foxwoods Resorts Casino in Connecticut, announced Tuesday the official launch of Wondr Nation, its newest venture in online gaming that replaces Mashantucket Pequot Interactive. Wondr Nation is an iGaming entertainment company described as focused on partnering with “best-in-class gaming platforms,” and using emerging technologies and trends to create new and exciting experiences for players.  According to the tribe, Wondr Nation will focus on expanding the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe’s digital footprint while continuing to partner with other Native American tribes and technology companies “to create engaging and unique experiences”.  Industry veteran Anika Howard will…

Content provider to the iGaming industry Pragmatic Play announced Tuesday the launch of its complete slot portfolio with global operator bet365. This milestone deal sees bet365 customers gain access to titles such as “Gates of Olympus” and “Wolf Gold”, as well as “Drill That Gold” and “Chicken Chase”.  In addition, bet365 will participate in the Drops and Wins promotion, which sees Pragmatic Play give away £1,000,000 ($1.2 million) a month to players through its operator network across both its slots and Live Casino offerings.  The deal will see Pragmatic Play further strengthen its footprint in the United Kingdom regulated market, as…

Gaming and sports betting consultancy SCCG Management announced Wednesday the appointment of Nick Giangreco as VP of Marketing, a role in which he will support brand and communication efforts on behalf of the firm and its client partners. The news was delivered by Stephen Crystal, Founder and CEO of the company. In the words of Crystal, Nick Giangreco is an emerging talent in the sports gaming industry who founded the mobile app CliquePicks, a social media platform that unites the interactive rivalry of fantasy leagues with sports wagering.  “As the founder and CEO of CliquePicks, he turned his vision into a reality…

Sports betting giant DraftKings announced Wednesday the launch of its online sportsbook and online casino products in Ontario, Canada, becoming the 18th gaming operator up and running in the new market. The company says it will deliver customers “a best-in-class betting experience” through its sportsbook app, as well as more than 130 online casino variations through DraftKings Casino such as baccarat, blackjack, roulette and slots. Ontarians will be able to access legal and regulated opportunities to place bets across various sports leagues and sporting events through DraftKings’ Sportsbook, including the 2022 NHL Playoffs, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, and…

Slotegrator, a global iGaming aggregator and software developer for the gambling business, has analyzed online gambling’s “strong link” with the IT segment via the development of new technologies, from 3D graphics and virtual reality (VR slots) to deposits in cryptocurrencies and attracting NFT tokens to online casino sites.  The gambling industry’s role as a technological driver depends on the economy and regulation in different markets, according to the company. “A legalized gambling business can make massive contributions to the economy by bringing together a wide range of talent; new gambling platforms can only be created by combining the efforts of developers,…

Betfair, Galera.bet and EstrelaBet have each formed partnerships with Brazilian football clubs Palmeiras, Corinthians and America, respectively, as companies ready themselves for a decree that will regulate sports betting in the country. Betfair, part of Flutter Entertainment, has become the official betting sponsor of Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, one of Brazil’s most popular league football clubs. The two-year partnership provides for the inclusion of Betfair on all of the club’s digital platforms as well as on the Palmeiras women’s team kit in what is one of the largest partnerships in the country for women’s football. Betfair will also work with Palmeiras on…

In his latest column for Yogonet, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson shares insights on the European online gambling market trends. The expert provides an analysis of the various verticals, including sports betting, casino, lottery and bingo, as well as poker. There is often much focus on the Asian online gambling sector and emerging markets such as South America, but what about Europe? While Europe is popular for licensing- think Isle of Man and Malta- what about gamblers? The European market is different regarding preferences and trends, so let’s look at what is hot on this continent, home to 746 million people.…

The MGM Resorts International announced on Tuesday that they have completed the transaction with Blackstone to own the operations of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for $1.625 billion.  The property has a 110,000 square-foot casino, with high-end gaming areas for VIP guests. A news release from MGM indicates the company will pay $200 million in rent the first year, and that will go up 2% each year for the first 15 years of a 30-year lease. The lease will be 2-3% higher each year on the back end of the lease.”This is a big moment for our company and for the…

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced the suspension of the operating licence No.002823-R-103864-012 of the bookmaker Goldchip Limited as a result of a review that the watchdog carried out under section 116 of the country’s Gambling Act 2005.  The review and consequent suspension follows concerns that activities may have been carried out contrary to the Act, not in accordance with conditions of their licence and that the Licensee may be unsuitable to carry on the licensed activities. In accordance with section 118 (2) of the Act the Commission has determined to suspend the above operating licence. Furthermore, the UKGC revealed that some suspected anti-money laundering and…

 May 18, 2022 The month of March just set a new all-time American gambling revenue record, bringing in $5.31 billion from slot machines, table games, sports betting and even online gambling! This brings the first quarter nationwide revenue totals for the first quarter of this year to over $14.3 billion, just short of the single-quarter revenue record set in the fourth quarter of last year. March revenue was up 18.5% from the same time last year, when most casinos were operating at or near full capacity. The first quarter of 2022 saw gaming revenue accelerated almost 29% from last year…

The gambling industry is expanding rapidly in the United States, and with good reason. The benefits of expansion of gambling are clear: more jobs, increased economic growth, and more tax revenue for states and localities. This is not just a physical expansion, though, as there are more and more virtual casinos being made available to utilize throughout the country. Indeed, the gambling industry has opened up within a number of states in recent years, with the decision to legalize the activity, therefore allowing punters to access sites like these at Maximum Casinos whenever they want! In this blog post, we…

You can earn a significant amount of money when you’re mindful of the right approach of getting started with online casino games. These games allows placing bets while sitting at home without having to go to a traditional brick-and-mortar casino. However, make sure to be mindful of certain things if you truly want to make the most out of your betting journey. This is to ensure that you get to maximize the returns you get out of the hard-earned money you place as wagers. That being said, let’s get started with this article that discusses several handy ways to avoid…