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DraftKings on Wednesday opened a temporary sportsbook at Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge in Louisiana and plans to open a permanent location in 2023, after the riverboat’s landside expansion is completed. The new temporary sportsbook has 20 self-service kiosks and three over-the-counter sports betting ticket cages. “We believe this temporary DraftKings Sportsbook space will lay the foundation for one of the most engaging sports viewing environments, which will be further elevated upon the opening of the proposed permanent DraftKings Sportsbook next year,” stated Terry Downey, president and CEO of Casino Queen, which operates Hollywood Baton Rouge under a master lease with…

Evolution has inaugurated a new engineering hub in Lisbon, Portugal, in the presence of the Mayor of Lisbon and former European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, Eng. Carlos Moedas. This engineering hub, which opened on March 10, is a new home for more than 40 employees in Portugal. Evolution is actively hiring and expanding its team, and it plans to grow up to more than 150 engineers by 2023. Anastasiya Priede, Head of Engineering Operations & Global Growth, Evolution, told Yogonet: “We are pleased to see a continuous strong demand for our products worldwide and we continue to expand…

BMM Innovation Group subsidiary BIG Cyber is set to participate in the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) Spring Conference, to take place in Seattle, Washington at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront between April 27-29, 2022.  Tony English, Director of Operations for BIG Cyber, will participate in the US/EU/International Spotlight Session on Crypto-Currency, Payment Processing Systems, and New Value Transfer Technologies on April 28th at 1:45pm, the company announced on Wednesday. “I am very pleased to be participating in the IMGL Spring Conference in an educational series. I will be discussing innovation and preparation for future iGaming technology and regulations,” commented…

Merkur UK has underlined its strong community credentials by making a £5,000 ($6592) donation to the UK’s Bacta Charitable Trust. Industry figurehead and Chairman of the Trust, Jimmy Thomas, together with Bacta Chief Executive John White were on the Blueprint Operations stand at the recent EAG show to acknowledge the donation which was made on behalf of Merkur UK by General Manager, Sascha Blodau. The donation, which is part of the Gauselmann Group’s Merkur Initiative program introduced to help support smaller community-based good causes, raises Merkur’s charitable contributions in the UK to a staggering £1.25 million ($1.64 million). Reflecting on the donation, Jimmy…

Sightline Payments announced Thursday it selected J.P. Morgan Payments as the primary merchant acquirer and payments processor for Sightline’s Play+ ecosystem, which enables consumers to spend their funds with more than 80 partners in over 40 states across the sports betting, lottery, racing, and online and brick-and-mortar casino markets. Sightline plans to work with J.P. Morgan Payments as it develops products and services that solve payments challenges for casino operators and consumers. Routing Play+ transactions through J.P. Morgan Payments will benefit both merchants and Play+ accountholders, providing consumers with faster cash outs. NEW: @jpmorgan Payments will serve as the primary…

Euro Games Technology’s new line of EGT – Jackpot Bell Link has premiered to great success at Merit casino in Northern Cyprus following a recent arrival, the company announced. With this being the first-ever installation of the jackpot, EGT describes players in the market as keen on trying it out. The first 12 General series 27-27 Upright cabinets with Bell Link have been stationed in Merit Lefkosa Casino, in the capital Nicosia. “The Jackpot has since been a prime choice for players with its four-level with two fixed Minor & Mini levels and a progressive Grand & Major level, all…

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play announced Thursday the launch of its new social and multiplayer RNG title, “Spaceman”.  The new outer space-themed release introduces an interstellar Crash-style game with real-time decision making, with interactive features as its driving force.  The simple experience sees the main character take flight on an ever-increasingly steep curve that can crash at any time, with players placing bets prior to each round beginning and trying to cashout before the adventurer eventually comes to a halt. This title also boasts a 50% cashout feature that gives users the option to secure winnings for half their stake…

Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Interactive division, has taken its content live with Grand Casino Basel’s online casino to strengthen its role in shaping the gaming market in Switzerland. Customers of the operator’s online GOLDEN GRAND brand can now enjoy a range of classic Greentube and blue-chip NOVOMATIC titles, including Book of Ra deluxe, Lucky Lady’s Charm deluxe, and Super Cherry 5000, a proven hit with Swiss players. GOLDEN GRAND provides Swiss players with a wide range of gaming verticals and has established itself as a leading online presence in the regulated market. Lisa Sandner, Greentube’s Sales & Key Account Manager for Switzerland, said: “This deal is the latest example of our leading presence in…

Telematic Interactive Bulgaria AD, the parent company of CT Interactive, went public and the trading with its shares has started on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange as of Tuesday, March 22.  The online gaming company set a foot on its local stock exchange after a successful initial public offering (IPO) in February. The company’s shares are listed on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange, ticker TIB. “We welcome Telematic Interactive Bulgaria on Bulgarian Stock Exchange appreciating the company’s motives for becoming public, namely the pursuit of full transparency and a declared desire to show that the gambling business is open and socially responsible,…

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has blocked more illegal gambling and affiliate websites, the regulator announced on Thursday. The independent statutory authority has now requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block the non-compliant offshore sites. The illegal sites list includes brands Pokies Parlour, Ninja Spins, Pokies Online Casino, CasinoAus, Australian Casino Sites, and AU Online Casino. Investigations undertaken by the ACMA found that these sites operate in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Website blocking is among the range of enforcement options the ACMA has to prevent illegal online gambling websites from targeting Australians. According to…

Ticket purchasing service theLotter is expanding into Minnesota through a state-only site that allows ordering official lottery tickets online, the provider announced on Tuesday. The new launch is part of a gradual expansion plan that has taken place over the past few years. After the recent launch of its dedicated theLotter Minnesota website, the company now offers players in the state the chance to play top Minnesota Lottery draw games online, according to a press release. theLotter Minnesota operates as an independent, secure courier service for Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto America, Gopher 5 and Northstar Cash, the company explains; with…

Red Tiger, a brand part of Evolution, announced Thursday the launch of its global hit TV series-based game, “Narcos Mexico Slot”, bringing Narcos’ world of fast money and vices to slot format, providing players the chance to experience rival bosses and notorious gangsters.  This new game boasts a high volatility where players can take on the cartels with Cartel Wars. Mystery Symbols trigger a battle when landing adjacent to two or more rival territories and the leader with the biggest territory wins the clash and acquires the territory, while the loser falls in a hail of bullets. Each Marked Territory…

The global fantasy sports market size is expected to increase by $6.11 billion at some point between 2021 and 2026. The report that predicts this offers detailed insights on the key drivers, trends, and challenges that impact the growth of the market around the world. In particular, the launch of multiple apps for fantasy sports. The increasing availability of low-cost smartphones in developing countries such as China, India, and Mexico has fostered the growth of the global mobile gaming industry. The increasing use of smartphones for mobile gaming is encouraging gaming companies to introduce a wide range of apps for…

Spain’s FIJMA show, the International Game Fair 2022, was held at Madrid’s IFEMA Pavilion 7 venue on March 15-17. One of the leading exhibitors was the Merkur brand, represented by Spanish subsidiary company Merkur Dosniha, which called the event a “magnificent return” to live and in person international B2B exhibitions, with a “large contingent” of show visitors. Merkur’s top attractions in Madrid were the brand’s latest linked jackpot innovations, Link Zone and Solar Link, as well as specific multigame models for both the Spanish and international market sectors. Link Zone is a futuristic 4 level linked progressive jackpot system that…

Casino de Pinamar, located on the coastline of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, has recently reopened adding Zitro’s progressive multigames: Link Me, Link King, and the awarded 88 Link with Wild Duels and Lucky Charms game packs. These world-class slot games are presented on the Fusion and Allure form-factors, respectively. Thanks to their HD graphics, surround sound system, and innovative game titles, they offer an ultimate gaming experience for players around the world, according to the supplier. “Zitro has always been a guarantee of success in Argentina, and we are delighted to welcome these exciting new games to Casino de Pinamar. Since their…

iGaming expert and software provider SOFTSWISS has shared insights on the state of crypto gambling, providing detailed analytics for 2021 and forecasts for the current year. The report also tracks trends and tendencies for the segment, with an increase in the number of bets in cryptocurrencies confirming their growing popularity. The data provided is a part of the company’s report on the state of cryptocurrencies in 2021, and presents the results of the company’s Game Aggregator and the Casino Platform. SOFTSWISS describes itself as the iGaming industry leader in crypto gambling, and was the first to introduce a crypto-optimized solution…