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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…

Minnesota bill HF778 seeking to legalize sports betting has cleared a third committee. The proposal passed out of the House Judiciary, Finance and Civil Law Committee on Thursday by a 9-6 vote, and now heads to the Taxes Committee. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Zack Stephenson, seeks to permit statewide retail and online sports gaming. It had previously passed the House Committee on Finance and Elections on a 7-5 vote earlier this month in its road to a chamber floor. As in previous occasions, the bill found backing from the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association, which reaffirmed its support during the…

SBC Summit North America announced Thursday its 2022 edition, scheduled for July 12-14 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey, will have the juxtaposition of sports betting with mainstream entertainment and the industry’s close relationship with pro sports, entertainment, broadcast and online media as central themes. The Summit’s agenda will feature key issues, including how legal sports betting is becoming embedded in popular culture, and the subsequent opportunities it creates.   The Converging Worlds conference track, one of eight conference tracks on July 13-14, will examine lessons betting operators can learn from established digital-first customer-centric industries; discuss the next…

Abbiati Casino Equipment has become a leading supplier to the Hann Casino Resort, a luxurious integrated resort in Clark, Central Luzon, Philippines. Following personal meetings with its Chairman and CEO, Mr. Daesik Han, together with his management team at the G2E Manila Show in 2019 and subsequently at the then-existing Widus Hann Casino, Giovanni and Giorgio Abbiati initiated an extensive research and development project to design a range of high security, high-end professional and customized security Gaming Currencies, American Roulette Wheels and Baccarat Displays. As a result, Abbiati has been awarded the order for the entire gaming floor. The Italian…

Earlier this week, Bulgaria-based global developer of iGaming content EGT Interactive announced it is changing its name to Amusnet Interactive, which will see the introduction of new features and functionalities, the enrichment of its portfolio with new product verticals, among other developments. In an interview provided by the company, Ivo Georgiev, Chief Executive Officer speaks about EGT Interactive’s evolution, and what this new stage entails. The company turned six years this month while changing its name to Amusnet Interactive. What was the driving force behind this decision? Yes, for the past six years, we have grown immensely in terms of products, clients’ portfolio,…