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Online betting and gaming company 888 has been fined £9.4m by the UK Gambling Commission for social responsibility and money laundering failures. 888 UK Limited, which operates 78 websites including 888.com, has also received an official warning and will undergo extensive independent auditing. This is the second time 888 UK Limited has faced enforcement action – in 2017 they paid a £7.8m penalty package for failing vulnerable customers. “The circumstances of the last enforcement action may be different but both cases involve failing consumers – and this is something that is not acceptable”, said Andrew Rhodes, Chief Executive of the Gambling Commission. Today’s…

Supplier of online gaming software Bede Gaming has been an integral part of Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s growth since its transition to the platform in 2020, the company said on Thursday. The platform acted as an “essential facilitator” to the significant improvements experienced by the Canadian crown agency in its digital performance, with gaming revenue up by over 50%, according to the Gauselmann Group subsidiary. “When we were selected as OLG’s new digital partner in 2018, the eyes of the world were upon us,” explains Alex Butcher, MD, Bede Gaming. “I am proud to say that we have proven the…

International Game Technology (IGT) announced Friday that it has signed a comprehensive 20-year contract extension with the Rhode Island Lottery to remain the exclusive supplier of the lottery, iLottery, instant ticket and video lottery solutions and services through June 30, 2043. In addition to providing solutions and services, IGT has committed to maintaining 1,100 lucrative jobs in Rhode Island. IGT will replace the Lottery’s draw-based lottery central system with IGT’s performance-driving Aurora product and all related lottery terminals and telecommunications equipment later this year. IGT will replace the draw-based lottery solution with IGT’s latest technology again in 2033.  IGT will also upgrade…

BMM Testlabs announced that Melissa Shuba has been promoted to the position of Vice President, Government Affairs & Licensing. Travis Foley, EVP North America, commented: “For over five years, Melissa has successfully managed BMM’s license portfolio across some 300 gaming jurisdictions in North America and worldwide. Melissa’s success at BMM, combined with 13 years of past regulatory and industry experience, make her a natural leader to take on BMM’s government relations in North America across both commercial and tribal jurisdictions. She has built a strong team of professionals at BMM.” Martin Storm, Group CEO, continued: “Melissa has also played a…

Zitro has introduced two of its top-performing multigames, Link King and Link Me, at two of Vicca Group’s casinos in Bogotá and Barranquilla, Colombia. This marks the supplier’s debut in the casino properties of this operator. Enrique Amorocho, National Marketing Director of VICCA Group, commented on this new partnership: “The thrill and adrenaline rush of getting the link symbols, to win one or more of the great prizes of the Link King slot machines, is one of the most captivating features for a fun and exciting gaming experience. In addition, its multiple games, its colorful graphics, its technology and, of…

Missouri’s 13 casinos posted $145.4 million in revenue for the month of January, according to the Missouri Gaming Commission. The figure implies a 1.2% drop from a total of $147.3 million reported in January 2021 and is also down from $163.3 million posted in December. The St. Louis market reported $72.7 million in total adjusted gaming revenue for the month, while the Kansas City market posted $50.7 million. The other casinos in the Show Me State reported a combined $22 million in gaming revenue. Ameristar St. Charles in St. Louis  Ameristar St. Charles in St. Louis placed first among all…

BGaming has partnered up with iSoftBet, an online games supplier and content aggregator, extending its collection of titles hosted on iSoftBet’s Game Aggregation Platform (GAP). Over the past few months, BGaming has released a few titles that feature new mechanics and will be focused on expansion in European markets in the months ahead, namely Italy, Spain, Germany, and Portugal.  The partnership announced Monday gave thousands of players access to the latest brand’s games such as Aztec Magic MEGAWAYS, Bonanza Billion, and Space XY. A total of more than 70 titles, including top-rated Aloha King Elvis and Fruit Million, are now…

This week’s gambling news discusses the possibility of California sports betting as voters there may see legislation this fall. Plus, a new poll shows growing support for California sports betting regulation! We also talk about the latest announcement from Caesars Entertainment about one of their Las Vegas casinos! Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling, where all the leaves are brown and the sky is grey. But folks are dreamin’ of California sports betting on this winter’s day! And they just might get it this fall! But first, this week’s big story is a follow-up to a show…

CT Interactive announced last week that its new and upgraded website ct-interactive.com is now live. The new website is faster and has an intuitive layout, according to the iGaming supplier. It is more user-friendly with streamlined menus, simplified navigation, an easy-to-use Clients zone, and enhanced visual imagery. “Our new site reflects our brand identity and showcases the best of CT Interactive and our approach to supporting our clients. We have also updated our visual identity with a more attractive and memorable one, creating new graphics and refreshing our logo”, commented Silviya Petrova, PR and Marketing Manager at CT Interactive.  We are excited…

Square in the Air and All-In Diversity’s project for International Women’s Day, which seeks to highlight examples of gender bias in the industry while offering resources for companies and individuals seeking support, announced Friday that Flutter, Kindred and DraftKings are among the giants of the global betting and gaming industry that are working together on the campaign. Joined by a range of collaborators from across all gambling verticals, CEOs from companies including Betsson, Better Collective, Catena Media, GiG, LeoVegas, Lottoland, Microgaming, Pinnacle, Sky Betting & Gaming, Sportsbet, Yolo and Yggdrasil will appear in a series of videos sharing shocking personal…

California’s Jamul Casino said Friday it has opened its newly renovated High Limit Rooms. The re-designed space offers a larger High Limit Slot Room with a dedicated bar, a separate High Limit Asian Games room, and a private High Limit VIP lounge. The new venues are including additional security and privacy. Mary Cheeks, President and General Manager of Jamul Casino, stated in a press release: “Jamul Casino’s new High Limit Rooms are completely custom—from the artwork, to the furniture, to the crystal chandeliers.  These elegant, airy spaces are a sanctuary of class and sophistication. We’re very proud that Jamul Casino’s…

SBC Summit North America organizers have confirmed the event’s return to New Jersey in a new summer date of July 12-14, 2022. With the show floor at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus already sold out, organizers have said this year’s edition is set to break the 2021 record as the best-attended dedicated event yet staged for the sports betting and emerging iGaming sectors in the region. The Summit will be the centerpiece of three days of high-level events, which also include the Player Protection Symposium on July 12, and the second annual SBC Awards North America at Pier Sixty,…

International Game Technology (IGT) has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Italian proximity payment business to PostePay – Patrimonio Destinato for €700 million (USD 784m). Under the agreement, IGT will be selling LIS Holding and indirectly LISPAY. These two wholly owned subsidiaries conduct IGT’s proximity payment business, offering services through a fully owned advanced payment technology platform and a network of 54,000 points of sale. Services offered range from payments services including bill payments and prepaid payment cards to commercial services providing telco and e-vouchers top up and technological solutions including merchant and enterprise services. “This transaction provides us…

Lottery.com announced on Thursday that it has selected Algorand’s blockchain to support the development of Project Nexus. Announced last year, Project Nexus is a blockchain-based gaming platform that is being developed by Lottery.com to operate lottery and other forms of online gaming worldwide with enhanced security, scalability, and speed.  With the aim of creating an environmentally sustainable platform that improves users’ gaming experiences, Lottery.com selected Algorand because of the blockchain’s focus on user safety, the track record for consistent uptime, high performance, low-cost per transaction, and stated commitment to a negative carbon footprint. https://t.co/zoUjkqeuAO advances Project Nexus with the selection of…

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) announced Friday the approval of Bingo World in Anne Arundel County and Rush Street Interactive (RSI) for a sports wagering license. Bingo World’s application must now be approved by the Sports Wagering Advisory Council (SWARC) before it can launch its sports betting operations.  The property is the ninth approved Maryland sports betting facility, being among the original 17 entities designated in the sports wagering law to conduct retail sports betting. Sports betting operations in the state launched December at MGM National Harbor, Live! Casino, Horseshoe Casino, Hollywood Casino and Ocean Downs Casino. The…

Specialized payments platform Paysafe announced Thursday a new partnership to provide online credit and debit card payment processing for the Hard Rock Online Casino New Jersey mobile app.  Through Hard Rock Online Casino New Jersey’s streamlined integration with Paysafe’s own payment gateway, the iGaming payments specialist is now processing New Jersey players’ card deposits. “Whether a bettor wants to wager on major sporting events or enjoy the online casino’s suite of branded and original slots, table games and live dealer titles, they can fund their player account in seconds using their credit or debit card, with the transaction processed seamlessly…