Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

We are once again facing the threat of a work stoppage. A Las Vegas Super Bowl strike involving culinary and hospitality workers. This time over 8,000 workers at 20 resorts have set a date to walk off their jobs, which could leave a shortage of bartenders, waiters, porters, and house cleaning staff for the big game. Well, here we go again. Another big sporting event is headed for Sin City, and with it the threat of employees walking off their jobs, as a potential Las Vegas Super Bowl strike is this week’s big story. Back in November, 35,000 Las Vegas…

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has canceled the authorization awarded to Genesis Global Limited. The cancellation of the license, outlined in order MGA/CRP/314/2015, has become effective as of January 11, 2024.“This [cancelation] is being done in terms of regulation 10 (1) (a) with direct application of reg. 9 (1) (c), (d), (f), (i), (l) and (m) and regulation 10 (1) (b) of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations (S.L. 583.06) (the ‘Regulations’),” MGA said in a statement.Genesis managed various websites under its license, including Vegasoo.com, Sloty.com, Casinojoy.com, Spinit.com, and Genesiscasino.com.MGA initially suspended Genesis’ license in January last year after the company filed for insolvency.…

According to Slotegrator’s report on iGaming trends in 2024, 75% of respondents among Slotegrator partners believe that adding new types of games helps to attract new players. Many operators turn to gaming content aggregators for a well-rounded game offering — what exactly are the powers of an aggregator? Aggregators play an essential role in the iGaming industry.  An iGaming aggregator is a link connecting software developers and operators. When collaborating with an aggregator, operators are relieved of the need to manage separate contracts and agreements with individual providers. By integrating with a single API, operators can quickly and easily set…

The government of Macau announced that there will be no more horse racing in the city after more than 40 years, revealing plans to terminate its contract with the city’s jockey club in April. Macau, located on China’s south coast near Hong Kong, houses various gambling businesses that constitute a significant pillar of its economy. However, its jockey club, acquired by a consortium led by the late casino tycoon Stanley Ho in 1991, has encountered financial difficulties in recent years, The Associated Press reported. Cheong Weng Chon, a Macau official, informed reporters that the Macau Horse Race Company had requested…

Casinos in Macau recorded a threefold increase in suspicious transactions in 2023, reveals data from the Financial Intelligence Office (GIF). According to the official data, the number of suspicious transaction reports (STRs) filed by gaming operators reached 3,431, compared to 1,177 in 2022, representing the highest figure since the Office commenced publishing STRs data, Macau Business reported. These reports accounted for a substantial 74.4% of the total STRs, which amounted to 4,614 in 2023, more than doubling the count from the preceding year. Notably, in 2022, during pandemic restrictions that significantly impacted the city, STRs from gaming companies constituted just over half of…

Affilka, the iGaming affiliate management platform by SOFTSWISS, has announced its participation in the upcoming iGB Affiliate expo. The exhibition is set to take place from 7th–9th February at Excel London. According to SOFTSWISS, iGB Affiliate London goes beyond a conventional event, as it “connects iGaming operators, affiliate networks, and tech vendors, helping them explore the latest industry innovations.” The company further notes that the expo offers an interactive environment for business networking, content sharing, and thought leadership.  Affilka says that this perfectly matches its commitment to fostering trustworthy partnerships and pursuing constant business growth. Since its launch in 2018,…

Betinia, a B2C site operated by Soft2Bet, is gaining prominence in the iGaming markets of Sweden and Denmark, resulting in a series of nominations and awards for the brand. According to Soft2Bet, the good performance in these markets is “a demonstration of how suppliers and operators can provide players with a truly differentiated, gamified offering that also generates strong commercial growth.” In a press release, the supplier stated that this growth was driven by the gamification features of Soft2Bet’s Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA). These features contributed to the following results: A 65% increase in average Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) compared…

 January 13, 2024 Our first online slot review of the new year is Fruit Shop Frenzy from our friends at NetEnt! This is a Five Reel game with 15 Paylines features Wild Symbols! Plus, winning combinations trigger Free Spins! And wins during Free Spins will be awarded even more Free Spins! Fruit Shop Frenzy also has a Progressive Multiplier, but the highlight of the game comes when you trigger the Frenzy Mode! The original Fruit Shop earned status as Net Entertainment’s cult classic. Them the company introduced the Megaways follow-up to the game, adding the multiplier trail system to enhance…

It’s almost time for the Super Bowl, and that will mean the return of the Kick of Destiny! Sure, it will be an amazing game, but watching Rob Gronkowski try to kick a ball is worth tuning in for all by itself! And now, FanDuel has announced that the four-time Super Bowl Champ will be at Super Bowl LVIII again this year for the sequel to last year’s ‘Kick of Destiny’. FanDuel’s ‘Kick of Destiny 2’ will see Gronkowski make his way to Las Vegas where he will attempt to successfully make a field goal in a live ad spot…

Both Flutter’s PokerStars and Paddy Power brands are spearheading online satellite tournaments for the forthcoming Irish Poker Open (IPO) tour set to resume in March 2024. This marks the second consecutive year of their involvement in hosting these events. As official co-sponsors of the IPO tour, PokerStars and Paddy Power’s participation was anticipated, especially considering their successful management of satellites in the previous year. However, what makes this year distinctive is the extensive participation of the entire iPoker network. Alongside the two Flutter brands, iPoker has collectively endorsed the event, launching a satellite campaign across nearly 20 skins on the…

Two prominent land-based casinos in Connecticut — Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun have generated less revenue than the previous fiscal. While Foxwoods Resort Casino’s net revenue in the fiscal year ending on September 30th, 2023, was $636.8 million which was 0.5% less than the previous year’s $640.2 million, Mohegan Sun generated net revenue of $920.2 million, which was 2.1% down from previous year’s $940.3 million. The annual figures were revealed by the casinos in late December. Foxwoods posted its report on the Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA) website, which provides public access to municipal market information. Meanwhile, Mohegan Sun’s…

Casino gaming solutions provider CT Gaming is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Founded in 1999 under the name Casino Technology, and marking its 20th anniversary in 2019, the company was rebranded, becoming CT Gaming. “Since its beginning, CT Gaming has delivered cutting-edge gaming experiences, pioneered technological advancements, and fostered enduring partnerships,” the company noted. “CT Gaming has solidified its position in the industry, consistently pushing boundaries and introducing solutions across various markets. Every new product offering has surpassed the previous one and provided better functionality,” the company reflected on its history. The large product portfolio started with Mega Jack, described by the…

Wait… what? Didn’t we just have a Las Vegas strike? Well, sort of. There was the threat of a strike just before the big Formula 1 race back in November, but a last minute deal was able to avert a possible logistical disaster. This time the threat of a strike is just before the Super Bowl, so we have a couple of weeks to work all this out. Don’t get us wrong: The possibility of a Vegas strike is quite real. In fact, the Union has already set a date of February 2nd for their 8,000 workers to walk out.…

A report from BetMGM recently had some wording that has caused poker players all over America to get excited: online poker shared liquidity! If you understand what that means then you understand the excitement. And if not, let us explain. Simply put, online poker shared liquidity is the holy grail of the internet game. Why? Well, poker is a community game and the house only makes money from the “rake”, or a certain percent of each pot. Therefore, it’s not as profitable for the house as other casino games. But why does that matter? It matters because in order to…

GMA Consulting and UNLV’s (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) Black Fire Innovation have announced that the upcoming Entrepreneur Boot Camp will begin on February 28, 2024. The program is now open to current UNLV students, alumni, and interested entrepreneurs at no cost.  The collaboration between GMA and Black Fire originally began on October 17, 2023, with a “pitch day,” featuring four start-ups from the UNLV Incubator powered by Hughes Center. GMA specializes in gaming, entertainment, sports, and hospitality research and consulting. The boot camp initiative aims to guide participants through the comprehensive start-up process.The in-person multi-day boot camp, held exclusively…

Spanish gaming and leisure multinational company Cirsa has announced that it will enhance its Mexican gaming venues by introducing gaming supplier Zitro’s games including Fu Frog and Fu Pots.  Cirsa says that the addition brings in a hundred machines of these renowned games, which have been achieving tremendous success in gaming venues worldwide. It notes that Fu Frog and Fu Pots are specifically designed for the Illusion Glare and Allure Glare cabinets, share innovative gameplay, and introduce three thrilling features: one multiplies winnings, another doubles prizes, and a third grants extra lives.  Fu Frog features three frogs central to its…