Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

Swedish lottery and gaming group Svenska Spel has announced that it will wind down its Casino Cosmopol operations in the cities of Gothenburg and Malmö. The decision comes as the state-run gaming group reorganizes the Casino Cosmopol unit, which faces “issues with profitability due to a decrease in visitor numbers.” Svenska Spel is aiming to close the two casinos to limit losses, with the date pending the conclusion of union negotiations as the move is said to impact around 120 employees in Gothenburg and 80 in Malmö.  Ola Enquist, Chief Executive of Casino Cosmopol, said: “This is an emotionally tough…

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was arrested in Louisiana over sports betting violations. Boutte is alleged to have placed wagers on nearly 9,000 games, including those involving Louisiana State University (LSU), as a minor. In a release on Thursday, the Louisiana State Police said that the ex-LSU standout faces one felony count of computer fraud and one misdemeanor count of gaming prohibited for persons under 21. More charges could follow, the release noted. He was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish jail on that same day for his involvement in the illegal sports betting scheme. Arrangements were made…

The start of the year tends to be a key time in the calendar for companies, which utilize the opportunity to share their roadmap for the upcoming 12-month period. In the case of affiliate marketing expert Eightroom and Vpag, its turnkey payments solution, the focus will be placed on advancing the performance of gambling businesses in the context of major regulatory shifts in Brazil. It is not yet possible to predict all the changes that gaming and betting regulation may bring for companies in the sector. However, there will certainly be several transformations in the market, and brands that operate…

Sports technology provider Sportradar has announced a slate of changes aimed at streamlining the company’s organizational structure, part of a previously announced initiative to drive product development and profitability. A new executive leadership team to oversee global functions has now been announced. Effective immediately, the new organizational structure consists of six business functions: Product Delivery and Operations combines and centralizes content, product development and engineering globally to deliver products and solutions to clients and partners. The unit is led by Warren Murphy, previously Chief Product Officer and now Chief Delivery and Operations Officer. Growth and Innovation combines growth, strategy and…

US online gaming giant FanDuel has announced an exclusive partnership with casino content creator Vegas Matt for FanDuel Casino to create content that educates users on casino games and the importance of responsible play.  As part of the agreement, Vegas Matt will create exclusive content on his social channels including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram that showcase the product offering available on FanDuel Casino.  This content will include remote streams that highlight FanDuel Casino gameplay and educate customers on available games, giveaways, and Responsible Gaming content that helps users understand how to manage their play using the tools provided by FanDuel.…

EveryMatrix’s iGaming affiliate marketing tool PartnerMatrix has announced the integration of DeepCI’s analytical tools within its interface, enabling customers to instantly optimize and boost campaigns, operations and revenues.  According to the company, DeepCI technology will enable PartnerMatrix customers to source untapped opportunities by discovering new affiliates in any global target market, enhance their brand’s footprint by pinpointing key publisher traffic, maximize efficiencies and earnings by identifying high-value pages on existing affiliate sites, and gain important insights into site ownership.  EveryMatrix informed that PartnerMatrix users will be able to speed up their processes, saving time and resources when looking at which affiliates and…

Stanton’s Delaware Park Casino & Racing has completed $10 million worth of renovations and upgrades to its casino space. To commemorate the milestone, the casino held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday which included guest speakers, mummer’s performances, Vegas-style showgirls, and more.  Included in the first-floor renovation project are a new midi-baccarat and blackjack pit and more pod-style slot machines. Additionally, guests will be able to enjoy extended hours, and the casino is bringing back its popular breakfast. There is also a new suite of high-roller games and new food options including slow-cooked brisket cheesesteaks and bowls of Vietnamese pho. The…

As the Super Bowl draws closer, the National Football League (NFL) has laid out a set of new gambling rules for players who will make it to Super Bowl LVIII, set to take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The NFL is implementing stricter policies that will only apply to the two teams playing in the big game and which stipulate that any player of a team that has made it to the Super Bowl is not allowed to gamble in Vegas, including both casino games and sports. The normal policy permits players to bet on sports other than the…

Bitcoin is rapidly emerging as a preferred cryptocurrency for online gambling and is at the forefront of this digital revolution. As a digital currency, and in fact, the first one, it offers quicker transactions and an unparalleled level of security, making it a perfect fit for the dynamic world and the dynamic players of online casinos. In this guide, we explore the advanced features of Bitcoin that make it a great tool for online gambling. What is Bitcoin? Introduced in 2008 by an enigmatic figure, a pseudonymous programmer named Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin has since become a global economic sensation. In…

There have been some positive developments, even as the Las Vegas strike date is approaching next week. About 8,000 workers in culinary and hospitality positions are threatening to strike if a new agreement is not reached, which had the potential to effect some twenty resorts during the Super Bowl. Happily, as we believed would happen, some agreements have been reached. It’s a slow process, however, and there may not be time to reach agreements with all the workers before the Vegas strike date deadline of February 2nd. We can take some comfort in knowing that at least six properties will…

iGaming content provider BGaming has announced its first artist collaboration of the year with British muralist Mr Cenz as it gears up for ICE London 2024.The veteran graffitist’s interpretations of BGaming’s top game characters including Elvis Frog, Penny Pelican, Book of Cats, and Aztec Magic, will be on display at the company’s booth as part of its fifth artistic collaboration.Mr Cenz has offered a new take on the characters, this time going back to his roots by hand-drawing designs, spray painting them onto wooden panels in his studio, and taking images to blend with the stand, the company said.In addition to large-scale…

As the date on which the 2024 edition of SAGSE Latam will be held (March 20-21) nears, the event organizers are preparing to sell the last available spaces at the Hilton Hotel & Convention Center in Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, Argentina.  The event, now in its 32nd edition, will have more than 60% of its visitors from abroad, with the presence of executives and entrepreneurs from countries such as Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico and the Caribbean. But the organization is looking to go beyond the regional target, as Alan Burak, Vice President of SAGSE, said: “We will…

The BMM Innovation Group (BIG) is set to exhibit at ICE London, to be held February 6-8 at the ExCeL London Convention Center, in Stand No. N3-520 with its partner companies BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber, and RG24Seven Virtual Training. The group said it will bring its global expertise to the major expo, with company experts on hand to discuss its solutions with customers and potential partners, with a focus on land-based and digital compliance testing, certification, cybersecurity, and virtual training solutions. The company’s focus at ICE will be its move to full globalization, its expertise in emerging technologies, its leadership…

The Prague Gaming and Tech Summit, a betting and gaming industry conference aimed at the Central and Eastern Europe market, will dedicate approximately 20-25% of its focus to affiliate marketing. The strategic shift adds a fresh and exciting dimension to the event’s comprehensive agenda, according to the organizers. The seventh edition of the show, organized by media and events platform Hipther Agency, will take place March 26 – 27 at Vienna House in Prague’s Andel district, starting at 08:45 am. The show is “shaping up to be an exceptional event, not just for its traditional audience of industry leaders and innovators, but also…

iGaming software solutions provider SOFTSWISS has unveiled the 2023 performance results of its Jackpot Aggregator. The company reported a 2.6 times increase in bets participating in jackpots, which the supplier said indicates the intensity of the operators’ use of jackpots and underscores a surge in player interest in these mechanics. Bets participating in jackpots demonstrated steady quarterly growth, increasing by 165% from January to December 2023. By the end of the year, the total amount of these bets reached €6.396 billion ($6.97 billion). The number of jackpot campaigns increased by 3.8 times compared to 2022, totaling 230. The number of brands leveraging the company’s…

Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the initial 21 days of January 2024 reached MOP13 billion ($1.6 billion), reflecting an average daily revenue of MOP629 million ($78 million). This marks a 5% increase compared to the previous week, as reported by a recent HSBC Global Research release.The surge in revenue is attributed to heightened traffic and an enhanced VIP win rate, which rose from approximately 2.7-2.8% to between 2.8-3.0% in the last week, Macau Daily Times reported. The report notes a 1% month-to-month increase in VIP gaming volume, while mass market GGR experienced a 4-5% rise compared to the prior…