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Gauselmann Group’s Blueprint Gaming has announced the release of its latest title, The G.O.A.T, which marks a new style of game format as it features a new collection format, increasing win multipliers and expanding wilds. Jo Purvis, Director of Key Accounts and Marketing UK at Blueprint Gaming, said: “We’re excited to have gone live with The G.O.A.T, a new style of slot for Blueprint Gaming that illustrates our ability to develop all kinds of game formats for operators and players worldwide”. In this 4,096 ways slot, Blueprint’s newly-created goat character takes center stage and holds the power to award expanding Wilds and huge win Multipliers.…

Bally Sports is launching a new sports betting show in collaboration with BetMGM called “Live on the Line, Powered by BetMGM,” the Sinclair Broadcast Group division announced on Thursday. The 60-minute weekday show will air across Bally Sports’ 19 regional sports network brands (RSN), the Bally Sports App and Stadium. The show is the networks’ first sports betting program and will air on weekdays at 12:00 PM ET. “Live on the Line, Powered by BetMGM” will deliver up-to-date information “for the hardcore betting audience” while also offering “unique and entertaining fun content” for casual fans, according to a press statement.…

To better reflect the growing popularity of esports betting over the past few years, Uplatform, a global sports betting and online casino operating platform and solution provider, has shared its latest insights on esports betting trends, based on its sportsbook’s statistics on playing preferences and behavior data covering 60 esports. In 2021, the global audience for esports was estimated to reach about 474 million individuals, and that number is predicted to rise to 577.2 million people by 2024, according to the company. Betting on these games has taken off in “spectacular fashion”, with the main sports betting operators adding esports to their platforms…

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The Nevada Gaming Control Board released a report on December’s numbers, which saw Nevada hit more than $1 billion in winnings for the 10th straight month, as the state continues to recover from the effects of the pandemic. The state’s casinos reported an all-time record $13.4 billion in gambling revenue in 2021. The monthly report released by the Board showed casinos won $1.15 billion in December 2021, which represented a 68% increase over December 2020.  Michael Lawton, a senior research analyst for the Nevada Gaming Control Board, says that revenue increased last year across all areas of Nevada, with 11…

A bill seeking to allow Petersburg to hold a referendum for a casino, while keeping Richmond from holding another referendum on the issue for five years, has received unanimous bipartisan support from a Virginia Senate subcommittee, local media reports. The chamber’s gaming subcommittee agreed on Thursday to move legislation presented by state Sen. Joe Morrissey to the General Laws and Technology Committee, according to WRIC. Petersburg’s current mayor, along with other city officials, showed support to the measure, while a lobbyist for Richmond asked the panel to keep a window open for the city. A referendum to bring the Urban…

Super Group Limited (SGHC), the parent company of global online sports betting and gaming Betway, and multi-brand online casino Spin, announced Friday that it has been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “SGHC.” The company begins trading at 9:30 am ET today, January 28. Neal Menashe, Chief Executive Officer of Super Group, commented: “Today marks the culmination of years of hard work as we list on the New York Stock Exchange. We are thrilled to join one of the most exciting capital markets in the world and list amongst many notable and leading technology and…

IGT joins the ranks of a record-breaking 842 U.S.-based companies to receive a perfect CEI score this year. The educational arm of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy group, the HRC Foundation rated businesses on detailed criteria across four central pillars: Non-discrimination policies across business entities Equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families Supporting an inclusive culture Corporate social responsibility Since 2018, IGT has implemented a range of programs, policy and systems changes, and leading practices that have promoted all dimensions of diversity to make the company a more attractive and inclusive employer. Some of these actions include:…

The upcoming iGB Affiliate London, slated to return to its ExCeL London home after a 2-year Covid-enforced absence, is set to be 28% bigger than the 2020 edition with 11-weeks to go, event organizer Clarion Gaming announced on Thursday. The international iGaming affiliate sector show is set to take place 13-14 April, 2022. According to Clarion Gaming, ahead of going live, the event is “tracking way ahead of forecasts” and currently stands at 159 exhibitors and sponsors, up from a total of 150 in its 2020 edition. Moreover, the show is set to draw participants from 29 nations, occupying a…

With the launch of online sports betting in Louisiana scheduled for Friday, January 28, six major operators have now confirmed the kickstart of their operations in the state: DraftKings, FanDuel, Penn National’s Barstool, Rush Street Interactive’s BetRivers, Caesars Sportsbook and BetMGM. — DraftKings Sportsbook (@DKSportsbook) January 26, 2022 Matt Kalish, co-founder and president of DraftKings North America, reflected on the success of the brand in Louisiana after the opening of their Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles sportsbook, and said: “The arrival of mobile betting greatly enhances accessibility and adoption potential within the Pelican State.” Fanduel communicated its online operations will…

NOVOMATIC, Zitro, and TCS John Huxley announced their decision to cancel their participation as exhibitors at this year’s ICE London, set to be held April 12-14 at ExCeL London. They have joined Merkur Gaming, the first company to confirm its withdrawal earlier this week. In a press release Thursday, the Austrian gaming provider said it “has not taken this decision lightly.” NOVOMATIC cited “a multitude of adverse aspects, including the pandemic, logistical challenges and, last but not least, the unfavourable and unavoidable alternative date,” which see participating in the show as “no longer viable.” “The situation remains difficult to assess, due…

In an exclusive interview with Yogonet, Eduardo Aching, Konami’s Vice President, International Gaming Operations, reflects on the company’s performance during 2021, and plans to further secure a presence in its active markets, including Latin America. Aching also discusses Konami’s SYNKROS casino management system and how data is becoming an essential part of successfully managing a gambling enterprise. The executive also explains the keys behind the ongoing success of the DIMENSION cabinet series, plus new developments within the vertical. The VP also provides an update on some of the company’s expected products for the year. What do you see as the…

MGM Resorts announced Thursday it has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. MGM Resorts joins the ranks of over 840 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year, including International Game Technology (IGT). MGM Resorts has a record of support of the LGBTQ community. The company was a founding partner of the Las Vegas chapter of the Human Rights Campaign in 2004. In 2011, MGM Resorts expanded its supplier and construction diversity programs to…

EGT Interactive announced Friday the launch of its Live Casino Platform, which initially includes four titles: “Live Speed Roulette”, “Onyx Roulette”, “Live European Roulette”, and “Dynamic Roulette 120x”.  With this new platform, users can choose where to place a bet, whether at a Roulette Table or at the Racetrack. It includes an instant re-bet function for the last 15 spins, and allows bettors to develop a strategy with statistics for the last 500 spins.  The Jackpot Cards include a scheduling option, once the Jackpot Cards Bonus game is triggered.  In an official press release, the company spoke about its new Live…

It’s no secret that the government is reviewing the suitability of the 2005 Gambling Act as an intense spotlight was shone on the industry after two turbulent years in which COVID-19 rocked the United Kingdom and the rest of the world. The 2005 Act was introduced by Tony Blair’s Labour government as a way to liberalize gambling, allowing for outdated regulations from the 1960s to be replaced. However, 16 years is a very long time in terms of technological advancements, and the 2005 Act is already horribly out of date and due for modernization. With big changes inevitably on the…

Today is the big day for Louisiana mobile sports betting, as six big-time operators officially go live in the state! the activity was originally legalized way back in November of 2020, but delays related to tax laws and the pandemic pushed the launch date back until now. Residents of Louisiana will be able to chose from popular providers, such as BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings and FanDuel. Also available are the Barstool Sports and BetRivers apps. For what it’s worth, Caesars is an official sports betting partner of the New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans and Louisiana State University. Plus, they operate…