Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

It is no secret the American public is in love with sports betting. With wagering now live and legal in 30 states + DC, more than 111 million adults in the US are now able to wager safely with regulated sportsbooks in their home states. But what’s more importantly, sports fans are turning this potential into effective betting, wagering record-setting figures in a wide variety of sporting events and teams. Earlier this year, a study by the American Gaming Association predicted a record 45.2 million Americans would bet in the NFL 2021 season. Monthly figures presented throughout the year by…

2021 marked a special year for iGaming tech company SOFTSWISS. Throughout the last 12 months, the business achieved a series of key milestones, including rebranding, reaching 1000 employees, expanding to new markets and securing local licenses in a number of countries. Ivan Montik, Founder of SOFTSWISS, spoke with Yogonet on these achievements, while also reflecting on industry trends and challenges anticipated for 2022. The executive expects the new year to be a key one for crypto -a trend Montik already talked about with Yogonet in an exclusive interview in October- and mobile gaming. Moreover, Montik talks about challenges imposed by…

BtoBet’s Chief Operating Officer, Dima Reiderman, shares in an interview with Yogonet an overall year-end assessment of the gambling industry recovery as well as advances made in the last year, such as the regularization of the Dutch market, as well as the advancements regarding gambling legalization in Brazil. He further explains that they anticipate operators will continue to face mounting regulatory challenges in 2022, as many national parliaments are proposing regulations that would further limit the way the industry markets itself. He calls on the industry to work with regulators to ensure that over-regulation does not stifle investment. What would…

While this ongoing pandemic continues to be a major problem for the world overall, the gaming industry has navigated a rough road and emerged in relatively good shape especially compared to other global industries, according to the Executive Director of the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM), Marcus Prater. “The suppliers have continued to innovate, and we saw that at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas in October,” he tells Yogonet in an exclusive interview. He said that the organization, following the rebound of the global supplier sector, is in a “much better position” now than in 2020 or…

Two and a half months after Mohegan Sun opened a temporary FanDuel Sportsbook in Connecticut, followed by an online and mobile statewide launch of sports betting and iGaming, Yogonet spoke with the CEO of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), Ray Pineault, to have first assessments of that expanded market; Las Vegas; plans in Ontario, Washington, Korea; synergies and competitiveness regarding neighboring states; and new challenges for 2022. Though he notes it is still too early in the process in Connecticut, he says “we are very pleased with the performance that we’ve seen so far”, “very happy with the receptivity we’re…

Despite specific periods in which venues were allowed to return to normalcy, 2021 was for the European casino industry yet another year marked by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Against the ever-changing backdrop imposed by restrictions, land-based operators were forced to show resilience and reinvent their offerings to cater to their public in new, inventive ways, while also maintaining finances and operations afloat. Hermann Pamminger, Secretary General of the European Casino Association (ECA), which represents licensed land-based casinos in Europe, reflects in an interview with Yogonet on the issues faced by operators throughout the year, amid the industry’s road to recovery.…

Zitro announced the avant premiere of its Megashare Lounge at the Casino Café De Paris owned by Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, a leading casino operator in the principality of Monaco.  Along with the Megashare Lounge feature, which is presented on 14 Fusion Slant cabinets, players of this market will gain access to Link King and Link Me games. The Megashare Lounge’s progressive jackpot functionality allows all players to win a portion of the accrued jackpot amount when the jackpot is hit by one of them. Nadège Teyssedre, Regional Director for EMEA, said: “At Zitro, we are tremendously grateful to Monte-Carlo Société des…

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill legalizing sports betting into law, thus finally bringing sporting events wagering to the Buckeyes State after a years-long process which included several false starts. DeWine signed House Bill 29 into law on Wednesday. The bill, which allows betting in a wide range of sporting events, including college games, stipulates the market to open by January 1, 2023. However, Ohio Sen. Kirk Schuring (R-Jackson Township) said he is hopeful bettors in the state will be able to place wagers before then, reports WKYC. “We want to get this up and running as soon…

Gaming giant Penn National celebrated on Wednesday the grand opening of its new venue, Hollywood Casino Morgantown. The $111 million state-of-the-art casino marks the fourth gaming and entertainment facility in Pennsylvania by Penn National Gaming, and the company’s 44th property in North America. The new venue is set to offer guests a premier gaming and entertainment experience, according to a press statement, including a retail Barstool Sportsbook. It also features cutting-edge technology for cardless, cashless and contactless gambling. Penn National Gaming team members were joined on Wednesday by state gaming officials, legislators and area dignitaries, including Philadelphia Eagles legend Vince…

Global gaming brand FBM, which celebrates its 20th anniversary, has decided to launch a new website with renovated graphics, a different structure and a more user-friendly interface to all the FBM clients, partners and stakeholders. The new website brings a different user experience and structure. Now the visitors can know a bit more about the FBM legacy in the casino industry by consulting a timeline or the main numbers of its global operation. Players and operators can also access the last news about FBM with the new possibility of subscribing to the brand newsletter. For Rui Francisco, founder of FBM,…

Georgia’s parliament passed a bill Wednesday imposing restrictions on gambling, including the rise of the age limit for gambling, banning advertisements, and increased taxes on the industry.  The package law includes the imposition of a 10% tax on gross gaming revenue as opposed to the current tax on profits, as well as a 2% tax on winnings. The new bill will also ban people receiving social benefits as well as public employees from gamling, starting from January.  From March onwards, those under 25 will be banned from gambling. The previous law limited slot halls and online gambling to those aged…

Inspired Entertainment signed a framework agreement to supply its Interactive games to Rush Street Interactive, a leader in online casino and sports betting in the U.S.  Following the execution of this contract, Inspired’s Interactive content will be integrated onto the RSI game platform and its popular games will be made available in multiple North American jurisdictions, including New Jersey, Michigan and West Virginia.    Inspired’s Interactive games have developed a following in North America and are now available in New Jersey and Michigan and are coming soon to West Virginia.  RSI will launch with four of Inspired’s titles, including Santa King Megaways and Christmas Cashpots as well as its mega-hit…

Scientific Games Corporation this week announced that it has withdrawn its previously announced July 15, 2021 all-stock offer to acquire the remaining 19% equity interest in SciPlay that it does not currently own. SGC previously offered to merge with SciPlay in a transaction that would have resulted in SciPlay shareholders, other than SGC, receiving 0.25 shares of SGMS stock for each share of SciPlay stock. The Company will retain its 81% economic interest and 98% voting interest in SciPlay.   “In line with our approach to capital management and disciplined M&A we have decided that continuing to pursue this opportunity would…

The SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator has received a Manufacturer Suitability License (A.1), which will allow the company to expand its presence in the Greek market. The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) has ruled that the SOFTSWISS Gaming Aggregator can legally provide B2B gambling services.  The A.1 Category license allows the company to offer its services to gambling operators in Greece for 7 years. According to the licensing conditions at the moment the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator can legally provide local operators with access to the content from 12 gaming studios.  Earlier this year SOFTSWISS obtained a Greek B2C gaming license for its first…

Pragmatic Play has added another partner in Argentina after joining forces with Jugadon.bet.ar in Buenos Aires. The deal sees Pragmatic Play supply its award-winning slots portfolio to Jugadon customers, including the popular John Hunter series and its collection of thrilling Megaways hits, including Great Rhino Megaways and The Dog House Megaways. It marks yet another commercial expansion for Pragmatic Play in Latin America, as the provider continues to grow in the region, following the authorization earlier this month to provide its portfolio to operators performing in Buenos Aires City, under LOTBA’s jurisdiction. The Argentinian market holds “endless potential for the introduction of Pragmatic Play’s slot…

The Jamul Indian Village and Jamul Casino support San Diego through numerous philanthropic endeavors.  Every fall, the JIV and casino work in tandem to spotlight several worthy causes and raise money, support, and awareness for those issues.  Key initiatives this year included supporting veterans, breast cancer research, life-saving medical treatment for children, and fighting hunger in San Diego-area households.  The annual fall philanthropy drive is part of the JIV and Jamul Casino’s ongoing commitment to give back to the San Diego community and its organizations that are making a difference in people’s lives.  Veterans Day Jamul Casino hosted its annual Veterans Day…