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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…

UK B2B betting software supplier 20SHOTS announced Thursday it has signed an agreement with operator BoyleSports to offer their flagship free-to-play fantasy football jackpot game, Fantasy5, to customers under a while label agreement. The deal marks 20SHOTS first deal with a tier-one operator and will see Fantasy5 directly marketed under BoyleSports’ branding to customers, as the bookmaker looks to use the technology to boost acquisition, retention and engagement during the Premier League season. Fantasy5 will be marketed directly by BoyleSports to their customers and is based on an integration which is managed by a single sign on mobile, desktop and…

As reported by the South Dakota Commission on Gaming, Deadwood’s casinos saw record gains in 2021 with year-end gaming handle increasing by nearly 35% over 2020, surpassing more than $1.5 billion in bets placed throughout the year. Slot machines led the way with more than $1.4 billion handled, a 34.07% increase over 2020. Table games handled more than $91 million in bets, in a 45.18% increase year-over-year.  When it comes to sports betting, five properties in the area offered the option, and won just over $10,000. The majority of bets were placed on professional and college football games. Sports wagering…

As the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians push ahead with a proposed casino -a $280 million venue along Interstate 5, in north Salem-, the project is set to face opposition from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde: they claim the facility would be unfair competition to other tribes in Oregon, and that it could harm the state’s largest casino to the east in Grand Ronde. The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, owners of Lincoln County’s only tribal casino, claim that the project -their second in the state- would bring jobs, entertainment and tourism to north Salem. It is set to…

Flutter Entertainment’s subsidiary Betfair announced Thursday the naming of English jockey, Bryony Frost, as brand ambassador. Frost will be joining the group after winning the Grade One Betfair Tingle Creek this season, and was also the first female jockey to land the coveted King George VI Chase. On her new role, she explained: ”I’m super excited to become a Betfair Brand Ambassador. Being part of the Ditcheat team, with Paul Nicholls, means I’ve seen first hand how great a crew they are to work with and some of the cool Horse Racing content they produce. This is a very important part…

On the verge of the resumption of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies’ activities, its president, Arthur Lira, is already preparing for the upcoming votes to be placed on the agenda of the plenary session, starting next week, when the parliamentary recess ends. In a meeting in Brasilia, held last Tuesday with the rapporteur of the proposal to regulate gambling, Felipe Carreras (PSB-PE), Lira assured that the bill would be voted on as soon as the parliamentarians resume their duties, as stated in Lauro Jardim’s column in Globo Online. An agreement at the end of last year guaranteed an urgent vote…

Inspired Entertainment, Inc. announced Thursday the launch of “GO FISH!”, a fishing-themed online and mobile slot game, which provides players with 1,024 ways to win.  With a reel configuration of 6×4, GO FISH! has a reel spin mechanic “that will keep players fishing for more”, the company described. Set in a coral reef, the game’s  backdrop and fish symbols, coupled with its tropical steel drum soundtrack “gives players an entertaining and immersive iGaming experience”. It is a medium-volatility game with a return to player (RTP) rate of 95.01%, aimed at the casual online casino player. Three standard spinning reels in…

Penn National Gaming subsidiary Score Digital Sports Ventures, which trades as theScore Bet, announced Thursday it has obtained RG Check igaming accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), thus becoming the first prospective private market operator in Ontario to achieve this accreditation. This accreditation process helps gambling operators evaluate, monitor, and manage all aspects of their responsible gambling strategy. It is developed in consultation with policymakers, gambling providers, players, and people who have experienced gambling harm. Josh Sidsworth, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, theScore Bet, commented: “Receiving RG Check Accreditation demonstrates our unwavering commitment to responsible gaming. We elected to undergo RG Check Accreditation…

Almost at the end of 2021, the online gaming industry got a glimpse of the possibility of having a newly regulated market in South America: a bill signed by Uruguayan president Luis Lacalle Pou entered the Senate in November. However, the official initiative raised concerns even among the supporters, such as Cabildo Abierto (Open Cabildo), one of the five parties of the ruling coalition in Uruguay. “Rather than critics, these are contributions to the project presented by the Executive. Our objective is to address some things that were overlooked”, Uruguay’s House of Representatives member for the department of Maldonado, Sebastián…

PointsBet announced on Wednesday that it has unveiled its proprietary online casino product to the West Virginia market, following the launch of the company’s mobile app and digital sports betting product in the state in August of 2021. PointsBet gained online casino access to West Virginia through its relationship with the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, owned by Penn National Gaming. PointsBet users in the state will have access to 15 games, including 88 Fortunes, Blackjack, and Monopoly Megaways, through a partnership with Scientific Games Digital. “As PointsBet rapidly expands its presence across the U.S. and the online casino market continues to surge in…

Several Oregon tribes are backing two new House bills ahead of next week’s legislative session in an effort to potentially shut down private casinos across the state. The move comes amid the Flying Lark’s -a proposed destination resort from the founder of the Dutch Bros. Coffee franchise- plan to open an HHR betting facility, which tribes have long opposed. The Flying Lark has a pending application for 225 Historic Horse Racing betting terminals for its Grants Pass, Josephine County location. While the state constitution prohibits off-reservation casinos, the Flying Lark seeks to take advantage of a 2013 law, which allows…