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Asian markets are famed for their vitality and the enthusiasm of their players. The post-pandemic rebound is in full swing across the region, and here Slotegrator shares an overview of Asian markets in 2024.  According to ASEAN’s annual report, issued in July 2023, the Asian economy is fully back on track — it was expected to expand by 4.7% in 2023, and is predicted to expand by 5% in 2024. As is so often the case, it seems that a rising tide lifts all boats; research from Statista indicates that the Southeast Asian online gambling market is expected to grow,…

Brazilian newspaper Folha de S. Paulo published an article comparing the taxation of sports betting winnings (set at 15%) with that levied on the sale of cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, and lotteries such as the Mega Sena. In all cases, betting’s tax is lower. The tax on cigarettes and beverages is 80%. According to the report, the high rate is due to the tax on industrialized products (IPI). When the tax reform comes into force, the IPI will be replaced by the selective tax (IS), which is levied on goods that are harmful to health and the environment. “The approach is…

Gaming Laboratories International has announced the promotions of Ginnie Hollis and Samantha Powell to Vice President positions. Ginnie Hollis, based in GLI’s Colorado, USA office will assume duties as the Vice President of Engineering, focusing on the support and development of her teams, regulators, suppliers, and operators primarily in the digital gaming space, globally. Hollis has had many hands-on and leadership experiences in both land-based and digital gaming spaces since her career at GLI began in 2005. Her most recent focus as Director of Engineering challenged her to work primarily with global/remote teams and new and existing clients. Ginnie Hollis,…

The Kenosha County Board of Supervisors has approved a proposal for a Hard Rock Casino in a 10-9 vote, concluding their session just after 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17. The designated land for the casino is situated on County Highway K off I-94, currently utilized as farmland. The Menominee Tribe will operate the casino, while the city of Kenosha would retain ownership of the land, FOX6 News reported.The proposal will now undergo review by the US Bureau of Indian Affairs as the next procedural step. A document prepared by the Menominee Tribe earlier this month outlined the casino proposal,…

In a strategic move to bolster its global footprint, iGaming technology provider SOFTSWISS has secured a majority stake in Turfsport, a South African firm specializing in multichannel wagering software for sports, horse racing, and lotto.For over 35 years, Turfsport has been offering fully managed end-to-end solutions for online, mobile, and retail operators. The total number of bets placed by all Turfsport clients across various platforms exceeds 1.5 billion annually. Currently, more than 40 operators in South Africa utilize Turfsport’s platform for horse racing, lotto, and sports betting. “Acquiring a successful local company is one of the fastest and most efficient…

Gaming technology provider Win Systems will be present at ICE London 2024 from February 6th to 8th, exhibiting its products and solutions under a new format. The company will feature an exclusive VIP Lounge to facilitate more relaxed and productive discussions with clients, colleagues, and visitors. According to the provider, the primary objective behind this strategy is to drive the company’s growth in Europe and Africa in 2024 and the coming years. To achieve this goal, the company stated its commitment to closer interaction with key operators in the industry. Located on the first floor of the North Hall, the…

According to industry reports, Macau’s Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) for the initial 14 days of January amounted to MOP8.6 billion ($1 billion). The average daily GGR for the past week stood at MOP600 million ($74.4 million), reflecting a 5% decrease from the first week of January.According to Citi research, Macau’s VIP GGR has remained relatively steady month-on-month in recent weeks, Macau Daily Times reported. Taking these trends into account, Citi has conservatively revised its January 2024 forecast from MOP17.5 billion ($2.17 billion) to MOP18 billion ($2.23 billion), roughly 72% of the levels observed in pre-pandemic January 2019. This suggests an…

The Brazilian government is preparing a system to monitor, in real-time, all online bets made by companies that register to operate in the country. The Federal Data Processing Service will develop the program to identify tax fraud,  monitor gamblers’ profiles, and alert them on possible addictions. Companies will be obliged by law to provide gamblers’ data. The information was published on Friday 12 in the newspaper O Globo. The objectives are “to monitor tax collection, but also possible fraud, negative externalities or even manipulation of results”, José Manssur, special advisor to the Treasury, who is responsible for the matter in…

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…