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A reworked 20-year no-bid Lottery deal for Internation Game Technology (IGT) and its new partner, Bally’s Corporation, in Rhode Island won the approval of a key House committee yesterday with a 10-2 vote, after a tough year that has led the House GOP leader to question whether Rhode Island should rethink the numbers, reports the Providence Journal. The bill is now headed to the full House for a vote next week. In exchange for exclusive control through 2043 of the technology that runs Rhode Island’s state-sponsored gambling from the Keno machines to the two Twin River casinos, the bill obligates…

Operators can access an offer for the LatAm region to boost player engagement and increase customer base B etConstruct, in order to expand one’s footprint in Latin America, is offering its parnter operators new sports betting products ahead of one of the main regional soccer competitions. The provider said that Copa America is a good period to start and enhance sports activities aimed at the soccer-oriented Latin American audience. “For bookmakers this is the best time to spend resources on market entry and benefit for years to come,” BetConstruct said. The software offered by BetConstruct delivers a wide range of…

G aming & Technology GAT Expo 2021 is set to take place in Cartagena, Colombia, on August 18, 19 and 20. The former FADJA fair, which will be held in the facilities of the Cartagena de Indias Convention Center, will have spaces connected to terraces and outdoors to receive exhibitors of both online and land-based games in special conditions that guarantee a commercial gathering with all the sanitary measures and protocols.  Organizers confirmed the general agenda as follows:  Inauguration GAT Expo 2021, Wednesday, August 18, 4 and 30 pm, San Francisco Esplanade. Networking event and welcome reception, Wednesday, August 18,…

Gambling is often seen in a negative light in most parts of the world. Thankfully, this notion is slowly but surely changing with time. Europe continues to be a leading market for regulated online casinos and the extended Scandinavian region is gradually catching up. Finland, for instance, has a booming legal gambling industry, which makes it a hotspot for big brands. And the activity here has massively increased in the past half-a-decade. So, what’s the Finnish online gambling industry like? Let’s find out! Gambling Age Finland enforces a strict minimum gambling age and individuals over the age of 18 are…

 May 7, 2021 Hold on to your seats, boys and girls! Governor Tom Wolf has announced that Pennsylvania casinos will be operating at full capacity beginning over the upcoming Memorial Day holiday! Most Coronavirus restrictions at casinos in the state will be removed in time for residents to enjoy the long weekend. The one exception will be that wearing a mask is still required. However, individual casinos will have the autonomy to decide their own capacity limits and any other safety measures they would like to keep in place. This reprieve will also be extended to bars and restaurants in…

M icrogaming has announced that it will be adding twelve new slot titles throughout the month of May. Triple Edge Studios is set to release Ancient Fortunes: Poseidon Megaways on May 25. A video slot game that provides anything up to 117,645 ways to win on each spin, with the fun of Rolling Reels. Featuring infinite multipliers in the free spins mode, and a ‘Collect Pot’ mechanic that leads to the Pick Bonus and a jackpot. The game Poseidon features the Greek god of the sea, an ill-tempered deity who fiercely guards his vast underwater treasure hoard. Players can lay…

I n this game, Players can find the 6 x 3 reel slot which offers 4,096 ways to win and plays out in the catacombs of a long-dead Pharoah and it boasts a series of proven features to complement the action. The game presents special expanding symbols that make a welcome return in what has become a staple element of Blueprint games. With Bonus Buy available in selected markets, up to 50, Free Spins can be awarded including the chance to retrigger them during the feature. The release of Crypt of the Dead illustrates Blueprint’s commitment to a varied content…

T he agenda addresses the business-critical issues currently facing the industry, including pandemic response and the growth of online; brand reputation and responsible gambling; differentiating the gaming experience; the future of land-based gaming in a post-pandemic world; and the esports evolution and the growth of global sports betting. Among the contributors appearing are Anne-Jaap Snijders, Chief Commercial Officer, Kindred Group; Sandeep Tiku, Chief Operating Officer, Entain Group; Anton Rublevskyy, Chief Executive Officer, Parimatch International; Wolfgang Bliem, Chief Executive Officer, Grand Casino Luzern, Tim Parker, Chief Operating Officer, SuperSeven and Paul Adkins, Marketing and Operations Director, Betway Group. Talking about the…

I nternational Game Technology announced on Thursday that its high-performing, previously lease-only, PeakSlant49™ cabinet is now available for purchase throughout the U.S. This move gives casino operators across the U.S. the opportunity to own the PeakSlant49 cabinet and offer IGT’s Proven Performer core games on dazzling, premium-caliber hardware.”We’re excited to introduce Stinkin’ Rich® Skunks Gone Wild along with high-performing games including Regal Riches and Scarab Link on the spectacular PeakSlant49 cabinet,” said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Gaming. “IGT developed a specialized content pipeline for the PeakSlant49 cabinet that our customers can purchase with confidence knowing that the games…

P ennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf said on Tuesday the state will lift all COVID-19 restrictions, except mask-wearing in public, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31 at 12:01 AM.   Therefore, casinos will be able to expand capacity to 100% as of that day. In addition, there will be no limits at bars or restaurants. When the state first started with shutdown orders last March, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board ordered the state’s remaining open casinos to close in mid-March. Before reopening, the regulator released COVID-19 reopening protocols.  The state’s casinos will be able to decide over their own added capacity and…

D ogecoin and Litecoin were the most voted coins in a recent survey of almost 10,000 customers about which new currencies to add. Cloudbet introduced them on its site. Cloudbet spokesperson Camilla Wright stated in a press release: “The people have spoken. We will only add currencies that our customers hold and use: That’s been the central part of our integration philosophy since we opened for business. More new coins are coming soon.” Dogecoin has surged 13,000% since the start of 2021. It’s more than an $80 billion market cap. On the other hand, Litecoin, based on the bitcoin protocol…

S portCaller, the free-to-play (FTP) game provider, has announced its first cryptocurrency partnership with operator Sportsbet.io, the sports-betting subsidiary of Coingaming Group. The new deal forms part of a deeper FTP framework with which to target both markets over the long term as Sportsbet.io bids to expand its footprint into untapped territories.  Accordingly, the announcement also sees the launch of two exclusive games, 4-3-free and Bet free 6-6, built to reignite FTP formats with jackpots mechanics and designs around mainstream sports from football and cricket. The first, 4-3-free, asks its players to win a realistic jackpot, or a range of…

P ragmatic Play has released its latest title, The Amazing Money Machine. The 3×5 video slot hosts the creation of a genius inventor who has found a way to create riches on the reels. With two possible bonus rounds that can be triggered, the Respins and the Jackpots, it also contains expanding reels which can assist in triggering either bonus modes, as well as a Respin Wild feature which adds random Wilds to the screen for a lucrative single respin. The Jackpot feature can be triggered in three different ways, either through an instant jackpot reward in the base game,…

P laytech plans to expand its collaboration with the Dutch state-owned Holland Casino, which legally monopolizes the country’s physical gambling space. In October, the casino will expand online with betting and gaming products. Playtech was founded in 1999 by Israeli technology and real estate billionaire Teddy Sagi, who said that it has “expanded long-term strategic software and service contracts with Holland Casino is an important strategy for Playtech.” It’s a strategic step, and it’s built on top of it.” A track record of developing a newly regulated online market.” As part of the deal, Playtech, pursuing expansion in the United…

A spire Global revealed that revenues increased 42.6% to €48.1 million from Q1 2020 driven by strong development in all segments. Growth was particularly strong in the UK and Ireland in both the casino and sports verticals. During the first quarter, the EBIT increased 66.3% to €6.5 million as the Earnings after tax increased 140%to €6.1 million (2.5) as earnings per share, basic and diluted, increased 160% to €0.13 (0.05). “EBITDA increased by 64.2% to €8.6 million with an EBITDA margin of 17.8%, well above our financial target of 16%. This improved profitability is driven by the revenue growth across…

 May 6, 2021 Even though the state is almost synonymous with gaming, Nevada online gambling is a bit behind other states. Right now, they only allow poker and sports betting over the web… but that could be changing. The Gaming Control Board is set for a hearing on May 13th, and discussion is set to include the expansion of internet betting. That expansion could remove current restrictions and pave the way for ‘peer-to-peer’ and ‘non peer-to-peer’ gaming. The timing of this move seems to be connected to the pandemic, as last year the state gaming revenue fell to a historic…