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iGaming content provider CT Interactive has signed a new deal with operator BetFlag in Italy. As a result of the deal, the operators’ clients will gain access to CT Interactive’s games, including Chilli Fruits, 40 Treasures, and Lucky Clover. The company described BetFlag as being among “the 10 most popular casino operators in Italy.” The company started its activity in June 2012 and currently offers more than 5,000 games. 🎯CT Interactive’s exclusive content is currently live on BetFlag’s Italy platform.🇮🇪https://t.co/MiKvdI21xM#ctinteractive #newdeal #newmarket #igaming — CT Interactive (@interactive_ct) August 2, 2023 Milena Tsankarsa, Head of Business Development EMEA at CT Interactive, said: “We…

After several rumors that Enjoy had decided to sell its casino in Punta del Este, as reported by Yogonet, the company denies being in a sale process. The company, owned by Euroamerica and Penta, in a conversation with the newspaper Ámbito Financiero of Argentina, commented that “in reality, there is no formal sale process”, assuring that this information was “a press rumor. There is nothing official about Enjoy looking for a buyer.” Enjoy Mendoza Casino Enjoy divested its business in Mendoza in 2022, while the Punta del Este unit was considered a ‘business to rescue’ due to its potential profitability. According…

Indian Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on full face value for online gaming, casinos, and horse racing is likely to be implemented from October 1. The GST council has now finalized the modalities for the determination of supply value in online gaming and casinos for levying the tax. Speaking at a press conference, Sitharaman said: “Minister representing Delhi wanted the decision of 28% GST on online gaming (on face value) to be reviewed. Goa and Sikkim also shared that the decision hurt their revenues. Goa appealed that the tax…

When will The Mirage and Hard Rock transition take place? When will the new Dream Las Vegas start welcoming guests? We’ve got some answers! Plus, a legendary comedian is set to return to Sin City next year for just six shows! And tickets are on sale now! Hello my friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling where we have news out of Sin City as one Resort is on its way up… while another Resort is on its way down. Plus, a man who is truly sponge-worthy, but first, it’s this week’s big story. Most of you know about…

UK bookmaker Ladbrokes has launched Ladbrokes LIVE, a new digital entertainment platform. LIVE is described as set to reward “thousands of fans” with free access to the UK’s “best live shows”, powered by strategic partnerships with O2, AEG Presents and NME. The Ladbrokes LIVE digital hub will give both existing customers and new Ladbrokes users the chance to win free access to live music and comedy shows. Users must be eighteen and over to register for the platform. No betting is required to participate. The Ladbrokes LIVE launch sees Ladbrokes partner with The O2, a live entertainment, leisure and retail destination; AEG Presents,…

BettingSites.co.uk announced that it has acquired fairbettingsites.co.uk as part of its online gambling industry expansion roadmap. The company described fairbettingsites.co.uk as a respected brand known for its unbiased approach to online betting reviews, which will now join with bettingsites.co.uk to create the “most comprehensive source of reliable and transparent information for players seeking the best betting sites.” Bettingsites.co.uk asserts that the strategic acquisition represents a significant milestone and is part of its strategy to expand its footprint in the online gambling industry. It further noted that the deal will allow bettingsites.co.uk to integrate valuable features and content while enabling the…

MGM Resorts International has announced the appointment of Daniel Yang as its Chief Customer & Innovation Officer. In this newly established position, Yang will be responsible for spearheading the company’s worldwide consumer strategy, with a specific emphasis on optimizing growth and profitability through the integration of “digital technology and the guest experience.” “Dan is a progressive, strategic thinker with a wealth of industry experience leveraging technology and digital strategies to enhance the guest experience in a truly meaningful and differentiating way,” said Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International. “Dan’s leadership will be instrumental as we continue to drive…

We recently visited the (supposed) future home of the Dream Las Vegas. We saw a lot of dirt, a chain link fence, and some construction equipment. But other than that, the site (and the project) appear to be dead in the desert. Just a short walk from Mandalay Bay, or a short cab ride from Allegiant Stadium, Dream Las Vegas sits on a vacant 5 acre parcel on the the south end of the Boulevard that was acquired in collaboration with Contour Real Estate back in February 2020. The vision was to transform this space into a lavish full-service hotel…

Betting and gambling software solutions supplier BetConstruct has inked a strategic partnership with online slot games provider Platin Gaming. The partnership aims to integrate BetConstruct’s technology solutions with Platin Gaming’s portfolio of games to create “a seamless platform that offers a wide range of exciting gaming options.””We are incredibly excited to embark on this partnership with BetConstruct,” said Baris Baygün, CEO of Platin Gaming. “This collaboration allows us to leverage BetConstruct’s extensive network and expertise, enabling us to bring our innovative slot games to a global audience. We believe that this partnership will pave the way for more groundbreaking collaborations…

iGaming content provider CT Interactive announced that its portfolio is now available in Montenegro at SBbet.me. According to a press release, this is another “successful step” toward the company’s expansion in the European regulated markets. The list of products that Sbbet.me users will gain access to includes games like Bloody Princess; Champagne and Fruits; Dice Quest; Dice Valhalla; Doctor Winstein; Fire Egg; Fruit Galaxy the Wheel; Hyper Cuber; Lord of Luck the Wheel; Monkey Kingdom; Queen of Flames the Wheel; The Golden Duck; Treasure Chase; Fruits and Bells; Aztec Gold 20 and Fruitball Heroes. 🎯CT Interactive is excited to announce that its…

Sports betting services provider Kambi Group has reported a revenue increase for the second quarter of the year, driven by new customers, an operator trading margin of 9.9%, and the addition of Shape Games. Total revenue for the period amounted to $47.3 million, up by 24% from the same period last year. Meanwhile, revenue for the first half of the year amounted to $95.8 million. “The second quarter of the year was another encouraging period for Kambi as we made significant strategic progress towards executing our long-term growth strategy, including a tier-one partner signing, key partner renewals, and the continued development of…

Crown Resorts will soon enable online self-exclusion for people with gambling problems, allowing patrons to ban themselves via the Internet instead of having to do so in person. The measure will allow customers to block themselves from entering a Crown casino through a new digital self-exclusion portal, as part of a wider overhaul of the Australian giant’s approach to harm minimization. The operator’s new safer gambling program also includes the establishment of a dedicated gambling policy team, reports Sydney Morning Herald. The new team will be required to monitor customer playing behavior and create interventions to better prevent gambling harm…

SPiCE Sri Lanka, a three-day gambling event held in Colombo from 26 – 28 July, sounded the alarm over Sri Lanka’s struggles in establishing a Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), calling for urgent action to address the mounting challenges faced by the nation’s gambling industry.  Delivering the keynote address during the second day of the meeting on Thursday (27), Nishant Sheokand, a Sports Law and Gaming Consultant and an Associate Professor and Assistant Dean at Vinayaka Mission’s Law School, shed light on the complex journey of the Casino Act, the political opposition, and the uncertainties surrounding the GRA’s implementation. “The lack…

iGaming software provider SOFTSWISS saved its clients over $10.15 million (9.2 million euro) in H1 2023 with the assistance of the Anti-Fraud team within SOFTSWISS Managed Services, representing a 23% increase compared to the first half of the previous year. The company noted it is “continuously increasing its efficiency,” further helping its clients achieve their goals. Accordingly, in H1 2023, the Anti-Fraud team processed more than 60,000 operator requests, which aligns with the grand total from the previous year. These requests encompassed a wide range of issues, including player checks and suspicious activity notifications. Notably, almost 70% of all fraud detected by the…

Records were broken at iGB L!VE 2023, which achieved unprecedented success with 7,229 unique attendees visiting RAI Amsterdam for the iGaming industry expo, marking a 44% increase from the previous year. Additionally, the all-time high figures mark a 54% surge from the 2019 edition, held before the Covid pandemic. Organizer Clarion Gaming revealed the insights, which it claims “confirm the strength of the iGB L!VE brand as a powerful route to market.” iGB L!VE also attracted a record 14,500 on-site visits to the expo across 11– 14 July.  Out of the 207 exhibitors, the overwhelming majority quickly secured their spots…

Gaming technology group Novomatic has announced a new management structure for its Africa unit, a region in which the company has been now active for nearly 23 years. The new structure will go into effect from August 1st.  The company said that the team at the regional Novomatic Africa headquarters, located in Midrand (Johannesburg area, South Africa), is “delivering first-class products and services to gaming operators in both the casino and the LPM-market segments” in South Africa and many other African countries, as well as “strategically steering Novomatic’s gaming operations in Eswatini.” Sonya Nikolova, after having served as a member…