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Content provider to the iGaming industry Pragmatic Play announced that it is set to exhibit and speak at this year’s Brazilian iGaming Summit. Taking place across five days from June 14-18, the event will gather iGaming and sports betting professionals at Sao Paulo’s Transamerica Expo Center for Brazil’s leading industry exhibition. Pragmatic Play is set to attend, exhibiting its new and future projects and sharing industry insights from stand D40. The provider is also a named sponsor of this year’s Summit. In addition, Victor Arias, Pragmatic Play’s Vice President of LatAm Operations, will be speaking at the event alongside several other…

Las Vegas is ranked 11th in a nationwide survey that has analyzed the worst city for hotel service in the US. The survey conducted by Planetware.com analyzed nearly 8 million reviews on TripAdvisor of over 9,000 hotels in 95 cities nationwide. The survey’s key findings show that 10% of all Las Vegas hotels have TripAdvisor reviews with 1 or 2 stars. Furthermore, two Nevada cities including Las Vegas (No. 56) and Reno (No. 65) made the list of cities with the worst hotel reviews.  As per the survey, the cities with the highest percentage of bad reviews, 1- or 2-stars out…

 June 3, 2023 There has been another month of record gaming revenues for Nevada. This time, the Las Vegas Strip is the force behind the state reaching and exceeding the $1 billion mark. Statistics for April were just released from the by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, and they make it the 26th month in a row they have gone over the billion dollar mark. The casinos down on Fremont Street saw a year on year rise of over 10% in revenue, bringng in close to $75 million for the month. The casino on the Las Vegas Strip were only…

France’s gambling authority, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has taken a step towards tackling growing concerns surrounding French sports sponsorships with gambling operators. In an effort to address this issue, the ANJ has tightened its regulations, aiming to ease worries about the influence of these commercial relationships in the sporting realm. According to a recent report by an ANJ research unit, there has been a “notable” 20% increase in sports partnerships with legal gambling operators, amounting to €34 million ($36.5 million) in 2022 and anticipated to reach €40.7 million ($43.7 million) in 2023. As part of its findings, the ANJ…

Online gaming software solutions provider SOFTSWISS has confirmed its presence at iGaming NEXT Valletta 2023. The event is scheduled to take place on June 21–22 in the city of Valletta, Malta. SOFTSWISS noted that its Chief Marketing Officer Valentina Bagniya will be present during the event as a speaker in a panel discussion. During the panel, which will host professionals from tech and other companies, Bagniya will address different approaches to working with negative perceptions and adapting to the ever-changing landscape of regulatory requirements, as well as providing effective ways to work with negative public sentiment. The company highlighted that the event’s attendees…

In April, the state of Kentucky legalized sports betting after Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 551 into law. The bill calls for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to establish and manage a sports wagering system across the Bluegrass State. The Commission is now setting up the necessary framework, actively working with officials from other states and industry experts reviewing regulations and best practices. On Wednesday, Gov. Beshear confirmed that the agency has already started hiring employees for wagering compliance, gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of Kentucky sports betting. The law goes into effect on June 28, and Beshear…

Four Winds Casinos, owned by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, has announced a change in its leadership team with the departure of Frank Freedman as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Clayton Mason, the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will assume the role of interim COO during this transition period while also retaining his current position. The news of the leadership change was made public earlier this week by Four Winds Casino. In a statement, it was revealed that Freedman has decided to leave the company to pursue other interests. Rebecca Richards, the chairwoman of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians,…

International Game Technology (IGT) announced Thursday the formation of a new local entity and elevated regional resources in Panama. The move seeks to fortify its presence in the country and increased its growth opportunities in the region. David Flinn, IGT SVP Sales, Canada, Central and South America, said: “In creating a formal IGT presence in Panama, we’re positioned to grow our footprint in the region and enable our customers to reap the many benefits of IGT’s vast games and solutions portfolio.” He further added: “New- to-the-region solutions such as the cloud-based Floor Manager system allow operators to optimize floor performance and…

Twitch CEO Dan Clancy has voiced his opinions about gambling sites being streamed on the platform. In a new interview with streamer Filian, Clancy noted that some specific sites and streams were targeted due to their unregulated nature. The Twitch boss hinted the platform had no issues with streaming gambling, but that it does not back content featuring unregulated sites.  He said: “The thing that was growing was these unregulated offshore gambling sites… These are sites that there’s nobody overlooking to see, for example, what are the odds on the craps tables, are they tweaking them, do they change them, cause…

We’re spinning the reels on the Xtreme Summer Hot online slot! It’s a low volatility game with 5 Reels and 20 Paylines from our friends at GameArt. This slot also comes with Scatters and a Gamble Feature, and the SEVEN is a WILD symbol that can expand to cover the center reels, and STICKS during re-spins! The Xtreme Summer Hot online slot is a quality game, and will certainly hold your interest for a session or two. The playing field, which is a pretty standard format of 5 reels, 3 rows, and 20 paylines. Thematically, the game is quite straightforward…

Online casino entertainment provider Play’n GO has announced the launch of Viking Runecraft Apocalypse. The new online slot is the sequel to the Viking Runecraft title and is inspired by the Viking gods of Asgard. “The devious Loki has switched his allegiance yet again, and this time he’s set his sights on the home of the gods. His determination to conquer Asgard and claim it for himself means that the gods are going to have their work cut out for them. It seems they’re going to need some help,” the company said of the game’s theme and story. “Players will take…

Jason Scott has been appointed as the new CEO of Racing Queensland (RQ). Scott, an ex-Ladbrokes Australia Chief Executive who has been based in the US in recent years as Vice President of Trading, VIP and Retail Operations for BetMGM, replaces Brendan Parnell. “I decided to take this position because I think I can make a difference,” he proclaimed as he formally succeeded Parnell in late April. In a new interview following his appointment, Scott said he feels upbeat when considering the situation of the racing business today. As a fervent sports fan, Scott says he has always had a good…

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play announced the release of its latest slot, called Pirates Pub. The game, which challenges players “to sail to unknown waters,” aims to capture the thrill and theatrics of pirate life. Played across 5×3 reels, symbols including swords, pirate hats and golden coins must form a matching combination across nine paylines to unlock a win. These are joined by a Scatter Wild which substitutes for all other symbols in the game, making it easier for players to create wins. At least three Scatter Wilds are required to gain access to the free spins round, with additional…

The 2023 WSOP kicked off just days ago, but already they have awarded a bracelet. The first winner came from the $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold’em event, and the lucky player outlasted a field of over 1,000 contestants to take home over $75,000. This was just the first of many events on the massive WSOP schedule. The winner was Peter Thai, who ran up against numerous challenges on his way to victory. Although he initially entered the final table as one of the chip leaders, he faced some strong competition,   outlasting James Urbanic in a grinding heads-up showdown. After…

The Altius Glare cabinet featured brand-new games Fú Shòu Link and Epic Kingdom. Fú Shòu Link is a 4-level multi-game inspired by oriental mythology, with a Bonus Link and enhanced Boost feature. Epic Kingdom showcased a 3-level Bonus link, where players can win the MEGA with just 1 mega symbol at the final level. The IIlusion Glare cabinet featured games such as Colossus Fire, with 2 scalable and independent progressive levels that vary based on the player’s denomination. Also on display was the Asian-themed title Bashiba Link. Among the slot highlights for the Allure Glare cabinet was Fu Pots, offering up to 7 different bonus links. This…

iGaming company and B2B esports content and solutions provider Esports Entertainment Group has announced the appointment of Damian Mathews as its new Chief Operating Officer. Mathews, a member of the company’s board of directors since June 2020, brings over 25 years of experience in senior finance positions within investment management, banking, and accounting to the role. In a statement, Alex Igelman, Chief Executive Officer of Esports Entertainment Group, expressed his satisfaction with Mathews’ appointment and highlighted his previous contributions to the company. “Damian previously served as Chief Financial Officer from April 2022 and was subsequently appointed Chief Operating Officer in…