Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

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…

Gaming technology provider International Game Technology (IGT) has introduced the first omnichannel wide area progressive (WAP) jackpot in the US via a Wheel of Fortune slots link in New Jersey. The company notes that this will enable players in the Garden State to spin for large-scale wins on games with combined jackpot liquidity between the land-based, mobile and online versions of IGT’s Wheel of Fortune slots.   Players throughout New Jersey now have access to IGT’s new omnichannel WAP link online and on mobile devices on IGT PlayDigital’s Wheel of Fortune Triple Gold, Gold Spin slots, and in land-based casinos with…

We’re just days away from the opening of a new, 420 friendly hotel in Las Vegas! And while it’s not the biggest resort or located on The Strip, this five-story boutique hotel is set to become the city’s exclusive cannabis-inclusive destination! The Lexi Las Vegas is now accepting reservations in anticipation of its grand opening on June 2nd. Part of the Elevations Hotels and Resorts family, it only has 64 rooms. But the property has something others do not: The promise of a truly unique experience. When entering the hotel, guests will be greeted with a grand lobby and a…

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play announced that it is supplying games to Austrian operator win2day under a new agreement. Operated by Austrian Lotteries, win2day is the only licensed supplier of lottery and online casino in Austria, where it also provides sports betting.  A selection of Pragmatic Play’s portfolio of Slots is being made available to win2day players over the coming weeks, said the firm. Already live is Madame Destiny Megaways, which will soon be followed by award-winning titles Gates of Olympus and Sweet Bonanza. Other player favorites scheduled for release include Big Bass Bonanza, Big Bass Splash, The Dog House Megaways, Fruit Party,…

iGaming solutions provider and aggregator Slotegrator is spreading into Southeast Europe through a new partnership with Excellent Reel. As part of the deal, the studio’s games are now available for integration via Slotegrator’s APIgrator solution. Slotegrator describes Excellent Reel as “a major player in the Balkan market with a rich gaming portfolio.” The company has several popular releases in the keno and virtual sports categories and focuses on the wishes of end users when developing games, “which undoubtedly improves their playing experience.” All of the studio’s games are developed using HTML5 technology, which ensures smooth operation in both land-based and…