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Romanian sports betting group Superbet has announced the appointment of Hans-Holger Albrecht, an experienced executive who served as Deezer CEO from 2015 to 2021, as Chairman of the Board of Directors.  The decision confirms the group’s intention to list its shares on an international capital market in the coming years, with the aim of becoming one of the main players in the technology and entertainment industry globally. Albrecht will replace Superbet founder Sacha Dragic, effective February 28. “I am very pleased to welcome Hans-Holger as chairman. His appointment follows an extensive and thorough search process, through which we are convinced…

iGaming solutions provider SOFTSWISS announced a new content addition to its Game Aggregator through a new deal with game supplier Skywind Group.  SOFTSWISS describes the company as an experienced game provider that offers a variety of entertainment content under Maltese and Spanish licenses. The new partner’s team creates games such as slots and Live Casino products, and employs “unique player engagement tools,” including Must win Jackpots, Lucky Envelopes, Tournaments and Free Bets. Players can conveniently access Skywind Group’s content as its games are compatible with multiple fiat currencies, providing greater flexibility for users worldwide. The company was established in 2012. Connecting to the…

Gaming provider Zitro presented its latest innovations for the Spanish market at the recently held FIJMA Madrid, “demonstrating once again its ability to surprise operators, who are looking for the most innovative products on the market for their players.” The company launched a new concept, MEGA Y MÁS, a progressive jackpot system “in which all players win.” It is a product created exclusively for players and operators in the Spanish Gaming and Bingo market.  For operators, MEGA Y MÁS allows them to connect as many games as they want, combining as many Zitro cabinets as they wish to offer “a new experience”…

 February 26, 2023 Check out our review of the Deadly Outlaw online slot, a highly volatile game (95.2% RTP) from Revolver! With 5 reels and 30 paylines, this slot is all about the Sticky Wilds! Look for them in the base game! Plus, landing three or more Outlaw Symbols will trigger the Free Spins feature! There’s also a Match 3 Picker Bonus game! So get ready for an adventure of your own as you ride to riches with a sturdy sheriff in the Deadly Outlaw online slot! Saddle up, ready for an adventure of you players! Are you ready to…

EveryMatrix’s iGaming affiliate marketing tool PartnerMatrix announced the appointment of Vahe Khalatyan, the brand’s former Chief Technical Officer, as its new CEO. “Since day one, Khalatyan played a crucial role in the development and success of PartnerMatrix in the last eight years, proving to be a key asset and leader within the team,” the affiliate software provider said. His appointment follows the recent departure of previous CEO and co-founder Levon Nikoghosyan.  Khalatyan commented on his appointment: “I am excited to take on this role and lead PartnerMatrix into the future. I have been with the company since day one and have…

The state of Arkansas set new sports gaming records during January. The state’s Department of Finance and Administration revealed an all-time high sports betting total handle of $33 million, a 6.6% increase over December’s numbers, which were the previous record. Meanwhile, mobile-only sports betting handle was up 3.9% from $25 million in December to $26.1 million in January, also setting a new record for the state. Overall wagers placed since sports betting launched in Arkansas in January 2022 are up 292%.  A spokesperson for BetArkansas stated that the launch of mobile sports betting has supported the “astronomical” rise in wagering handle. “As…

The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously approved on Thursday a gaming license for London-based Entain, MGM Resorts International’s 50-50 partner in its BetMGM sports wagering brand.  The licensing included suitability and key employee licensure of several executives, including Entain CEO Jette Nygaard-Andersen, who appeared before commissioners and will become a member of BetMGM’s board, according to Las Vegas Review-Journal. Commissioners questioned executives about being fined $20.4 million in August by the UKGC for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. However, the measures carried out by the company to correct its compliance procedures satisfied the commissioners.  Entain was once an acquisition target of…

After the first major global industry encounter of the year took place earlier this month, February 7-9 at ExCel London, gaming technology and services provider BetConstruct has now shared an assessment of its participation at ICE London 2023. Showcasing its latest innovations and achievements, the company presented one of the largest stands at the event. Moreover, within the raffle organized by BetConstruct along with ftNFT, visitors enjoyed the special experience and seized the opportunity to win from the prize pool of 20.000 FTN. During the expo, the brand showcased its range of solutions under the concept of Resonance, “infused with…

Sports betting services provider Kambi Group has shared its financial report for the fourth quarter of 2022. Revenue in the three-month period amounted to €57.8 million ($60.9 million), up 66% from Q4 2021, including a €12.6 million termination fee from PENN Entertainment. The company has also shared its results for the full year of 2022, with revenue for the twelve-month period amounting to €166 million ($175 million), slightly above the €162 million posted in 2021. Operating profit (EBIT) for the fourth quarter of 2022 was €18.7 million ($19.7 million), up 164% from €7.1 million the previous year, at a margin…

At a Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, the Village of Garden City voted to formally oppose the development of a casino at the Nassau County Hub in Long Island, New York, which had been proposed by gaming and hospitality giant Las Vegas Sands. As the village has no say in what happens at the Hub, the unanimous vote to oppose the plan is largely symbolic. Community members hope their stance against the project sends a strong message to developers and officials that they don’t want a casino in their neighborhood. Pearl Jacobs, of the Nostrand Gardens Civic Association, said…

 February 24, 2023 What’s it been? Like, a couple of weeks? And right out of the game, we’ve got violations of Massachusetts sports betting regulations from several casinos! Well, it’s nice to see things off and running so quickly. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission says that since regulated wagers went live on January 31st, there have been three casinos within the state which have run afoul of the state ban for betting on in-state college games. First, Encore Boston Harbor was found to be accepting wagers on Boston College women’s basketball games. The, Plainridge Park casino was found to have taken…

Major earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria on February 6 have left nothing but destruction to thousands of communities throughout the countries. Now, in response to the catastrophe, the FBM Foundation is helping the Syrian-Turkish earthquake victims with donations to UNICEF and AKUT.Last week, the charity arm of FBM Gaming donated $16,000 to UNICEF and AKUT, charity organizations specialized in humanitarian relief operations, to help those in need.In the early hours of February 6th,  the countries suffered the impact of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, followed by another nearly as damaging. While tens of thousands of people lost their lives, many others…

Gibraltar’s Chief Justice has issued a GBP 5 million worldwide freezing order for the assets of former Mansion CEO Karel Christian Mañasco. The mechanism, described as a court’s “nuclear bomb”, follows claims for damages by the company to the tune of more than GBP 2.3 million. Mansion said its former topman dishonestly obtained luxury cars, high-value watches, bonuses and allowances using company money, reports GBC News. Mañasco denies the gaming firm’s claims.   He was the CEO and de facto CFO of Gibraltar-based Mansion. In September 2021, he was suspended by the company and a disciplinary investigation began. A year later,…

Proponents believe this could be the year Kentucky finally legalizes sports betting, as Republican Rep. Michael Meredith has recently filed new legislation, HB 551, to that end. The bill would permit betting on live professional and amateur sporting events, giving Kentuckians access to similar online betting accounts for people in Indiana and Ohio.  “Statistics show that more than half of our state’s population supports legalizing sports wagering. The time has come to ask ourselves if it truly is in the best interest of the people of Kentucky to prevent adults from legally placing a bet,” Meredith said in a news…

Sports betting has only been up and running in the state since January 1st, but already we’ve seen huge fines for DraftKings and Barstool Sports in Ohio. All together, the Ohio Casino Control Commission has collected $900,000 in fines just this year for a variety of violations. First, the fines for DraftKings stem from a direct mail campaign in the state which ended up being sent to some young adults under the legal gambling age. It seems that some of those on the list were not yet 21 years old. There were also violations for not including a problem gambling…

Electronic Table Gaming (ETG) business Interblock announced it has set new integrity standards, in line with its dedication to the development of security advancements and prevention of collusion. The company’s ETGs are programmed to reduce the opportunity for betting fraud.  Interblock said it is showing its commitment to security through its latest software upgrade, “packed with advanced technology and mechanical improvements designed to combat any form of unfair play.” Interblock’s Automated Roulette software now algorithmically detects physical anomalies in the movement of the ball. If the slightest abnormality is identified, the game automatically halts and immediately notifies the staff, says…