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New Report Finds Maryland Gaming Delivers Positive Economic and Social Benefits to Communities, Promotes Responsible Gaming
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American Gaming Association kicks off Responsible Gaming Education Week with Get to Know Gaming event at MGM National Harbor
The Maryland casino gaming industry supports small businesses, strengthens communities and provides good jobs that pave a path to the middle class, according to new American Gaming Association research released today at a Get to Know Gaming event at MGM National Harbor.
AGA’s newest report, Casinos & Communities: Maryland, offers a narrative look at the gaming industry’s economic and social contributions to communities in the Free State. The research couples key data on gaming’s economic impact—15,364 jobs supported and $713 million in wages generated annually—with testimonials from local business owners, nonprofits and elected officials about gaming’s positive impact in their communities.
“Maryland’s six casinos are driving tremendous opportunity for communities across the state. As a native Marylander, it is remarkable to see how fast this industry has grown and, at the same time, supported the communities where they operate,” said Bill Miller, president and chief executive officer of the American Gaming Association.
AGA’s Get to Know Gaming campaign engages local leaders in a discussion about the critical role gaming plays as a community partner. The event also kicked-off Responsible Gaming Education Week, taking place Sept. 15-21, with perspectives on responsible gaming programming and resources available to Maryland gaming operators, casino employees and patrons throughout the state.
“I’m pleased to be in Maryland today to kick off the 22nd annual Responsible Gaming Education Week and highlight the state’s efforts in this essential area,” Miller added. “This week serves as an opportunity to highlight gaming’s unwavering commitment to responsible gaming and, importantly, promote transparency and gaming literacy to customers.”
Monday’s Get to Know Gaming roundtable panel included U.S. Rep. Anthony Brown (MD-04); Mary Drexler, program director at the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gaming; Melonie Johnson, president and chief operating officer of MGM National Harbor; Bill Miller, AGA’s president and chief executive officer; and small-business owners William Parker of the Parker K-9 Group and Carla Truitt of Be Clean Cleaning Services, Inc. Former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker III moderated the discussion.
Background
- August 2019 was the fourth best month ever for gaming revenue for Maryland’s six casinos.
- The Greater Baltimore-Washington D.C. commercial gaming market is now the fourth largest in the United States.
- Gaming revenue in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. market has more than tripled since 2011, sparking economic growth that extends across the state of Maryland.
About Responsible Gaming Education Week:
The American Gaming Association and its members prioritize responsible gaming as an integral part of our industry’s daily operations. Responsible Gaming Education Week (RGEW)—Sept. 15-21, 2019—provides an opportunity to showcase our dedication to responsible gaming programs. It also provides a specific opportunity to refresh employee training, promote transparency and gaming literacy to customers and work with community partners on advancing responsible gaming initiatives.
About AGA:
The American Gaming Association is the premier national trade group representing the $261 billion U.S. casino industry, which supports 1.8 million jobs nationwide. AGA members include commercial and tribal casino operators, gaming suppliers and other entities affiliated with the gaming industry. It is the mission of the AGA to achieve sound policies and regulations consistent with casino gaming’s modern appeal and vast economic contributions.
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INSPIRED LAUNCHES BIG PIGGY BANK IN UK RETAIL™
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Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a leading B2B provider of gaming content, systems, and solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of Big Piggy Bank in the B3/LBO market following its success online.
Set on a 3×5 reel set with 10-win lines, Big Piggy Bank is an action-packed slot loaded with exciting features. Players can enjoy cash-collecting Free Spins, Fortune Spins and a gamble option.
The standout feature is Inspired’s brand-new Cash Bank Bonus. This feature is activated when 4 or more cash symbols land alongside a bonus symbol unlocking a thrilling bonus round.
Players are awarded 8 free spins, where every cash symbols in view is collected whenever a collect symbol appears. The excitement builds as extra spins can also be triggered during the feature, boosting chances to win big. Cash symbols can pay up to 1000x the stake, while Pot symbols can unlock one of three jackpots: the Mini Pot awards 10x stake, the Minor Pot awards 25x the stake and the Major Pot awards 50x the stake.
For players looking for an extra thrill, the Fortune Spins feature can be activated via its button. Played at a £2 stake, this mode features only Cash, Blank, Collector and Bonus symbols increasing the chance of triggering the bonus. When the bonus is activated, landing a collector symbol awards all the cash values in view.
Adding another layer of excitement is the gamble option. Players are presented with two gamble wheels, the left one can boost winnings by 1.5x, 2x or 3x, 5x, or 10x. While the right one offers a chance to trigger the bonus. If the pointer lands on the green segment, players win the cash value or bonus. But if it lands on red, winnings are lost, and the game returns to the base game.
“We’re excited to launch Big Piggy Bank, a vibrant new title designed to deliver engaging gameplay and rewarding experiences” said Matthew Crane, UK Market Product Director. “With charming visuals, intuitive mechanics, and a playful theme, Big Piggy Bank brings fresh energy to the B3 market.”
Originally a hit in the online space, we’ve brought Big Piggy Bank across to retail—re-enforcing our commitment to omni-channel content delivery and making player-favourite games available across all channels.”
With its variety of features and dynamic gameplay, Big Piggy Bank delivers a high-energy slot experience, where every spin counts.
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Spintec Showcases Award-winning Solutions and Innovations at G2E Las Vegas
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It was an honour for Spintec to exhibit at G2E Las Vegas this year, after being recognised with multiple honours across the world, including Best Performing ETG Product in LATAM and Western Europe (Eilers, 2025) and Best Electronic Table Game Solution at the Asia Gaming Awards 2025.
At G2E 2025, Spintec presented an exhaustive portfolio of products that have accrued so many awards: from different games and experiences to a surprising range of settings in the Charisma Series.
The solution that garnered the most attention was the Charisma Amphitheater that can accommodate a large number of players. They can share the same dynamic, multigame experience, enjoying Roulette, Sic Bo, Craps, Blackjack, or Baccarat across automated, virtual and live platforms. The action is constant and thrilling, not just because of the varied and exciting games, but also because of the expanded side bets, jackpots and simultaneous gameplay options.
This layout fosters a vibrant, tournament-ready atmosphere that is always a lot of fun. However, at G2E, Spintec showed that it can be upgraded even further with their latest innovation: the Spintec Tournament Experience. It comes with a visually striking LED-driven environment with real-time stats, live visuals and dynamic leaderboards that are designed to keep players immersed and energised.
At the other end of the spectrum are the circumstances where individual play is much preferred to a shared experience. In those, Charisma SVM (Stand-Alone Virtual Machine) is a perfect solution. It combines five table games into a sleek, space-efficient cabinet for individual players. It is designed for flexibility and fast play, allowing extremely smooth game transitions. It is compact yet powerful and delivers unmatched versatility for casinos of any size.
Visitors at G2E also got to experience two absolute rising stars from the Spintec portfolio. Galactic Spin, Spintec’s flagship game, is quickly becoming one of their most interesting introductions. It is a GLI-certified roulette-style innovation that amplifies excitement through free spins, multipliers and a three-level Galactic Jackpot, one of the most advanced and engaging progressive roulette systems worldwide.
The other undisputed star and a global bestseller from Spintec’s lineup is the Charisma Roulette with eight play stations. Its popularity comes from innovations such as Galactic Spin Roulette, Lucky Number Jackpot and HotSpot Roulette, which are all extremely reliable revenue drivers. The setting also offers exceptional visibility of the wheel from every seat with an elegant design enhanced by LED illumination and dual-sided animated signage.
The visitors at the G2E Las Vegas also very much enjoyed the Baccarat and Craps setups. The Charisma Baccarat with five play stations showed authentic gameplay through its market-tailored squeeze feature and a variety of side bets with payouts up to 48x, including some exclusive side bet options unique to Spintec. The other solution that also invited a lot of attention was the Charisma Craps technology. It exhibited extremely smooth gameplay with exciting dice rolls and fast, accurate number reading, maintaining the thrill of traditional craps while enhancing efficiency. A standout element is the Shooter Button, a fun and interactive feature that assigns the shooter role in accordance with authentic live game rules. Charisma Craps also incorporates a proprietary solution that guarantees clean, fair rolls by preventing dice from becoming cocked or landing on top of each other.
All of Spintec’s solutions are extremely customisable with premium finishes, and a design that fits any casino floor.
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Astromania Casino Announces International Launch Across Multiple Markets
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The international iGaming market is growing with the opening of Astromania Casino. The new platform will be a complete online casino and sportsbook, with a regulated and technologically enhanced platform available to players across multiple regulated international markets.
In the early phases, Astromania will target multiple regulated markets as a multi-geo brand. The project demonstrates a strategic desire to enter competitive, highly regulated markets with a product that is supposed to be of the highest standards of transparency and operational stability.
Astromania Casino provides an efficient and transparent platform that is developed on trust. It has more than 6000 games with international providers and a full sportsbook with all major sports.
“Astromania was created as a platform that prioritises performance, security, and fairness. Our objective is to provide users with an efficient, regulated product supported by transparent processes and dependable technology,” said the chief Executive Officer of Astromania.
The platform adapts to each region’s language, currency and regulatory standards. Payment methods cover cards, e-wallets, bank transfers and crypto, with regional options like GiroPay, PayID and Paysafecard.
All financial operations are protected through SSL encryption, real-time monitoring and AML/KYC verification in full compliance with European regulatory standards.
Astromania incorporates a comprehensive responsible gaming system designed to maintain player control and security. Users can configure individual deposit and time limits, apply self-exclusion measures and access multilingual support around the clock. Behavioural analytics tools allow the platform to detect and respond to irregular gaming patterns, reinforcing player protection.
“Compliance and responsibility are integral to Astromania’s operation. Our mission is to ensure that entertainment is delivered within a framework of safety and accountability,” said the Compliance Director.
Scalable cloud architecture is the technological basis of Astromania, which allows another cloud to run all of the performance without issues in the busiest periods. The modular design of the platform enables the quick adaptation to new regulatory settings and market-specific demands. The company is expanding across regulated regions, focusing on localised content and payment integrations for each market.
The company’s roadmap includes the release of exclusive proprietary content, native mobile applications for iOS and Android featuring biometric authentication and the expansion of coverage aligned with regional player demand.
The brand’s strategic goal is to combine large-scale content delivery with technological precision and full compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
“Astromania is not a short-term venture. Our objective is to establish a platform that defines long-term reliability and transparency within the regulated iGaming sector,” added the CEO.
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