Two organizations to deliver sports and education programs in 14 locations throughout the US EPIC Risk Management, the world’s leading independent gambling harm minimization consultancy, and GVC Holdings, one of the world’s largest sports-betting and gaming groups, have formed a partnership which aims to minimize gambling related harm throughout the U.S. The partnership, funded […]
RuHub casting and analytics studio has obtained exclusive broadcasting rights to FLASHPOINT esports league broadcasts in Russian. FLASHPOINT Season 1 group stage matches will be held from March 13 to April 6, the playoffs will be held from April 9 to 14, and the final games of the tournament will be held on April […]
SiGMA Manila, which is scheduled to be held on 8–9 June 2020, is going to introduce an innovative and unique opportunity for start-ups in the iGaming industry with Start-up Pitch. Aimed at creating a conducive environment for start-ups to grow their businesses by gaining brand visibility on the floor, plus advice and funding from […]
Michigan bettors will have their first opportunity to place a legal sports bet with today’s opening of two Detroit-area sportsbooks, a momentous first step in the state’s fledgling industry. But with online sports betting and internet casino operations still a year away, the most significant leap forward is still months away, according to PlayMichigan […]
Aruze Gaming is going to attend NIGA 2020 on March 24–27. The company will exhibit a compelling mix of proven performers and future concepts in game design at NIGA 2020. Their award-winning Muso™ Triple-27 and Muso™ Triple 27HB, Muso™ Curve-43, Muso™ Curve-43HB, Muso™ Limited along with Lucky Roulette™ and Roll to Win Craps™ will […]
Playtech PLC has announced that all of its Snaitech branches in Italy have closed following government action. The Italian government has ordered all betting shops, arcades and bingo halls closed across the entire country until April 3. Italy has become a hotspot for the virus outside of China, with 16 million people currently quarantined. […]
NatWest (RBS Group) has announced that it will extend its “pilot scheme” to provide funding for gambling advice throughout its UK network. Working in partnership with GamCare, last year, NatWest unveiled its “walk-in consultation” related to gambling across 13 branches located in the South East and the Midlands. When the Scheme was unveiled in […]
The NHS Northern Gambling Service has opened a new gambling addiction clinic in Manchester. The clinic is based in Salford Quays and comprises a range of psychologists, a consultant psychiatrist and a senior mental health nurse. The new clinic will work alongside teams in Leeds and Sunderland to provide care for those with addictions […]
Spotlight Sports Group, the home of highly successful brands in the sports betting world including Racing Post, MyRacing and FreeSuperTips, has announced they have agreed to deepen their video partnership with bookmaking giants bet365. The partnership sees an immediate extension of exclusive sponsorship of the highly successful Cheltenham Festival series ‘Upping the Ante’ hosted […]
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Catena Media has appointed Peter Messner as its new CFO, with effect from April 1, 2020. Messner succeeds Erik Edeen, who as interim Group CFO rebuilt and transformed the Company’s entire financial structure. “With a well-functioning financial infrastructure in place, due to Erik’s contributions, our playing field is now ready to welcome Peter as […]
Virginia lawmakers have approved a pair of bills legalising casinos and sports betting in the state, after a fight over whether the state should allow bets on college games involving Virginia teams. The lawmakers chose to exclude Virginia colleges and universities from the new sports betting market, bowing to concerns raised by higher education […]
Accel Entertainment, Inc. announced two appointments to its executive management team, with Ryan Hammer named as President of Gaming Operations and Michael Marino named as Chief Commercial Officer. Both appointments are effective immediately and will report directly to Andy Rubenstein, Accel’s Chief Executive Officer. As President of Gaming Operations, Mr. Hammer will lead the […]
Scientific Games Corporation announces that its longtime instant game partner the Florida Lottery (the “Lottery”) broke a fourth consecutive U.S. record for single week retail sales of Scratch-off games. The Company creates, manufactures and manages 99% of the Lottery’s Scratch-off games. Floridians purchased $149,808,055 in Scratch-offs the week ending March 1, 2019, shattering the previous record and generating […]
PointsBet, a premier global sportsbook operator, announced that it is now providing online and mobile sports betting in Indiana. Indiana marks the third operational state for PointsBet’s premium sports betting product, following New Jersey and Iowa. PointsBet gained access to the Hoosier State in July 2019 through an extensive partnership with Penn National Gaming, which also provided market access to Louisiana (1st Skin), Missouri (1st […]
Zitro’s video slots have become an essential product in the casinos of Latin America, where they are present in the main establishments of each country. In recent months, Zitro’s video slots have also reached important casinos in the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. The renowned Link King progressive bank, which is highly successful in all […]
B2B marketing platform provider BlueRibbon Software has entered a strategic partnership with the casino and sportsbook group Soft2Bet. BlueRibbons agreement with Soft2Bet will see the operator implement cutting-edge jackpot-based solution across all the group’s online assets, further empowering Soft2Bet and solidify its competitive edge in the market as it offers bespoke online playing experiences. […]
Norsk Bransjeforening for Onlinespill (NBO), the trade association representing offshore gambling companies, has reacted sharply to the news that the Norwegian government is banning the offshore operators from advertising in the country. NBO Secretary General Carl Fredrik Stenstrøm, who termed it “disappointing, it was not surprising”, called for a shift to a more liberal […]
Sportingtech, igaming platform, sports betting and casino provider has strengthened its position in the Brazilian market with Bet4Plus release. Full scope of sports betting and casino products The Pulse Platform is a multi-management platform that combines sports, technology, casino games and betting into a single solution. After upgrading to Sportingtech’s state-of-the-art igaming offering, Bet4Plus […]
A manufacturer of memory storage devices and computer peripherals HyperX becomes the official partner of Virtus.pro. The beginning of this partnership will be followed by a campaign of special events, gifts giveaways for the fans, and reviews of brand-new gaming gadgets featuring esport’s club players. Oleg Bulavko, HyperX CIS Head of Esport: “HyperX has […]