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Business
June 19, 2024
Flutter Adds Ex-Spotify Exec to Team, Names Soccer Legend as Betfair Ambassador
Flutter Entertainment has designated the experienced Mark Shaw as its new director of global payments strategy. A former Spotify executive, Shaw brings years of corporate experience to the team. Spotify isn’t the only noteworthy company Flutter’s new director has worked for. His impressive track record also includes stints with TSB Bank, Visa Europe and Vocalink. […]
Industry
June 19, 2024
Spelinspektionen Bans Four Operators, Including Two Skins Gambling Sites
The Swedish Gaming Authority (Spelinspektionen) announced that it has banned an additional four online gambling operators. According to the regulator’s announcement, the four companies in question provided games to consumers in Sweden despite lacking the necessary licenses. In its official statement, the Spelinspektionen confirmed that the four iGaming companies it has taken action against include […]
Industry
June 19, 2024
Connecticut’s Gross Internet Casino Revenue Surged in May
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has published its gross internet casino revenue report for May, highlighting a new record-breaking figure. As the state continued to be dominated by FanDuel and DraftKings, the regulator recorded total revenue of $46.3 million, up 41.3% year-on-year. For comparison, last May, the Connecticut internet casino industry reported revenue of […]
Sports
June 18, 2024
Dallas Cowboys Welcome Aristocrat as Official Partner
The Dallas Cowboys have signed a sponsorship agreement with Aristocrat Gaming, a leading slot machine company. This would see the team join Aristocrat’s list of NFL partners, which includes the Oklahoma Raiders, New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints. While slots aren’t legal in the Cowboys’ home state, the partnership seeks to capitalize on the […]
Industry
June 18, 2024
NJ Casino Revenue Soared in May, Betting GGR Declined
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement published its report about the gaming industry’s performance in May, highlighting increases across the casino and iGaming sector amid a monthly decline in sports betting. The total gaming revenue reported by casinos, racetracks and their partners stood at $510 million for May 2024, up 8.3% year-on-year. The state’s […]
Industry
June 18, 2024
PAGCOM Could Replace PAGCOR as Philippines Consider Revived Bill
A new bill could replace the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) with a new regulatory body as lawmakers seek to reform the Asian country’s gambling sector. The PAGCOR, for context, is a 100% government-owned entity that is currently in charge of regulating gambling. House Bill 3559, which was introduced in August 2022, seeks to […]
Business
June 18, 2024
GiG Media Rebrands as Gentoo Media Ahead of Strategic Split
Online gaming marketing and media leader Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) unveiled a new corporate identity for its GiG Media division. Set to be spun off from the main company, the division will now be rebranded to Gentoo Media. The rebranding aligns with GiG’s intention to grow what was known as GiG Media into a separate […]
Lottery
June 17, 2024
NC Lottery Hands Out Jackpots to Lucky Players
The NC Education Lottery announced that it has handed jackpots to more lucky players. These included a man from Stanley in Gaston County. The lucky player, Melvin Brooks, said that he decided to give the lottery a shot after seeing a friend win $100 playing the $400,000 Jackpot game. When he did, he became the […]
Lottery
June 17, 2024
UK National Lottery Jackpot Goes Unclaimed, Swells to $6.6M
The latest UK National Lottery drawing has left the jackpot unclaimed, allowing it to swell to the significant sum of £5.2 million (approximately $6.6 million) for the next drawing. The last drawing took place on Saturday, June 15, failing to crown a winner. For context, the winning Lotto numbers were 01, 09, 25, 29, 34 […]
Business
June 17, 2024
GiG Sets Out to Acquire SEO Specialist Titan, Considers Bond Tap Issue
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), a leader in iGaming marketing and media, announced that it has signed a head-of-terms agreement to acquire Titan, a provider of SEO and content services. According to the former company, this acquisition will significantly enhance its operational efficiency and market position. GiG explained that the agreement would reduce costs and bolster […]
