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Business
October 25, 2023
Playtech Supplies Live Casino Content to FanDuel Canada
Playtech, a leading gambling software development company, has unveiled a new partnership agreement with the North American gaming powerhouse FanDuel. The new Canada-facing deal will see the former company roll out live casino content on FanDuel’s Canadian platform, reinforcing its local product offering. FanDuel will thus be able to channel more players toward its platform […]
Industry
October 24, 2023
Australia’s BetStop Exclusion Scheme Reaches 10,000 Registrations
Australia’s government reported that BetStop, the country’s new national self-exclusion register, is proving to be a resounding success. According to official data, over 10,000 people have used the register to exclude themselves from gambling so far. The register was launched in August 2023 and is a result of Australia’s efforts to lower the concerning problem […]
Business
October 24, 2023
Widerström Spends $1.16M to Double 888 Shareholding
Per Widerström, the new head of 888 Holdings, has purchased over a million company shares, drastically increasing his stake. The move highlights the new CEO’s confidence in the value of the company’s shares and his conviction that the shares will rebound. Widerström’s latest move saw him spend £949,000 (approximately $1.16 million) on a total of […]
Business
October 24, 2023
iTech Labs Parts Ways with Sreekumar, Names Rizaldi as New CEO
iTech Labs, a world-leading testing and certification laboratory for online gaming systems, announced that its founder, Kiren Sreekumar, has retired from his position as CEO and managing director. Sreekumar vacated his seat on October 11, in line with his planned retirement. Sreekumar founded iTech Labs in 2004 and, over almost two decades, cemented the company […]
Business
October 24, 2023
Light & Wonder Finalizes SciPlay Acquisition
Leading gambling products and services provider Light & Wonder has finalized the acquisition of SciPlay Corporation, a developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms. Announced earlier this year, the M&A deal was signed in early August. Under the deal, Light & Wonder acquired the remaining 17% equity interest in SciPlay for […]
Sports
October 23, 2023
Fagioli’s Doctor Believes More People Are Involved in the Betting Scandal
Italian soccer pro Nicolo Fagioli was recently suspended for betting on sports and breaching Article 24 of the Sporting Justice Code. The Juventus midfielder later claimed that he was introduced to the gambling scheme by Sandro Tonali. In line with Fagioli’s reveal, Paolo Jarre, the doctor responsible for the soccer player’s gambling treatment, said that […]
Casino
October 23, 2023
Casino Mogul Donald Laughlin Passes Away at 92
Donald “Don” Laughlin, the American gambling entrepreneur, hotelier and rancher for whom the Nevadan town of Laughlin was named, has passed away at 92. His business broke the news on Facebook, informing his followers that on Sunday, Laughlin passed away peacefully. The announcement said: Don touched many lives in our local community as well as […]
Industry
October 20, 2023
KSA’s Chair René Jansen to Resign in 2024
René Jansen, the current board chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), will not reapply for the position once his term expires. As announced by the authority, Jansen has opted not to continue his work because he will reach retirement age at the end of 2023. According to the KSA, the outgoing chair’s current term is set […]
Industry
October 20, 2023
REEVO Onboards Content from Betsoft Gaming
REEVO, a fast-growing gaming content supplier and aggregator, has formed a new partnership with Betsoft Gaming, a leading provider of immersive slots, table games and player engagement tools. Under the new deal, REEVO, which seeks to revolutionize the iGaming industry, will integrate Betsoft’s portfolio of innovative casino games into its portfolio. As a result, the […]
Business
October 20, 2023
SPRIBE Secures Major Marketing Deal with UFC
The UFC has unveiled a brand new partnership with SPRIBE, the iGaming company behind the world’s biggest crash game. The multi-year marketing partnership will see the provider’s brand promoted across many of UFC’s biggest live events. According to the announcement, SPRIBE’s brand will feature at select UFC Pay-Per-Views and Fight Nights. The company logo will […]
