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BetMakers Technology Group to Acquire Sportech

Australian BetMakers Technology Group (BET) has announced that it has struck an $AUS 56.2m (£34m) conditional agreement to acquire Sportech Plc., which provides mutual betting technology to horse race betting operators across the globe. The Acquisition BET will acquire all Sportech racing and digital assets and IPs in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and […]
BetMakers Technology Group to Acquire Sportech
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Casino

Buenos Aires to Reopen Casinos and Stick to Strict Protocols

The Province of Buenos Aires approved the opening of casinos and bingos starting from December 14, but in reality only slot machines will be allowed to operate. The announcement was made on Tuesday, after a meeting headed by Carlos Bianco, Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Province, with businessmen, trade unionists from the […]
Buenos Aires to Reopen Casinos and Stick to Strict Protocols
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Industry

New Zealand Pokies Surge after Lockdown, Post 116% Profit

In New Zealand, the gaming machines sector has seen its profits soar tremendously after the end of Level 4 restrictions on June 8, 2020. With no more restrictions when it comes to sports, work, school and internal travels that meant class four venues were allowed to reopen, and specifically those that operate pokies. Kiwis were […]
New Zealand Pokies Surge after Lockdown, Post 116% Profit
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Casino

Pala Casino Changes Poker Room to Pai Gow and Baccarat

In light of increased demand for classic table games, the Pala casino-resort changed its poker room to an Asian Gaming room featuring pai gow and baccarat. Ensuring the staff and visitor’s safety, the operator follows strict COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Pala Casino’s Newly-Opened Asian Gaming Room The Pala Casino, located in San Diego County, […]
Pala Casino Changes Poker Room to Pai Gow and Baccarat
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Casino

AC Casino Employment Still Down From 2019 Numbers

Atlantic City’s nine casinos reported a 17.5% decrease in employment in September 2020, year-on-year. The number of casino employees has been decreasing every month since July compared to the 2019 numbers. 151 More Jobs From August to September The city’s nine casinos, Bally’s, Borgata, Caesars, Golden Nugget, Hard Rock, Harras, Ocean Resort, and Tropicana, reported […]
AC Casino Employment Still Down From 2019 Numbers
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Business

FunFair Games Gets EveryMatrix’s RGS Technology

Leading iGaming software provider EveryMatrix’s Remote Gaming Server RGS Matrix has signed a deal with FunFair Games. The agreement will allow decentralized blockchain gambling company FunFair Technologies’ new game development studio to distribute its multiplayer content through RGS Matrix’s open architecture server. FunFair’s New Genre of Multiplayer Games FunFair Games will also be able to […]
FunFair Games Gets EveryMatrix’s RGS Technology
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Casino

Penn National’s Las Vegas Casinos Anticipate Hundreds of Layoffs

M Resort Spa Casino and The Tropicana on the Las Vegas Strip have announced they will permanently lay off hundreds of employees in December, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.  The two casinos operated by Penn National Gaming blamed the cuts on the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on their businesses. The Strip Casinos Blame Layoffs on the […]
Penn National’s Las Vegas Casinos Anticipate Hundreds of Layoffs
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Industry

BetGames.TV Boosts Its South African Presence via Sunbet Deal

The leading provider of live dealer betting games, BetGames.TV, has secured a landmark deal with Sunbet, expanding the supplier’s presence in South Africa. Players Will Gain Full Access to BetGames.TV’s Portfolio Following а  Sunbet.co.za partnership announcement last week, live dealer betting games supplier BetGames.TV confirmed it will provide its entire suite of live content to […]
BetGames.TV Boosts Its South African Presence via Sunbet Deal
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Industry

YG Masters and DreamTech Gaming Release New GATI Tech Slot

Leading iGaming supplier Yggdrasil’s content platform YG Masters and DreamTech Gaming, the rapidly growing online casino game designer, released on October 26 their new online slot game which uses GATI technology. Elemental Princess is YG Masters’ third title with its partner DT Gaming. The 25-payline Asian-themed game features easy and entertaining gameplay, with four elemental […]
YG Masters and DreamTech Gaming Release New GATI Tech Slot
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Legal

Nebraska’s New Racinos Proposal Faces Opposition

Three new initiatives to allow casinos at licensed horse racetracks will figure on Nebraska’s general election ballot in November. Opponents say that initiatives 429, 430, and 431 will lead to losses and gambling addiction across the state. Political committee Keep The Money in Nebraska got the measures on November’s ballot via a petition. Nebraskans will […]
Nebraska’s New Racinos Proposal Faces Opposition