Gambling News - 'Global'
Industry
January 10, 2025
Light & Wonder Taps Insider Simon Johnson as iGaming CEO
Light & Wonder has continued to streamline its Asian operations following the appointments of Glenn Huybrecht as VP and managing director, Asia, whereas Ken Jolly will be now serving as VP of strategic development, Asia, with a new CEO of iGaming appointed as well. New iGaming CEO Set to Spearhead Light & Wonder’s Business Simon […]
Sports
January 9, 2025
Sportradar Records Decline in Match-Fixing, Advises Vigilance and Innovation
Sportradar, the world’s leading sports technology company, has reported a significant decline in match-fixing across Europe and Africa. While executives praised the trends, they also encouraged sports and betting stakeholders to remain vigilant. Sportradar Recorded Fewer Suspicious Games in 2024 As reported by Spotradar’s Sportradar Integrity Services arm, match-fixing experienced a significant year-on-year decline in […]
Slots
January 9, 2025
Win 10,000x in Thor’s Hammer Time by Yggdrasil and Reflex Gaming
Yggdrasil and YGG Masters partner Reflex Gaming have teamed up to bring you a new taste of Nordic mythology, with the inexhaustible lore of the Vikings and their pantheon of pitiless gods taking the front seat. In their new and exciting slot game, Thor’s Hammer Time, Reflex Gaming and Yggdrasil combine their respective expertise to […]
Business
January 8, 2025
Fortuna Entertainment Group Names Dieter John CEO as Victor Corcoran Steps Down
Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG) has announced the appointment of Dieter John as its new chief executive officer. As someone who has already impacted the company’s business, the appointee is well-positioned to deliver a new phase of growth. The New Appointee Heralds a New Phase of Growth According to FEG’s official statement, John was named CEO […]
Business
January 8, 2025
Paradise Entertainment and Tangiamo Sign Strategic Deal
Paradise Entertainment Limited and Tangiamo Touch Technology enter a new partnership that will see both expand their reach in the Asian and European markets. The Two Companies Pursue Growth in Europe and Asia Paradise Entertainment Limited is a company working on the development, sale, and leasing of electronic gaming equipment and systems. It also provides various […]
Business
January 7, 2025
Analyst Highlights Social Casino Boost in Aristocrat Success
With many gaming operators identifying the potential of social casinos, the popularity of the activity continues to grow. Blurring the lines between gambling and gaming, the regulation of social casinos varies from one jurisdiction to another. Social casinos in particular were an important gaming segment for Aristocrat Leisure’s recent growth, an expert analyst revealed recently. […]
Business
January 6, 2025
Denise Coates Gets Reduced Paycheck as Bet365 Recovers from Losses
Denise Coates, the United Kingdom’s highest-paid woman, is still earning millions in spite of a significant paycheck reduction. This comes as her main business, the betting operator bet365, continues to excel. Bet365 Reduced Its Executive Pay Significantly The bet365 owner earned roughly £150 million ($187.8 million) for the year ended March 31 despite the 45% […]
Industry
January 3, 2025
Game That Inspired Balatro Faces Trouble on Google Play
Balatro, LocalThunk’s recent roguelike masterpiece, recently took the world by storm, becoming a renowned hit. The deckbuilder was furthermore nominated in five categories at the Game Awards 2024, winning the Best Independent Game, Best Debut Indie Game and Best Mobile Game accolades. What some people may not know, however, is that Balatro was inspired by […]
Business
January 3, 2025
Gambling.com Group Seals Odds Holdings Acquisition
Early in December, Gambling.com Group, the leading provider of digital marketing services for the online gambling industry, announced it continues its expansion with the acquisition of OddsJam’s parent company Odds Holdings, Inc. Now, the former confirmed that it has successfully completed the acquisition, as planned and on schedule. Odds Holdings’ Acquisition Closes as Planned Upon […]
Poker
December 31, 2024
ACR Poker Warms Up for $10M Tourney in 2025 with $500K GTD Event
ACR Poker will be launching two Mystery Bounty Venom tournaments that will have $10 million in total guarantees on Sunday, January 19, 2025. ACR Poker Ups the Poker Ante with $500K GTD Warmup Events Before the time has come, however, players will get a chance to participate in the cardroom’s Venom Warmup promotion, which will […]