Industry
August 16, 2024
MGM, Grupo Globo Form Joint Venture to Enter Brazil’s Betting Market
The leading gaming, betting and hospitality company, MGM Resorts International, announced a major move toward the gambling sector in Brazil. On Thursday, the company announced a new collaboration with Latin America’s largest media group, Grupo Globo, for the formation of a new venture that will seek an iGaming and sports betting license in Brazil. The […]
Industry
August 15, 2024
Italy Enters Three-Month Standstill EC Inspection Period
Earlier in the week, we reported that Italy was preparing to complete a major gambling reform expected to shake the country’s industry. Now, the launch of the new framework for online gambling concessions has gone into a straight line, under the close supervision of the European Commission (EC). Namely, the licensing regime has entered a […]
Industry
August 13, 2024
Italy Ready to Finalize Its New Rules for Gaming Concessions
Italy is on the verge of implementing a sweeping reform in its gambling sector, which promises to significantly alter the way gaming operators conduct business. The Agency of Customs and Monopolies (ADM) has put the final touch on a new regulatory framework for online gaming concessions—one of the most significant overhauls in recent years. The […]
Industry
August 12, 2024
Evolution Cuts 1,000 Jobs in Georgia, Acknowledges Strike Impact
Evolution, a recognizable gaming and entertainment company that operates across the globe, ran into trouble after workers from its Georgia division confirmed their intention to strike earlier this year. Less than 500 workers were expected to strike amid allegations of poor working conditions, issues with management and insufficient pay. Last month, Evolution said it doesn’t […]
Industry
August 12, 2024
Ontario Could Allow Online Gamblers to Play with Non-Canadians
Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford and his government are looking for a precedent-setting ruling in court on whether the province’s online gaming platforms could enable residents to engage in play with international gamblers. The recent legal move, initiated by an order-in-council from Ford’s cabinet, is part of a case set to be heard in a Toronto […]
Casino
August 9, 2024
Lyllo Casino Partners with Supermodel Victoria Silvstedt in Vibrant New Campaign
Leading iGaming operator ComeOn Group has announced an exciting new venture, partnering with supermodel and Hollywood star Victoria Silvstedt to promote its Lyllo Casino brand. This collaboration brings international glamour to the Swedish casino brand, which has previously worked only with prominent local celebrities. The Ad Appeals to US Audiences Front lining Lyllo Casino’s new […]
Legal
August 9, 2024
Austrian Court Orders Player to Return Winnings from Unlicensed Gambling
Gamblers using unlicensed operators across Europe often try to recover their losses. Such cases have been filed in courts in Germany, Austria, as well as the Netherlands, where restrictions related to online gambling are applicable. In a recent landmark case, a high court in Austria partially sided with the gambling operator which sought to recover […]
Industry
August 7, 2024
Vet Group in Indiana Wants Electronic Pull-Tabs to Become Legal
Despite Indiana lawmakers being hesitant to give the green light to an expansion of gambling in the state, a veteran group known as the “Big Four” has vocalized a proposal to see electronic pull-tab gambling become legal. More Money for the Group’s Charities The proposal, which has been described as a modernization of what is […]
Casino
August 6, 2024
Dragon Gaming Launches Triple 8s with Respin Feature and Multipliers
Malta-based gaming studio launched in 2019, Dragon Gaming, has announced the release of Triple 8s, a new retro-style slot game with one row, three reels, one payline, a re-spin feature, and random multipliers. The fast-developing iGaming studio that has defied all expectations in the past few years by launching some of the most innovative […]
Industry
August 5, 2024
Indonesia Bans Privacy-Focused Browser amid Gambling Concerns
Indonesia has reportedly banned the privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo over concerns that it could be used to access pornography and betting websites, both of which are illegal in the country. The move, announced by the communications ministry on Friday, is the latest step in the Southeast Asian nation’s push to police internet content and protect […]
